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Peer reviewedLevine, Renee – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1982
Describes an independent study program for college students who wish to pursue a truly independent course of studies. Gives examples of individual programs which grew from students' needs and professional experience. Outlines guidelines for independent study. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: College Programs, College Students, Higher Education, Independent Study
Klippel, Judith A.; And Others – 1986
The Personal Adult Learning Lab was establsiehd at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education (GCCE) at the University of Georgia to serve self-directed adult learners and conduct research on self-directed learning. The lab allows adult learners to design, conduct, and evaluate their personal learning experiences while proceeding at their own…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, College Programs
Leckie, Shirley A.; Sallis, Harrylyn – 1984
Millsaps College inaugurated an Adult Degree Program to compensate for the predicted diminishing number of traditional age students and to establish a degree program incorporating a number of innovations of value to working adults. Issues considered before implementing the program included the impact of such a degree offering on existing programs,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bachelors Degrees, College Credits, College Programs
Hortin, John A. – 1981
College programs considered to be successful in their use of instructional technology are described. The definition of instructional technology used to judge the media programs is as follows: a systematic approach to improve learning through media management, educational program development, and learning resources. Programs include the following:…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids, College Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction
Levy-Reiner, Sherry, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1986
Interim programs at nine colleges are described. An introductory essay by Lee M. Swan, "The Interim: Potential for Quality Learning," emphasizes the potential for unique learning through the interim approach. At Augustana College (South Dakota), interim experiences are required, including core courses, internships, travel experiences,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Programs, Educational Innovation, Educational Quality
Download full textLuck, Dudley B.; Galloway, Connie D. – 1981
The development, implementation, and integration of a nontraditional adult degree program at Mary Baldwin College, a traditional liberal arts institution, is described. The adult degree program is designed for adult men and women who cannot attend classes in the traditional manner; it may involve independent study, courses at other accredited…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adult Students, Case Studies, College Credits
Doerfert, F., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This report contains short descriptions of about 200 selected distance education institutions throughout the world. Most of the descriptions are based on questionnaires completed by members of the institutions as well as on corrections of and comments on a preliminary version of the descriptions. Descriptions contain some or all of the following…
Descriptors: College Programs, Correspondence Schools, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1987
Issues concerning the enrollment of adults in degree programs in countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development are considered. Of concern are policies and institutional practices that affect adult participation in degree studies. The growing importance of continuing academic and professional education is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, College Programs, College Role
Hiroshima Univ. (Japan). Research Inst. for Higher Education. – 1985
College curricula and instruction, differentiation, and innovation and change in American and Japanese higher education are discussed in 18 papers presented at the 1984 international seminars of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Higher education in three European countries is also addressed. Titles and authors…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, College Programs, College Role
Campbell-Thrane, Lucille, Ed. – 1984
This document brings together the individual speeches and group discussions that were part of a forum to stimulate thought and discussion on correspondence education. The nine plenary addresses are provided: "Correspondence Education: From the Back of the Bus to the Driver's Seat" (Kenneth E. Young), "Flaming Issues of the Day" (D. W. Holbrook,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education, College Credits
