Presented is a model of higher adult education programing based on thirteen major characteristics of adult learning. The model focuses on degree programing, is qualitative in design, contains four organizational activities (program and curriculum, instructional policy, admissions, and counseling), and prescribes operational policy. (Author/SC)

The authors explore some current models and theories of adult education and give their interpretation of how they can and should be applied in the future. The learning society has always been our goal, but we have not been willing to abandon our principal obstacle--schooling--to achieve it. (Author/AJ)