Using multi-spell discrete time binary logistic regression, this study examined sequential occurrences of students' departures and returns over the period of six years. The model included time-invariant (gender, ethnicity, parents' educational attainment, family income, timing of matriculation, high school performance, and geographic origin) and…

This study examined the working experiences of college students who are not full-time professional employees, but instead have alternative employment. The study examined both alternative working arrangements and occupation types. Alternative working arrangements include self-employment, part-time employment, and employment in multiple jobs. Among…

This manuscript was written by Grayson N. Kefauver, a part-time specialist, and Victor H. Noll and C. Elwood Drake, full-time specialists engaged on the National Survey of Secondary Education. It deals with pupils who attended the part-time continuation school's four or more hours a week and also with those who attended evening high schools. It…

A study of transcripts of adult students and younger counterparts to examine patterns of credit load, stopping out, and the flow from special student status to matriculant is presented. Results support earlier findings about academic achievement, and presents new evidence that adult students' pace is generally brisker than previously assumed. (MSE)

Highlights selected findings of the National Center for Education Statistics 1981 adult learner survey, revealing that 13 percent of the adult population was involved in structured learning programs; 80 percent of the learners engaged in non-credit activities; and academic institutions offered only 20 percent of the courses taken. Considers…

At Loyola University of Chicago a needs assessment procedure was used to decide whether to establish a master's degree program in public administration that would serve many part-time students. It required the analysis of potential participants, the university, faculty, competing programs, and potential employers. (CT)

Describes a system of external depository libraries that receive, control, and circulate a varied and changing collection of course related materials for the off campus student. Laurentian University serves 3,000 part-time students enrolled in 70 courses at 15 outside centers spread across an area 400 miles in diameter. (RAA)

Humanistic and pragmatic views and scientific rationalism formed the philosophical base for educational reform from 1915-29 and for the resulting rapid growth of university extension and its response to industrial development, academic standards, scientific agriculture, immigration, World War I, womens' work/education, and expanded communications…

An exploration of the experiences of reentry and part-time students in British further education colleges focuses on cultural processes, positioning, and student identity as learners. It examines similarities and differences in students' orientation to education. (SK)

Responses from 29 part-time adult learners in Hong Kong regarding views of teacher support were classified as didactic/reproductive or facilitative/transformative. Differences between the groups related to student and teacher roles and responsibilities. Not all learners welcomed learner-centered approaches. A continuum emphasizing learners'…

According to responses from 158 of 301 adults in evening and weekend college classes, most were especially satisfied with enrollment information and advising, and they wanted extended hours for most services. Six services were not used by over half of the students, either because adults focused on class attendance, had multiple commitments, or…

Feature articles include the following: "Engaging with Guidance: Twenty Years of Educational Guidance for Adults" (Eagleson); "What Is Educational Guidance?" (Brown); "Guidance and Unemployment in Canada" (Edwards); "The Great Training Debate: Let's Have One!" (Imeson); "Educational Guidance and…

Both public and private higher education institutions say the recession is prompting increased enrollment in part-time training programs as adults prepare for new jobs. A danger is seen in institutions relegating continuing education to the role of surplus revenue generation. Greatest growth is in computer training, human-resource management,…

The success of Great Britain's Open University has become a model for distance education in the United States. The Open University is nonselective in admissions and designs its courses for part-time students and working adults. It plans to begin enrolling American students in a new sister institution, the United States Open University. (MSE)

Flexibility of provision and support for part-time staff and students are being emphasized in British further education colleges. Legislated funding changes, guidance, and skill diagnosis are supporting students, and staff development, handbooks, newsletters, and induction programs assist part-time staff. (SK)