CAHEA: Christian Adult Higher Education Association
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Adult Degree Completion Programs

Balzer, Wendy J. (1996) Utilization Of The Principles Of Good Practice In Adult Degree Completion Programs (Coalition Of Christian Colleges And Universities).  Ed.D. dissertation, Northern Arizona University.

Donaldson, Joe E.; Graham, Steven W. (2002, Spring)  “Accelerated Degree Programs:  Design and Policy Implications.”  Journal of Continuing Higher Education,50 (2) 2-13.

Hall, Brenda Lee  (1995) A Regional Study Of Adult Degree Completion Programs In Baccalaureate I And II Institutions. Ed.D. dissertation, University of Arkansas.

Harris, Breck Anthony(2000) The Perceptions Of Fresno Pacific University Graduates Of The Management Of Human Resources/Management And Organizational Development Programs (MHR/MOD) Concerning Selected Modules And Their Application To The Workplace (California). Ed.D. dissertation, University of La Verne.

Herd, Tracie R. (1998) A Survey of Alumni Perceptions Regarding Effectiveness of Selected Experiential Learning Activities In Accomplishing Module Goals of Adult Baccalaureate Degree Completion Programs At Selected Christian Colleges. Ed.D. dissertation, University of La Verne

Howell, George; Tweedell, Cynthia (2007), Managing the Adjunct Pool for Consistent Student Learning Outcomes

Hutchings, Catherine A. (1996) Perspective Transformation Among Adult Students In A Nontraditional Degree Completion Program. Ed.D. dissertation, Oklahoma State University.

Murry, John W., Jr.; Hall, Brenda L. (1998, Spring) “A Systematic Approach to Designing and Evaluating Effective Adult Degree Completion Programs.”  Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 46 (2) 9-26 (ERIC No: EJ564763)

Pelon, Bruce Edward (2000) Cohesiveness And Self-Directed Learning In Nontraditional Cohort Degree Completion Programs: Is One Compatible With The Other?  Ph.D. dissertation, University of Wyoming

Root, Thomas L. (1999) Getting There: A Study Of Adult Undergraduate Persistence To Graduation In An Adult-Centered Degree Program.  Ph.D. dissertation, The University of New Mexico.

Sargent, Brent Evan (1999) An Examination Of The Relationship Between Completion Of A Prior Learning Assessment Program And Subsequent Degree Program Participation, Persistence, And Attainment.Ed.D. dissertation, University of Sarasota.

Sherlock, Jeffrey F. (1997) The Assessment Of Student Learning Outcomes In Management And Business-Related Adult Accelerated Degree Completion Programs In The Coalition For Christian Colleges And Universities.D.Ed. dissertation, Ball State University.

a. Tweedell, Cynthia (2005) Are Adult Students Less Engaged in College? Proceedings: Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

Tweedell, Cynthia (2007), Retention of Adults, PowerPoint Slides

Walker, Lila Bowden (1995) The Effect of Membership In The Council of Adult And Experiential Learning on The Quality of Prior Learning Assessment Services In Senior Level Institutions Accredited By The Southern Association of Schools And Colleges.Ph.D. dissertation, University of North Texas.