Interviews with representatives of three Oregon state universities and three businesses identified important indicators of effective collaborative relationships: continuation and expansion of the relationship, positive course evaluations, referrals of other companies, employee productivity, employee course enrollments, and university income from…

Observation of mixed-age undergraduate classes and analysis of students' interactions showed that older students tended to dominate the discourse; the cognitive level of discourse was not altered by the presence of older students; and andragogical practices may not be the most effective strategies for mixed-age classes. (SK)

According to usable responses from 328 of 500 University of Illinois faculty, they view public service as activities using their expertise to address societal needs directly or to help others do so, for the benefit of the public; it is distinct from other types of professional services. Senge's model can be used to illustrated the dynamic…

Continuing education has a variety of economic impacts on the institution, campus community, and the local economy. Administrators can document their impact by recording direct contributions, amending databases, making valid estimates, collecting data from other departments/units, and reporting the data formally and informally to strengthen their…

Writers of correspondence course study guides should be aware of boundaries between oral and written language; differences between textbook and study guide prose; the need for direct address, informality, personalization, clarity, and simplicity; and the diverse tastes, learning styles, and levels of their audience. (SK)

Data from student evaluations of a master's degree program (n=139, 45 percent response) are used to demonstrate four techniques: factor, correlational, discriminant, and multiple regression analysis. Their usefulness in identifying causal factors related to program quality is discussed. (SK)

A sample of 1,060 adult community college students and 72 adult instructors completed educational orientation questionnaires. No significant differences between teachers and students were found in terms of orientation to the constructs of andragogy and pedagogy. Age, sex, and program type did not influence student orientation, whereas academic…

Noting that the body of literature is limited, the author reviews research on correspondence study enrollments, instructors, and theories; independent learning; characteristics of quality in instruction; student-teacher interaction and feedback; and the learner's perspective of distance education. (SK)

Lifelong education, particularly personal development activities, as a sanctioned undertaking of universities is controversial. However, commonalities between the goals of universities and lifelong learners make colleges an ideal place to provide intellectual enrichment to adults through informal learning. Continuing educators can help strengthen…

A study identified research trends and developments in continuing higher education perceived by 10 deans and directors of university continuing higher education programs. Consensus level varied across the 150 items with unanimous agreement on one item, "converting program outcomes." Presents conclusions and implications. (Author)

Examines the National Board of Certified Counselors certificants' behaviors, experiences, and observations related to continuing professional education. Examines the positive and negative outcomes of mandatory continuing professional education. (JOW)

Examines the role of continuing education, both historically and in current sociological perspective, within the culture of higher education. Stresses the need for literature about the nature and culture of continuing higher education. (Author)

Contrary to positivist, rational-instrumental perspective, the social context of educational planning is interpersonal and communicative. Professional continuing education based on the interpersonal, familial, professional, and institutional dimensions of professional practice will be significantly different from current offerings. (SK)

Using the Integrated Practice Perspective model and data from 85 continuing education administrators, working roles in geographically decentralized organizations were examined. The resulting role composite for continuing educators differs from that in the literature. Contingency variables influence role importance and frequency of performance. (SK)

A survey of 29 adult reentry students enrolled in the Scottish Wider Access Programme to become secondary teachers showed the program has substantially increased the numbers and broadened the age range of students but is not attracting the unemployed and those of lower socioeconomic status. Participation is influenced by family, institutional,…