Reports the methodology and findings of a survey conducted to determine the policies and practices of Illinois community colleges and senior institutions regarding awarding credit for noncollegiate learning. Examines the types of learning experiences recognized by the colleges and the methods used to assess these experiences. (JP)

The mid-life assessment and counseling program at the State University of New York at Stony Brook has combined credit courses and noncredit workshops to meet mid-life needs. (SK)

Secondary and postsecondary institutions have much to gain by recognizing their interdependence and sharing resources. Incentives to partnership have been few in the past. Although power often rests with state governments, grass-roots efforts and programs initiated by individual departments have often had enough commitment to be successful. (MSE)

The evaluation of a credit-noncredit course on widowhood is described. Principles for gerontological education were derived: (1) heterogeneity in student backgrounds may be an asset; (2) intergenerational teaching can be highly effective; and (3) amelioration of stresses ensuing in life crises and preparation for those crises are compatible goals.…

The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enactment of a change in the time-honored concept of the holder-in-due-course applies to consumer credit sales contracts and consumer service contracts. The holder-in-due-course concept is discussed in terms of the old ruling, new ruling, effect of ruling, abuses cited by the FTC, and implications for the…

Critiques a Scottish proposal to convert liberal adult education into credit-bearing courses for funding purposes. Argues that this would reduce access and narrow curricular offerings for certain groups and that wholesale accreditation should not displace all other agendas and goals for adult and continuing education. (SK)

Discusses the ways the credit hour has come to be used by public funding systems in higher education. The literature review shows that the credit hour has become a barrier to innovation and a way to create systemic inequities between institutions or sectors in resource allocation. (SLD)

Describes, within the political context, European Union cooperative efforts for educational quality, recognition of qualifications, and open/distance learning. Concludes that success depends on the diversity of education and training systems in Member States. (SK)

Offers advice to higher education institutions about financing decisions on their debt portfolios. Addresses developing a debt management framework, factors affecting strategy, interest rate management, establishing a debt management benchmark, and adopting a prospective approach. Sidebars discuss the trade-offs of credit offerings, and…

Describes advanced credit programs in which high school students receive college credit through programs developed at the University of Missouri (St. Louis). States that a high school teacher and a university faculty member collaborate in developing a course that fits the high school curriculum and that is equivalent to the course taught on the…

Explores the issue of mass communications internships for credit: their cognitive value; models for pedagogy, organization, supervision, and academic link-up; and selection of students most likely to benefit. Urges the incorporation of more complex interdisciplinary theory into the design of internships. (SR)

A program run by Metropolitan State College (Colorado) prepares juvenile criminals for life outside prison through remedial instruction, college courses, vocational education, and increasing awareness of options beyond delinquency. The school has been recognized as a model for innovative corrections education. (MSE)

An informal survey of some New England colleges indicates that, in response to problems in the region's banking industry, school financial officers are monitoring their banks' credit ratings and managing investments more carefully. Consultants and investment advisors are also reporting increased anxiety among college officers and trustees around…

Surveys and site visits to four states (Minnesota, Ohio, Virginia, Washington) granting credit for vocational education toward high school graduation requirements identified policy issues: motivation, relationships, procedures, barriers/facilitators, and consequences. A suggestion was made that requirements be changed to a listing of learner…