These proceedings consist of 20 presentations made during 5 sessions at a conference dealing with alternative degree programs for adults. The following papers are included: "Narrative Reasoning as Assessment" (Richard M. Ashbrook); "Political and Administrative Issues in Developing a Distance Learning Based Program" (Margaret Foss, Conni R. Huber); "Diversity and Access: Focus Groups as Sources of Information for Addressing Recruitment and Retention of Adult Diverse Students" (Judith Gerardi, Beverly Smirni); "Seizing Learning Opportunities: Embracing a Collaborative Process" (Randee Lipson Lawrence, Craig A. Mealman); "Modeling Inquiry: How Do We Understand Theory?" (Carla R. Payne); "Peering into Cyberspace: An Examination of the Issues Facing Faculty and Adult Learners Entering the Realm of Distance Learning" (Elene Kent, Mary Ellen Shaughnessy); "A Panel Discussion on Intergenerational Learning: The PEL-ASPEC (Program for Experience Learners-Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College) Project at Eckerd College" (Leo L. Nussbaum, James J. Annarelli); "A Performance Management System for Adjunct Faculty: Selection, Orientation, Development, and Evaluation" (Cindy Scarlett, Sandie Turner); "Dialogue: A Skill for Praxis" (John W. Willets, Carol Ann Franklin); "Academic Excellence through Part-Time Faculty" (Fredric Zook, Frederick Romero); "Learning to Learn Workshops for Adult Students: Pathways to Discovery" (Lillian Barden, Deborah Cash); "Eliminating Racism and Teaching Tolerance in Our Adult Education Classes" (Angela Clark-Louque, Carol Ann Franklin); "Gender-Based Learning Characteristics of Adult Business Students at a Liberal Arts College" (Steven L. Sizoo et al.); "What Is Adult Higher Education Doing to the Political Environment?" (Robert H. McKenzie); "So What Makes a Good Independent Study Course?" (Andrew J. Carlson); "Adult Learners and Liberation Today" (Michael Hoy); "Degree Completion Advising Model--A Case of Montreat College" (Ken D. Lakin, Isaac Owolabi); "Multicultural Education: Visions from the Past, Actions for the Future" (Irene Rivera de Royston); "Part One of an Outcomes Study: Implications for Management Education" (Carolyn C. Shadle et al.); and "Teaching Online: Design Issues and the Creation of an Asynchronous Learning Environment" (Danney Ursery). (YLB)