Motivating factors for participation in adult education were analyzed with a short form of the Education Participation Scale, using data from a population of older adults enrolled in adult education programs in Vancouver, British Columbia. It appears that this scale may be useful in planning programs for older adults. (MF)

The article presents a theoretical environmental interaction model for agency development in adult education through planned interorganizational linkages. Arguments as to the appropriateness of the model for adult education and implications for future research are also given. (MF)

Many colleges and universities have turned to private subcontractors for help in developing off-campus programs to attract employed adults and others who have shown little interest in traditional curriculums. Considers the use of subcontractors from the point of view of universities as well as that of accrediting commissions. (Author/RK)

Describes the College for Living program that helps mentally retarded adults learn the skills of independent living. (IRT)

North Carolina State's humanities-extension program operates through the university's cooperative-extension service. The program was begun when there was a realization that future interest in the humanities might drop, and the university wanted to find outreach outlets for the school's faculty members. (MLW)

The unity and sisterhood of women in South Africa is analyzed. The struggle for liberation from apartheid has resulted in the death of many children. Women have organized self-help groups in the memory of these children. The groups make handicrafts, give aid to the poor, and encourage educational pursuits. (VM)

Provides an overview of an adult education program entitled, "Second Chance to Learn." The course aims to encourage and equip its participants in achieving a more active role in their communities and workplaces. Highlights of the course as well as participants' perspectives of it are presented. (ML)

This bibliography cites 30 books and 53 journal articles on the topic of adult day care, i.e., services for older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. It will be continued in November issue. (EJS)

Presents second part of a bibliography on topic of adult day care, i.e., services to older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. Seventy journal articles are cited. First part appeared in October 1984 issue.…

This article describes an 18-month study of programs for adults with less than high school educations. Project outcomes include a listing of programs, abstracts of selected programs, case studies of selected programs, guidelines for developing or evaluating programs, and a publication discussing issues related to cooperative adult education…

This second article in a two-part series reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on the Adult Performance Level (APL) project and other programs for adult education. (See CS 710 176) (KS)

Major trends in the development of adult education in Croatia can be considered in four periods: (1) from the time that Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire; (2) the period between the two World Wars when Croatia was part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia; (3) the post-World-War-II period when Croatia was part of the Yugoslav socialist…

To investigate means of converting management development programs into a successful organizational development process, managers' attitudes toward centralization and decentralization of functions and decisions, the importance of performed functions, their personal effectiveness, their managerial style, and what they prefer for executive…

Political and financial difficulties of the Council for Cultural Cooperation (Council of Europe) are described by its chairman, designated pilot projects of the Steering-group on Permanent Education listed, and criteria for their selection given. Necessary conditions to support European Adult Education in a framework of "education…

A dilemma is arising for adult educators in expanding ABE-GED learning centers to include increasing numbers of hard-to-reach sixteen-year-old and up secondary students as well as to keep the present clientele, the undereducated adult who expects reasonable comfort and minimal anxiety. (SC)