A discussion of the issues related to the acceptability of off-campus experiential learning and suggestions for dealing with them. (Editor)

During the past two years there has been a significant change in the attitudes of banks toward the agricultural sector of our economy, shown by the provision of financial assistance to the production segment of the agribusiness industry. (Author/BP)

Interviews in 10 squatter settlements in Caracas challenge Oscar Lewis'"culture of poverty" theory by showing marked differences among barrio residents reflecting variations in occupations, education, employment, and use of credit. (Author)

The program is directed specifically toward providing the basis for granting college credit for learning experiences conducted by business, industry, private organizations, and government. The author studies the program's evaluation, faculty, materials, subject matter, transferability, and site visits to view their implications and foresee…

In light of revised standards for Oregon's public elementary and secondary schools, this manual suggests guidelines for school districts to follow in implementing new state rules regarding high school graduation requirements. The manual gives particular attention to the new rule concerning unit of credit requirements. An excerpt from the new state…

As one of several special reports on development possibilities for the agriculture and forestry sector of the Four Corners Economic Development Region, this monograph deals with the use of industrial development bonds as a means of resolving finance problems arising from inadequate or nonexistent credit in rural areas. Distinguishing between the…

The educational and social rationale for granting academic credit for off-campus learning grows out of the notion that educational systems now have the capability to change from selective to adaptive systems. If this change is to occur in ways to permit access, not just in terms of admission but in terms of credentials, then concomitant changes in…

The data in this summary portray full-time, part-time, and total headcount enrollment for each campus and the entire university of Maine for the years from 1970 to 1974. Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment is also shown. For fall 1974, two different FTE enrollments are shown. The first is comparable to the previous years, the second FTE figure…

This paper provides data on the cost of educating undergraduate elementary education students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Education in 1967-68. Introductory sections describe review of the literature and procedures for determining unit cost through cost allocation based on the earned quarter hour of credit. Data, presented in…

This annotated bibliography is a listing of more than 2,000 books, booklets, pamphlets, films, filmstrips, and other materials in the field of consumer interests and education. It is intended for use by educators, librarians, executives and other personnel in business and industry, researchers, writers, and housewives. Major categories are: (1)…

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a means of recording and accounting non-credit programs and activities which are professional in nature. Seven criteria have been established to assure the professionalism and quality of instruction. The criteria concern the need, objectives, and rationale of the activity; the course planning and…

A companion volume to Part I--Summary Report, this volume contains the reports of four committees. Topics are: (1) The Role and Functioning of Consumer Credit (consumer credit and social policy, consumer credit and economic growth, structure of the consumer credit market, the economics of consumer credit, credit revenues, credit costs, and a model…

This article describes procedures for student personnel workers in colleges and universities to use in planning for granting academic credit for experience outside the classroom. (CD)