When Kensington and Chelsea College became a further education college, staff were offered an employee development and assistance program. Results show individuals gained skills, knowledge, and confidence; they experienced their college from a student's perspective; and their willingness to enroll sent a strong marketing message to students. (SK)

An evaluation examined how the Danish leave schemes, an offer to employed and unemployed persons who qualify for unemployment benefits, were functioning and to what extent the objectives have been achieved. It was found that 60 percent of those taking leave had previously been unemployed; women accounted for two-thirds of those joining the scheme;…