Pusser, B. (2009, November). Building a foundation for conducting equity based research and critical policy analysis. Sevred as pannelist Association for the Study of Higher Education annual coference, Vancouver, Canada.
Pusser, B. (2009, July). The state, power and critical policy research in higher education. Workshop on reframing policies shaping postsecondary access and success, with a focus on nontraditional learners presented at ASHE Institute on Critical Policy Analysis, Boulder, CO.
Pusser, B. (2008, November). The political economy of continuing education in the 21st century. Speech delivered to the Association for Continuing Higher Education annual meeting, Nashville, TN.
Levin, J. (2008, May). Co-construction of college life: Academic and social integration revised for community colleges. Speech delivered to the Community College National Center for Community Engagement annual conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Deutsch, N.L. & Schmertz, B. (2008, March). I was starting from ground zero: Constraints and experiences of adult women returning to college. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York, NY.
Kohl, K. J., Lane, S., Wiltenburg, R., & Minassians, H.P. (2008, March). Investing in degree completion programs to narrow the skills gap. Paper presented at the University Continuing Education Association’s annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
An increasing number of jobs require the higher level knowledge and skills associated with a baccalaureate degree. Employers concerned that they may not have the employees needed to fill the demands of knowledge-driven economy jobs are investing in the development of the talent already in their workforce. Meanwhile, university CE units are responding to regional economic development needs and organizations succession challenges with new customized, accessible baccalaureate degree completion programs for working adults. Session panelists will discuss effective program formats, curricular trends, quality assurance practices, and return on investment. Also, the survey findings from a related UCEA Lumina Foundation-supported project will be reviewed during the session.
Levin, J. (2007, November). Non-traditional student and community colleges. Speech delivered to the Coast Community College District, Costa Mesa, CA.
Levin, J. (2007, April). The costs of education. Presented documentary film and facilitated discussion at American Association of Community Colleges annual meeting, Tampa, FL.
Levin, J. (2007, January). Into the field: an investigation of non-traditional students in community colleges. Speech presented to the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences, University of California at Los Angles, Los Angles, CA.
Levin, J. (2006, October). Non-traditional students in post-secondary education. Speech delivered to Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
