Looking back fifty years is a salutary experience. There is a sense that everything changes, and everything stays the same. Whilst people now have a global non-government organisation to support national bodies in the field of adult learning, most of the national members have a fragile financial base, and the International Council for Adult…

Discusses the history of Washington's community colleges, which developed slowly due to lack of support. Describes the 1961 legislation that dramatically increased their growth by lifting restrictions on the number of colleges. Discusses the colleges' current financial struggles, arguing that Washington's economic climate may seriously impact…

Discusses the legal framework for Idaho's community colleges, focusing on the trustees' powers and responsibilities. Describes the programs offered by the colleges, including transfer, vocational, and community education programs. Presents issues facing Idaho's colleges, including locating funding, defining the role of the colleges, workforce…

Describes the history and development of each of Montana's three community colleges, seven tribal colleges, and five vocational-technical institutes. Discusses issues facing Montana's postsecondary education institutions, including expanding educational opportunities; workforce development, articulation, and transfer; and restructuring of…

Discusses the origins of California's community colleges and some major developments in their mission and functions, such as transfer programs and open enrollment; organization and structure, including governance and administrative structures; faculty and professional qualifications; and funding, fee policies, and student financial-aid…

Describes the background of Nevada's university and community college system, relating its struggles with the community, politics, and funding. Discusses the founding of Great Basin College in Elko County. Describes the development of college governance policies and institutional missions, touching on vocational programs, distance education, and…

This report has been prepared in response to the need for basic data on the nature of schools, colleges, and departments of education (SCDEs) and on the roles they play or might be expected to play in knowledge production and utilization (KPU) in education. Investigative activity involved examining the KPU activity of 135 SCDEs, and the resulting…