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Fishman, Seth Matthew – Educational Gerontology, 2010
This conceptual paper contributes to the scholarship on life-long learning programs at public universities. It investigates the unique relationship between these institutions and their state, utilizing Ohio as an illustrative example. A review of several university mission statements illuminates the responsibility of these institutions to their…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Public Colleges, Institutional Mission, Position Papers
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Small, La Fleur F. – Educational Gerontology, 2010
Despite being one of the fastest growing segments of the HIV/AIDS caseload, persons age 50 and older have been largely neglected in terms of HIV/AIDS education. This study describes a project involving HIV-related health education for persons [greater than or equal] 50 in an urban area of Ohio. Data from 50 persons age [greater than or equal] 50…
Descriptors: Health Education, Focus Groups, Older Adults, Urban Areas
BARNES, ROBERT E.; HENDRICKSON, ANDREW – 1964
THIS STUDY WAS AIMED AT (1) DISCOVERING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OLDER PERSONS, (2) DETERMINING WHICH OF THESE NEEDS COULD BEST BE SERVED BY ACTIVITIES HELD ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, OFFERED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, OR BROADCAST OVER RADIO OR TV, AND (3) IDENTIFYING PERSONS IN THE OLDER POPULATION WHO COULD ACT AS RESOURCES IN TEACHING CLASSES OR…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, History
Ohio State Bureau of Employment Services, Columbus. – 1996
Projections for the Ohio work force from 1994-2005 indicate the future supply of workers will increase from 5.537 million to 6.077 million. The demographic composition of the labor force is expected to change as Ohio's population ages and work force participation continues to increase. The bulk of Ohio's labor force will be in the 35-54 age group.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Demography, Employed Women, Employment Opportunities
Cummings, Milton C.; Allen, Muriel M.; Hess, Karl – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1961
The Office of Education is requested frequently to supply information about education and community organization for aging. This publication adds to the literature in the growing field of professional and community concern. The publication may have its major use as a handbook for community and school leaders who wish specific information about…
Descriptors: Educational History, Older Adults, Lifelong Learning, Adult Education
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Career-Technical and Adult Education. – 2001
This document contains an introduction to the Ohio Integrated Technical and Academic Competency (ITAC) and Specialization ITAC; an overview of the nurse assistant occupation; a list acknowledging professionals who helped develop the competency list; and the comprehensive list of the professional or occupational competencies deemed essential for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Communication Skills, Competence
Conter, Robert V., Ed.; Porcelli, Winifred A., Ed. – 1983
These proceedings contain the texts of nine presentations delivered at a conference on removing barriers to the adult learner through marketing, management, and programing. Included in the volume are the following papers: "Faculty Perceptions of Adult Learners, Off-Campus Credit Programs, and Teaching Strategies," by Diane…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs