Argues that provision of training for the unemployed is driven by capitalist economic policy and political choices about participation in the global economy. The gap between aims and outcomes of programs for the unemployed is integral to the restructuring of the economy that is taking place. (SK)

This literature review shows that independent learning and self-improvement were promoted in early nineteenth-century Canada. However, learner autonomy in the working classes faltered in the face of lack of resources and political opposition. (SK)

A survey of 65 Liverpool University students received 24 replies indicating (1) which core adult education modules they considered essential; (2) their reasons for choosing modules (primarily interest and relevance); and (3) constraints on module choice, particularly for part-time students. Issues regarding whether core modules should be…

Two models of service delivery to college students with disabilities are compared: the traditional model, in which student personnel staff are responsible for providing services, and a student development model, in which student and staff work together, with the student more often than not taking primary responsibility for making things happen.…

A survey of 10 department heads or coordinators of special education programs in Virginia higher education institutions found most special education faculty are not involved in formal services but many are participating informally in various institutional service functions benefiting students with disabilities. Faculty interpretation of…

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln study evaluated use of a campus compensatory technology program, particularly compensatory communications systems, by students with disabilities. Results indicate a high level of student use, student perceptions that the compensatory systems were helpful, and improved student academic performance. (Author/MSE)

A case study of a small, private, selective college that made institutional changes to respond to needs of disabled students found that changes needed to effectively serve this group are complex and multidimensional. Six key factors facilitating organizational change are identified, changes are cited, and suggestions for further improvement are…

Presents an alphabetical list by title of the educational periodicals currently received in the Documentation Centre of the International Bureau of Education (IBE). Titles and publishers appear in the language of publication; brief descriptions are in English. A sample entry, a preface, an introduction, and country, regional, institutional, and…

It is becoming increasingly apparent that African Americans' role in the technological society of the future depends on the ability to secure the best possible education for African-American students. The college degree is in itself inadequate; quality programs of higher education with emphasis on mathematics and science must be the goal.…

Descriptive statistical data on the status of African-American college students in Pennsylvania is presented and includes application and acceptance rates, freshman enrollments, financial aid awards, first-year and overall dropout rates, and withdrawal reasons. Some comparisons of ethnic groups are made. Concern is expressed over declining…

A marketing program for recruiting African-American students to both African-American and predominantly white colleges is presented. It focuses on matching the individual with the college best suited to his/her needs, maintaining good relationships with admissions professionals on other campuses, knowing financial aid, and using the influence of…

A discussion of the psychological impact of the African-American experience with the U.S. educational system focuses on how this psychological conditioning affects African-American students' performance on standardized tests and in college courses. It draws on theories of intellectual development and recent research on testing in African Americans…

Methods for college and university administrators to attract and retain nontraditional minority students are outlined. They are based on effective use of institutional resources to identify and address this population's specific needs and creation of a framework of support and understanding that encourages students to commit themselves to higher…

Although African-American students' high school graduation rates has increased during this decade, their enrollment and retention in mainstream higher education institutions has steadily declined, with no national plan to reverse the trend. Study of selected social, economic, and political factors critical to academic success gives some insight…

Mental health issues in the African-American community are discussed, focusing on the family structure as a source of support. The historical value of the African-American family, extended family, and other community-based supports are examined. Barriers to mental health and strategies for increasing ethnic and cultural awareness of mental health…