Attempts to attain academic respectability for continuing higher education hinged on two arguments. The campus equivalence approach asserted that extension programs had equivalent rigor to campus programs. The adult learning approach argued that different qualities of adult students necessitated different criteria and goals reflecting adult…

The authors state that expanding institutional missions to encompass continuing education increases and complicates legal liability and exposure to risk. They explain areas of liability and preventive measures that can be taken. (CH)

The authors discuss methods to promote transfer of training from an inservice training program to the workplace. Factors discussed are in the realms of (1) the organization, (2) the individual, and (3) training program design. (CH)

A survey of 23 faculty active in the Adult Liberal Studies program examined faculty attitudes about older students in higher education. Faculty generally felt that adults have better skills and more cognitive skills than traditional students. Faculty also were pleased with the structure of the adult program. (CH)

Discusses factors affecting higher education that will allow continuing education to assume a more central role: (1) aging of the student body, (2) changes in the work force, and (3) advocacy of economic development. Details the new role and provides guidelines for assessing program readiness to fulfill it. (CH)

Discusses the political issues involved in institutionalizing continuing education. Addresses (1) the political nature of institutions, (2) how continuing education fits into the campus environment, (3) political role of the dean of continuing education, (4) assessing the politics of continuing higher education, and (5) coping strategies. (CH)

The study collected data from 807 college presidents and chief academic officers regarding the importance of faculty involvement in various forms of continuing education in decisions related to tenure, promotion, and salary. Results indicate that such involvement does count in the faculty reward structure and its influence should increase. (CH)

Reports on a project that attempted to help (1) citizen group leaders become better consumers of education services available through continuing education departments and (2) continuing education administrators examine the terms, risks, and benefits of relationships with citizen groups. (CH)

Criteria for judging the professional status of continuing education include clarification of professional mission, mastery of theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, self-improvement, credentialing/assessment, public acceptance, and ethical practice. (SK)

To examine the outcomes from traditional undergraduate degree programs, 7,577 recent college graduates over 30 were surveyed. Factor analysis structured 24 outcome variables into 5 categories in which adults felt their education had a major impact: self-directed learning, human/artistic development, communication skills, logic/problem solving, and…

Writing and other media such as art and folk tales tell the story of a culture. No less important are scholarly writings about society, knowledge, ethics, and practices. Because continuing education is both an academic subject and a field of practice, practitioners have a responsibility to publish both scholarly and practical works. (SK)

A survey of 192 continuing education directors (52 percent) and 124 program staff (34 percent) determined the status of women's programs and classes and the interest within continuing education organizations in providing programs meeting women's needs. Although most directors believe women still face barriers, most directors do not favor having a…

A 33 percent random sample drawn from 640 colleges (92.5 percent return) ascertained factors associated with creativity in collegiate summer session programs. Examination of 36 programs did not support the hypothesis that "creative" summer programs were more a consequence of external than internal factors. (JOW)

Indicates that if participation by minority adults in higher education is to increase, two areas need improvement: (1) financial and social services will have to be available and (2) scholars and institutions will need to develop stronger research programs on the question of minority adult education attainment in higher education. (JOW)

Focuses on the role and responsibility of providing advanced learning opportunities for rural adult learners. Outlines ways in which continuing higher education should respond to their educational needs and suggests a framework for a collaborative approach to meeting this challenge. (JOW)