Type of Proposal
Roundtable
Abstract
This research purpose, derived from a larger study shares findings which help explain retention and, success outcomes associated with Urban adult learners in a 4 year higher educational setting. A critical analysis of the literature reveals in retention, understanding barriers is a key indicator of an institution's effectiveness.
Keywords
urban, adult participation, retention, barriers, higher education
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Recommended Citation
Fenty, D.,
Messemer, J.,
&
Rogers, E.
(2016).
Adult entrances and exits: What does retention literature inform us about urban adult higher educational participants and student success?.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2016/roundtables/5
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration Commons, Higher Education Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
Adult entrances and exits: What does retention literature inform us about urban adult higher educational participants and student success?
This research purpose, derived from a larger study shares findings which help explain retention and, success outcomes associated with Urban adult learners in a 4 year higher educational setting. A critical analysis of the literature reveals in retention, understanding barriers is a key indicator of an institution's effectiveness.
