Recognizing the need for a uniform method of measurement to apply to non-degree adult education programs, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools incorporated the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for use December 1, 1971. The purpose of this study was to forecast the utilization of the CEU in these programs within the Southern Association…

The National Task Force Interim Statement of 1970, regarding the utilization of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU), provides the basic framework of these five documents. All agree in their definition of the CEU as 10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience and set forth criteria for applying the CEU to their…

These three documents offer an overview of the efforts of the University of North Carolina to implement the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) in its constituent institutions. Included are a preliminary statement, defining and offering general information regarding the CEU; a speech examining its development, applications, and future; and a guide…

The American Nurses' Association endorses the concept of continuing education for all registered nurses as one of the means by which nurses can maintain competence and meet the standards of practice developed by the profession. In nursing, continuing education consists of systematic learning experiences designed to enlarge the knowledge and skills…

Information regarding noncredit continuing education offerings for adults was gathered through on-site interviews conducted at ten institutions of higher education. Results are reported in the following areas: administrative structure, the developmental process for noncredit programs, program promotion, program evaluation, relationships between…

The authors discuss approaches used in the evaluation of continuing education for nurses, defined as planned learning experiences beyond a basic nursing program and excluding academic credit courses. A framework for evaluation of continuing education is offered. (MF)

The Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) (Utah) implemented a concurrent enrollment program in the 1989-90 academic year that provides high school students with an opportunity to enroll in college-level courses and receive college and high school credit. This study evaluated enrollment data for students who had completed concurrent enrollment…

This booklet summarizes facts and statistics on community colleges in California. It describes the mission, enrollment, student costs, programs, services, degrees awarded and supporting revenue. Information is included on individual colleges and districts, student profiles, training opportunties, and a list of the top programs offered in the…

Study of older people focuses on communication with retired people, the finding that there were considerable differences between normal college-age population and the aged population, and a series of recommendations for planning programs for the aged. (Author/RK)

Lifelong education, particularly personal development activities, as a sanctioned undertaking of universities is controversial. However, commonalities between the goals of universities and lifelong learners make colleges an ideal place to provide intellectual enrichment to adults through informal learning. Continuing educators can help strengthen…

Evidence from 100 women in women-only reentry courses suggested that any form of assessment and credit may deter the target audience. Assessment imposes requirements that may reduce program effectiveness. Noncredit programs for disadvantaged women are recommended. (SK)

Data from a national study suggest that continuing education programs demonstrate considerable entrepreneurial activity.

A study examined daytime education groups, a major phenomenon in Irish adult education. Results showed that 96 groups were operating, mostly in suburban areas, particularly Dublin. These groups had 8,723 adults participating in their courses and programs. What made them unique was their voluntary, locally based nature. The groups received little…

This report summarizes the responses of the State University of New York (SUNY) constituent institutions to the biannual survey of non-credit instructional activities for the period: July 1 through December 31, 1993. It provides statistical data and tables that summarize overall registrations and non-credit instructional activities and reports…

As mandated under Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, this annual report to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges explains the current course approval process in the colleges and summarizes approval activities in the areas of credit courses and programs and non-credit courses. First, background information is…