The Graying of Higher Education.

McNamara, William A.

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The Graying of Higher Education.

McNamara, William A.

Change, v12 n1 p16-17 Jan 1980

Elderhostel is a summer series for older Americans featuring the freedom and informality of the European folk school with the life-style of the youth hostel. Hostelers take up to three noncredit courses a week, taught by regular faculty from the college campus. Expected growth will make the program self-sufficient. (MLW)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Folk Schools, Higher Education, Noncredit Courses, Nontraditional Education, Older Adults, Private Agencies, Residential Programs, Summer Programs

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