Doors Slam Shut: Adult Education Program Closures

Authors

Lilian H. Hill, University of Southern MississippIFollow
E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2022

Department

Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education

School

Education

Abstract

This autoethnographic study documents the stories of two adult education faculty members' experiences when their respective academic programs were closed. We situate our stories within changes in higher education economics and two theoretical frameworks: expectancy theory and psychological contract theory. Despite our isolation as the sole faculty member with adult education credentials, we continue to conduct research, teach, mentor students and colleagues, and remain engaged with the field of adult education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Publication Title

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education

Volume

2022

Issue

173

First Page

67

Last Page

79

Recommended Citation

Hill, L. H., Isaac-Savage, E. (2022). Doors Slam Shut: Adult Education Program Closures. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2022(173), 67-79.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/19958