This book explores the imperatives of a mass system of higher education through data drawn from a British study of access- and foundation-year students and their teachers. Chapter 1 introduces the book's purposes: to describe learning in postcompulsory education and reclamation of lifelong learning as a sociopolitical project in which universities…

The Model of College Outcomes for Adults explains why adults might do as well as traditional students, despite limited participation and involvement in traditional residential learning experiences. The model's six components are prior experience and personal biographies; psychosocial and value orientation; adult cognition; life-world environment;…

Following an Introduction by editor Gerald A. Straka that posits various definitions of self-directed learning and discusses the views of the various authors in the text, this book consists of nine papers addressing issues and conceptions of self-directed learning in Europe. The following are included: "Self-Directed Learning in Continuing…

Contains 12 summaries of papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Higher Education at the University of Lancaster, England, September 1972, concerning continuing education. (PG)

A survey of Capilano College students by age group to determine any significant, substantive differences in student needs revealed that, despite several distinguishing characteristics in the below- and over-25 groups, younger and older students have a common set of needs. Older students have more needs and feel them more acutely. (Author/MSE)

Surveyed Virginia's colleges (N=23) to ascertain how financial resources, administrative support, and community interest might influence development of programs for older learners. Results indicated that general demand and administrative support were most positively related to growth while inadequate financial resources and cost to participants…

Compared the characteristics and needs of older college students (N=113) to traditional students (N=309) and described their counseling preferences. Survey results showed significant differences between the two groups, and stressed the need for evening counseling hours and phone contact for adult students. Career counselings was a concern of both…

A control group of students enrolled in a traditional program at Sinclair Community College was compared with an experimental group of College Without Walls (CWW) students. CWW students expressed significantly greater satisfaction with the accomplishment of numerous institutional goals than did their traditional student counterparts. (Author/MLW)

The perceptions of adult graduates (aged 25 or more at college entry) about the impact of their bachelor's degree, 3 to 5 years after graduation was studied. Results revealed that their two leading goals were to develop a new career and satisfaction of earning a degree. (Author/MLW)

The consortial approach to assessment of prior learning can reduce costs and increase the availability of service. CLEO (Compact for Lifelong Educational Opportunities), a consortium of 38 colleges and universities in the Delaware Valley region, is described. (Author/MLW)

The demand for education by adult students in 1980 is measured by a comparison of applications by and acceptances of adult and conventional students in various subject areas, age groups of applicants (21-24, 25-29, 30-39, and 40 and over), and chance of acceptance, by age group. (MSE)

Describes a study of the degree of flexibility attached to adult student entry into British universities. It explores how universities deal with mature students, what the position is of the unqualified "deviants" among them, and how the system of welcome and induction is changing. (CT)

Assesses adults' motivational orientations for enrolling in community college courses. Relates findings to literature on adult participation in education, comparing adults and traditional college students across demographic variables. Lists major influences on participation and presents recommendations for curriculum and student development…