The revival of Marylhurst College as Marylhurst Education Center, a "college for lifelong learning with a strong emphasis on experiential education," is described. Efforts by the institution to raise funds, revise its curriculum and offer credit for experiential learning, and attract new students is discussed. (LBH)

The article discusses ways to implement a broadened consumer economics curriculum at the secondary level to include personal and household budgeting and purchasing, consumer credit, bank services, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance, investments, and taxation. (MF)

Students (N = 114) who achieved enough credit through College Level Examinations to advance approximately one year were tracked for a three-year period. They saved time and money, and did not neglect advanced study in areas from which they were exempted. Their grades in advanced courses were higher than those of a control group. (Author)

This article describes the historical, empirical, and theoretical aspects of a series of one-credit student development courses offered at a multicampus community college. The courses, ranging from "The Emerging Woman" to "Study Skills," were specifically designed to meet a variety of developmental needs for a diverse student…

Sponsors of these programs include nonprofit organizations, proprietary agencies, wholly owned subsidiaries of U.S. corporations, and foreign-based institutions catering to North American students. Problems arising from their non-accredited status are examined and a criterion instrument for evaluating them is developed. (LBH)

One Iowa school district has established a credit plan that offers credit to teachers who improve their classroom effectiveness through special projects, local inservice sessions, or workshops. (Author)

Presents guidelines for receiving federal income tax credit for child (and disabled) care expenses. (BB)

A Study of the effects of a one-hour credit course in bibliographic instruction on students' attitudes and library skills compared their scores on an attitudinal survey and objective skills test administered at the first and last classes. Improvement was found in both areas. A copy of the skills test is appended. (2 references) (MES)

Describes results of a national study designed to determine both the perceived importance and the current practices of ongoing effective staff development programs. Results concern needs assessment, teacher involvement in planning, staff development objectives, administration of staff development activities, and follow-up and evaluation…

The author examines the physician's responsibility for lifelong learning, adult learning projects, the number of learning projects adults undertake in a year and time spent on these projects, content of these projects, motivation for learning projects, credit as a motivator, learning resources, how learning projects are planned, and status and…

Poland's participation in the 1972 Prague convention on the international recognition among socialist countries of secondary school diplomas, specialized secondary school credentials, higher education degrees, and higher academic titles and degrees is outlined. (MSE)

Discusses a number of enabling Canadian Provincial Acts and Regulations that are intended to protect students and their interests while they are enrolled in work experience education: the School Act (1980), the Employment Standards Act and Regulations, and the Workers' Compensation Act (1981). (CT)

Duquesne University's pay-now, learn-later plan is one device that could transform college-fee payment almost as much as the GI Bill did. The further away from college age the child, the more the school earns and the deeper the discount. Some other options are discussed including installment plans and special sales on tuition. (MLW)

Provided are suggestions for parents to take to pay for their children's college education. Making systematic payments to a college fund, setting up a Clifford Trust, zero-coupons, and other areas (such as part-time student employment) are considered. Also suggests considering the cost factor of public over private institutions. (JN)

Discusses a study of off-campus community college programs, focusing on student characteristics, program locations, curricula, funding support, and program administration. Presents findings based on 439 responses representing all 50 states, indicating that nearly 700,000 students were served by off-campus programs in 1981-82, and most state…