The author says that sufficient data exist to suggest the need for a theory of education for the elderly, significantly different from pedagogy or andragogy as traditionally defined, and suggests research in this field. (MF)

The Pacific Heights Community College Center serves as a resource for older students by making classes physically and psychologically accessible and by offering courses designed around Havighurst's Developmental Tasks, on cultural enrichment, and on volunteer training. For gerontologists, the Center provides training opportunities and assistance…

Considers adult educational needs according to the idea of developmental tasks along with changes in adult life cycles and calls for changes in adult education and legislation. (MF)

Meeting the educational and personal development needs of adults in transition presents the greatest challenge to higher education. This article discusses a study to determine how adults in transition believe their educational programs to be helpful. (JOW)

Reports of services of the Adult Life Resource Center in the Division of Continuing Education, University of Kansas, and its goal of programming around adult life cycle change as the demonstration facet. Includes a chart relating adult life stage tasks to appropriate adult education program responses and possible outcomes. (MF)