Common Elements for Re-Orienting Higher Education Institutions in Various Countries toward Lifelong Learning: Research and Implications for Practice

Authors

John Henschke, Lindenwood UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This research study focused on the question: What common elements will need to be considered to help higher education institutions in various countries shift toward a lifelong learning focus? Research is presented on the background and experiences of various institutions in this regard, developing a policy statement on elements of this re-orientation as a product of a worldwide conference, and ultimately constructing "measurable performance indicators" (MPI) for the seven elements - overarching frameworks, strategic partnerships and linkages, research, teaching and learning processes, administration policies and mechanisms, decision support systems, and student support systems and services. Research and implications for practices within various organizations and countries are also included.

Publication Date

January 2006

Publication Title

Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Extension, and Community Education

Recommended Citation

Henschke, John, "Common Elements for Re-Orienting Higher Education Institutions in Various Countries toward Lifelong Learning: Research and Implications for Practice" (2006). Adult Education Faculty Works. 86.
Available at: https://irl.umsl.edu/adulteducation-faculty/86