A study surveyed 14 administrators to determine the amount of time continuing education administrators in private higher education devote to various administrative tasks and to learn if the tasks that require the most time have the highest priority. Findings show a lack of emphasis on tasks associated with staffing, staff development, and…

Letters from 176 continuing education students or groups of students nominating teachers for excellence in teaching awards were analyzed to determine how adult students describe instructors they consider to be exemplary and how selected factors surrounding instruction related to identification of excellent instructors. Findings are also used to…

A case study illustrates the need to examine criteria used to select noncredit continuing education offerings. In this case, the physics faculty protested that the offering "Fundamentals of Astrology" was inappropriate as a university noncredit course. A survey of 77 continuing education divisions revealed how course offering choices are made. (CH)

Discusses the erosion of gains in minority participation in higher education that were experienced during and after the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Describes the Minority Continuing Education Opportunity Program at The Ohio State University, intended to attract Black and minority students to the university. (JOW)

A study was undertaken to determine if identification of learning styles would assist in predicting adult students' success in an independent study program.. Results indicated that regardless of learning style, students can expect to complete the experience successfully. (JOW)

The University of Evansville study and other studies of external degree students indicate that these programs are useful in providing adults access to degrees. The combination of flexible requirements, student involvement, and individualization make the external degree the program of choice for many adults. (JOW)

Points out that while continuing education practitioners aspire to professional status, including membership in the community of scholars in which they work, many reject one of the major values of that community--systematic research and scholarly publication. Discusses barriers and offers suggestions to overcome them. (JOW)

A Latin American scholar suggests that the U.S. system for correspondence and audiovisual education has potential for an international effort to improve distance education in Latin America. Special considerations for Latin American populations, communications, and logistics and experiences in developing such programs at Pennsylvania State…

The author traces the educational activities of adults in colonial America back to their British counterparts. (CH)

Describes the elements of an on-site, international program for adult learners, including (1) structured group activities; (2) time for reflection and introspection, (3) unstructured free time, and (4) addressing expectations of adult learners. (CH)

The study gathered information concerning motives of postbaccalaureate adults for engaging in continuing professional education. Results indicate that for the majority (about 75 percent), career or job-related factors influence motives for returning to school, although impact varies according to gender or age. (CH)

Examines the source and identifying characteristics of continuing professional education. Finds that continuing education and continuing professional education are separate and distinct organisms, having different missions and different operational premises. While institutions of higher education may effectively offer both types, the distinctions…

Reports that adult development literature proposes various, often contradictory suppositions on the nature and process of adult development. Describes a multifaceted approach to the development of adults. Outlines implications for practice in higher education and directions for further research. (CH)

Because of demographic and societal trends, continuing education will become more prominent in institutional planning and development. The most successful continuing education offices of the future will be those that understand and relate to the concerns of the general academic administration. (Author/MSE)

Results of an annual survey of the students of the California State University concerning life goals and educational priorities, satisfaction with campus academic and social experiences, and obstacles to achieving educational goals are discussed in relation to changes in the characteristics of college students. (MSE)