Looking at the University through Different Sets of Lens: Adult Learners and Traditional Age Students' Perceptions of the University Environments.

Kuh, George D.; Sturgis, J. Thomas

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Publication Date: 1980-Nov

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Looking at the University through Different Sets of Lens: Adult Learners and Traditional Age Students' Perceptions of the University Environments.

Kuh, George D.; Sturgis, J. Thomas

Journal of College Student Personnel, v21 n6 p483-90 Nov 1980

In terms of personal characteristics and campus perceptions, adult students are a diverse group. In general they do not perceive the college environment to be supportive or to encourage personal development. Student affairs personnel must encourage self-identification of desired dimensions of growth. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Students, College Environment, College Students, Higher Education, Participant Satisfaction, Social Cognition, Student Attitudes, Student College Relationship, Student Needs

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