The Center for Vocational Education at Ohio State University completed an 18-month study of jointly sponsored programs throughout the nation for adults who have not completed their high school education. Two programs emphasizing business skills and the five steps essential in the development of adult cooperative programs are discussed. (BP)

Describes and discusses adult education and community development in Nigeria, specifically in the Bendel State. Provides a brief history of adult education and community development and describes several programs, methods, and techniques. Highlights the Mass Literacy Campaign as the major priority. (CT)

Local interest and community groups in the northwest of England collaborated on a project titled Communities in Crisis, which is designed to encourage community leaders and volunteers to reflect upon their experiences and share ideas. (JOW)

Given the implications of current trends showing the aging of the population, continuing education programs for older adults should focus on "retirement employment." A strategic planning approach can incorporate forecasting into program development. (SK)

Over 200 documents related to interinstitutional coordination of adult education services are listed in this bibliography. Computerized data bases which were used to compile the bibliography include ERIC, ABI/INFORM, MEDLINE, PAIS International, and Sociological Abstracts. (CSS)

Describes the integrated model of action research/planning/development employed in the City of York to provide adult and continuing education opportunities through: (1) the Adult Day School; (2) community and continuing education classes initiated by the Board of Education; and (3) cooperative relationships between community organizations and…

To marshall the resources needed to deal positively with current and emerging issues, the Cooperative Extension System must use networks skillfully to establish necessary connections with other agencies and individuals. The process of developing cooperative and productive interconnections among individuals, groups, or organizations is networking.…

Two-year continuing education project jointly sponsored by Oklahoma County Libraries System and South Oklahoma City Junior College is described. (KP)

This manual offers practical guidelines for those who wish to become involved in providing pre-retirement education for older workers. It is a multi-group discussion model with a flexible program design that can be used to develop, coordinate, and instruct pre-retirement programs in business and industry, government colleges and universities,…

A general theoretical framework is provided for addressing two issues: (1) What is the meaning of coordination? and (2) How can the Saskatoon Region Community College effect coordination in metropolitan Saskatoon? Following the summary and introduction, the third of seven sections defines terms used in developing the framework. Terms include adult…

This book is intended primarily for adult and continuing educators who develop collaborative programs for adults in not-for-profit settings. Chapter 1 summarizes the literature on interorganizational collaboration and links insights from this literature to the planning and provision of educational programs for adults. Five major ideas about…

Current issues are complex and funding is difficult to obtain as adult education providers try to meet the needs of the community, business, and industry; therefore, collaboration can be very advantageous. Information, ideas, and resources can be pooled, and duplication and harmful competition can be avoided. Four factors that are important for…

A model for program planning in adult basic education is presented, the prototype having been produced by 40 coordinators, teachers, and adult learners. It was designed to meet the need, in adult education programs, for stabilization through systematic planning. A systems approach is defined with systems analysis, anasynthesis, and planning…

A learning consortium is a group of companies that come together to learn from each other to develop new capabilities, build the skills of their employees, and increase the productive capacities of their enterprises. Most undertake both work force and workplace development efforts. Although the key feature is cooperative learning, most learning…

This report is part of the National Community Education Evaluation effort, which sought to identify problems in implementing community education (1) in rural areas and (2) through an Educational Cooperative. The rural area involved is first discussed. Each of the four main project objectives are then presented, and activities to meet them are…