Highlights selected findings of the National Center for Education Statistics 1981 adult learner survey, revealing that 13 percent of the adult population was involved in structured learning programs; 80 percent of the learners engaged in non-credit activities; and academic institutions offered only 20 percent of the courses taken. Considers…

An exploration of the experiences of reentry and part-time students in British further education colleges focuses on cultural processes, positioning, and student identity as learners. It examines similarities and differences in students' orientation to education. (SK)

Flexibility of provision and support for part-time staff and students are being emphasized in British further education colleges. Legislated funding changes, guidance, and skill diagnosis are supporting students, and staff development, handbooks, newsletters, and induction programs assist part-time staff. (SK)

This paper discusses the higher education sector's role in a knowledge-based economy though research training, that is, doctoral education. It also examines how a Faculty of Education supports its doctoral candidates in their endeavours to become "knowledge producers". Two themes are explored: one is Australia's limited investment in…

An increase in adult part-time students, program sponsors, and interest on the part of university administrators regarding continuing education programs is noted. Problems inherent in program administration (funding, control, absorption, rewards, staff, and competition) and leadership strategies for achieving greater external and internal…

The demand for postsecondary education on a part-time basis has been rising rapidly in Canada, due in part to the growing need of students to maintain full-time employment and due also to increasing requests for continuing professional education. Since part-time students are often unable to attend regularly scheduled classes and may find frequent…

This analysis of current and future programs of the Massachusetts State College System examines the potential relationship between the Massachusetts State College System and the providers of Postsecondary Education other than degree-granting colleges and universities that might be established through the Massachusetts Open University, and…

Accelerated degree classes and programs are becoming increasingly popular across college campuses, mainly because of changing demographic trends of students seeking tertiary education. However, there is a lack of research on student attitudes and intentions from an administrative perspective. Investigating a large sample of graduate business…

Discusses two alternatives to traditional classroom learning: (a) universities' acceptance of standardized examination results as evidence of learning and (b) "external degree" programs, which involve a reorganization of the higher education system. Discusses one such program in detail. (Author)

This booklet contains general information for minority students on public and private post secondary education. Reasons are presented for continuing education beyond the high school level. The importance of further training for high school dropouts is also stressed. Topics such as entrance tests, financial aid, and application procedures are…

This report provides results both in narrative and graphic formats of the Annual Fees Survey that included all 115 Local Education Authorities (LEAs) in the United Kingdom. Throughout the report, distinction is made between two hourly rates of fees charged for part-time education: courses categorized under Schedule 2 of the Further and Higher…

The study investigated whether performance levels of employed students receiving financial aid increase singnificantly as a consequence of monetary incentive, and whether there are result differentials for some students and not for others. The assumption concerning the incentive value of financial aid was not supported by the study's results.…

According to the author, most university part-time students will be persons who want to update their skills in their present occupations or women entering or reentering the labor force. He discusses credit and noncredit areas and the need for better communication between and within universities. (MF)

A study of 459 part-time graduate and undergraduate students with full-time jobs in Hong Kong found that support of employers and families had a significant relationship with perceived job performance and satisfaction with family and work life. Academic performance was not significantly correlated with perceived employer and family support.…