Presents the author's observations on the growth of continuing education, problems of definition, the identification of its constituency, and the status of continuing education programs in the academic world. (SK)

Reports the findings of a study which was designed to develop a profile of continuing education program coordinators/ specialists and to assess their perceived professional competencies. (LRA)

Attitudes, leadership skills, technical skills, and organizational support make the crucial difference between the reactive and proactive person or organization. These factors create the unique cluster of skills that set the effective continuing educator apart from others. (LRA)

Concerns are expressed about the state of professional continuing education in colleges and universities, particularly with regard to new State licensure laws, the exclusion of extension professionals from the action in many programs, lack of planning for the disadvantaged, and program control by outside professionals. (JT)