The New Start program at the University of Nebraska-Omaha was initiated in 1975 to focus on the needs and concerns of nontraditional students, i.e, individuals who are at least 25 years old and have been away from formal education for at least three years. Offered as an elective course for one hour of credit, the program includes reviews of basic…

These materials for a 16-hour class were designed to prepare shift workers, long out of school, for college courses offered via distance education in their workplace. The course outline lists the following topics: test-taking skills, writing, reading comprehension, math, and learning to learn. Materials are provided for instruction in essay…