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Kliewer, Joy Rosenzweig – 1999
This book explores the history and evolution of six innovative colleges, examining how these institutions have adapted and transformed themselves in today's social, political, and economic environments. The book contends that these institutions, which emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, can serve as models today. Case study chapters describe the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Diversity (Institutional), Educational Environment, Educational History
Draves, Bill – 1976
Ideas and suggestions for teaching adults in an informal setting, such as that in a free university, are presented in this booklet. It is suggested that volunteer teaching in an informal, nondegree setting with adults is a rewarding and satisfying experience. To help the volunteer teacher the following areas are discussed: how adults learn; why…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Course Organization, Experimental Colleges
Draves, Bill – 1980
The history and philosophy of the free university, defined as an organization that offers noncredit classes to the general public in which "anyone can teach and anyone can learn," is explored. Offered is practical advice for starting a free university center or exchange and ensuring its success. Three contemporary versions of free…
Descriptors: Educational History, Experimental Colleges, Experimental Curriculum, Free Schools
Dwyer, Mary Clare; And Others – 1978
Based on the educational philosophy of "anybody can teach, anybody can learn", a free university offers ungraded, unaccredited classes to the general public, without charge, on any topic such as societal issues, arts and crafts, intellectual subjects, and practical skills. To plan a program, only a borrowed phone and office, human…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Education, Community Programs, Coordinators
Marsello, Greg – 1978
Information on establishing and running a free university is presented in this handbook. A free university is defined as an organization offering ungraded, unaccredited classes, activities and programs to the general public. Information on starting the free university includes: how to determine the needs of your community; deciding on a name and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Administration, College Planning, Educational Economics
Embers, Pat; And Others – 1980
Based on the experiences of the University for Man (UFM) in Manhattan, Kansas, this model for rural adult learning presents guidelines for people and organizations to start free community education programs. The manual provides specific steps in beginning, operating, and expanding programs which utilize community leaders and resources, and which…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Community Education, Community Programs
Draves, Bill, Ed.; MacRunnels, Cathy, Ed. – 1978
The operations of a free university are detailed in this manual. The first section gives background information on the funding, explains the design of the manual, and lists contributors to the guide. The second section on starting a free university includes chapters in areas such as models of a free university, community education programs, and a…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, College Planning, Community Involvement
