4) Further effort be applied to enhance student information systems and the tracking of success through routine collection of data on indicators of students' or programs' achievements.

5) A more comprehensive approach be taken in communities to increase awareness of Literacy and Basic Skills programs.

6) Focus groups and round table discussions with all stakeholders be organized. These may provide some policy, practice and marketing outcomes to enhance programming.

7) More exposure and training during preparatory studies with computer programs delivered. Most learners suggested computer literacy at an intermediate level is preferred and required for post-secondary studies and the work place.

8) Math programs should be provided at a more advanced level.

9) Testing for learning disability should be initiated during intake assessments. Two suggestions emerged from this point: 1) Individuals would be more aware of the impact of their learning disabilities, and 2) Educators may be able to assist with special needs training.

10) More teachers or support staff be made available to provide students with additional assistance. The unsuccessful learners would have preferred more structured one on one counselling while in preparatory studies.

11) More homework be assigned to students during preparatory studies.

12) The value of preparatory programs be recognized. Communities of better educated adults who are workers, citizens and parents attract better paying jobs into the community. This in turn provides a higher tax base. Adult education and preparatory programs are poised to become "high growth" with the power to reach not only adults but, through the intergenerational transfer of attitudes and knowledge, to reach children too. Colleges that promote preparatory programming in their perspective community play an integral role in mobilizing a smart community. Any efforts to reduce funding or eliminate preparatory programming will have a rippling affect on adult learners. This will result in the growth of families with uneducated adults.