The off-campus term program (OCT) of the University of South Florida is described. The OCT represents a model of centralized, comprehensive experiential education. The methods and systems used are described as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the OCT centralized model. (Author/SF)

As student populations change, so do the students who volunteer for cocurricular activities. The challenges for campus activities organizers include recruiting older students and providing adequate rewards for volunteering. Students can be attracted by emphasizing the job-related aspects of volunteer jobs or offering course credit. (MSE)

This sourcebook is intended for postsecondary educators seeking to develop a system that will acknowledge, validate and credit prior learning at their institutions. It provides a systematic, organized approach to the major issues surrounding the implementation of experiential learning assessment. Chapters include: Institutional Philosophy,…

College internship programs in a political science curriculum are discussed. After considering the perspectives of the university, students, faculty, and the government agency that serves as the learning site, a description is given of college internship programs that illustrate a variety of approaches at the following institutions: University of…

A series of opinions on many facets of the administration of cooperative education programming is presented. Part One reviews the philosophy of cooperative education including Lawrence Canjar's "convert" speech, a comparison of experiential and cooperative education, and discussions of parallel programs. In Part Two employers discuss cooperative…

This handbook is intended to facilitate the teaching, learning, and assessment of college creditable interpersonal competence acquired or enhanced by experiential learning situations. Experiential learning may be a result of prior experience, such as community affairs and work experience, or may be sponsored by the college. The concept of…