Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

One of the looming concerns of higher education is the demographic cliff: the number of traditional college-aged students is set to peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically over the next several ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Adult learners in colleges and universities nationally comprise about a quarter of all undergraduate students. Although that figure fluctuates in relation to the overall economy and ...

The traditional enrollment funnel was never built for the complexities of adult life. Designed around the steady rhythm of high school seniors preparing for college, it falters when applied to ...

Research shows that adults often enter college with a goal in mind, such as a career pivot, additional education in their current industry or completion of a degree they previously started. But ...

Calvin University announces the launch of new programs designed for adult learners who started a bachelor’s degree but never completed it. Nearly two million Michiganders have some college credits but ...

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on generative AI, adult learners, and higher-ed trends. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on ...

Missouri has an ambitious goal -- to ensure 60 percent of Missourians ages 25-64 have a postsecondary credential before 2030. To help it reach that goal, the Missouri Department of Higher Education ...

This article was written for our sponsor, the College Foundation of North Carolina. Going to college is no small feat, but it can be an important stepping stone at any point in life, even if you think ...

SC4 receives $1.25 million grant to boost adult learner enrollment and support services. The grant will fund development of a career-focused system aligned with local labor market needs. SC4 will ...