Designing College Programs for Adult Learners

Research, guides, and resources to help you align curriculum with career pathways for adult learners.

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Non-traditional students are the new normal

The high school graduate pipeline is slowing to a trickle. A rapidly evolving economy is amplifying the need for life-long learning and upskilling. And 96 million U.S. adults have completed high school but still lack a college degree.

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