Society's notions of "traditional students" have become antiquated as yesterday's nontraditional student has become today's traditional student.
The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) Digest of Education Statistics data shows the median age of a college student is closer to 27 than 19. In fact, in the next 10 years the adult student undergraduate population (over 25 years old) is anticipated to grow faster than the "traditional" college student. The study's data shows that the majority of students -- whatever the age or reason -- are opting to pursue their education on a part-time basis. The same study showed that 32 percent of undergraduate students are pursuing their degree while working full-time. So, it may be just the time to start referring to part-time students as "traditional" and recognize that their needs are different and should not be ignored or trivialized.
By Tracy Lorenz
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