{"title":"Building Connections for Doctoral Students Through Asynchronous Learning","authors":"M. Simon","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch009","url":null,"abstract":"Compared to other graduate programs, online doctoral degree programs have the highest drop-out rate. This chapter presents a case study for engaging doctoral students in asynchronous online learning using a flipped model classroom designed to combine degree advancement, student-centered learning, communal learning, and cognitive readiness for the 21st century. The theoretical frameworks for this single case study were constructivism, connectedness, and andragogy. The participants included 12 doctoral students and the author. The student participants selected the topics of study. Data were analyzed by reviewing responses to an open-ended survey to determine the efficacy of this model. Five themes emerged: promoting meaning and reflective thinking, inspired camaraderie and collaboration, enhanced scholarship and progress, and supported degree advancement. Providing a means to connect doctoral students with each other and their mentor in a meaningful way can make the difference between dropping out of a program and obtaining a doctoral degree.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125519191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Experiences of a Learner Support Person in the Online Education Environment","authors":"Chrisanna Mastorakis","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch012","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter presents the perspective of a learner support person from the online learning environment. Online learning issues, like feedback, at-risk behaviors, ethical issues, and more, are outlined in the chapter, and personal experiences are included to provide an insider's input. Characteristics of an effective instructor are discussed, as well as the overall structure of the online learning environment (the learning management system and course design), specifically through the lens of asynchronous online learning. Future research recommendations and solutions are addressed as they relate to online learning and from the perspective of teaching personnel, explicitly from an online graduate teaching assistant acting as a learner support person.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124041342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Gig-Juggler","authors":"L. Nassen","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch011","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter will introduce the part-time online for-profit faculty member who has carved out a full-time (or more) work life teaching for these institutions. Who are they, and do they fit the profile of a traditional adjunct or contingent faculty member? Specific challenges and experiences of the part-time faculty member will be presented, and suggestions for leadership will be offered. The voices in this chapter are those of part-time faculty who teach in two or more online for-profit universities, with PhDs, professional licenses, and extensive work experience.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122587596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovations and Adjustments in Internship and Field Experience From Non-Traditional For-Profit Education","authors":"V. Leaver, Erika Pineros, Moriah Haefner","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch010","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter presents an overview of innovations and adjustments made by for-profit non-traditional education in the areas of recruitment, orientation, use of technology, focusing on the development of the whole person, life-long learners, and leaders, with special emphasis on internships in psychology and counseling. Many of the insights of non-traditional for-profit education have been adopted and incorporated into more traditional campus-based programs. Innovation and adaptation continue to drive progress in internships.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116701398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflections on Management and Connection at a Distance","authors":"H. Glazer","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch006","url":null,"abstract":"The experience of one individual as an administrator in virtual for-profits universities is presented. The chapter shares experiences over 25 years, which parallels the changes in technology and the growth of the virtual for-profit universities. Particular emphasis is placed on the administrative positions. The impact of being and managing faculty at a distance is discussed. Particular attention is paid to faculty development, course and faulty evaluation, and connecting with faculty at a distance, as well as how being at a distance impacts connection to the university and engagement with other faculty and learners.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123417456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mentoring Doctoral Students in a Distance Learning Environment","authors":"G. Burkholder","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch008","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this chapter is to describe research on mentoring and advising of doctoral students in a distance education context through the lens of for-profit education. Changes in the doctoral education landscape, including broad access mandates, mean that more students, many of whom are older, have family obligations, are first generation, and have established careers, have access to doctoral education. The role of the mentor has and will continue to change to meet the unique demands these students present. Findings from the examination of mentoring doctoral students online suggest that the characteristic of mentorship are well-examined and that more research is needed that disentangles the roles of mentors to provide targeted services needed by doctoral students. The for-profit, distance education sector has the potential to be a leader in knowledge on mentoring doctoral students in a virtual environment.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129126182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Institutional Accreditation and Participatory Engagement in Online For-Profit Higher Education","authors":"Denise M. DeZolt, Tiffany Rodriguez","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch005","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this chapter is to propose a participatory stakeholder engagement approach to institutional accreditation particularly in the online for-profit sector. Components of this approach are inclusion, engagement, and mutually valued goals of revenue generation, student outcomes, and social responsibility. The approach is applied to several accreditation themes including mission, governance, faculty, institutional effectiveness, and public good. It concludes with a path forward for accreditors and institutions.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"121 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120989001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Instruction in Social Service Professional Programs in Higher Education","authors":"Brian L. Bethel","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch003","url":null,"abstract":"Innovations in distance education are evident in social science programs and in helping meet the diverse needs of students. However, distance education does not come without challenges. This chapter will discuss the phenomenon of distance education specific to for-profit institutions in higher education. Moreover, this text will highlight the application of distance education pedagogy in programs that are dedicated to the fields of professional counseling, social work, and psychology. Specific recommendations will be offered to empower students and instructors who participate in distance education courses.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126704917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Roots of Change","authors":"Patricia R. Brewer, D. Stein","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch001","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter suggests that the rise, establishment, and success of for-profit online educational institutions is rooted in prior technologies and concepts supporting the education of adults. The chapter shows how correspondence schools and later the University Without Walls and other adult degree programs provided the institutional models for reaching out to those adults who were unable to access traditional academic programs because of academic, economic, institutional, and social barriers. Three concepts are discussed as providing the conceptual groundings for the for-profit online university: the open university and independent study, correspondence and home study, and adult-focused degree accommodations. The convergence of these ideas and the availability of advanced technological tools which could reach learners worldwide provided the opportunity for the for-profit online educational institution to supplant other adult degree programs and to become a disruptive force in the educational marketplace.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115938461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progressive Education at a Distance","authors":"Iris M. Yob","doi":"10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9098-0.ch002","url":null,"abstract":"Walden University was founded as a for-profit, distance learning institution in 1970. Its mission was to serve the needs of mid-career professionals who were finding access to traditional higher education difficult. It was established on the learner-centered principles of progressive education: the learning should be relevant, individualized, mentor-supported rather than teacher-directed, and experience-based with a view to contributing to the common good. This historical overview traces how progressive education principles as practiced at Walden were impacted by the need to meet accreditation requirements and later an expanded market when corporate interests bought the university and advances in technology opened the way for online learning. With uncertainties about the future of online, for-profit institutions and of Walden in particular, the university may find guidance ahead in reinvigorating its original progressive vision.","PeriodicalId":203266,"journal":{"name":"Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133536419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}