Program closures: What happens to faculty left behind?

This autoethonographic study documents the stories of two adult education faculty members’ experiences when their academic programs were closed. In both cases, they each became programs of one after colleagues retired or left for other reasons. Despite their isolation as the only faculty members with adult education credentials, both continue to conduct research, teach, mentor students and colleagues, and remain engaged with the field of adult education

Reflections on the Spirituality of Three Black Gay Men

Spirituality is important in the lives of African Americans. Not surprising then, it is significant for Black gay men, as members of the African American community. In this paper we discuss five themes that emerged from an analysis of three autoethnographies

Doors Slam Shut: Adult Education Program Closures

This autoethnographic study documents the stories of two adult education faculty members\u27 experiences when their respective academic programs were closed. We situate our stories within changes in higher education economics and two theoretical frameworks: expectancy theory and psychological contract theory. Despite our isolation as the sole faculty member with adult education credentials, we continue to conduct research, teach, mentor students and colleagues, and remain engaged with the field of adult education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR