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ADVISING ADULT LEARNERS
The Adult Learners Commission helps NACADA members who work with adult learners on a frequent or daily basis to better serve this ever-growing segment of the higher education population. Members receive the Adult Learner Commission Outlook newsletter and the list serve announcements directed specifically toward those who serve adult learners. The commission serves as an advocate for adult learners and their advising needs.
We endeavor to sponsor a substantial number of high quality
sessions at both regional and national conferences focused on the needs of adult
learners. We meet to discuss issues of common interest during the Commission's
meeting at the national conference and electronically through our list
serve. Please join our list serve so you won't
miss any communications. We host an annual commission dinner at the national
conference that promotes networking and camaraderie through informal
activity.
Conference Preview: See a preview of the Commission's conference activities.
Our Commission Goals:
 | To provide academic advisors ways to learn how to enhance student learning and development among adult learners |
| To affirm the role of academic advising in the success and persistence of adult learners |
| To anticipate the academic advising needs of the adult population in the 21st century and to educate advisors and institutions on ways to prepare for these needs. |
| To foster the talents and contributions of the commission members and promote the involvement of diverse populations |
| To help all advisors and members of NACADA become aware of the diverse needs of adults in higher education and how these needs differ from those of traditional students. |