The University's Role in Promoting Adult Competency Education.

Turner, Gwendolyn Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ437136

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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The University's Role in Promoting Adult Competency Education.

Turner, Gwendolyn Y.

Adult Literacy and Basic Education, v14 n2 p116-23 1990

Universities can play a role in resolving the problems of functionally illiterate adults, which have reduced human capital and economic production. One university's adult competency initiative provided classes and tutoring for its employees and community members, supporting its mission to apply knowledge in the real world. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, College Role, Economic Development, Functional Literacy, Higher Education, Human Capital, Institutional Mission, Minimum Competencies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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