The Adult Learning Project was conducted to determine the educational needs and conditions related to adult learning in Johnson County and to ascertain the attitudes of area residents toward Hill Junior College. The survey contacted approximately 1,200 adults; 576 questionnaires were returned. When results were correlated, four sample groups were…

During summer 1975, Cochise College surveyed 150 (96 responded) community colleges in the six regional accrediting associations to determine their practices in granting credit for non-traditional learning experiences. The study had four objectives: to compare the practices of the North Central association, to which Cochise College belongs, with…

Fourteen Texas colleges and 18,944 students participated in this study of students' educational intent through questionnaires completed during registration for fall 1976. For occupational/technical majors (31% of respondents), primary educational goals included preparation for "job to be obtained" (51%), improvement of existing job…

The directory represents a compilation of 61 institutions of higher education in the United States that offer a degree program or a concentration within a degree program in any of the following related areas: outdoor education, environmental education, conservation education, or environmental interpretation. All institutions are indexed…

This sourcebook is intended for postsecondary educators seeking to develop a system that will acknowledge, validate and credit prior learning at their institutions. It provides a systematic, organized approach to the major issues surrounding the implementation of experiential learning assessment. Chapters include: Institutional Philosophy,…

This report examines fall 1976 grade distributions in the Hawaii community colleges and compares them with those of previous semesters. Analysis of data for a total of 1,816 courses and 80,705 grades revealed: (1) the average grade in fall 1976 was 2.8, compared to 2.9 and 3.0 in previous semesters; (2) the credits-earned rate was 70%, 1% lower…

The report is divided into two sections: credit course enrollment (headcount) and degrees granted. The first provides data for the individual institutions and institutional types of the State University as well as system-wide data. The data in this section are for the fall term of each year and are arrayed by student load and level…

Curriculum, in its most common meaning, is a set of requirements that constitute an academic program. This study is concerned with what has been happening to undergraduate education in the United States in terms of curriculum. Phase I of the study examines degree requirements in 1967 and 1974 with regard to the specified minimum number of credit…

The efforts of the European Community and the Council of Europe to organize and encourage international cooperation for academic mobility and recognition of qualifications and degrees are examined, and the apparent divergence in developments and interests is discussed. (MSE)

Bulgaria's participation in international educational exchange is examined in terms of foreign enrollments in Bulgaria, Bulgarian students' study abroad, short- and long-term international exchanges for students, faculty, and researchers, cooperation in Bulgarian area studies, and cooperation with governmental and nongovernmental international…

Dual credit programs were first established in the 1970s, gradually gaining popularity in the 1980s, and expanding enormously through the 1990s. These programs are designed to allow high school students to begin college-level coursework and simultaneously earn high school and college credit. While the original intent was to provide more…

This handbook aims to acquaint American Indian college transfer students with the transfer process and to help both high school and community college students succeed in getting a degree from the 4-year institution of their choice. Chapters 1-2 introduce the handbook; examine the important role of tribal colleges; describe the current state of…

This report examines current policies and practices in regard to Oregon high school student participation in college courses and programs. A total of 112 of Oregon's public and private high schools responded to a January 1998 mailed survey concerning early college options programs and policies. It was found that an estimated 6,660 students were…

Educational services to adults in New York State are extensive and offered in many settings; credit is also available for learning outside the classroom. Adult learning needs and the services provided by the state, including basic education, external degree programs, occupational education, and correctional education, are summarized. (Author/JMD)

A disagreement between the George Mason University (Virginia) faculty senate and its governing board over how much credit to award for R.O.T.C. (Reserve Officers Training Corps) courses has escalated into a major confrontation over faculty authority over the curriculum and academic policy. The board questions whether the faculty senate is…