The Nontrad Journal-Back to School 2012

The Nontrad Journal

A Quarterly Publication of the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education Volume 2, Issue 3 September 2012

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

1 Welcome Back

1 Am I a Nontrad?

3 Advice from Marie

5 Program Profiles: Kennesaw State Adult

Learner Program Leads the Way

7 Contact Us

Welcome Back! Welcome New Non-Traditional Students!

ANTSHE President

It seems like we just finished spring semester

and here we are ready to go back! Time sure

flies by when the summer months hit doesn’t

it? As September (and the beginning of many

fall semesters) fast approaches, you may find

yourself at the entrance to a new chapter in

your life. Returning to college as an adult

student is an exciting (and daunting) time.

If you are an returning adult student I’m sure

you didn’t enjoy the your typical student

summer months of lounging on a beach, or

taking long trips with family to far off exotic

locations. Like most Nontrads, you probably

continued to deal with your job, your families,

and all the other responsibilities of your

life. And that is as it should be. But now,

getting ready to step back through the doors of

higher Ed, your life is about to change!

Am I a Nontrad?

Fitting a definition can be difficult, but one size can

fit all if done correctly.

Ever wonder exactly a Non-traditional Student is these

days? It seems like everyone has their own definition

and it can vary widely.

Definitions from around the country

Many of our member universities offer definitions of

Nontrads, but often this unique student population is

counted one way by academics and another way by

the business side of institutions.

In an attempt to solidify the accountability of Nontrads

on my campus at SMU and fight for more equity in

student fee allocations, I found the challenge to be the

lack of a unifying definition across departments.

Going to my registrar’s office I asked for the total

number of Nontrads on our campus for the fall

semester. I received a number which I thought was

low given the number of nontrads I was seeing on

campus. When asked how they produced this number

they said they used the age of 23 as a discriminator.

I took that information and went to my admissions

office for a similar inquiry. Low and behold, the

admissions office number (while accurate on total

student count enrolled) reflected a greater number of a

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Having been a Nontrad myself after retiring

from the U.S.Army and sitting in a classroom at

age 48 with 19 years olds to my left and right, I

can tell you it can be a different world on

campus. For some, it can be a frightening

aspect of getting back to college—“how am I

going to relate to my younger student

colleagues in the classroom.” Well, speaking

from first-hand experience, you’ll be amazed.

Another aspect of returning to campus is you’ll

begin to realize there are other “older, wiser,

learners” in your classroom. ACAPA estimates

that the Non-Traditional students (adult

learners) will make up to 34% of students on

campus this fall! So, look around your

classroom—you’re not alone!

As a Non-Traditional “adult” student we often

have to make many sacrifices to achieve our

goals in higher education. As you progress

through your program you’ll find family and

friends support can be a critical aspect of

reaching your goals. Whether it is a supportive

spouse or loved one handling domestic

responsibilities that used to be shared, or

friends willing to provide longer than expected

child care so you can stay with that study group

just a little bit longer, having a good support

system in place is vital to your success.

A growing trend on many campuses across the

country is the development of Non-Traditional

Student Offices, or Offices of Adult

Learners. No matter what your campus calls it,

seek out the office as it can provide the unique

support resources a nontrad benefit from. If

none exist, a good place to start getting

organized is with your ASG or student

government. Most university student

governments have a representative for adult

students. Seek them out and get organized

and get the support you deserve!

ANTSHE can help in many ways. ANTSHE is

an organization that promotes support for adult

Non-Traditional students on campuses across

the country. We regularly provide assistance

and guidance to student groups, individuals

trying to get organized, or students just trying to

find an adult colleague to relate to. We provide

the opportunity to collaborate and communicate

with other adult learners, and provide an

organizational foundation to bring people

together with a common goal and interests.

ANTSHE is much more than a national

advocacy for Non-Traditional

students. ANTSHE provides support for

individuals as well as university groups. We

host a conference each year that brings

together Nontrad students, administrator, and

university officials, into a collaborative idea and

knowledge sharing weekend. We continue to

build on each other’s success! We will be

announcing our conference location for 2013 in

October 2012!

As a returning adult learner to campus you will

soon find that you are not alone. Many have

gone before you and been successful in

completing their higher education

dreams. Don’t let the fear of the unknown stop

you from taking the first steps.

Many of us will offer help, guidance, and

support as you begin your journey back to the

classroom. If your college or university is not a

member of ANTSHE and you would like

information on how to join simply contact

ANTSHE Membership Officer at

[email protected] or call 970.364.6119

We wish you success on your decision to return

to campus! Good Luck!

.

Clubs and Orgs on MYANTHE.ORG

As you come back to campus this month do not

forget to get your MYANTSHE account up to date

by adding all your new members. Simply log in to

www.myantshe.org and select update profile.

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Timely Reflection and Words of Advice - Marie Basler, OSU As I contemplate the upcoming academic year I am reminded that new students to our campuses have many questions and our customer service needs to move up a notch so that we can help them navigate our system. Non-Traditional Students tend to ask more questions than do traditional students and many times are much better consumers of their education. Here are a few tips for Non-Trads as the school year begins:

1. Use your advisor!!! This person is well acquainted with your institution and their job is to help you navigate the academic side as well as point you in the right direction when you have questions about other aspects of college life.

2. Identify your school’s academic and support services. Find out who is responsible for tutoring services, study skills workshops, stress management, career/major decision making, etc. on your campus and use their services if you need to. Don’t be afraid to ask about these services and make use of them. You are paying for them with your fees and you should take full advantage whenever possible.

3. Find the Campus Life or Student Activities Office on your campus and get a copy of the schedule of events planned for the semester. They always have great programs and most schools do these for free or a nominal charge. Attending a movie or comedy show or going to a bingo can be a good way to relieve some stress and relax if you’ve had a rough week.

4. Check out the Recreation Center on your campus. Most schools have a work-out facility or a place where you can go to spend some time exercising, relaxing or playing with other students. Again, you are paying for it – use it!

5. Join your local non-traditional student organization and, if there isn’t one on your campus, start one! ANTSHE folks can help guide you in this and on most campuses the Student Activities/Campus Life office will be happy to work with you to get new group established or inactive group up and running again.

6. Remember to breathe! Take a little time out of each day to close your eyes, relax and take a deep breath. Fifteen minutes can do wonders to rejuvenate you and help you be even more productive.

7. Enjoy the experience! I know it is stressful and there are a hundred things on your plate every day to get accomplished, but don’t forget to stand back once in a while and just soak it all in. Going to college can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you will ever have if you take the time to truly enjoy it.

That does it for me – I hope you all have a wonderful year and don’t forget that you are not alone in your pursuit of your education. All of us who work in Higher Education are here pulling for you and want you to use us to make your experience the best it can be. Submitted by ANTSHE Member Marie Basler who is the Coordinator for Non-Traditional Student Services at

Oklahoma State University – 30 years and counting.

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This ad will appear in the NACADA conference program:

ANTSHE goes to NACADA

ANTSHE will be hosting

an exhibitors table at this

years national NACADA

Conference in Nashville.

NACADA is an important

national organization of

academic professionals,

many of whom, work with

returning adult students

We are happy to be able to

represent our members at

this important event and

look forward to seeing our

NACADA friends and

making new ones.

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NO N T R A D C L UB S S H A RE

C E L E BR A T I O N S

Does your Nontrad Club have a special event or celebration scheduled for your campus? Many of our university members have campus events at the beginning of the school year. We want to hear about them and give you the opportunity to share your celebrations with members from across the country.

Simply email your information to [email protected] and submit a short write up (with pictures if possible) and we will highlight you in our media releases.

Take this opportunity to show the country how you celebrate your nontrad student’s successes!

Submit today!

C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

SPECIAL EVENT

ANTSHE @ NACADA

Be sure and stop by our exhibitors table at NACADA in

Nashville.

Oct – 4-10, 2012

SPECIAL EVENT

NATIONAL NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT RECOGNITION WEEK

1ST FULL WEEK OF NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

Celebrate your Nontrad student population and those who

support them with honorary luncheons, displays and flyers,

and anything else that will make it special on your campus.

Nov 4-10, 2012.

SPECIAL EVENT

ANTSHE ANNUAL ELECTIONS BEGIN

OCTOBER 2012 – FEB 2013

OPEN POSITIONS WILL BE LISTED ON OUR ELECTIONS PAGE.

SPECIAL EVENT

16TH ANNUAL ANTSHE CONFERENCE

MARCH 2013

TBA

much higher number of Nontrads! Apparently the

admissions office uses different discriminators to

identify our Nontrad population.

I had my mission. Develop a unifying definition of

Non-Traditional Students and have it adopted campus

wide. Turns out that would be easier said than done!

I will spare you the details, but in the end a definition

was adopted which allowed for more accurate

accounting of our Non-Traditional Students.

It has been my experience that most academic

professionals and program directors are not aware of

the number Non-traditional students that are enrolled

at any given time on their campus.

Providing a unifying definition adopted by all

departments can be the first step in asking for greater

support for this unique student demographic, which

can represent up to 35-45% of student population

today! How many Nontrads are on your campus?

FAMOUS NONTRADS!

Do you know these famous Nontrads?

Bill Cosby Oprah Winfrey

Steven Spielberg Martin Sheen

Shaquille O’Neal Andre Agassi

Albert Einstein

“Nontrads walk an alternate path of success. Celebrate your NonTrads All Year!” Famous Nontrad Slideshow on MYANTSHE.ORG

“We strive to be part of the nontraditional

students’ experience from beginning to end”

says Todd Powell of KSU.

-See feature article on page 7-

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ANTSHE S C H O L A R S H I P S

S U P P O RT A D U L T L E A R NE R S

K A Z I M O U R S C H O L A R S H I P

This scholarship is for under graduate students with an emphasis in higher education.

GABE DEGABRIELE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for graduate students with an emphasis in higher education

CONTRIBUTORS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for under 2 year college (Jr. College) students and is supported by donations and contributions from members and sponsors.

Scholarship Application

and Process

We are developing an online application process and

hope to have it available for the 2013 applications. We

appreciate everyone’s patience as we are working as

quickly as possible to get it tested and ready for

release.

ANTSHE scholarships are paid directly to the

selected recipients so the funds can be used for

necessities such as gas, food, or whatever

makes life just a little bit easier as your pursue

your dreams..

We hope to have the online portion of our application

process available by October 1, 2012.

Thank you for your understanding

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How do I join ANTSHE?

A: You have many options when joining ANTSHE.

Simply go to www.myantshe.org and click on the JOIN

NOW left navigation button. Each option for joining is

explained in detail there.

Q: What’s the best way to print this newsletter?

A: You can download a .pdf or .xps version of this

newsletter for printing from our websites.

Q: How do I get my university to join ANTSHE?

A: Find the person or student government representative

who is responsible for adult learners and give them our

contact information and links to www.antshe.org.

Q: How do I apply for an ANTSHE Scholarship?

A: Once our online application process is up and running

applying for our scholarships will be easy. Simply read the

directions, make sure you qualify, fill out our application

and provide the appropriate supplemental documents. The

applications process being done in 2012 is awarded in Sept.

of 2013.

Q: Where is the 16th annual conference going to be?

A: We are working on several options and once a decision

is made we will send out a media release. We will also post

registration and general information on our websites.

Q: How do I volunteer with ANTSHE?

A: We are also looking for volunteers to support our efforts.

Simply go online to www.myantshe.org and look for the WE

WANT YOU picture---just below it is a link to our volunteer

form. Fill out our form and member of the ANTSHE Board

of Directors will get back to you.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Email your questions to [email protected]

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Program Profiles: Reaching and Serving Adult Learners at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University has a history of recognizing and serving the adult learner population with a variety innovative programs and services. The university began a campaign to address the needs of the nontraditional student in the mid 1980’s when the institution was a feeder school to the major University System of Georgia colleges. Since then, the college has grown into a reputable 4-year institution that now offers over 51 undergraduate 17 master’s programs and 5 doctoral programs. Enrollment has soared to over 24,000 students in the 2011-12 academic year. Kennesaw State University opened its first residence hall in 2002 and upon completion of the latest housing addition; the university will have over 3500 residential students. During the university’s rapid growth, the institution did not forget the original nontraditional makeup of the student body. The nontraditional student experience at KSU usually begins with a visit or inquiry about Adult Learner Programs. Our office frequently receives phone inquiries and accepts appointments from prospective nontraditional students even before they apply or have been accepted to KSU. The staff collaborates with the admissions office by participating in the Black & Gold Experience Sessions for nontraditional and adult learners which are held each month. The Black & Gold Experience serves as an information session followed by a campus tour for first time and returning adults. During the Black & Gold Experience sessions staff members of Adult Learner Programs / Lifelong Learning Center come to speak to potential adult learners and inform them of the academic and social resources available to them upon admission to KSU. The next point of contact for the nontraditional student is through KSU’s Orientation Program. KSU staff members introduce the services that Adult Learner Programs offers and invite them to visit the Lifelong Learning Center facility. This opportunity is also used to encourage the adult learners in the audience to attend the Adult Learner Information Seminar which is held the week before the start of each semester. The seminar helps the nontraditional overcome their fears of attending college as well as the opportunity to meet other students who have made the transition to college life. This community building seminar relieves common fears experienced by this population through introducing adult learner specific resources and support groups like KSU’s Adult Learner Student Organization, Odyssey Peer Mentoring Program and ALP's Peer Assistance Leaders.

The next opportunity to engage nontraditional students is through KSU’s First Year Seminars Program. These seminars are nationally-recognized and award-winning courses designed to help students transition successfully into higher education. The university has developed four versions of the first year seminar: KSU 1101, KSU 1111, KSU 1121, and KSU 1200. Each version of the First Year Seminar has a slightly different approach, but all are designed to help students grow in four key areas: life skills, strategies for academic success, campus and community connections, and foundations for global learning. There is also a special section of KSU 1101 for Adult Learners that focuses on the unique needs of students with the following characteristics:

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25 years of age or older or have a 5 year gap since their last enrollment in HS or college Employed part-time or full-time Serves in the role of spouse, domestic partner, parent, or care-taker Veteran or Reservist of the Armed Forces

KSU 1101 for Adult Learners is taught by R. Todd Powell, Assistant Director of Adult Learner Programs. In Mr. Powell’s course, students are taught college survival skills and they are challenged to think critically, develop reasoning abilities, and express themselves in both oral and written forms. Involving nontraditional students within the campus community is an important part of the goals and mission of Adult Learner Programs. The Lifelong Learning Center is a place that many students, faculty, and staff consider a true gem. The Center serves as a resource center for adult learners (students over the traditional college age or living “nontraditional” college life-styles that include family responsibilities and employment). The Center seeks to enhance the university experience by providing programs and services specifically designed for students returning to college or starting college later in life. Adult Learner Programs/Lifelong Learning Center offers students:

Computer Lab with student printer and wireless access Hour long one-on-one Math tutoring sessions by appointment Online Math Tutorial Videos with hundreds of hours explaining math topics Online tutoring using Blackboard Collaborate Free coffee, tea, and full kitchenette Fax machine & free local telephone Study and social networking area HDTV with cable Recognition ceremonies for nontraditional students Parenting Programs Academic, Career, Financial, Wellness & Social Workshops Newspapers, various publications & informational brochures

Adult Learner Programs recognizes that financial issues may cause stress for the nontraditional and commuter population. Two innovative subsidy programs were developed to help counter the monetary issues facing the adult learner at KSU. The first program is the Childcare Subsidy Lottery Program which began in 2002 to help KSU student parents offset a portion of childcare costs while attending college. The Childcare Subsidy Lottery Program is open to all currently enrolled Kennesaw State University students in good academic standing who are parents or guardian of a childcare-aged individual. An award of $350 is given to 15 students each semester. The second program is the Adult Learner Book Subsidy Lottery. This program was developed in the Fall of 2009 to assist KSU non-traditional students offset a portion of the cost of textbooks and supplies. The Book Subsidy Lottery Program is designed for non-traditional, commuter students, who are enrolled at least part time at KSU and who exhibit financial need. Adult Learner Programs provides 30 awards annually valued at $300.00 per award. Eligible students must be at least 25 years of age or older, a commuter student of KSU (not living in KSU Housing), enrolled in at least the 2nd semester of KSU coursework, enrolled with at least 6 credit hours, earned a minimum GPA of 2.5, and have a current FAFSA on file indicating financial need.

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Over the last academic year, Adult Learner Programs has worked to increase our technological footprint on campus. During the Fall 2011 semester, Adult Learner Programs/Lifelong Learning Center redesigned our website and introduced new social networking sites to the program. Connecting adult learner and nontraditional students to social media is an important step in building a community feel for our student population. In addition to the already existing Facebook group, “Adult Learner and Non-traditional Students at Kennesaw State University,” Adult Learner Programs started a Twitter profile (@ksuadultlearner), the ALP News Buzz blog, the Adult Learner Parenting Programs at KSU blog, the Adult Learner Programs LinkedIn Group, and Parenting Programs fan page on Facebook. We use social media sites to effectively reach our nontraditional population and to update our students on events, programs, and services sponsored by Adult Learner Programs and other campus services related to supporting our student population. Our website (http://www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/alp/) connects student to our services and resources. Students can register for our events through our website eliminating the need for paper event registration forms. A popular service that the Lifelong Learning Center provides is one-on-one and online peer tutoring. In order to meet the demand for tutoring, the Lifelong Learning Center implemented an online appointment booking system for managing the large volume of weekly appointments. The system allows students to see which tutors are available; what courses they specialize in; and what time slots are open. In addition to the new appointment system, the Lifelong Learning Center offers an online tutoring option for students who are unable to come to campus for an in-person session. This technology has allowed us to increase the tutoring service from 1192 appointments in the 2010-2011 academic year, to 2557 appointments in the 2011-2012 year. Students who receive tutoring are encouraged to provide feedback to our staff through an online assessment form (http://alp.mywconline.com/survey.php) which we use to improve our tutoring services. Furthermore, the online appointment system allows our tutors to record the progress of students so Adult Learner Programs can assess the success of the program. In the coming academic year, Adult Learner Programs will implement a new online community through GeorgiaVIEW Vista (https://web.kennesaw.edu/vista/). The Adult Learner Programs - Online Community will give students direct access to all issues concerning adult learner students such as academic support, career information, campus events, ALP programs and services, and pertinent resources on and off campus. The Online Community will give a forum for students to connect with each other and with ALP as they will be able to post discussions or relevant information to the students within the community. The Online Community will enhance the freshman and transfer experience by placing often-times alienated adult learner students in the center of the action. Students will have a chance to know what events are happening on campus and what services to use in order to enhance their academic experience at Kennesaw State University. There are endless possibilities with the launch of our GeorgiaVIEW Vista community. Adult Learner Programs can conduct surveys directly with students in order to improve our services, upload video messages, enhance the outreach of our academic resources, and better promote parenting program resources. With a few clicks, adult learners will have another exciting community at their fingertips. Social engagement of the nontraditional student is encouraged through involvement in the Adult Learner Student Organization. The mission of the Adult Learner Student Organization (as known as ALSO), is to serve as an advocate for the nontraditional student community of Kennesaw State University by addressing their issues, needs, and concerns. ALSO provides an environment for

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networking among peers, academic support, social outlet, and a place to find student resources. The organization is a well-established Registered Student Organization that is known for several annual events and community service projects. ALSO members are encouraged to fill a post in KSU Student Government as the Nontraditional Student Senator. In addition, ALSO members participate in the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) and a delegation attends the national conference each year. Finally, there are two ceremonies honoring both the adult learner and any graduating student at KSU. The first ceremony takes place on April 9th of each year. On that date the state of Georgia celebrates “Adult Learner Day.” It was established by the passing of House Resolution 1444 on March 17, 2004. Former KSU President Betty Siegel and members of the Adult Learner Student Organization led this effort. In celebration of the day, Adult Learner Programs created the Adult Learner Recognition Ceremony. Faculty, staff, and students nominate individuals who have overcome significant obstacles and hardship to excel academically. These individuals receive an award and recognition by their nominator. The second is the WINGS Ceremony. The WINGS (When In Need Generous Support) event gives graduates the opportunity to thank friends, family, faculty and staff who have helped in their pursuit of graduation. This formal dinner event with live entertainment has served to be a crowning moment for graduating adult learners and traditional students alike since 1991. “We strive to be part of the nontraditional students’ experience from beginning to end,” states Todd Powell, Assistant Director of Adult Learner Programs. Powell, goes on to state; “Capturing the attention of the nontraditional student can be challenging, but once they discover our services and facility they find comfort and support from fellow adults facing the same obstacles.” Reprinted with permission: ACPA Commission on Adult Learner and Commuter Students E-Newsletter, July 2012.

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Learning….Who is Really Responsible? - Dr. R. Lee Viar IV

“Hey, I got an “A” on my exam” or “Look at what that teacher gave me, an “F” on my

exam”. These responses are all too common in today’s college classroom. The

problem is, only one is correct. Instructors can only record what grade is earned by

the student. Yet, the responsibility is traditionally transferred to the instructor in

negative conditions and not to the learner. Learning, especially for the nontraditional

learner is an active and engaging process in which experiential learning takes place.

The success or failure in most instances ultimately lies with the learner, not the sole

responsibility of the instructor. This is not to say that the instructor does not have certain rights and responsibilities to their students, they absolutely do and that is one

of the primary points that are being made.

Coming from an instructor’s point of view with over ten years’ experience in the

classroom, both online and in the traditional brick and mortar classroom setting, it

can be challenging to reach all of the learners. I constantly query my students to

access their level of understanding of the material, but not all instructors do this and

that is their prerogative. But having said that, I still rely on my learners to ask

questions that can not only help them, but provide the platform for others to learn

and ask even more probing questions that leads to more learning and a higher level

of understanding of the material.

When all of those hours of studying is finished, all of your assignments have been

submitted and graded, and when all of the exams are completed; you have

successfully completed your educational journey, your name and yours alone appears

on your diploma. Hence, again, the ultimate responsibility lies with you the learner,

not the instructor. You will reap the benefits of the learning process, be accountable

for the process, and be open to new ideas and concepts during the learning

processes. Being a nontraditional learner, you have the benefit of your life

experiences, utilize this to your advantage and incorporate it into your learning

process. If something relates to the material you are learning, bring it to the attention

of your instructor, it may not only benefit you, but your fellow classmates as well. In

addition, it affords the instructor the opportunity to provide more focused and task

centered examples to illustrate the points that they are trying to make based upon

your experiences.

Granted, it is the responsibility of the instructor to reach out to their students to

ensure they are learning the material, the learner is tasked with an even greater

responsibility. You need to ask questions for clarification or to heighten your

understanding of the material. If you don’t understand how to do something, it is your

duty to yourself to seek the answer from the instructor, chances are that they are

unaware of your questions until it is perhaps too late to help you, like at the end of

the semester and the grades are in. Remember, this is your education, not your

instructor’s, get out of it what you need.

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Dr. Malcolm

Shepherd Knowles, NCAEA Founding

Member

Attention ANTSHE Members and Supporters-

Join us for the Fall Conference September 28-29, 2012!

The North Carolina Adult Education Association is an organization of continuing higher education, adult education, and training

professionals that:

1. Provides learning initiatives, professional development, and networking opportunities for its members;

2. Advocates resources and information about continuing higher education, adult education, and the training profession for

members and the NC community.

3. Serves as a resource for educational leaders and the general public on lifelong learning initiatives, programming,

collaboration, advocacy, and research.

Organizational History

Prior to the formation of a state organization, adult education in North Carolina was promoted through regional and national

conferences held in the state. Statistics on men rejected during World War I by the Armed Services because of illiteracy called for

a response from adult educators in 1919. The American Association of Adult Education (later merged into AEA-USA) and the

Southeastern Adult Education Association (SE-AEA) also met in North Carolina in 1929 and 1952 respectively.

A joint project by AEA-USA led to the formation of a State Association. Dr. Lucy S. Morgan, North

Carolina representative to SE-AA, called a meeting of all North Carolina representatives for July 1953

at Chapel Hill. Participants voted to form a state Adult Education Committee, which held its first state

conference in February, 1954 in Chapel Hill with 170 adult educators in attendance. After two more

annual conferences, the State Committee adopted Articles of Agreement on February 22, 1957, and

officially became the North Carolina Adult Education Association (NCAEA).

Through the State Committee and later through NCAEA, members have acted to increase public

awareness of adult education services and issues. During the 1950′s the State Committee attempted to

have state officials appoint an adult educator to the NC Department of Public Instruction, and NCAEA

participated in an SE-AEA sponsored study of professional adult education degree programs available in

the southeast region. The Association also called for and supported the growth of adult education professional degree programs,

the expansion of adult extension division courses, and the establishment of a state community college system. The 1970

Governor’s Conference on Adult Education held by Governor Robert W. Scott in Raleigh pointed to the progress made in

statewide recognition of adult education.

During its more recent years, NCAEA activities have continued to reflect major trends within adult education, as well as new

opportunities and concerns brought about by government and private funding and rapidly increasing enrollments in adult

education.

I hope to welcome you in Asheville, NC at our 2012 fall conference or join us in our common efforts by visiting

www.ncadulteducation.org. NCAEA looks forward to staying connected with you to support our shared cause!

NCADULTED NCADULTED

Sincerely,

Dr. Cricket Bonnetaud

NCAEA President-Elect/ 2012 Conference Chair

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National Non-Traditional

Student Recognition Week

November 4 - 10, 2012

ANTSHE is proud to announce its annual nationwide celebration of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education. Institutions and members are encouraged to plan events to recognize the nontraditional students on their campus, as well as highlight efforts that improved their adult student environment.

Our National Nontraditional Student Week is held the first full week of November each year. Your ideas for celebrations are only limited by your own imagination. We encourage everyone to share these ideas on our user discussions on myantshe.org. We want to know what YOU are doing!

If you are a member of ANTSHE and would like us to highlight your institution on our website, simply email your information to us. Please include a link to any active web pages highlighting your club or organization, a contact name and phone number. For more information or questions contact [email protected]

ANTSHE will promote those clubs and organization who submit material to share. We will select by committee the best celebration of those submitted and formerly recognize that club at our annual conference. The winners receive an award plaque, certificate and a coupon for 2 free student attendance at annual conference (a $180 value). Be sure to submit your celebration information today!

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ANTSHE

President – Jeffrey Bunnell

Secretary – R. Lee Viar, IV Ph.D

Finance – Kay Mitchell

Scholarships- R. Todd Powell, MeD

Consultant – Gabe DeGaberiele

ANTSHE is an international

partnership of students,

academic professionals,

institutions, and organizations

whose mission is to encourage

and coordinate support,

education, and advocacy for the

adult learner.

P: 970.364.6119

F: 866.877.9941

[email protected]

www.antshe.org

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