<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Lee Viar IV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Viar]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:21:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.drleeviar.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Building the Skills Employers Actually Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Dr. Lee Viar January 6, 2026 While technical knowledge matters, employers consistently emphasize something else: soft skills. Critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are often what separate capable employees from exceptional ones. Adult learners are uniquely positioned here. Many already bring workplace experience, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal skills into the classroom. Education helps refine and articulate those strengths. AI and digital...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/building-the-skills-employers-actually-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e573cb09209c46b4663</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_498328de18eb44e3bd55d322101161ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning on Your Terms: How Technology Is Making Education More Flexible]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Dr. Lee Viar January 5, 2026 For adult learners, flexibility isn’t a preference, it’s a necessity. Between work schedules, family responsibilities, and financial pressures, traditional learning models don’t always fit real life. Thankfully, technology has reshaped what learning can look like. Mobile learning allows students to review lectures during lunch breaks or complete readings on the go. Micro-learning, short, focused lessons, makes it easier to absorb material without long,...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/learning-on-your-terms-how-technology-is-making-education-more-flexible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e573cb09209c46b4662</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:14:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_495f820f15044bc1818be58edaa4320c~mv2_d_5500_3668_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using AI Wisely as an Adult Learner: A Tool, Not a Shortcut]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Dr. Lee Viar December 18, 2026 Artificial intelligence has quietly become part of everyday life, writing emails, navigating directions, recommending what to watch next. For adult learners returning to school, AI can also become a powerful academic ally. The key is knowing how to use it thoughtfully. AI works best when you treat it as a support, not a substitute. It can help you clarify ideas, organize your thoughts, or break down complex readings into manageable summaries. For example,...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/using-ai-wisely-as-an-adult-learner-a-tool-not-a-shortcut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e573cb09209c46b4661</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:12:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e75c298a94764892bc13f014d6ff0676~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholarships for Nontraditional Adult Students: Tips, Strategies, and Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[by: Dr. Lee Viar December 18, 2025 Returning to college as an adult is rarely a simple decision. It’s often shaped by career transitions, family responsibilities, financial pressures, and a clear sense that something needs to change. When it comes time to figure out how to pay for school, many adult learners discover an uncomfortable truth: scholarships can feel frustratingly out of reach. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Scholarships for nontraditional students exist, but they are often...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/scholarships-for-nontraditional-adult-students-tips-strategies-and-resources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e573cb09209c46b4660</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:45:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_8d846429367249afb9a825023089aaa4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Nontrad Student Week is the First Full Week of November]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Nontrad Student Week has traditionally fallen on the first full week in November. Plans for Nontraditional Student Week are well underway for many colleges and universities across the country, recognizing and celebrating exclusively the nontraditional student population. The number of nontraditional students attending college on campus and online is the fasting growing demographic, according to the Department of Education, NCES. There is a growing demand for programs that focus more...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/national-nontrad-student-week-is-november-7-13</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634cc93b1ca7dd171855650c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:24:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b139f3bee84f44768137c3fb8932b5d9~mv2_d_6720_4480_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there is one word to describe these times we are experiencing in every aspect of our lives, but specifically in higher education, it...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/the-past-year-in-research-at-thomas-hill-research-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b4653</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_5b98e996712c438ea234502583247da0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_888,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in School Decades Later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages. 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Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult learner enrollment keeps sliding, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published Dec. 17, 2019 Jeremy Bauer-Wolf Senior Reporter Higher Ed Dive Rawpixel/Pixabay There’s some evidence that people are more...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/open-positions-for-research-assistants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b4655</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_ac6ca02aed804ef2a784efaae0b9b05f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_648,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Your Traditional Student: Changing Demographics on Campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BY SHELLEY SEALE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019 A student graduates high school, goes on to college, completes his or her degree in four years, and...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/lv-foundation-funds-new-thomas-hill-research-center-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b4656</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_147d0cc86ea34941a976d370e86660e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_458,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orientation for the Adult Learner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Institutions are trying to figure out how to introduce a growing population of older students to their campuses. 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You Just Need A Great Informal Support Network!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Viar is the President of the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education and provides his opinion on what is needed...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/template-the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-the-ultimate-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6201a361b72a21bca0d38016</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:55:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_cf6a204e05794f91b6a44e6547b0dcc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nontrad Student Success Is Not Difficult At All! You Just Need A Great Informal Support Network!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Viar is the President of the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education and provides his opinion on what is needed...]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/template-the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-the-ultimate-guide-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b465c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:55:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_cf6a204e05794f91b6a44e6547b0dcc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orientation for the Adult Learner
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the undergraduates headed for or returning to college this year will be inundated with welcome week and orientation events designed]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/orientation-for-the-adult-learner-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b465b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:40:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_65dae61fbee3460bb20791d7a1372752~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orientation for the Adult Learner
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the undergraduates headed for or returning to college this year will be inundated with welcome week and orientation events designed]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/orientation-for-the-adult-learner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db1b5db99bfda0017e47205</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:40:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_65dae61fbee3460bb20791d7a1372752~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a College Degree Still Necessary in Today’s Economy?
]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/copy-of-design-a-stunning-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db0eb22a0e1fc0017d912ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe411b_637e4b2ca0984a6eb24fa83ccceab50d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_888,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is college enrollment among older adults increasing? Depends who you ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 19 million undergraduate students are enrolled in colleges and universities for fall 2018, according to a report this week from th]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/copy-of-now-you-can-blog-from-everywhere-1-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d6e563cb09209c46b465a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3bd5d23277b453b82076d30aa40a510.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is college enrollment among older adults increasing? Depends who you ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 19 million undergraduate students are enrolled in colleges and universities for fall 2018, according to a report this week from th]]></description><link>https://www.drleeviar.com/post/copy-of-now-you-can-blog-from-everywhere-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db0eb22a0e1fc0017d912ad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3bd5d23277b453b82076d30aa40a510.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. R. Lee Viar IV</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>