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National Nontrad Student Week is November 7-13

National Nontrad Student Week has traditionally fallen on the first full week in November. Plans for Nontraditional Student Week are well...

It's Easy To Provide Access, But Can You Ensure Nontrad Success?

As a child, we are all taught about the dangers of assuming things or outcomes. Yet, as adults, at least in many cases in academia, that...

Nontrad Student Success Is Not Difficult At All! You Just Need A Great Informal Support Network!

Dr. Viar is the President of the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education and provides his opinion on what is needed...

Orientation for the Adult Learner

Most of the undergraduates headed for or returning to college this year will be inundated with welcome week and orientation events designed

Is a College Degree Still Necessary in Today’s Economy?

The value of a college education has been vigorously called into question, at least in recent years. But the fact remains that the value of

Is college enrollment among older adults increasing? Depends who you ask

More than 19 million undergraduate students are enrolled in colleges and universities for fall 2018, according to a report this week from th

A College Guide for Nontraditional Students

Many nontraditional college students must balance family and work responsibilities with academics. PURSUING A college degree rarely comes...

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