Organizational Transition to Distance Learning at the United States Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S)
Date of Degree
12-2003
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Program
Education
Advisor
Jessica Kimmel
Advisor
Esmeralda de los Santos
Advisor
Annette Craven
Advisor
Cyndi Wilson Porter
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to query participating leaders, educators, and technical engineers of distance learning programs at the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) on factors they believe have been most important in fostering the transformation of expansion programs to distance learning. This study uses a qualitative approach in order to collect data. The population of this study included 10 male and female, active duty, civilian educators and technical engineers located at the AMEDDC&S. Through a single-case study, this research answered the following specific research questions: How do leaders, educators, and technical engineers perceive that the transition to distance learning has changed decision making and leadership at the (AMEDDC&S)? What is the role of strategic planners in the transition to distance learning? What are the barriers to leaders and technical engineer educators in this transition?
Recommended Citation
Guardia, Jeanette G., "Organizational Transition to Distance Learning at the United States Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S)" (2003). Theses & Dissertations. 107.
https://athenaeum.uiw.edu/uiw_etds/107