Proceedings of the 1979 annual meeting of the Association for Continuing Higher Education concerning the topic of lifelong learning are presented. The past, present, and future of lifelong learning and the adult learner were considered in addresses and discussion. Workshops addressed the following areas: integration and development of adjuncts clinic; a problem clinic for private colleges; innovations in registration procedures; creative program development; the pros and cons of continuing education units; current problem clinic for old timers; adult learning research; women as a growing clientele; building basic skills with computer-based education (Control Data-PLATO); in-house counseling vs. external brokering; marketing and promotion; faculty control; government relations and lobbying; experiential learning; program evaluation; fund raising; rural evaluation; education for the handicapped; education for older adults; and continuing education for professions. Information on association business and changes is appended. (SW)