The author writes briefly of his experience as president of The Defiance College, a small college in danger of closing. He makes a plea for humane teaching and proposes that colleges losing students seek to enroll those past the age of 55 in residence courses designed to prepare them for their new stage in life. (JMD)

The concept that liberal education and the development of people for life's work are compatible is discussed, and possible programs, curricular adaptations, and student services are suggested to apply the concept of career education in higher education. (JMD)

Information is provided on degree candidates enrolled with the Connecticut Board of State Academic Awards, an external degree program, and includes demographic characteristics, employment data, educational background, and examinations utilized. Based on the information, implications for higher education for nontraditional students are offered.…

Many of the issues confronting educators today are addressed in this interview with the new president of the University of Chicago. Topics covered include women's education, the government and higher education, the role of the university, the quest for campus harmony, teaching, and students. (Author/LBH)

The career education movement is discussed as a concept that needs to be fused into the educational process in all subject areas and at all levels. The advantages of diversity are considered, along with the effect of federal involvement, state activities, and local efforts. (LBH)

Ten years have passed since the original proposal was written to establish Advanced Placement Studio Art and History of Art as one of the 13 College Board AP disciplines. This review includes examples of AP high school students' work. (Author/LBH)

A professor's 10-year experience on the development committee for the CLEP Humanities Test provides the basis for this supportive assessment of the College Level Examination Program. Changes in tests, question selection, the value of pre-testing, and other responsibilities of development committees are discussed. (LBH)

The dean of institutional research at the nation's largest community college reviews the advantages and pitfalls of credit-by-examination in this report of student answers to a survey of attitudes toward the CLEP exams. Most replied that they would repeat their experiences with CLEP and judged the General Examinations to be adequate. (LBH)

Many of the problems of the financial aid profession are discussed, including the financial aid officer's lack of campus influence. Specific suggestions are offered for financial aid staff to take the initiative in bringing new funds, working with other officials, and dealing effectively with federal regulations. (LB H)

Even in Florida, a state most receptive to the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Black students make little use of one of the most popular time-shortened degree mechanisms. The director of Florida A & M's Test Service Bureau explains why and tells how counselors can help Black students break through educational barriers. (Author/LBH)

As the numbers of adult students in higher education continue to grow, their needs have become increasingly apparent. It is suggested that, unless the best people and best institutions pay close attention to them, "less-than-reputable" institutions will do so, with damaging results to students and standards. (Author/LBH)

A major effort to facilitate lifelong learning has been undertaken by the College Board-sponsored program, Future Directions for a Learning Society. Its definition, goals, progress, and promise are described. (LBH)

A proposed Tuition Advance Fund is advocated as a solution to the student financial aid and loan default problem for undergraduate students in degree programs at accredited institutions. Qualifying students could borrow funds for three years and repay in the future through payroll withholding or estimated tax payments. (LBH)

Silber's proposed Tuition Advance Fund for undergraduate student financial aid is criticized. It is suggested that what the TAF would do is substitute the student's borrowing from the government for what the parents now contribute to higher educaiton. (LBH)

In response to a growing need to involve faculty to a greater degree in its activities and policies, the College Board created the Council on Academic Affairs. The Council's charges, concerns, and challenges are described. (Author/LBH)