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Witnessing the extraordinary : investigating the accomplishments of the ALGC program Fontana, Armindo
Abstract
This study investigates the reasons behind the achievements of the Adult Learning and Global Change (ALGC) program, an international online master’s program developed and managed by four universities in Canada, Sweden, South Africa and Australia: The University of British Columbia (Canada), Linköping University (Sweden), The University of the Western Cape (South Africa) and three different universities in Australia (where the original partner, University of Technology Sydney, was replaced by Monash University, which is now being replaced by Australian Catholic University). The twelve individuals who have had leadership roles in the program since it began in 2001 were interviewed, and their answers to the same open ended questions provided the data for analysis. Based on their responses, it was possible to identify the six stages in the development of the program, the many accomplishments of the program from a variety of viewpoints (historical, educational, collaborative, administrative and personal), the different threats and weaknesses that endangered the program (and the way they were addressed), and, finally, the explanations for the accomplishments of the program. The conclusion is that thanks to its competent and committed leaders, a creative and innovative program, and constructive and caring relationships, the ALGC program has not only survived but thrived.
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Witnessing the extraordinary : investigating the accomplishments of the ALGC program
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University of British Columbia
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2016
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This study investigates the reasons behind the achievements of the Adult Learning and Global
Change (ALGC) program, an international online master’s program developed and managed by
four universities in Canada, Sweden, South Africa and Australia: The University of British
Columbia (Canada), Linköping University (Sweden), The University of the Western Cape (South
Africa) and three different universities in Australia (where the original partner, University of
Technology Sydney, was replaced by Monash University, which is now being replaced by
Australian Catholic University). The twelve individuals who have had leadership roles in the
program since it began in 2001 were interviewed, and their answers to the same open ended
questions provided the data for analysis. Based on their responses, it was possible to identify the
six stages in the development of the program, the many accomplishments of the program from a
variety of viewpoints (historical, educational, collaborative, administrative and personal), the
different threats and weaknesses that endangered the program (and the way they were
addressed), and, finally, the explanations for the accomplishments of the program. The
conclusion is that thanks to its competent and committed leaders, a creative and innovative
program, and constructive and caring relationships, the ALGC program has not only survived but
thrived.
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eng
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2016-04-28
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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10.14288/1.0300309
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University of British Columbia
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2016-05
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Graduate
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