A conversation with the Editors of the book: The Black Reparations Project A Handbook for Racial Justice, discusses the book and their upcoming events. 

About the Book:

This groundbreaking resource moves us from theory to action with a practical plan for reparations.

A surge in interest in black reparations is taking place in America on a scale not seen since the Reconstruction Era. The Black Reparations Project gathers an accomplished interdisciplinary team of scholars—members of the Reparations Planning Committee—who have considered the issues pertinent to making reparations happen. This book will be an essential resource in the national conversation going forward.

The first section of The Black Reparations Project crystallizes the rationale for reparations, cataloguing centuries of racial repression, discrimination, violence, mass incarceration, and the immense black-white wealth gap. Drawing on the contributors’ expertise in economics, history, law, public policy, public health, and education, the second section unfurls direct guidance for building and implementing a reparations program, including draft legislation that addresses how the program should be financed and how claimants can be identified and compensated. Rigorous and comprehensive, The Black Reparations Project will motivate, guide, and speed the final leg of the journey for justice.

October 20, 2023

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This month, UIW community members from the Dreeben School of Education’s Graduate Studies program represented the University at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Annual Conference. Dr. Lisa Brown, assistant professor of Programs in Adult Education, and Marissa Molina, doctoral student, traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to present their research, after receiving news that their presentation proposal was accepted. Their work centered around the topic of Using Twitter Spaces to Explore Reparations for Black American Descendants of U.S. Freedmen: Activism, Ethnicity, and Online Informal Adult Learning.

The AAACE is an organization that believes that lifelong learning can offer human fulfillment and positive social change. According to their website, they “envision a more humane world made possible by the diverse practice of our members in helping adults acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead productive and satisfying lives.”

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Congratulations, Dr. Brown!

https://asalh.org/awards/freedom-scholar-award/

Congratulations to Lisa Merriweather who received the Alan Mitchell Mentoring Award at the Adult Higher Education Alliance conference in “recognition of excellence in scholarship in mentoring in adult and higher education.”

Support for the Arthur (Jack) Payne Crabtree Memorial Fund is provided by a generous bequest to the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) received from the estate of Myrna P. Crabtree, wife of the late Arthur (Jack) Payne Crabtree (February 18, 1904 - November 25, 1989). The purpose of the fund is to grant awards for leadership in adult public affairs and literacy/adult basic education. The funds are being used to create a series of programs and activities in support of developing and advancing the skills and knowledge of current and future practitioners who will take on leadership roles in adult public affairs or literacy/basic education programs.

Jack Crabtree’s contributions to the field of Adult and Continuing Education are significant. Crabtree served as the President of the Adult Education Association of the United States, which merged with the National Association for Public and Continuing Adult Education (NAPCAE) to form AAACE in 1982, from 1963-1964 (Past Presidents, 2023). Crabtree supported the Adult Education Act of 1966, stating as representative of Adult Education Association, "We feel that it is perhaps the most giant step forward we have had in adult education so far in this country (US Senate, 1966)." (Hardy, 2015) Crabtree was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Adult Basic Education, which was created by the Adult Education Act of 1966. (ERIC ED045872: Second Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee on Adult Basic Education., 1969).

In 1986, Dr. Waynne James, President of AAACE, presented the President's Award to Crabtree and his wife, Myrna, for outstanding contributions to the association. 

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Bibliography

Adult Education Contributors. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2023, from 127 Arthur Payne "Jack" Crabtree: adulteducationcontributors

ERIC ED045872: Second Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee on Adult Basic Education. (1969, August 28). Retrieved March 2023, from ERIC: https://archive.org/details/ERIC_ED045872/page/n5/mode/2up

Hardy, E. (2015). 127 Arthur Payne "Jack" Crabtree. Retrieved from Adult Education Contributers: http://adulteducationcontributors.pbworks.com/w/page/82557283/127%20Arthur%20Payne%20%22Jack%22%20Crabtree#MajorContributionstoAdultEducation

Past Presidents. (2023, March 27). Retrieved from American Association for Adult and Continuing Education: https://www.aaace.org/page/PastPresidents

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In 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education  (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration! Given the continued success of this event, COE and the Center now partner to make this celebration an annual event each year on November 8.  

November 8 was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Higher Education Act (“HEA”) emerged out of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Much like other hallmark legislation of that era, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, HEA was intended to help level a playing field that for too long had been weighed against Americans from minority and low-income backgrounds. In addition to creating federal grants and loan programs to help students finance their educations, the legislation made key investments in institutions of higher education. Additionally, HEA ushered in programs, particularly the Federal TRIO programs, necessary for postsecondary access, retention, and completion for low-income, potential first-generation college graduates.

The 2022 National First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event featured a panel discussing the first-generation adult learner identity, sharing their unique experiences and offering insight into tools and resources. Moderated by Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Senior Advisor, Education Strategy Group; panelists included Dr. Kelly Brochu, Assistant to the President for Special Projects, Regis College, Matt Donovan, Director of Educational Access Programs, Morehead State University, and Dr. Vanessa Sheared, Board Immediate Past President, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.

The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) recently presented the association’s annual awards on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the AAACE annual conference in Milwaukee, WI.

The Commissions of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) recently presented their annual awards at the AAACE annual conference in Milwaukee, WI.

Save the Date for AAACE 2023 in Lexington, KY, October 3-6.

** The Call for Proposals, managed by ProposalSpace, was temporarily closed March 15-20 while our system was updated.

The Call re-opened on Monday, March 21 with an extended deadline of March 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. **

For important information and details for attendees and presenters,
please visit:  AAACE 2022 Conference - Change to Hybrid

For more information click here.

Association Recognizes Leaders and Contributors in the Adult Education Community

The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) community is proud to recognize and honor exemplary contributions to adult continuing education. The awards are a highly visible component of the association's statement about standards of excellence in the field.

The AAACE awards are bestowed upon deserving individuals and teams annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, service, knowledge, learners and practice in the field of adult education.

The awards were presented at the 2021 Annual Conference on October 7, 2021 held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Miramar Beach, FL. AAACE Past President, Steve Schmidt presided over the ceremony.

The award winners, categories and explanations are listed below.

Cyril O. Houle Award

for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education

The Cyril O. Houle Award was established in 1981 to honor the scholarship and memory of Cyril O. Houle, Professor of Adult Education at the University of Chicago. It is given annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a book published in English in the previous year that reflects universal concerns of adult educators. Nominated works should exemplify outstanding literature in adult education.

2021 Award Recipients: Lisa M. Baumgartner, Ed.D. and Sharan B. Merriam
Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (4th ed)

Malcolm Knowles Award

for Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year

This award was established in the name of Malcolm S. Knowles for his distinguished contribution to theory and practice in the field of adult education from 1935 onward. A hallmark of "Malcolm's" work has been his popularization of the theory of andragogy — the art and science of helping adults learn — in the USA and the spread of its influence around the world. This award is intended to give recognition to an adult education program, including the personnel responsible for carrying out the program, in accordance with the andragogical process.

2021 Award Recipients: Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif and Dr. Ken Warden
The Adult Completion Program

Outstanding Service Medallion

Recognizing Persons Having an Outstanding Record of Service

This award recognizes persons who have an outstanding record of service to the profession of adult and continuing education at the state, national, or international level. The award honors an individual who has distinguished himself or herself through meritorious service to adult and continuing education program participants; adult and continuing education institutions, organizations, and agencies; or the profession of adult and continuing education.

2021 Award Recipient: Drew Allbritten, Ed.D.

President's Appreciation Award

for Outstanding Contributions to AAACE

This Award honors the person or persons who have exemplified outstanding contributions to AAACE during the past year. They have shown visible evidence of selfless dedication to projects while being committed to helping others in accomplishing their goals. It is given to the person or persons who have exhibited a standard of excellence while demonstrating leadership within a formal or non-traditional learning environment in meeting educational needs.

2021 Award Recipient: Petra A. Robinson, Ph.D.

COMMISSION AWARDS

CPAE Early Career Award

This award honors individuals who are in the early stages of their academic career, and who have made significant contributions in scholarship and service to the field.

2021 Award Recipient: Amy Pickard

CPAE Mid Career Award

This award honors individuals who are in the mid stages of their academic career, and who have made significant contributions in scholarship and service to the field.

2021 Award Recipient: Bo Chang, Ph.D.

CPAE Career Achievement Award

This award honors individuals who have made scholarly contributions that have deepened the knowledge base of the field

2021 Award Recipients: Mary V. Alfred, Ph.D. and Lilian Hill, Ph.D.

CGS Graduate Student Leadership Award

This award to recognizes a graduate student who have engaged in outstanding leadership, service, research, and practice to adult and continuing education.

2021 Award Recipient: Alexis Taylor Cherewka

CABEL Research to Practice Award

In recognition for bridging the gap between academic research and the practitioner

2021 Award Recipients:Alisa Belzer

Poster Awards

Visual Presentation:
Yankun Hee: Discovering Unknown reflection: Experiences of online learning for International Students

Topic & Findings:
Russell Wartalski and Noreen Powers: A Practical Approach to Onboarding Junior Faculty

Conceptual or Methodological Framework:
Jessica Quintero, Cindy Peña, Elizabeth Castañeda and Tess Pantoja Perez: Mitigating Issues of Power and Privilege: Adaptations for Qualitative Research in Virtual Spaces

Best Overall Poster: Jessica Quintero, Cindy Peña, Elizabeth Castañeda and Tess Pantoja Perez: Mitigating Issues of Power and Privilege: Adaptations for Qualitative Research in Virtual Spaces

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15360717/2021/2021/170

For More information, please visit:  https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/aegt2021/

• Updates to the book to reflect the very latest advancements in the field.
• The addition of two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner.
• An updated supporting website. This website for the 9th edition of The Adult Learner will provide basic instructor aids. For each chapter, there will be a PowerPoint presentation, learning exercises, and added study questions.
• Revisions throughout to make it more readable and relevant to your practices.
  

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Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering work in the field of andragogy continues to be the basis of learning theory and practice we use in adult education today. The Adult Learner, first published in 1973, embodies the idea of andragogy and includes theoretical principles as well as practical guidelines, making it a required reading for anyone interested in how adults learn. This primer has seen its ninth edition published in 2020, revised to address the very latest advancements in the field, including two new chapters on diversity and inclusion in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner. The revisions in the ninth edition were guided by the idea to make the book even more readable and relevant to contemporary practice.

This book is a definitive classic and a must-have for researchers, practitioners, students, training managers, and others involved in adult education and human resource development. It is available via Routledge, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.

The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education congratulates Chair of the 2020 and 2021 conferences, Dr. Petra A. Robinson, on this publication.

Baton Rouge, LA - The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) hosted its annual conference October 27–30, 2020. Chairing the first virtual hosting of the conference, Associate Professor in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (SLHRD) and Director of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development in the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE), Dr. Petra A. Robinson’s goal was to create a space for participants to engage in cutting-edge scholarship and learn about best practices in the field. Additionally, she focused on providing unique networking opportunities to reconnect and recommit to the advancement of the field.

To read the full article, please visit:  https://www.lsu.edu/chse/slhrd/news/2020-11-12_robinson_aaace.php

Contact: Jeffery S. Portier
SLHRD Public Relations Coordinator
(225) 578-5750
jportier@lsu.edu

Association Recognizes Leaders and Contributors in the Adult Education Community

The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) community is proud to recognize and honor exemplary contributions to adult continuing education. The awards are a highly visible component of the association's statement about standards of excellence in the field.

The AAACE awards are bestowed upon deserving individuals and teams annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, service, knowledge, learners and practice in the field of adult education.

The awards were presented at the 2020 Annual Conference on October 29, 2020 held virtually. AAACE Past President Larry Martin presided over the ceremony.

The award winners, categories and explanations are listed below.

Cyril O. Houle Award

for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education

The Cyril O. Houle Award was established in 1981 to honor the scholarship and memory of Cyril O. Houle, Professor of Adult Education at the University of Chicago. It is given annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a book published in English in the previous year that reflects universal concerns of adult educators. Nominated works should exemplify outstanding literature in adult education.

2020 Award Recipients: Chad Hoggan EdD and Bill Browning
Transformational Learning in Community Colleges: Charting a Course for Academic and Personal Success.

Malcolm Knowles Award

for Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year

This award was established in the name of Malcolm S. Knowles for his distinguished contribution to theory and practice in the field of adult education from 1935 onward. A hallmark of "Malcolm's" work has been his popularization of the theory of andragogy — the art and science of helping adults learn — in the USA and the spread of its influence around the world. This award is intended to give recognition to an adult education program, including the personnel responsible for carrying out the program, in accordance with the andragogical process.

2020 Award Recipient: Dr. Geleana Alston
Master of Science in Adult Education Program

Imogene Oakes Research Award

for Outstanding Research in Adult Education

This award recognizes persons whose research contributes significantly to the advancement of adult and continuing education and honors the memory of Imogene Okes, whose reports on adult education participation have been widely used and quoted in the field. It is given annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a report of original research done by single or joint authors and published in English in the previous year for a work that reflects the ideals for which Imogene Okes stood. Nominated works exemplify outstanding and original research in adult education.

2020 Award Recipients: Kevin Roessger, Ph.D., Elizabeth A. Roumell, Ph.D. and James Weese
Rethinking Andragogical Assumptions in the Global Age: How Preferences for Andragogical Learning Vary Across People and Cultures.

Presidential Award

for Exceptional and Innovative Leadership in Adult and Continuing Education

In every field there are those who surpass their peers both in terms of their vision of the future and their ability to mobilize others in shaping that future. Leaders demonstrate a clear vision of what should be and a well-thought out strategy to achieve that vision. Leaders demonstrate their effectiveness by the results they achieve and by influencing outcomes by gaining the willing cooperation of colleagues/contemporaries in pursuing commonly held goals and objectives. This award is presented to persons from education, government, industry or other sectors who demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership to or in support of adult and continuing education.

2020 Award Recipient: Steven W. Schmidt, Ph.D.

President's Appreciation Award

for Outstanding Contributions to AAACE

This Award honors the person or persons who have exemplified outstanding contributions to AAACE during the past year. They have shown visible evidence of selfless dedication to projects while being committed to helping others in accomplishing their goals. It is given to the person or persons who have exhibited a standard of excellence while demonstrating leadership within a formal or non-traditional learning environment in meeting educational needs.

2020 Award Recipients: Dr. Vanessa Sheared, EdD and Charlotte Chase, Ph.D., CPT, LPC

COMMISSION AWARDS

CPAE Early Career Award

This award honors individuals who are in the early stages of their academic career, and who have made significant contributions in scholarship and service to the field.

2020 Award Recipient: Catherine Cherrstrom, Ph.D.

CGS Graduate Student Leadership Award

This award to recognizes a graduate student who have engaged in outstanding leadership, service, research, and practice to adult and continuing education.

2020 Award Recipient: Chelesea Lewellen

CDLT Outstanding Distance Award

This award is given in recognition of excellence in teaching at a distance and the use of distance technology to provide exceptional learning opportunities to students.

 2020 Award Recipient: Kelly McKenna

CDLT Director's Award

2020 Award Recipients: Leann Kaiser and Kayon Murray

Poster Awards

Visual Presentation:
Xi Lin, Hui Shi: Using Canvas Studio video timeline commenting in online video-based lectures

Topic & Findings:
Maja Stojanovic: The importance of multilingual literacy skills for adult learners as global citizens

Conceptual or Methodological Framework:
Jessica Quintero, Cindy Peña: Proposing a New Research Method: Convivencia Testimonial