Reviews the question of program impacts and their measurement. Illustrates the hierarchical levels of program development to clarify which levels are most concerned with differing areas of evaluation and impact study. (JOW)

This article identifies potential indicators of productivity in continuing education, applies them in a specific situation, and comments upon their usefulness in continuing education management. The specific situation used is the continuing education department at Okanagan College in British Columbia. (CT)

Program providers who do not give refunds should reconsider their policies. Training providers should give all attendees the opportunity to express dissatisfaction, follow up on all complaints immediately and personally, and allow dissatisfied attendees to receive full or partial refunds or attend another session or program without additional…

The author surveyed five continuing education or inservice agencies, ranging from postsecondary institutions to clinical facilities, providing educational opportunities to health care providers. She identified their problems in planning, implementation, and evaluation. Differences were assumed to be a matter of priority, not problem types. (CH)

The author identifies the relationship between the life cycle of adult training programs and their importance and practical application. This allows training programs to be prioritized and appropriate strategies to be identified. (CH)

Proposes evaluation guidelines that are tailored specifically for adult basic education programs and reflect the issues of content and delivery typical of many local programs. Includes a sample evaluation tool. (JOW)

This article provides an overview of the inception, development, and evaluation process of a program developed to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College to those over 55. (JOW)

This article provides a critical review of the instructional materials provided to volunteers by Laubach Literacy Action, titled The Laubach Way to Reading. A history of Laubach Literacy International (LLI) is followed by a description of materials. The LLI philosophy of reading is discussed, and comments on the value of the materials are offered.…

The authors propose the ADPIE model. This model is based on a review of educational and health literature and involves five elements: Assessing factors within elders that affect their ability to learn, Diagnosing special barriers to learning, Planning modifications in learning conditions, Implementing new learnings, and Evaluating educational…

A study identified the procedures established and issues addressed by 70 professional associations in the development of professional certification programs. Criteria for professional practice required by certifying boards were identified and prioritized to identify characteristics of professional certification. Implications for adult education…

A process whereby continuing education administrators can quantitatively measure FTEs (full-time equivalency), courses, registration, costs, and student hours and relate these measurements to staff productivity is evaluated and its limitations explored. The author also presents a framework of accounting for adult education productivity and values.…