These papers address the central objective of the conference: to create a better understanding of the societal determinants and educational response to increased demands from adults for greater access to education. The following papers in Part 1 outline some international trends relating to adults in higher education: "The New Policy Arena of…

During a period of projected declining enrollments some years ago, colleges and universities began looking to business and industry for models and methods to achieve stability and exhibit accountability. Zero-based budgeting, computerized record keeping, and planned-programmed-budgeting systems found their way to college campuses. A trend to…

Educational needs are changing as social and economic characteristics of society evolve. Since teacher education institutions have historically had the responsibility for preparing educators for elementary and secondary schools, they must now take the responsibility for preparing educators for business, industry, government, human services, and…

Atlantic Community College (New Jersey) undertook to track the educational needs of adult students in its region. There were three purposes: (1) to improve and expand existing educational programs and services; (2) to gear potential new programs and services to specific community educational needs; and (3) to base all institutional plans on an…

The survey of adult education conducted by the National Center for Educational Statistics in 1972 is analyzed. The following facts are highlighted in the more detailed analysis of 1972 results: (1) The demand for hours of adult education is distributed in proportion to eligibles in each age and education group, (2) persons with lower levels of…

This study examined relationships between adult education provisions and their use, especially in the public school context. Data were drawn from five school districts in ten states. Nationwide adult participation in various fields of study was surveyed, followed by involvement by government at all levels. Such concepts as investment versus…

This publication contains four papers that identify issues within the adult and community education (ACE) sector. "Overview" (Annie Campbell, Peter Thomson) considers what defines ACE; who offers ACE programs; who participates in ACE programs and who does not participate; what are the barriers to participation; who is responsible for…

A study to determine the effects of free counseling services and a program of subsidies for the direct costs of education and training revealed that the subsidies did induce increased school attendance, and both counseling and training affected labor supply. However, no subsequent effects of increased human capital have been found. (LRA)

Arguments for increased planning for part-time higher education in the United Kingdom are presented, based on the increased demand from the mature population. It is suggested that traditional students should be encouraged to make use of part-time opportunities, and proposals are made for education linked to guaranteed jobs. (JMF)

This report presents the results of a review of policy and research literature that focused on the following: the vocational education and training (VET) market in Australia; the role of the concept of a training market in government policy on VET in Australia; the effect of economic rationalism and corporate managerialism on VET policy and…

Survey and interview responses from a nonrandom sample of 116 paraprofessionals and 68 administrators described the need for and the content of a proposed undergraduate program in transitional services at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). All participants were employed to help handicapped youths and adults move from education to…

The regional approach to postsecondary education in Minnesota is discussed in this publication. A review of the regional approach is provided along with articles on the program's impact in specific regions. The primary goal of the regional centers in Rochester, the Iron Range, and Wadena is to meet regional needs more efficiently and effectively…

The role of colleges in adult education is considered in light of the increased demand for adult education, the growing competition among providers of adult education, and the likelihood that the level of competition will be reduced in the future. In addressing the expanded magnitude of demand for adult education, four main determinants are…

Redistribution and redeployment of university resources, both human and material, have begun in a number of countries to meet the new needs of lifelong education. Selected case studies that appear to be characteristic and representative of different types of university situations in different countries are presented in this book. Analysis of the…

This booklet examines adult education needs and opportunities for incarcerated persons from the perspective of experts and former inmates. The booklet considers adult learning a basic human right and a crucial step towards the reintegration and the rehabilitation of prisoners and that there is a great demand for learning in correctional…