ERIC Number: ED595150
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jun
Pages: 16
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Five Things Student Affairs Professionals Can Do to Support Adult Learners. NASPA Research and Policy Institute Issue Brief
Wesley, Alexa
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Nearly half of students enrolled in colleges and universities today are adult learners, who often must balance their education with other family or work-related priorities. However, institutional policies and practices continue to be largely developed based on the needs of traditional students. Drawing on national research findings, widely cited strategies for success, and existing literature, this brief outlines a set of recommendations that student affairs professionals should consider when developing new programs and strategies to advance adult learner success. These strategies examine key opportunity areas for fostering a deep sense of community and support among adult learnings, while specifically discussing institutional responsiveness and awareness of adult learner needs and lifestyles, relevant and applied learning structures, and targeted and accessible engagement efforts. [This report was produced by the NASPA Research and Policy Institute.]
Descriptors: Student Personnel Workers, Adult Students, Nontraditional Students, Student Needs, College Students, Educational Practices, School Policy, Program Effectiveness
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 418, Washington, DC 20009. Tel: 202-265-7500; Fax: 202-797-1157; Web site: http://www.naspa.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
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