Anecdotal reports of students working more in paid employment and studying less have been coming from academics in Australia in recent years. Researchers there are seeing patterns of student disengagement and new forms of engagement to which institutions have not adapted. This paper explores the nature of the shift in forms of student engagement…

Since 1964, The George Washington University, in Washington, D. C., has conducted a program of Continuing Education for Women. More than 1,500 women completed a 15-week group guidance and counseling course in the first six years; and 300 are currently enrolled. Credit courses are provided at times and places convenient for them. (EB)

Briefly discusses the contents of this issue, which concentrates on providing a survey of the wide variety of courses available to English school-leavers who wish either to specialize in physics or to include some physics along with other subjects in their studies. (MLH)

Discusses the role and nature of written examinations for part-time chemistry students in England. (MLH)

Distance delivery in a bachelor's to master's degree program enabled 26 physical therapy students to receive degrees while working full time. According to 18 respondents, the program met goals of marketability and affordability. A few experienced technical difficulties with Internet delivery. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Examined part-time students' perceptions of collaborative community in a graduate, multidisciplinary education department with courses offered on multiple campuses. Found that perceptions of community are synonymous with friendship, involvement, cohesion, communication, and trust. These feelings were affected more by campus location, program area,…

In fiction, night school students are usually stereotyped as outsiders: either losers incapable of functioning in academia or worthy achievers who are hard working, bright, and goal oriented. Public opinion and evening students' self-perceptions may be affected by these stereotypes. (SK)

Included in this publication are the enrollment data supplied to the North Dakota Higher Education Facilities Commission for utilization by institutions of postsecondary education, policy formulation boards, executive and legislative branches of state government and the general public. Tables presented include: headcount enrollment; full-time…

This report examines the University of California's potential for responding to the needs of part-time students and urges the University into unchartered but exciting educational arenas. The report asks the University to make its upper division and master's program more available, its facilities more accessible, and its support services more…

Nearly half of all full-time working college students are working enough hours to hurt their academic achievement and the overall quality of their education. At the same time, the majority of these students report that they would not be able to attend college if they did not work. As college costs have risen, federal grant-aid has failed to keep…

This article by the Council of Europe includes extracts from a letter sent to all universities in 1981 by the British University Grants Committee. The committee suggests ways to reshape arts, science, medicine, and part-time and continuing education within the financial constraints determined by the government. (AM)

Based on Penn State's experience with distance education, critical policy issues are discussed: faculty control (developing an academic plan, linking to technology, community service) and defining students and resources (particularly access for part-time students). (SK)

Examines effectiveness of an alternative cohort model designed for part-time students in a doctoral educational leadership program. Results from a survey, student evaluations, and focus groups indicated the experience was personally and professionally rewarding and promoted friendships and idea exchanges. However, students did not take risks…

It was found that the non-degree student tended to be older, working, and with a generally high achievement. Placing emphasis on the non-degree student helped increase enrollments in this category. (Author/PG)

Part-time students at City of London Polytechnic were surveyed regarding their use of the library. This report explains the methodology, presents survey results, and summarizes conclusions of the study. Analysis is based on a response rate of approximately 26 percent of the questionnaires which were distributed to a sample of students. In addition…