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Swift, John S., Jr. – Innovative Higher Education, 1988
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)
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Experiential Learning, General Education

Moseley, James L. – Innovative Higher Education, 1986
Workshop Way is described: a scientific educational system that organizes time, materials, and strategies so as to permit students to develop and maintain positive feelings as persons and learners, and to handle new material without fear of failure. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, College Students, Course Descriptions

Murphy, Lawrence R. – Innovative Higher Education, 1985
To facilitate career change among adults, Central Michigan University developed innovative means of helping learners develop skills needed for advanced course work in management. These efforts include the preparation of a reader containing basic theories and seminal writings, diagnostic instruments and self-study guides, and noncredit workshops.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Career Change, Competence

Sherman, Debora C.; And Others – Innovative Higher Education, 1985
A collaboration between an urban antipoverty agency, Action for Boston Community Development, and a private higher education institution, Lesley College, is described. A bachelor's degree program for adults associated with human service agencies is provided. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Agencies, Educational Innovation, Higher Education