Overview

Administrators of adult education programs work in dynamic and ever-changing environments. They are continually challenged with a myriad of issues related to programming, budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, funding, human resource management, and other topics. With decades of real-world experience in the field, Steven Schmidt and Susan Yelich Biniecki have developed a second edition of their practical guide for those who are involved in the organization and administration of educational programs for adults. Whether you work in the human resource department of a corporation, a grass-roots community organization, a higher education unit, a consulting company, or any other type of organization that provides adult education, this book is for you. In a no-nonsense approach, Organization and Administration of Adult Education Programs: A Guide for Practitioners, 2nd Edition “talks” to you as an administrator about topics that are important to you. Guidelines, processes, and procedures discussed in the book can help to make you a more effective practitioner. This second edition includes a new chapter on the future of the field, new scenarios and activities, and significant new content to reflect the changing nature of topics discussed in the book.

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Author:   Steven W. Schmidt ,  Susan M. Yelich Biniecki
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Information Age Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.433kg
ISBN:  

9798887301167

Pages:   306
Publication Date:   29 November 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Business Side of Adult Education. Chapter 1. Methods of Program Organization: Who Has Time to Organize? Chapter 2. Leadership and Administration: Leaders and Administrators: The Symbiotic Relationship. Chapter 3. Budgeting: Budgets: The Organization's Purse. Chapter 4. Funding and Support: Money makes the World Go 'Round. Chapter 5. Marketing: The Language of Marketing. Chapter 6. Human Resources: The Importance of People. Chapter 7. Strategic Planning: Is All Planning Strategic? Chapter 8. Program Evaluation: Everyone Evaluates. Chapter 9. Legal Issues and Ethical Considerations: A Question of Character. Chapter 10. Organization and Administration of Adult Education Programs: The Future of the Field. Chapter 11. Scenarios, Dilemmas, Role Plays, and Activities: Pulling It All Together. About the Authors.

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