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Swift, John S., Jr. – Journal of Education Finance, 1985
Following a literature review, this article analyzes the financial impact of credits for experiential learning on a major midwestern university. Both students and the institution appear to have benefited economically. Questions are raised concerning who should benefit from publicly supported education--students, society, or all three. Includes 28…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, College Credits, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance
Stevenson, Nancy Hargis – 2001
This handbook is designed to help curriculum managers at Oregon's community colleges understand the State Board of Education criteria and processes that support the continued expansion and improvement of instruction. It outlines approval requirements and procedures for Oregon community college associate degrees, certificates of completion,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Certification, Community Colleges, Curriculum Design

Merseth, Katherine K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Describes a Harvard University program where midcareer professionals are being retrained as high school mathematics and science teachers. Factors contributing to the program's success include changing demographics/requirements in secondary schools and participant's desire to share their science knowledge with young people. The program's links to…
Descriptors: Career Change, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers