The program profiles presented in this paper provide background for the research report "Building Local Leadership for Change: A National Scan of Parent Leadership Training Programs." The full report describes four types of parent leadership training programs identified in the scan and gives examples of each. These four types are: (1)…

The United States economic recession is now in its third year and continues to have a serious impact on the American higher education system, including Illinois' public community colleges. Illinois community colleges are seeing increases in enrollments while at the same time seeing significant decreases in state funding. The purpose of this…

THE COMPETING INTERESTS OF INFORMAL ADULT EDUCATION AND THOSE OF FORMAL SCHOOLING HAVE INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK (N.E.T.), AS HAS ALSO THE STRUGGLE OVER THE PROPER ROLE OF N.E.T. IN THE TOTAL EDUCATIONAL TV FIELD -- WHETHER IT WAS TO BE A NATIONAL PROGRAM LIBRARY FOR LOCAL STATIONS, A REGULAR PROGRAM…

This report examines the various adult basic skills programs in operation in California, and explores program funding and structure, enrollment and demographics, and to the extent data allow, program outcomes. This measure is presented as part of the Commission's Performance Accountability Framework for California postsecondary education. Among…

A report identifying major institutions providing educational opportunities for adults and indicating financial implications of their annual provision is given. Part I includes objectives, methods, problems and recommendations. Part II contains descriptions of activities of each of the Ministries and organizations providing adult education in…

The seventh annual report of the community program, Program IMPACT, is presented. The following subjects are covered: national purpose, continuing education, community education, program administration, general developments, participating colleges and universities, and financial aspects. Conclusions are given. (CK)

Presents an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored Let's Talk about It Program. The intended audience is examined, the role of the scholar analyzed, and the special responsibilities of the discussion leader delineated. Results of the program are evaluated and suggestions for planning a program are offered. (six references)…

Experience in the outside world has taught the adult minority student what he wants and why he wants it. (Editor)

The University's Center for Adult Education was established less than two years ago. Article discusses its aims, activities and concerns. (Editor/RB)

Data from a survey of 1,137 junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes conducted by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges in October 1972 and up-dated in March 1974 show that these institutions are playing a vital role in addressing the needs of older persons in the communities they serve. Following a brief…

Two chapters from the "Handbook on Adult Education in the United States" which have special significance for university extension divisions and evening colleges are reprinted, with some changes and additions. The first gives an overview of institutional arrangements for adult education in colleges and universities, covering factors…

The Maine Adult Education Directors' Handbook offers a basic overview of the Adult and Community Education system in Maine. The information is general and intended to provide a background to the person initially becoming involved in adult education--director, teacher, school board member, advisory council member or superintendent. The Handbook is…

The projected increase in adult population will require changes in the educational structure of society. Revenue sharing will make politicians increasingly responsive to local adult education needs. (MS)