Synopses & Reviews
University continuing education provides a dynamic, complex and interesting environment in which to work and learn. It has been at the forefront of conceptualizing, developing and delivering innovative programs to an ever-increasing number of adult learners. But university continuing education has not been without challenges and risks, as many individual institutions can attest. In recent years, severe cutbacks have resulted in casualties to programs and staff.
University Continuing Education in Canada responds to some of the challenges and issues facing university continuing education in Canada today the changing demography of adult and mature students, new restraints on university finances, the need to serve the public and the local community,
and the issue of decentralization.
This book is essential reading for any professional or layperson with an interest in the role and activities of universities in continuing education: faculty and staff at university and in university continuing education units, graduate students, persons working with adult learners, and also policy makers and planners in government, voluntary organizations, business and industry.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-330) and index.