Reports on a survey of the training directors at 160 Fortune 500 corporations assessing the scope of computer use in training. Focuses on training applications, hardware, software, courseware, and the number of trainees involved. Sees microcomputers as the link enabling education and business to develop cooperative, onsite training programs. (DMM)

Describes strategies for providing instruction to fully employed learners in the work setting, emphasizing the need for faculty development activities to expand teacher horizons. Suggests that, despite similarities to traditional on-campus instruction, colleges must take into account the considerations of students, clients, subject matter, and…

Suggests that, although customized training programs are often at the cutting edge of education and technology, they are not always fully integrated into the mainstream of colleges' internal operations. Discusses the role of internal marketing in promoting respect for community and adult education programs within community colleges. (MAB)

Discusses the rationale for applying management information systems (MIS's) to contract education programs, depicts an ideal MIS, and describes the MIS currently utilized in California. Suggests that computer-based MISs, such as California's Contract Education Data Inventory System, serve as invaluable aids in organizing and interpreting program…

Discusses trends in workplace literacy and describes environmental literacy, indicating that it includes such areas as reading, writing, mathematics, learning ability, problem solving, self-esteem, teamwork, and organizational effectiveness. Provides a methodology for conducting environmental literacy audits, selecting proper delivery methods,…

Provides an annotated bibliography of eight ERIC documents on customized contract training at community colleges. Summarizes documents related to an overview of contract training and analyses of national and statewide surveys of training practices; planning, promoting, managing, and evaluating customized education; and creating partnerships. (BCY)