Responding to Adult Learners in Higher Education
This handbook for higher and adult education practitioners integrates current research and practice concerning the admission, entry, service support, and retention of adult students. Key discussions center on the characteristics of adult students, recruitment strategies, academic advisement, assessment options, and the possibility of community. Appendices include a list of professional organizations and a workshop outline. The authors teach adult education courses in American universities....
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This handbook for higher and adult education practitioners integrates current research and practice concerning the admission, entry, service support, and retention of adult students. Key discussions center on the characteristics of adult students, recruitment strategies, academic advisement, assessment options, and the possibility of community. Appendices include a list of professional organizations and a workshop outline. The authors teach adult education courses in American universities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews This handbook for higher and adult education practitioners integrates current research and practice concerning the admission, entry, service support, and retention of adult students. Key discussions center on the characteristics of adult students, recruitment strategies, academic advisement, assessment options, and the possibility of community. Appendices include a list of professional organizations and a workshop outline. The authors teach adult education courses in American universities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
PrefaceviiAcknowledgmentsxiiiThe Authorsxv1.Adult Students: Who Are They and Are They Different?12.Recruiting and Retaining Adult Students: What Is Important to Them?213.Shaping Recruitment, Admission, and Retention: Institutional Responses394.Providing a Road Map: Academic Advisement615.Creating Community for Adult Learners876.Student Services: Planning for the Adult Student1157.Soldifying Campus Support through Advocacy139Appendix A.Professional Organizations163Appendix B.Working with Adult Learners: An Introductory Workshop169References177Index187
\ BooknewsThis handbook for higher and adult education practitioners integrates current research and practice concerning the admission, entry, service support, and retention of adult students. Key discussions center on the characteristics of adult students, recruitment strategies, academic advisement, assessment options, and the possibility of community. Appendices include a list of professional organizations and a workshop outline. The authors teach adult education courses in American universities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
