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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1028253
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 9
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Current Trends in Adult Degree Programs: How Public Universities Respond to the Needs of Adult Learners
Gast, Angela
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n140 p17-25 Win 2013
Although many adult students turn to online degree programs due to their flexibility and convenience, a majority of prospective adult learners prefer to take classes on traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. This chapter examines how public research universities create pathways to degree attainment and boost degree completion rates among adult students.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Academic Degrees, Educational Trends, Public Colleges, Student Needs, Adult Students, Research Universities, Educational Opportunities, Educational Attainment, Graduation Rate, School Holding Power, Delivery Systems, Educational Practices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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