A Study of the Feasibility of Two Data-Collection Techniques for Determining Present Activities and Perceived Program Needs in Continuing Education and Extension in Degree-Granting Post-Secondary Institutions in New York State.

Autor/inn/en	Copeland, Harlan G.; und weitere
Institution	Syracuse Univ., NY.
Titel	A Study of the Feasibility of Two Data-Collection Techniques for Determining Present Activities and Perceived Program Needs in Continuing Education and Extension in Degree-Granting Post-Secondary Institutions in New York State.
Quelle	(1974), (291 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adult Education; Colleges; Data Collection; Educational Needs; Extension Education; Feasibility Studies; Management Information Systems; Needs Assessment; Policy Formation; Postsecondary Education; Program Development; Research Methodology; Sampling; State Departments of Education; State Surveys; Statewide Planning; Universities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; College; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Data capture; Datensammlung; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf; Erweitertes Bildungsangebot; Managementinformationssystem; Bedarfsermittlung; Politische Betätigung; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Programmplanung; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Kultusministerium; Planwirtschaft; University; Universität
Abstract	Objectives of a three-phase New York State study were (1) to test the feasibility of an institutional sampling survey for providing descriptive data about the nature and scope of continuing education in postsecondary degree-granting institutions, (2) to test the applicability of the Focus Delphi research method for assessing the priority educational needs and goals for degree-granting postsecondary institutions, and (3) to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the information-gathering system for postsecondary education into the State Education Department management information system. In the institutional survey descriptive information was sought concerning the kinds of continuing education opportunities available, the audiences served, the number of participants, and the subject matter areas studies. The methodology consisted of constructing and administering a questionnaire to a sample of university and college personnel, analyzing the data, and reporting the findings. The Delphi study sought the responses of policy advisors, continuing education administrators, faculty members, and clients to alternative adult and continuing education goals and strategies. The phase three task involved becoming familiar with the management information system of the state education department and evaluating its compatibility with the data collection procedures used in the two preceding phases. (Results of each phase are reported separately and a final chapter synthesizes them into ten selected policy issues in continuing education, e.g., expansion of specific types of course offerings and future research needs.) (JT)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC