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Adult Student Motivators At A University Satellite Campus, Janet Cosman-Ross, Diana Hiatt-Michael
Adult Student Motivators At A University Satellite Campus, Janet Cosman-Ross, Diana Hiatt-Michael
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine what factors motivated the adult learners at a Southern California university complex. Using surveys and interviews, the study also provided insight into the expectations of the students in relation to their careers and personal growth. In addition, analysis of the data uncovered information on how employer reimbursement of education costs affected the students’ motivation, who influenced the students to attend school, and why the students chose this university over others in the area.
The Express: February 7, 2005, Taylor University Fort Wayne
The Express: February 7, 2005, Taylor University Fort Wayne
2004-2005 (Volume 9)
CLL: beating the competition — TTO Play Try-Outs — Missionary student enhance TUFW community — Tired of all the words — Letter to editor: tattoo response — Lessons for the college graduate because adulthood is forever — Famous Love Birds — Winter blues may be serious health concern — Women’s basketball — Men’s basketball
Distance Learning Or Traditional Classroom Learning Preference Amongst Graduate Level College Students: A Case Study, Angela Criscoe
Distance Learning Or Traditional Classroom Learning Preference Amongst Graduate Level College Students: A Case Study, Angela Criscoe
The Corinthian
This research is a case study of distance learning performed at Georgia College & State University in the fall of 2004. In this study a survey was given to 16 students that were currently taking a masters accounting course via the distance learning format. The survey included questions that would help determine if graduate students preferred traditional courses to distance learning courses. The results indicated that students do prefer traditional courses and that there is no significant difference between the learning format preferred between males and females. Further results suggest instructor effectiveness with technology and may warrant to further research …