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Grieder, Timothy M.; And Others – Continuum, 1986
Describes a study in which information was sought about the relationship between off-campus programs and state-level authorities and the extent of control that lies with either the institution or the state agency across the country. The methodology is presented and study findings discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Extension Education, Financial Support, Higher Education
Lampi, Heikki – Adult Education in Finland, 1984
The author describes the Research and Training Center at Lahti (Finland): its general task, its goals, and its organization. The center's main projects are examined: open university studies, supplementary professional education, employment oriented training, extension projects, international cooperation, and research activities. Financing of the…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Higher Education, International Cooperation, Job Training

Kintzer, Frederick C. – Higher Education, 1984
Three types of short-cycle higher education, a level between post-compulsory/postsecondary education and university degree completion, are examined: extensions of secondary education, expansions of senior institutions, and units separate from existing schools. The purposes of short-cycle education are discussed, major issues identified, and…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Comparative Education, Educational Objectives, Extension Education
Ludlow, Barbara L.; Wienke, Wilfred D.; Henderson, Joan; Klein, Holly – 1998
As increasing numbers of students with disabilities are placed in regular classrooms, the shortage of rural special educators means that many rural classroom teachers are the primary providers of individualized programming to meet special needs. Since 1994, West Virginia University has been expanding its existing teacher education programs to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Benjamin, Lloyd W., III – Metropolitan Universities: An International Forum, 1994
Examines how this university extension project for urban studies and design assists small and large towns in Arkansas to cope with development problems. The project uses faculty, professionals, and student interns to assess situations and provides professional consulting and referral services and public informational programs. (JB)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Planning, Community Services, Cooperation
Hall, Shirley L. – 1996
The Workforce Education and Development Off-Campus Degree Program of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale allows military and civilian students to complete bachelor of science degrees in education with a major in work force education and development at 1 civilian site and 16 military bases throughout the United States. Approximately 1,000…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Community Colleges, Educational Practices, Experiential Learning
McAllister, Ian – 1996
Asking the question, "What might a good university international development project look like?" this book examines a number of university international development projects, encompassing foreign student intakes, student exchange programs, faculty research and teaching, extension education, and business and public service advisory…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Extension Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture