Degrees granted for part-time study are minimal in Britain and have been mainly awarded by London University. A small amount of part-time degree work is also carried on by Goldsmiths' College, West Ham College of Technology, and the Universities of Manchester, Durham, and Belfast. The establishment of the National Council for Academic Awards has…

Included in this publication are the enrollment data supplied to the North Dakota Higher Education Facilities Commission for utilization by institutions of postsecondary education, policy formulation boards, executive and legislative branches of state government and the general public. Tables presented include: headcount enrollment; full-time…

This report examines the University of California's potential for responding to the needs of part-time students and urges the University into unchartered but exciting educational arenas. The report asks the University to make its upper division and master's program more available, its facilities more accessible, and its support services more…

The Alamo Community College District in San Antonio, Texas, developed and implemented a support system for serving adult students at off-campus sites. This overview provides a framework for other colleges and universities who are planning outreach sites and activities. (JOW)

A survey of registered nurses (RNs) in the Battle Creek, Michigan, area identified the barriers they faced in continuing their education. Barriers include (1) commuting distance, (2) work schedule, (3) finances, and (4) anxiety. Michigan State University's Lifelong Education program was designed to help nurses overcome these barriers. (CH)

Explores the attitudes and attendance behavior of adult students at the Working Men's College, Camden (England). Investigates these needs from the perspective of the students themselves, through an examination of their attitudes concerning their own motivation, expectations, and satisfaction with the part-time education being provided. (Author/CT)

Nearly half of all full-time working college students are working enough hours to hurt their academic achievement and the overall quality of their education. At the same time, the majority of these students report that they would not be able to attend college if they did not work. As college costs have risen, federal grant-aid has failed to keep…

A discussion of university provision for the least considered students, and some proposals for improvement. (Editor)

The production of qualified manpower via a work-study arrangement that may take up to 12 years provides higher rates of return to society than full-time university courses. (Author/HS)

This article by the Council of Europe includes extracts from a letter sent to all universities in 1981 by the British University Grants Committee. The committee suggests ways to reshape arts, science, medicine, and part-time and continuing education within the financial constraints determined by the government. (AM)

Based on Penn State's experience with distance education, critical policy issues are discussed: faculty control (developing an academic plan, linking to technology, community service) and defining students and resources (particularly access for part-time students). (SK)

Examines effectiveness of an alternative cohort model designed for part-time students in a doctoral educational leadership program. Results from a survey, student evaluations, and focus groups indicated the experience was personally and professionally rewarding and promoted friendships and idea exchanges. However, students did not take risks…

Using data from Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count, this issue looks at the differences between students enrolled part-time, compared with those enrolled full-time, during their first term. The analysis addresses differences in developmental needs, as well as various outcome measures -- persistence, credits completed, and accumulated…

This report examines the ratio of part-time students to full-time students enrolled at the University of California and the California State University--and the trends in enrollment over the past five years. It also discusses the fiscal impact part-time enrollment has on both the State and the individual student. Appended are: (1) Part-time…

Field placements in teacher candidate preparation have long been established as significant and formative for learners. Teacher educators attempt to align course goals with fieldwork and then assess candidate progress. This authentic practice has been highly valued for preservice candidates. For educators in the United States, providing an…