Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced…
Drawing from the experiences of faculty at NC Reconnect community colleges, this session will highlight active and adaptive teaching techniques that empower adult learners in the classroom.
For adult learners, veterans, and continuing education students, the ability for them to access education often depends on navigating complex systems and funding sources. This recording explores the 5P framework…
With adult learners accounting for more than a half of community college students, their experiences and considerations must be more thoughtfully recognized. On this episode of Spotlight on Community Colleges,…
Community colleges are serving more adult learners than ever. Yet, the systems, structures and program models don’t always meet the needs of this population. The Belk Center’s Adult Learner Lab…
NC Reconnect and Reengage Nebraska offer powerful insights into how colleges can identify, support, and reengage stopped‑out adult learners, with credit for prior learning emerging as a critical lever for…
Adult learners represent one of higher education’s greatest opportunities, yet supporting their unique journeys requires moving beyond traditional research into direct action. In this session, we will discuss key insights…