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Coping with Change and Fostering Innovation: An Agenda for Professional and Continuing Education
| Content Provider | ERIC |
|---|---|
| Author | Kohl, Kay J. |
| Abstract | In an age of knowledge, the capacities of professional and continuing education to open up new networks, overcome organizational hurdles, and foster an environment for innovation have assumed great relevance. This article makes the case as to why. It discusses key forces driving change--the knowledge economy, demographics, technology, and globalization--and reviews opportunities as well as threats arising therefrom. Finally, it explores why professional and continuing education units are well positioned to be a powerful influence for innovation in higher education. (Contains 1 table and 33 endnotes.) |
| Related Links | https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ907261.pdf |
| Ending Page | 22 |
| Starting Page | 9 |
| ISSN | 08930384 |
| Journal | Continuing Higher Education Review |
| Volume Number | 74 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | University Professional & Continuing Education Association |
| Publisher Date | 2010-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Professional Continuing Education Global Approach Continuing Education Units Distance Education Educational Innovation Performance Factors Coping Change Strategies Educational Change Organizational Change Influence of Technology Demography Adult Education Higher Education |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
