This article provides questionnaire items and a theoretical model of factors predictive of customer loyalty for use by administrators to determine ways to increase repeat purchasing in their continuing education programs. Prior studies in the literature are discussed followed by results of applying the model at one institution and a discussion of…

This case study focuses on how the continuing-education department within the University of Glasgow (Scotland) utilizes special funding initiatives to develop a flexible program of part-time credit-bearing courses and awards designed to widen access to higher education for adults wishing to study in the evening. Response indicates significant…

According to responses from 158 of 301 adults in evening and weekend college classes, most were especially satisfied with enrollment information and advising, and they wanted extended hours for most services. Six services were not used by over half of the students, either because adults focused on class attendance, had multiple commitments, or…

The author examines how adult education in Finland is being affected by legislation. She discusses the Finnish school system. Several forms of adult education are described, including evening courses, independent study, training of the unemployed, on-the-job training, continuation courses, and correspondence training. The funding of adult training…

Two successful alumni continuing education programs at Columbia University (New York) are an annual seminar event offered in New Mexico and Italy and an on-campus evening colloquium series. The travel program sparks intellectual exchanges and allows cultivation of prospective donors. The colloquium series uses an interdisciplinary approach in…

Articles are entitled "Continuing Education in Developed Soviet Society,""Problems of Continuing Education under Modern Conditions of Social Progress and the Scientific-Technological Revolution,""Preparing Pupils for Continuing Education," and "The Evening School in the System of Continuing Education." (CK)

A study of the image of a small church-related college among adults in its immediate community, among students from feeder schools, and among its own students is reported, and the implications of the results for recruitment for and development of its evening program are discussed. (MSE)

An experimental program involving kindergarten children and parents in an evening Spanish course was successful and enthusiastically received. Problems encountered included differing learning styles, abilities, and interests between parents and children. In some cases, other family members also became involved. (MSE)

Three alumni officers offer ideas for developing unique and appealing alumni events for colleges and universities with large proportions of nontraditional students. They include family events, networking and mentoring opportunities, brown-bag lunches, evening courses and events, travel programs, and programs geared to those professions in which…

Provision for postsecondary higher education in Wales, the nature of the Welsh system, and future concerns are discussed. The roles of the Welsh Office and the Welsh Joint Education Committee contrast greatly with central organizations in England. There is one university in Wales, comprising seven constituent colleges. Additional institutions in…

The history of vocational education in the United States from 1860-1930 is seen from a different perspective than that in existing accounts of the rise of mass vocational education. In this perspective, vocational education is defined broadly as encompassing professional training, including training for professions that emerged in that era (such…

This is the eighth of eight volumes consisting of series of publications of the Center for the Study of Liberal Education for Adults (CSLEA), such as Notes and Essays, Research Reports, Occasional Papers, and Conference Reports. These materials provide both theory and practice in the area of non-credit adult liberal education offered by colleges…

The way in which Columbia College, Missouri, is perceived by potential students, government officials, donors, and neighboring institutions was surveyed. Of the 900 randomly selected study group members, 519 responded to a mail questionnaire, which is appended. As many as 37 percent would not or could not give an opinion regarding the college's…

This study identified the characteristics of Virginia students involved in State-supported continuing education programs in two and four year higher education institutions. The sample consisted of 40,406 part-time students enrolled in on campus and off campus courses offered for credit, and in non-credit courses. Data were collected through a…

In response to demographic changes and their impact on graduate higher education enrollment, universities are looking at innovative methods to increase enrollment, revise programs of study and improve instructional delivery systems. Institutions are attracting older adult students by altering admission policies, establishing adult student services…