Continuing education programs operate year-round at hundreds of colleges and universities, and most focus soberly on solid academic subjects, especially in the summer. The author describes some of the courses being taught throughout the United States. (Author/RK)

The factors affecting long-term participation in exercise training programs are examined, and educational and motivational suggestions are presented for the exercise leader or fitness program coordinator to use in order to stimulate interest and enthusiasm among program participants. (MM)

The rapid changes in society during the last few decades have magnified the importance of leisure time recreation. Educating people for the recreative use of leisure is an opportunity and a challenge to adult education. This article examines the basic criteria and possible activities for an adult leisure time educational program. (EM)

Schools should be a place where formal and informal learning occurs for all ages and operational headquarters for those who provide education and human services throughout the community. (JD)

Analyzes the extent of adult illiteracy in the United States and identifies the major problems and needs found in the literature and in interviews with adult learners. Recommends ways to improve educational efforts and discusses what is known about effective adult literacy programs. (CJH)

A survey of 261 secondary marketing teachers in Virginia, which has a large population of adult marketing students, attempted to identify prevalent philosophy and concerns regarding adult marketing education and to determine factors that enhance teacher involvement. Teachers support adult marketing education, but are not in full agreement…

The study attempted to show how sociological theory, and particularly group theory, may be incorporated into theoretical developments within the field. The author argues that variations in participation in voluntary adult education programs may be understood in terms of the programs' sociocultural content and socioeconomic effect. (Author/CH)

Presents an account of a collaboration between adult education and commerce--adult programs held in and promoted by a bookshop. Discusses placement of the activities, program events (information, advice, and enrollment), future plans, and evaluation of the program. (CT)

Suggests ways that the Job Training Partnership Act can serve as a local labor force development tool. Besides assisting "hardcore unemployed," education can take a proactive role, keeping up with the technology and needs of business and industry. In return, business and industry must support education with state-of-the-art machinery and…

Post-World War II adult civic education sought to promote citizen participation, individual development, and the creation of an aware and informed citizenry. The objectives were the creation of a public opinion able to assess critically the accomplishment of government, and citizens able to identify and solve common social problems. (Author/AG)

Discussed a program, designed to provide a meaningful life for senior citizens through volunteer service to the community. (Author/RK)

Presents an account of an instructor's experiences while teaching a composition course to U.S. Navy seamen. (TO)

An experiment in home improvement shows important gains for socially deprived students. (GB)

An outline of the general scope and purpose of the BBC Further Education Department, Its organization and administration. Emphasis is on the innovative role of educational broadcasting and planning for change and development. Three broad areas of further education are distinguished: programs for institutions and learning groups; courses for…