This case study shares findings from the evaluation of the Accelerating Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC) (Paducah, Kentucky). It provides details on student outcomes and the college's lessons learned, and concludes with information on how the college will build from its project…

This case study shares findings from the evaluation of the Accelerating Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Neosho County Community College (NCCC) (Chanute, Kansas). It provides details on student outcomes and the college's lessons learned, and concludes with information on how the college will build from its project experience going…

This case study shares findings from the evaluation of the Accelerating Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC) (Cumberland, Kentucky). It provides details on student outcomes and the college's lessons learned, and concludes with information on how the college will build from its…

This case study shares findings from the evaluation of the Accelerating Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Hutchinson Community College (HCC) (Hutchinson, Kansas). It provides details on student outcomes and the college's lessons learned, and concludes with information on how the college will build from its project experience going…

The Evening University (EU) programme at the University of the West Indies offers an opportunity for working adults and nontraditional students to earn undergraduate degrees. A qualitative framework was used to explore the reasons those enrolled in this programme sought tertiary education and to identify any challenges they faced throughout their…

The purpose of this literature review is to critically examine over two decades of research concerned with study abroad participation in the United States. Research questions framing the investigation are: 1) What methodological shortcomings can be identified in assessing influences on study abroad participation for adult and higher education…

Community based learning and outreach is a strategy through which academic institutions worldwide including University of Ghana have successfully stayed relevant to less privileged communities; they exist in bringing benefits of education to their (less privileged communities) doorstep. Learner's participation has been an objective that any adult…

In both the United States and Canada, higher education faculty have access to voluntary faculty development activities through continuing professional education departments, but rarely are preparatory programs available for those preparing to become faculty. Faculty development initiatives are only infrequently grounded in adult education…

This study was designed to determine the degree of use, level of client satisfaction of professional development and educational services, and to identify suggestions for improving services. Results from a mixed methodology approach indicated moderate to high levels of satisfaction in two program areas and moderate to high levels of…

From a literature review and her own work, the author has assembled comments from elderly art students on why they participate in art classes, the kind of instruction they like, the style of art they like, and their creativity. Implications for art teachers of the elderly are discussed. (SJL)

Discusses open entrance/open exit programs designed to prevent attirtion in adult reading programs for students who have not completed high school. Offers suggestions for encouraging success within such programs. (FL)

The relationship between three types of anxiety (about course arrangements, about interpersonal process, and about evaluative outcomes) and eight types of participatory classroom behaviors were examined. Data were gathered through both questionnaire and observation of 81 adult learners in six education courses at Brandon University, Manitoba.…

This 41-item interview guide is designed for use in a study of the effectiveness of adult basic education (ABE) programs. The interview is administered after completion of the course or termination from the program. The items cover class attendance, teaching methods, teacher effectiveness, personal perception of progress in basic skills, job…

This 33-item interview guide was designed for use in a survey of the effectiveness of adult basic education programs. Questions cover class attendance, initial exposure to the program, reasons for enrolling, recent employment and salary history, program changes considered desirable, educational background, and other demographic variables. For…

The Community Learning Center (CLC) evaluation is based on on-site visits and interviews with staff and students of widely differing ethnic backgrounds. Teaching resources are varied. The Model Cities program is the basic source for CLC funding; the Cambridge Public Library is the center's local sponsor. The external bureaucratic framework needs…