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American Center for the Study of Distance Education records, 1984-2000
5955
Collection Overview
Title: | American Center for the Study of Distance Education records |
Dates (Inclusive): | 1984-2000 |
Creator: | American Center for Study of Distance Education |
Abstract: | The American Center for Study of Distance Education opened in 1988, was absorbed into the Department of Distance Education in Continuing and Distance Education from 1994-1998, becoming part of Penn State World Campus in 1998. |
Abstract: | This collection consists of supporting files for publications generated at the Center for the Study of Distance Education and correspondence with other distance education organizations. |
Collection Number: | 5955 |
Size: | 2 Cubic feet |
Location: | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library catalog. | Repository: | Special Collections Library. Pennsylvania State University. |
Languages: | English |
Biographical or Historical Note
The American Center for Study of Distance Education opened in the Adult Education and Instructional Systems Department in the College of Education in 1988 directed by Michael Grahame Moore. It publishes the American Journal of Distance Education, a monograph series, and the Distance Learning Online Symposium News. It was absorbed into the Department of Distance Education in Continuing and Distance Education from 1994-1998, and World Campus in 1998. It became quiescent after 2005 pending reorganization.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Partial
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], American Center for the Study of Distance Education Records (5955), Penn State University Archives, Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
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Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- American Center for Study of Distance Education
Genre(s)
- Audio
Collection Inventory
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