The University Extension Department in Botswana would operate in the field of adult education. Adult studies would be programs of relevant educational courses in the evenings, on a day-release basis, on weekends, and, for short periods, residentially. Training would cover both the Credit Union work now being carried out in Lesotho and Swaziland,…

Individuals and organizations administering consumer credit services are urged to adopt the following recommendations and the Code of Billing and Collection Practices (also included): (1) Credit grantors should support continuing educational programs at national and local levels on the nature of the consumer credit system. (2) Whenever possible,…

To increase options for academically talented students without incurring the scheduling problems associated with concurrent high school and college enrollment, North Olmstead High School (Ohio) developed a college "credit-in-escrow" system using locally broadcasted telecourses. Qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in these…

Describes how hypothetical data that is pictorially illustrated can be used to explain to secondary and college level students the basic concepts underlying two topics that are central to macro-economic analysis--the simple investment multiplier and credit creation in a multibank system. (RM)

Many faculty members have tax sheltered annuities (TSA). One method of obtaining the use of the funds in a TSA involves treating the amount received from the TSA as a loan rather than as a taxable withdrawal or distribution. (MLW)

A sample of Corpus Christi, Texas, citizens were interviewed for their views on granting income tax breaks to parents of private school students. Results indicate that, while low-income Hispanics are most in favor of the tax breaks, upper income Anglos are most likely to take advantage of them. (KH)

This guidebook assesses the feasibility and potential impact a specialized lending program might have on the capital needs of community-based child and family services. It explains the need for quality facilities and how physical space can affect child care quality and the program's impact. Also described are the problems associated with capital…

A credit course in career education was initiated at Gaston College, a two year college in Dallas, North Carolina. Fall quarter students participate in a variety of discussion programs directed to their occupational interest. The second quarter focuses on the students' independent job analysis. The course has fourteen specific objectives. (AG)

An outline and course description of a new credit-bearing freshman course offered at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio is presented. The course is designed to be a group experience in orientation to college life. (JC)

Author develops a plan to meet some of the major objectives to general education programs and preserve the reasonable awareness of the world in general that has been its goal. (Author/MB)

Willingness to work is the only collateral required of the disadvantaged by this subsidiary of a Georgia bank. (BH)

The purpose of the study was not to determine what should or should not be pursued in the introductory class, but rather to determine if patterns of sequencing individual topics have developed and the emphasis given to those topics. (Author)

Points out that education is the only area where tax monies must be spent in a government agency. Indicates that Medicare can be used in a private hospital, social security can be spent anywhere, and food stamps do not have to be used in a government store. (JOW)

Senators Bob Packwood and Ernest Hollings debate the issue of tuition tax credits. (WD)