This contribution shows the conditions of a change of prospect in higher education which is based on institutional and policy positioning in favor of the implementation of the devices of Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) which is used to deliver a whole or components of a qualification (certification) on the basis of the knowledge and skills…

Objective: This report describes the development and preliminary findings regarding the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of a scale that has been developed to assess practitioners' perceived familiarity with, attitudes about, and implementation of the phases of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Method: After a panel of national…

Cedefop's report "Learning while working: success stories on workplace learning in Europe" presents an overview of key trends in adult learning in the workplace. It takes stock of previous research carried out by Cedefop between 2003 and 2010 on key topics for adult learning: governance and the learning regions; social partner roles in…

The authors discuss legislation and rulings on nonprofit organizations' tax liability for unrelated business profits. They emphasize the effects on continuing higher education and the need to tie continuing education programs to the institutional mission. Suggestions regarding continuing education administration are provided. (CH)

The author highlights significant trends in organizational dimensions of human resource development, including (1) the serious attention given to training by senior management and national policymakers, (2) accounting and measurement imperatives and (3) structural changes in the source of training. (Author/CH)