This is a free webinar hosted by CAEL, AASCU, and SCUP.
Students over the age of 25 are the fastest-growing segment in higher education. From 2000 to 2012, the enrollment of students over the age of 25 increased by 35%, and between 2012 and 2019, the share of students over age 25 increased by another 23%.
Even though more adult learners and nontraditional students are enrolling in higher education, many institutional practices do not consider the unique needs of this population. The best adult learner strategies not only increase student satisfaction, they improve enrollment rates and adult degree attainment.
More than ever, nontraditional students and adult learners are making up more and more of the student body at colleges and universities across the country. Institutions can create equitable pathways that can help overcome disparities in adult learning, and better prepare themselves for adult students who have been disconnected from higher education.
Learn how to effectively stand out from other institutions who are making mistakes in 10 key areas with the adult learner population.
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Scott Campbell (Co-Moderator)
Vice President, Partnership Development
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Terry Brown (Co-Moderator)
Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation
American Association of State Colleges & Universities
Barry Nickerson
Director of Consulting Projects
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Darrin Theriault
Director of Academic Testing and University Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator
Kennesaw State University
Erika de la Riva
Assistant Director – Research & Planning
City Colleges of Chicago
This is a free webinar hosted by CAEL, AASCU, and SCUP.
Registration closes on 4/27/2021 at 12:00 PM Eastern
About CAEL
Recognizing that adult learners are the backbone of the U.S. economy, CAEL helps forge a clear, viable connection between education and career success, providing solutions that promote sustainable and equitable economic growth. CAEL opens doors to opportunity in collaboration with workforce and economic developers; postsecondary educators; employers and industry groups; foundations and other mission-aligned organizations.