A means of broadening offerings to out-of-school groups. (MU)

The role community colleges and technical institutes in North Carolina play in helping adults earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent, is discussed. (HH)

Discusses the mobilization of lifelong learning within the context of actor-network theory and "governmentality." Develops a framework for further research. (Contains 28 references.) (PKP)

The Atlantic Philanthropies has recognized both the great societal need for programs that serve older Americans and the important role that community colleges can play in meeting this need. Consequently, The Atlantic Philanthropies provided funding for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to conceive and implement the Plus 50…

The seven descriptive position papers were prepared after selection for the Multi-National Workshop on Basic and Functional Education for Adults. Those selected are significant innovative programs of adult education in the U. S. which may have direct applicability to improving program practices in various parts of the world. The programs described…

A two-part guide to retirement programming is presented. The first part provides a rationale for retirement programs and is intended to stimulate leaders in business, labor, governmental, educational, religious, and social service organizations to offer retirement programs or refine those which they already offer. The second part describes what a…

The European Architectural Heritage Year, designated as 1975, sought to undertake programs that would arouse public concern towards the environment. The disappointing impact of EAHY on adult education is discussed in terms of actual programs and experimental courses conducted. Investigation of our environmental heritage offers many adult education…

The United Kingdom has established an Adult Literacy Resource Agency and a three-year television and radio adult literacy project. Public libraries are involved in these projects and provide special services for adult student-readers. (Author/KP)

A group of Extension specialists at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, adapted meat science courses for the particular needs of meat packing middle management, home economists, and families. Participant involvement in choosing the topics, timing, format, and scheduling contributed to the success of the program. (AG)