Abstract
Continuing education is examined as a response to declining traditional college enrollments and the growing presence of adult learners in higher education. The article discusses demographic change, adult participation in part time study, and the need for flexible credit and noncredit programs that maintain academic standards while addressing different student backgrounds, goals, and schedules. It identifies communication courses as especially suited to continuing education because adult learners and employers often seek instruction in interpersonal skills, persuasion, public address, listening, interviewing, small group communication, and workplace communication. The article connects continuing education to communication administration by emphasizing enrollment planning, community service, departmental vitality, and the development of programs for nontraditional students during periods of institutional change.
Recommended Citation
Tonn, Mari and Meeks, Laura
(1984)
"The Nontraditional College Student: Continuing Education Programs,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 49, Article 17.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol49/iss1/17
