This paper draws upon a case study of a campus-community partnership program in Ontario that delivers tuition-free college courses to low-income adult learners in community hub locations. By co-locating college classrooms in existing neighbourhood gathering places (i.e., a community centre and a public library), our research explores whether…

Iowa has 85 colleges and universities, and 112 registered instructional schools. In a world of growing online educational opportunities, the state's higher education institutions continue to provide an additional 130 sites where face-to-face learning takes place. Educators suggest that there continues to be a strong need for face-to-face learning…

The article describes how computer-managed learning (CML) for both on-campus and off-campus students was successfully introduced into a tertiary educational institution in conjunction with an organizational development (OD) strategy. (Author)

In this report, the Commission considers a proposal by the Yuba Community College District to convert the Woodland Educational Center, currently a state-approved off-campus center of Yuba College, to a full-service community college. The proposal is in response to significant population growth occurring in Yolo county and adjacent areas. The table…

Explores how sponsored experiential learning programs work--from the perspectives of both the facilitators and the consumers of the learning. Discusses on-campus programs, off-campus centers, the intern position, administering adult internship programs--the sponsor's perspective and the company perspective, and internships with current employers.…

The Mobile Instructional Classroom (MIC) was combined with the concept of distance learning to provide coursework to inservice regular classroom teachers about handicapped students. A review of the literature revealed four factors necessary for assisting the teacher with integration of handicapped students: (1) knowledge about the characteristics…

Eleven criteria that must be met prior to establishing permanent state-owned facilities for upper-division/graduate off-campus instruction through the California State University were assessed. The 11 criteria, which were developed by the trustees, were evaluated by the California Postsecondary Education Commission within the context of the…

This document consists of two consecutive issues of "ASPESA Papers", containing 5 and 6 papers, respectively, as follows: (1) "Human Realities and Technology in Distance Learning" (John G. Hedberg and Suzanne McNamara); (2) "A National Distance Education Admissions System," (Gavin Moodie); (3) "What's in a…

Continuing professional education (CPE), defined as educational services offered to professionals (those who possess initial degrees required for practice) without the restrictions of traditional scheduling, credits, tuition, or instruction methods, is discussed. The importance of a uniform terminology to distinguish the specific area of CPE is…

The data for this paper are drawn from a study of faculty perceptions about courses that are taught in locations away from a college campus, often called outreach, such as military installations, community centers, or business locations. Computer use in such settings presents difficulties in providing logistical support. Faculty were asked about…

The Council on Higher Education was directed to review external educational options in the State of Washington, to prepare a report describing these options, and to develop guidelines for their establishment. This report provides a full inventory of external options in accordance with the directive. It was agreed that, in determining whether an…

In 1972, the Puerto Rican Research and Resources Center began to develop a college which would respond to the inadequacies of the present educational system in meeting the needs of Puerto Ricans. Although a community college was orignially envisioned, the end result was a plan for a university (universidad Boricua) which will have learning centers…

Describes the skill training and retraining provided to workers in Atlanta, Georgia through arrangements between the employing companies and the Atlanta Area Technical School. The school offers specialized training in day classes and also in part-time evening courses off-campus according to company training needs. (MF)

Results and recommendations of an in-depth study of education offered at 25 military installations are presented. Information is provided on study goals and the research design, and strengths/weaknesses of the study. A summary of site visitation findings is presented, along with conclusions concerning: institutional purpose and goals, organization…

Monitoring educational change is seen as a critical problem for regional accrediting commissions. The response by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association to the problem is described, and procedures to validate educational quality in off-campus programs and sequential evaluation are discussed. (MLW)