Adult learners are a growing population in higher education, but how colleges and universities serve post-traditional students looks different from best practices for their traditional-aged peers, as many hold additional responsibilities such as caregiving or full-time work. Purdue Global, Purdue University’s online arm, mainly serves adult learners, helping students complete a degree or credential and start their next career chapter. The Center for Career Advancement, led by Jennifer Lasater, vice president of student and career advancement, works to equitably reach students with career touch points throughout their time at the university, considering their career interests, geographic region and vocational goals.
