Formal and informal educational options available to older persons are briefly described, with attention to classroom courses, correspondence/home study courses, credit by examination, summer/weekend learning vacations, external degree programs, discussion groups, and self-study. Classes may be offered at public and private schools, community…

Weekend College at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis is described with attention to learning later in life. In the first 10 years, Weekend College has offered 325 courses. Students have come long distances, some more than 100 miles, to attend classes. The following advantages of Weekend College have been cited by students:…

Information on over 500 major fields of study and the 3,000 colleges and graduate institutions that offer these programs at associate, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, and first-professional degree levels is provided for the 1986-1987 academic year. There are 17 special academic programs covered: accelerated program, combined bachelor's/graduate…

Selected college and university programs established to assist adults in continuing their education, earning their degrees, and learning about whatever interests them are described, and an essay on lifelong learning is presented. In "Curriculum Development for Lifelong Learning," Charles S. Claxton describes how life cycle research,…

Problems and barriers that women often face when re-entering the higher educational system are identified, and ways in which institutions can be more responsive to re-entry students are suggested. A wide range of possible actions is included so that institutions can pursue those most appropriate to their individual circumstances. Definitions are…