American Association for Adult and Continuing Education - Commission for International Adult Education 2025 Pre-Conference Proceedings - October 7-8, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Oct 15, 2026

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2025 Pre-Conference Proceedings of the Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) document an October 7–8, 2025 event in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The proceedings frame CIAE’s mission to advance adult education globally through transnational, multicultural, and indigenous perspectives, including research collaboration, international linkages, and recognition of achievements. The program highlights sessions addressing generational divides, international educational collaboration, the international student experience, emancipatory adult education, climate education, adult literacy, and intercultural learning.

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Panel Discussion From Roots to Horizons: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of International Adult Education

Alamprese, J. Adult Skills Education in the U.S. and Europe: Perspectives and Practice

Rhodes, C. & Alamprese, J. Lifelong Learning Across the Globe

Avoseh, M. Paulo Freire and Andragogy in the African Marketplace

Bano, S. Agency and self-directed learning in the trajectories of international STEM doctoral students

Brion, C. The Power of In-Between: Third Space Leadership as a Framework for Adult Learning

Carter, K. & Lamptey Adult Education as a Tool for Empowering Female Leaders in Africa

Denga, B. Vaz Deconstructing Mental Health Challenges of Adult Education

Cruz, V. & Airi, N. Migrants on the Margins: Promoting Pedagogies of Self Care

Fazil, M. A Systematic Scoping Review on Life Competences Development

Waheed, A. in the Work to Retirement Transition

Hajjami, O. Exploring the Link Between Global Leadership Development and Transformative International Experiences

Hatcher, C. & Ọlátúnjí, T. An Examination of Identity Through Migration: Internationally and Professionally Trained Nigerian Women Living in Italy

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Commission for International A􀀁dult Education 2025 Pre-Conference Proceedings October 7-8, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Proceedings of the 2025 International Pre-Conference (74th, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 7—8, 2025) ©2025, Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) . All international rights reserved. Copyright for each paper is held by the author(s) . ISBN: 979-8-9852491-4–9 (digital online) AboutCIAE The Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) provides a forum for the discussion of international issues related to adult education in general, as well as adult education in various countries around the globe. The following purposes summarize the work of the Commission: 􀁸 To raise awareness of global issues in adult education from a transnational, multi-directional, multicultural, and indigenous perspectives. 􀁸 To be the international arm of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) . 􀁸 To promote global linkages or exchanges with adult education associations and individuals in other countries. 􀁸 To invite presentations, conference participation, leadership, and webinars by interested adult educators around the world at all career stages. 􀁸 To collaborate or cooperate on research or other projects of mutual interest related to lifelong learning and adult education across the globe. 􀁸 To recognize and award achievements in international adult education – individual or collaborative learning, projects, research, and collaborations. The Commission holds its annual meeting in conjunction with the AAACE annual conference. [Learn more at www.aaace.org](Learn more at www.aaace.org) 2025 Leadership Team Christy M. Rhodes, Director Jane Teel, Secretary Mejai Avoseh Sara Bano Marcie Boucouvalas Michelle Glowacki-Dudka Wendy Griswold Yvonne Hunter-Johnson Billie McNamara Táíwò Isaac Ọlátúnjí Fujuan Tan Editor’s Note Being welcomed as a doctoral student by CIAE and entrusted with preparation of the PreConference Proceedings for another year brings indescribable personal and professional fulfillment. I treasure opportunities to collaborate with Adult Education scholars and practitioners from around the world through CIAE’s unique global engagement. I am honored by, and grateful for, the interest, support, and valiant efforts devoted by authors, reviewers, and CIAE Leadership Team members. Any inadvertent errors you find in this document rest with me.—-Billie R. McNamara, MS Page 2 • AAACE Commission for International Adult Education Pre-Conference Co-Chairs Christy Rhodes, PhD Sara Bano, PhD Dr. Christy Rhodes Dr. Sara Bano very year, the Commission for International Adult Education holds a two‐day rtieo‐Conference prior toners discuss internatthe gionaleinerssuaelsAAACErelatedtConfeo adulrtenceeduc. Scholation,airsnaandddition to adult education in various countries across the globe. This year, presenters responded to the conference theme of “Bridging the Generational Divide – Recognizing the Roots and Branches of the Field of Adult Education” through sessions exploring international educational collaborations, the international student experience, emancipatory approaches in adult education, climate education, adult literacy teaching & programming, and intercultural learning, to name just a few. The success of the CIAE Pre‐Conference and the 2025 Proceedings requires the eﬀort and dedication of a team of volunteers. This includes the CIAE Leadership Team of Jane Teel, Mejai Avoseh, Sara Bano, Marcie Boucouvalas, Wendy Griswold, Yvonne Hunter‐Johnson, Billie R. McNamara, Táíwò Isaac Ọlátúnjí, and Fujuan Tan. They selﬂess

FAQs

What organization publishes these 2025 Pre-Conference Proceedings?

The proceedings are published by the Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).

Where and when was the 2025 CIAE pre-conference held?

The pre-conference took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA on October 7–8, 2025.

What themes and session topics are covered in the 2025 conference program?

Sessions respond to the theme “Bridging the Generational Divide – Recognizing the Roots and Branches of the Field of Adult Education,” including international educational collaboration, the international student experience, emancipatory approaches, climate education, adult literacy teaching and programming, and intercultural learning.

Oct 15, 2026

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