The author traces university extension from its elite English roots to evolving forces toward democratization of educational opportunities and the simultaneous emergence of similar American programs such as library-related night schools, the Lyceum movement, Chataqua, the Philadelphia Society for Extension of University Teaching, and the…

Science and technology have exerted a major influence on higher education/continuing education from 1960-75, as evidenced by more part-time students, increased awareness of continuing education opportunities, personal concern for obsolescence and lack of information, and the resulting management changes to cope with changing situations. (Author/EA)