Some ways to enhance the mathematics learning opportunities of the woman who is older than the traditional 18- to 20-year-old undergraduate is discussed. (MN)

Florida International University, a new upper level public university established in 1972, implemented a philosophical and programmatic objective of service to the community and fostering international understanding through the education of students. Its students are comprised of adult graduates of community colleges and older continuing education…

Presents characteristics of adult CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) students and offers suggestions to the CETA communications teacher which the author feels will help establish a successful instructional setting. (SH)

As the number of adult students, particulary women, attending post-secondary institutions continues to increase, it is important for counselors and teachers to be aware of the needs, problems, and conflicts that these students have. This article examines some of these needs and conflicts and ways that counselors can help. (Author/JEL)

After noting that adult educators should examine how to facilitate learning in a training situation, the author describes three experiential activities (for use in the opening sessions of workshops or seminars) which allow the participants to become acquainted with each other and thus, help establish an atmosphere conductive to learning. (EM)

After citing the new acceptance of telecourses and the potential of public television for reaching the masses, the following factors are discussed: student attitudes, academic effectiveness, flexibility of usage of television and printed materials, diversity in the learning experience, cost effectiveness, and the opportunity for faculty and…

A historical justification for the need for traditional liberal learning in adult education programs to balance the vocational and experiential forms of learning is offered. (LBH)

Examined death attitudes among 74 female college reentry students aged 30 through 49. Found relationships between: (1) developmental factors and death concern, death as interpersonal loss, and death as dimension of time; (2) age and death anticipation; and (3) income and death denial. Results suggest importance of considering both developmental…

Describes Southwest Virginia Community College's use of the Virginia Vital Information for Education and Work system to provide career information services in the Appalachian Mountains. Examines services offered in conjunction with its Job Training Partnership Act subcontract, Center for Single Parents and Homemakers, and Women in High Innovative…

Reports on a study of the barriers to adult participation in postsecondary education in the Appalachian regions of six southern states. Discusses policy-related, dispositional, situational, and institutional barriers to enrollment, and offers recommendations for reducing the obstacles. (DMM)

Special liberal studies baccalaureate programming for adults is discussed. Such programs may provide access through open admissions, have special seminar courses, recognize and grant credit for life experience, provide special counseling, schedule classes in the evening, and make available other desired options and services. (Author/MLW)

Examined the learning goals of older adult students. Found elders more likely than middle-aged students to consider "learning for its own sake" (i.e., expressive goals, as opposed to instrumental goals) their most important reason for enrolling in college-level programs. (Author/KS)

Describes, through letters and narrative, how a teacher struggled with a stubborn adult student to teach him how to write. (SRT)

The author suggests new ways to meet the needs of adult students: develop greater sensitivity to the adult learner's needs; adopt a "total program approach" to adult vocational education; develop creative delivery systems; build alliances with other providers of adult education; and give more attention to adult instructor selection, orientation,…

Presents results of an evaluation survey taken among participants in Ohio State University's Black Studies Community Extension Center, an adult education program. Concludes that the program has succeeded in motivating Black adults to attain more education and in strenthening Ohio State's cooperation with the Black community. Makes recommendations…