Adult Learning and Development

NSU Doctor of Education candidate’s award-winning research focuses on community college administration

November 15, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – A doctoral candidate in Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program was recognized as one of eight Research-In-Progress award winners at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA).

Craig Leager of Monroe, Iowa, is pursuing research titled “The Community College Presidency and Why Qualified Candidates Are Saying ‘No Thanks.’”

“This is a rigorous […]

Adult Learning and Development, Educational Leadership partner with Early Childhood to support early literacy

NATCHITOCHES – In support of Northwestern State University School of Education’s service learning and experiential learning initiatives, the NSU Adult Learning and Development and NSU Educational Leadership programs continue to partner with the Early Childhood Education program to support family literacy programs in Louisiana. Faculty in both programs donated resources to increase the […]

Ed.D. grads win LERA research awards

NATCHITOCHES – Two recent graduates of Northwestern State University’s doctoral program in Adult Learning and Development were recognized with research Awards from the Louisiana Education Research Association (LERA).

Dr. Karolyn Harrell (Northshore Technical Community College) received the Rayma Harchar Outstanding Research Paper Award. Her paper will be published in “Research Issues in Contemporary Research” (RICE) and she […]