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Setting the Stage: Adults in Higher Education
Author(s) -
Kasworm Carol E.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.83
Subject(s) - higher education , psychology , medical education , pedagogy , gerontology , medicine , political science , law
Who are adult learners in higher education, and how do they differ from younger college students? In this chapter, the author presents an overview of adult student enrollment patterns, their participation motivators, and their lifestyle differences from younger college students.