Bergen Community College's Center for Public Media Programming produces courses broadcast by CBS stations around the country and which are offered for credit by other community colleges. The courses, called "Summer Semester," are offered to students unable to attend classes. They consist of half-hour lectures or discussions. (MLW)

From 1974 to 1982, the University of Mid-America, modeled on the Open University of Great Britain, tried to give adults new access to higher education. Its successes and failures are discussed by its president and vice-president. (MLW)

Efforts and concerns addressed in the very recent, rapid revitalization of China's higher education are discussed, including virtual cessation of education during the Cultural Revolution, students in the postCultural Revolution, instructional television, part-time and factory education for workers, youth unemployment, and academic quality. (MSE)