The adult education literature is clearly lacking as a source of knowledge about learning among African Americans. This study examined the motivations for learning among African American adults in three church-based adult education programs. A survey was developed to identify learners' motivations. A seven-factor structure was selected as the most conceptually meaningful in explaining their motivations. Four factors were identified that are consistent with findings of prior research, and three factors appear to contribute new insights into adults' motivations to learn. The African American church as a site for learning is discussed in light of these motivations.

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How to build and enhance the strategic learning capability of an organization becomes crucial to both research and practice. This study was designed to conceptualize strategic learning capability by translating and interpreting the related literature to develop empirical dimensions that could be tested and used in a survey instrument. The resulting survey instrument included fifty-nine items that were developed through a review of the literature, a brainstorming session of HRD practitioners, and communications with experts in the field and committee members. Based on responses on a five-point performance scale, strategic learning capability items were identified and prioritized, and seven dimensions were discovered: (1) External Focus, (2) Strategic Dialogue, (3) Strategic Engagement, (4) Customer-Centric Strategy, (5) Disciplined Imagination, (6) Experiential Learning, and (7) Reflective Responsiveness.

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