How Adult-Serving Institutions Can Continue To Thrive As Interest In Serving Adults Grows - George A. Pruitt, Evolllution

Higher education has been evolving into an adult-focused industry since the Second World War—yet the assumptions and motivations that underpin current policies and practices remain rooted in obsolete notions of what works for “traditional” students. With technological advancements, shifting demographics and a constantly evolving regulatory environment, higher education is an industry in flux—and nowhere more so than non-traditional education. As the former president of one of the longest-standing adult-focused universities, George Pruitt understands this environment better than most. In this interview, he offers his insights on the complexities and challenges of adult-serving higher education, and explains why innovation plays such a vital role in shaping both the past and future of this market segment. https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/higher_ed_business/how-adult-serving-institutions-can-continue-to-thrive-as-interest-in-serving-adults-grows/