Catering to adult students includes book deliveries and meals - Patti Zarling, Education Dive

Tufts and Harvard among universities finding new ways to meet busy professionals' needs. As nontraditional students continue to make up a growing part of the overall college study body, some institutions are rolling the cost of books into tuition to make enrollment easier for busy working adults. “One-stop-shopping” programs allow students to make a single payment, and often have books delivered to the learner's doorstep. Beyond books, the Gordon Institute has a lounge area where students and faculty enjoy a buffet-style catered meal before evening classes. “Students really like it,” Plotkin said. “They are not in a dining hall with 20 year olds. And it gives them a chance to feel they are a part of the school and part of something bigger.” The all-in-one price tag, which also includes the meals, is a plus for students who seek reimbursement from employers. Plotkin said about half of students in the masters program receive at least 80 percent reimbursement from their workplaces. https://www.educationdive.com/news/catering-to-adult-students-includes-book-deliveries-and-meals/517236/