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Role of Higher Education in Lifelong Learning Conference on Frontiers of Higher Education American University of Armenia September 30, 2011 Carol Aslanian

Role of Higher Education in Lifelong Learning Conference on Frontiers of Higher Education American University of Armenia September 30, 2011 Carol Aslanian

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Role of Higher Education in Lifelong Learning

Conference on Frontiers of Higher Education

American University of ArmeniaSeptember 30, 2011

Carol Aslanian

Focus of TodayImportance of Colleges and Universities in the

Supply of Lifelong Learning

Education over a lifetime… why?• Educated society is key to economic and social advancement• Constant change in our lives makes it essential… cannot

stand still• Lifelong learning is the vehicle to successful personal and

professional lives• Depressed economic environment and challenged workforce• New sources of revenue for institutions

Lifelong Learning… • continuous building of skills and knowledge over a lifetime• many adults pursue additional job training or education in

order to remain employable and remain in job market• can be formal (training, higher education, tutoring, etc.) or

informal (experiences, situations, etc.)• Types of activities: continuing education, professional

development, workforce development, executive education, vocational education, certificate programs, corporate training and partnerships

• Purpose: personal or professional• Target: adults 25 yrs and older

Explaining the Timing and Reasons for Adult Learning

Why do adults return to education when they do?

• Life Events (“Triggers”) set the time for learning.

• Life Changes (“Transitions”) set the reasons for learning.

Providers of Lifelong Learning

• Colleges and universities• Training companies• Professional associations• Businesses• Government agencies• Community organizations

• Formats: classroom and online

Impact of Lifelong Learning on Higher Education

• United States- 2011– 20 million undergrad and grad students– 40% are adults 25+ yrs– Another 20 million in noncredit programs

• Adult Student Profile– Majority Female– Median Age: 35– Married– Working full time– 60% degree seekers – 40% non-degree

Higher Education Options

• Degrees• Certificates• Licenses • Individual Courses• Noncredit Programs– Short term, modular, compressed

• Partnerships with business, government, and other organizations

• 10% of all college students study

online only – primarily adult students

• 20% of all students take one or more

online courses in a single term

• No end in sight!

Impact of Technology on Lifelong Learning Today in the USA

8

9

Open a web brower

Make a mobil phone call

Play a basic computer game

Turn a computer on/off

Operate a computer mouse

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

25%

28%

58%

63%

69%

Children ages 2-3 whose mothers say they can:

The Future?Tech-Savvy Kids

Lifetime Job Attainment

• 10.8 jobs over a lifetime

• Average time with any employer- 3.5 years

• Only 28% of employees have been with single employer for 10 years or more

Lifelong Learning: The New Normal for Higher Education

• Becoming cornerstone of the education system• Focus on both the young AND the adult• Expanding and new opportunities for colleges

and universities• Power the workforce• Expansion of traditional degree-credit offerings

with adult, continuing, and executive education ( credit and noncredit)

AUA Turpanjian Rural Development Program

• Mission – Promote sustained economic development in rural Armenia

• Improve lives of rural families through development of econ. opportunities and educ.– Generate new business ideas– Provide training for successful entrepreneurs

• Centers in Gyumri, Stepanakert, Ijevan

AUA Extension Program

• Principle community interface• Quality courses target academia, private

organizations, and individuals• Fulfill professional and/or career goals

through training– Computer Literacy– Information Technology– Leadership, Business, and Entrepreneurial– General English Program

Extension ProgramsBusiness, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Learning (BELL)

Training Date Registration Deadline

Managerial Training Program September 14 September 12, 15:00

Procurement Management October 18 October 7 / 17, 15:00

GMAT and GRE MATH Preparation

October 4 October 3, 15:00

Center for English Language Learning (CELL)

General English Courses September 8/9 September 7, 1500

Oral Communication September 14 September 14, 15:00

English Writing Course September 13 September 12, 15:00

TOEFL iBT Preparation Course September 13 September 12, 15:00

TOEFL PBT Preparation Course

September 12 September 9, 15:00

7th Annual “Adult Education Week in Armenia – 2010”

On October 25-31 series of events are to be launched within “Adult Education Week in Armenia – 2010” for the 7th time. This year again the activities cover not only capital Yerevan but also the cities of Gyumri, Vanadzor and Ijevan. “Adult Education Week in Armenia – 2010” has been organized by the “Adult Education and Lifelong Learning” (AE&LL) Association and the Armenian branch of dvv international.

October 25. Training for journalists will mark the beginning of “Adult Education Week in Armenia – 2010” and will be hosted by EU delegation to Armenia. The training covers three main topics: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, and the EU Projects on Lifelong Learning.

October 26. A series of roundtable discussions on “Organizing Adult Education in Museums” first will be conducted in Gyumri, Public Education Center of Shirak diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and Gyumri Museum of National Architecture and City Life, as well as on October 29th in the Fine Arts Museum of Vanadzor city.

October 27 and 28. A series of activities to be conducted in the city of Ijevan such as thematic seminars in Ijevan Center for Youth Activities and discussions on strategic issues in Ijevan Adult Education Center, being constructed within EU Grant Program.

October 26 and 27. Stakeholders’ meeting on “Education Strategies for Economic Competitiveness” will be conducted in Ijevan Business Center, and then, on October 28th and 29th in Green House Hotel of Vanadzor city.

October 29-31. A series of DigiLife seminars organized by the AE&LL Association in the framework of DigiTec 2010 Information Technologies Exhibition will be hosted by Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex . The seminars will be open for public and are intended all participants interested in gaining new knowledge and skills.

October 30. Presentations on Mobility in Higher Education will be conducted by Aleksander Hakobyan, Tempus H.E.R.E, and Lana Karlova, National Tempus OfficeArmenia to be held at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex.

Armenian Universities and Colleges… what's next?