Higher education offers a plethora of programs and services for reentry women. Throughout the country, institutions are finding ways to meet their needs. (JOW)

Discusses the collaborative relationships between continuing education providers and the military services. Presents a general discussion of basic organizational and administrative principles for application to individual institutional settings. (JOW)

Changes in the postindustrial era are forcing people to rethink goals, strategies for working, and how they organize to accomplish these aims. Innovations can reshape staff development programs, For some organizations, these times offer opportunities for "training not as usual." (JOW)

This article serves as a concluding statement to the preceding articles on ways to improve conferences. The author pulls together themes of successful conference planning and participation and reviews the literature base for readers who wish to inquire further. (CT)

Although the television generation is particularly receptive to technologically mediated learning, wider use of technology will require radical changes in current practice. (Author)

Explores the meaning of conference consumption: the process involved in deciding to attend, the dynamics entailed in participating as a consumer in both attitude and action, and the transfer of learning after the conference is over. Next, it examines the functions that a conference can perform. (CT)

A program plan and rationale is presented to help adults deal creatively with the emotional trauma associated with mid-life crisis. (SK)

This article outlines major aspects of the planning of large conferences. These major aspects are a well-planned and well-structured organizational system and a detailed budget. Although conferences sponsored by voluntary associations are emphasized, many of the same principles apply to other types of large conferences. (CT)

A national literacy effort built on participatory principles will require study of existing learner-centered theory and practice, resource development, research and development, training and networking, and careful planning. Literacy educators and learners must support each other to create a constituency for the participatory alternative. (Editor)

This article traces efforts toward establishing a guiding framework for community college faculty development as integrated with professional, organizational, and program development. It emphasizes informal learning among professionals and an organizational learning system. (JOW)

The effective delivery of continuing professional education is becoming increasingly dependent on collaboration among diverse agencies and institutions. A case study identifies key factors in the development of successful linkages. (Author)

This article is concerned with short-term residential adult education conferences of four to five days duration--approximately the time normally allocated to large-scale national conferences. The author offers suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of short-term residential conferences and touches on some of the theoretical concepts that…

Four major forces will provide the major influences on all adult learning in the next decade, and they affect conferences and meetings as well. The author discusses these four forces: friendly competition, appeals to the emotions, demands for quality, and increased research and development. (CT)

The subjects that young adults study, their motives for learning, and the deterrents to their participation have direct implications for planning and marketing programs. (Author)

Resource persons who help adults learn are more effective if they are knowledgeable about subject matter and adult development and are capable in the use of program development procedures. (Editor)