A study was conducted at Black Hawk College (Illinois) to examine the purpose and status of the award of academic credit for learning gained through life and employment experiences, by assessment means other than such national testing programs as the College Level Examination Program. Procedures and practices employed in other colleges in the assessment of prior, non-sponsored learning were reviewed as were causes of negative faculty reaction to such assessment at other institutions. Subsequently, a survey of Black Hawk College faculty was conducted to determine their knowledge of and attitudes toward such assessment and their opinions on what procedures should be part of the overall evaluation process. Survey findings revealed that the faculty were generally favorable; notably, faculty from the career area were more positive toward assessment of prior learning than were university-parallel program faculty. Those faculty supporting the use of behavioral objectives also tended to view assessment of prior learning more favorably than other faculty. Specific procedures for the assessment of prior learning were recommended, reflecting faculty attitudes and opinions. The survey instrument and a bibliography are appended. (JDS)