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A Perspective on the Accreditation of Nontraditional Higher Education.
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Andrews, Grover; Harris, John – Peabody Journal of Education, 1979
The nontraditional education movement in postsecondary education has presented new problems for accreditation in terms of results vs process, governance, the rise of entrepreneurs, and territoriality. (JMF)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Competency Based Education, Eligibility
Administration of External Degree Programs.
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Hall, James W. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1979
A variety of external degree programs and the unique characteristics of administration are discussed. (JMF)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Adult Students, Competency Based Education, Educational Administration
Evaluating External Degree Programs.
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Palola, Ernest G.; Lehmann, Timothy – Peabody Journal of Education, 1979
This article provides background on several types of nontraditional higher education programs, particularly the external degree programs. The program effectiveness and related costs strategy developed by Empire State College and adapted to several other institutions are reviewed. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods