The latest information on the continuing education unit (CEU) from the National Task Force assigned to its development is the 1970 interim report. There are two purposes of the CEU: to establish a unit to record the participation of individuals in continuing education to verify their educational experience and to provide uniform data and records.…

A survey of noncredit activities in institutions of higher education is presented. Contents include refresher activities, health service activities, technical occupations, and registration figures. The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire sent to all institutions of higher education. (CK)

Compares Danish folkhighschools and American community colleges. Considers characteristics of folkhighschools, including open door policies, a broad range of social strata and ages in the student body, absence of formal diplomas and examinations, and curricula based on cultural/social problems. Describes several folkhighschools. Stresses the value…

Describes the Focus on Mature Learning program offered to senior citizens by Clark College (Washington). This series of mini-courses on topics ranging from the politics of aging to the geography of the Northwest involves no grades, no tests, and no term papers. Reactions from students and teachers alike have been overwhelmingly positive. (DC)

This report is a compilation of data on the overall enrollment by school and department enrollments by school from fall 1994 to fall 1998 for City College of San Francisco. Overall enrollments in applied science technology, ESL and international education, health and physical education, liberal arts, library and learning resources, and science and…

Describes variety of one-day courses taught by high school faculty, students, and administration, resulting in high interest and enthusiasm on all sides. (SP)

The need for community colleges to change their programs to meet the needs of industries, businesses, and the professions is discussed. (GB)

Describes a non-credit, remedial mathematics course for introductory chemistry students taught before the beginning of a regular semester. Recommendations to take the course, to review mathematics, or indicating that further review is not necessary are based on the results of a test mailed to students before the beginning of the semester. (SK)

A survey of British providers of women's education following legislation requiring accreditation found that, despite advantages of credit programs, the change caused problems for the most disadvantaged women. Credits and outcomes-based assessment deter some participants, curriculum design and delivery are more prescribed, and flexibility is…

Postsecondary noncredit education has become increasingly common; many community colleges now enroll more noncredit than credit students. Much of the growth has occurred in workforce instruction and contract training, programs are noted for their role in meeting shifting workforce demands and providing skills in a way that is flexible and…

Drawing on her experience with County Durham Learning and subsequently as a Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in Non-Accredited Learning (RARPA) Champion for the Learning and Skills Council and as a trainer for the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and the Learning and Skills Network, the author outlines the…

Colleges' non-credit units, with their capacity for perceiving and responding to diverse educational needs, experience in successfully serving non-traditional student populations, effective marketing strategies, and freedom from cumbersome approval processes, are in a position to be a valuable resource to colleges facing rapid change and…

During 1987-88, the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges approved a total of 28 new programs, 194 "stand alone" courses, and 658 noncredit courses. Approval was granted for eight new health occupations programs; four in engineering and related technologies; three in law; two each in business/management,…

It was found that the non-degree student tended to be older, working, and with a generally high achievement. Placing emphasis on the non-degree student helped increase enrollments in this category. (Author/PG)