Karin Dollhausen

Karin Dollhausen is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Sociology, RWTH Aachen University, and a research associate at the German Institute for Adult Education (DIE). Her work focuses on organizational research, program planning, and institutional development within adult and continuing education systems.

• Education: Doctorate in Sociology from RWTH Aachen University; studied Sociology and English.

Research Interests: Organizational theory in adult education, comparative analysis of educational providers, governance structures in continuing education, and the impact of digital transformation on lifelong learning. She has contributed to debates on institutional permeability between vocational and academic education.

Article Trends: Her publications examine organizational dynamics in adult education, institutional adaptation to digitalization, and policy frameworks for lifelong learning. Key themes include governance, planning cultures, and equity in educational access.

Scientific Awards:

• DFG Postgraduate Fellowship

Advisory & Grants: No explicit student advisee lists, but extensive editorial roles in academic publications. Led EU-funded projects like Developing the Adult Learning Sector (Lot 3: Opening Higher Education to Adults) and DFG-funded studies on planning cultures.