The president of the University of Mid-America describes the past growth and future direction of this seven-state consortium which produces and distributes multimedia courses and provides alternative learning opportunities to underserved adult learners. (SK)

A wide range of resource material is available which explores various aspects of the problem of sex-role stereotyping. Much of this literature has applications in attracting women into nontraditional vocational-technical education programs. Readings are recommended concerning sexism in education, administrator resources, counseling material, and…

Examines the choices facing Oregon's community colleges in light of approaching educational retrenchment. Proposes that through reaching the non-traditional student, the dream of an "educated nation" can be achieved. Advocates the creation of new definitions for students, learning, teaching, and education. Supports locally governed…

Discusses the factors contributing to the growing demand for lifelong learning and examines the disproportionately low participation rate of minority students in the lifelong learning process. Also discusses the need to create, from the elementary level on, self-directed students who are aware of their educational options. (JP)

The portfolio method of assessing past experience for the award of academic credit is compared and contrasted to the project-syllabus method. It is suggested that the project-syllabus method is a more appropriate form for evaluating past experience. (Author/SF)

Although new problems are encountered as field experience programs grow larger, the basic principles of assuring educational quality remain the same. One large field experience program, the Washington Center for Learning Alternatives, and the method of educational quality control developed by that program, are described. (Author/SF)

This experiment studied the separate effects on student achievement and time-on-task of three components of the team learning technique, Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD): cooperative rewards, group tasks, and a focused schedule of instruction. (Author/GK)

The author proposes that the academic/vocational dichotomy in American schools be replaced with the concept of "functional education," in which business, secondary schools, and colleges cooperate to provide more flexible and realistic training that will benefit young people and will provide business with the educated workers it needs. (SJL)

Through a case study of an adult literacy program (MOBRAL) in a Brazilian community, the author examines the hypothesis that schooling promotes membership in social institutions, as measured by document acquisition, for schooling requires and generates social documents (birth certificates, diplomas) and encourages acquisition of others (identity…

The report of this New Jersey state task force is part of a proposed legislative package. This article cites some of the task force recommendations for restructuring the juvenile court system, dealing with violence and vandalism in the schools, and providing alternative schools for disruptive students. (SJL)

Though the world of schooling may be in trouble, the world of art is booming, and though few of the benefits have yet percolated through the schoolhouse walls, there are hopeful signs and, indeed, several genuine innovations, such as Advanced Placement and CEMREL's Aesthetic Education Program. (Author/SJL)

Terry O'Banion discusses the history of the League for Innovation in the Community College, defines developmental and remedial education, presents several alternatives to the deficit model of developmental education, describes barriers to changing this model, highlights programs for improving self-concept, and identifies important faculty…

Changes in undergraduate curriculum are seen to be generated by significant social, political, and cultural forces at work throughout society. After World War II a core curriculum was encouraged, but an imposition of a core curriculum in today's institutions is seen as inappropriate and ineffectual. (MLW)

The paper examines the current status of adult education in Britain and abroad; notes some features of our society important in determining the direction of educational development and change. Offers suggestions for adult education in the contexts of the trends outlined. (MF)

In an effort to break down barriers between the medical school and other parts of the university, the University of Rochester selects students to take undergraduate courses simultaneously with preclinical science courses. Academic performance, integration of course work and the depth and breadth of student choices are discussed. (JMD)