The little research which has been done in the areas of organization and administration of adult education has largely consisted of descriptive data such as faculty status, size, salary and size of staff of directors of adult education in schools, evening colleges, or university extension divisions. Many descriptive studies of public school adult…

In contrast to formal credit courses for adults which must conform to standards laid down, the more usual adult education program must be adapted to a variety of needs, motivations, and habits among potential clients. Surveys of the situation are a useful device; the Extension Service has been active in this type of study. Almost all studies agree…