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Collier, James A. – 1990
The BSIT (BS in Industrial Technology) Program, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, at Southern Arkansas University is focused on the needs of the non-traditional student who desires to complete program requirements while maintaining existing full-time employment. The program also focuses on the needs of local…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Programs, Degree Requirements, Experiential Learning
Longacre, Gregory A. – 1987
During a one-year period from February 1985 to February 1986, a task force explored the possibility of a Weekend College for Otterbein College, a small liberal arts institution located in Westerville, Ohio. This report provides information on the myriad of considerations for developing a Weekend College program (e.g., staffing, budgeting,…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Curriculum, College Programs, Demography

Brenden, Mary Ann – NACADA Journal, 1986
The College of St. Catherine's Weekend College program offers students the opportunity to earn a college degree by attending classes every other weekend from early September through June. Weekend College is designed for women of all ages and backgrounds. The interactional advising and peer mentor programs are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Students, Females, Higher Education
Institute of Lifetime Learning, Washington, DC. – 1988
Formal and informal educational options available to older persons are briefly described, with attention to classroom courses, correspondence/home study courses, credit by examination, summer/weekend learning vacations, external degree programs, discussion groups, and self-study. Classes may be offered at public and private schools, community…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Alumni Education, College Instruction, Correspondence Study
Koch, Gail – 1980
This descriptive report examines the efforts of a faculty team at the University of Minnesota's General College to revise an interdisciplinary general education course on conflict and change so that it would meet the unique educational needs of adult, non-traditional students. The report first describes a proposed course delivery format designed…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives, Course Organization
The Project for Adult College Education (PACE). Board of Governors Exemplary Program Award Proposal.

Cooper, Jeff – 1992
The Project for Adult College Education (PACE) at Los Angeles Pierce College, in California, is a transfer-oriented General Education program for working adults. The program was initiated in 1986, enrolling approximately 200 adult students each semester during the first 2 years. The program now enrolls approximately 400 adult students each…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Articulation (Education), College Transfer Students
Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1982
Selected college and university programs established to assist adults in continuing their education, earning their degrees, and learning about whatever interests them are described, and an essay on lifelong learning is presented. In "Curriculum Development for Lifelong Learning," Charles S. Claxton describes how life cycle research,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
Fisher-Thompson, Jeanne – 1980
Problems and barriers that women often face when re-entering the higher educational system are identified, and ways in which institutions can be more responsive to re-entry students are suggested. A wide range of possible actions is included so that institutions can pursue those most appropriate to their individual circumstances. Definitions are…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Credits, College Students, Compliance (Legal)