Accelerating Opportunity in Rural Regions: Designing Pathway Programs for Adults and Other Non-Traditional Learners
Community colleges and non-traditional student populations, such as adult learners, often experience a unique set of academic and non-academic challenges. This is particularly true for those in rural America, where resources and community supports are less abundant. Learn how rural community colleges are overcoming these barriers to design systems and pathways that help adults and other non-traditional populations feel welcome, confident, and supported throughout their postsecondary journey.
February 22, 2019
At a Glance
Community colleges and non-traditional student populations, such as adult learners, often experience a unique set of academic and non-academic challenges. This is particularly true for those in rural America, where resources and community supports are less abundant. Learn how rural community colleges are overcoming these barriers to design systems and pathways that help adults and other non-traditional populations feel welcome, confident, and supported throughout their postsecondary journey.