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Supporting Non-Traditional Students: Addressing Unique Challenges for Adult Learners

Non-traditional students face distinct challenges as many are working or non-working adults, often living at or below the poverty line. Most rely on Title IV funding and include a significant number of single mothers with limited family support in financial, childcare, and transportation resources. With life issues frequently hindering their educational pursuits, it is vital to focus on student-centered instruction and support services that enhance both academic and life skills. Understanding these demographics through data analysis can lead to improved retention and satisfaction rates among this population.

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Supporting Non-Traditional Students: Addressing Unique Challenges for Adult Learners

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  1. Non Traditional Students • They are working adults or non-working adults. • Many are at or below the poverty line. • The majority receive full Title IV funding. • They are parents and many are single mothers. • They have never been to college or have tried college and been unsuccessful. • They have limited or no family support in terms of resources – money, child care, transportation. • They have life issues which can and do derail them in their quest for a better life.

  2. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS The following data from the most recent IPEDS describes OBC’s student population. Reported in percentages: Ethnicity Statistics: Age Distribution:

  3. Computerized Technology

  4. Performance Based Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes Review of Grades Faculty Performance GPA Analysis IT Certifications CMA Certifications • Retention • Placement • Graduate Satisfaction • Employer Satisfaction

  5. MANAGEMENT OF THE CAMPUS EFFECTIVENESS PLAN Responsibility CodesDIR Director RG Registrar DH Department Heads CEP CEP Committee CS Career Services Personnel DOEDirector of Education

  6. ASSESSMENT OF CAMPUS EFFECTIVENESS

  7. “A Framework for Understanding Poverty”Dr. Ruby K Payne

  8. Faculty preparation and professional development. • How adult learners learn – relevancy is paramount. • Classroom instruction has to be student centered. • Support services that focus on academics and life skills. • Create a future orientation. 

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