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Bertinot, Elizabeth; Maehl, William H. – 1980
A study explored reasons chosen by adults for returning to college and their perceptions of their attainment by reviewing the literature and surveying graduates of an off-campus degree program. Review of prior studies led to the expectation that there would be two main groups of reasons: job-related and personal enrichment. Baccalaureate degree in…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Adult Students, Bachelors Degrees, Career Change
Illinois Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities, Springfield. – 1978
A comprehensive study was undertaken of the effectiveness of an external degree program implemented in Illinois to meet the needs of adult students studying for the bachelor's degree. The rationale, history, structure, administration, and governance of the statewide program offered through five universities are described. The majority of students…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Assessment, Experiential Learning
