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Across VCCS, around 30% of our post-high school students are over the age of 25. People who are older than “traditional" college students bring a wide range of experiences that are important to consider as we engage with them as learners. Join us for a webinar series designed by experts within VCCS to help all faculty better understand and support these adult learners, including practical strategies to make your courses more flexible, inclusive, and impactful.
Across VCCS, around 30% of our post-high school students are over the age of 25. People who are older than “traditional" college students bring a wide range of experiences that are important to consider as we engage with them as learners. Join us for a webinar series designed by experts within VCCS to help all faculty better understand and support these adult learners, including practical strategies to make your courses more flexible, inclusive, and impactful.
Spring 2026 Adult Learners Playbook Webinar Series
Spring 2026 Adult Learners Playbook Webinar Series
See the remaining materials below, and email StudentSuccessPD@vccs.edu with any questions
Designing Courses for Busy Adults
Designing Courses for Busy Adults
Presenter: Caryn Sever, Northern Virginia Community College
Make learning work for adults with flexible, learner-centered design. Explore principles of andragogy, modular formats, and practical tips like chunked content and consistent deadlines to help students succeed without sacrificing quality.
Building Belonging and Engagement for Adult Students
Building Belonging and Engagement for Adult Students
Presenter: Amanda Garland, Germanna Community College
Adult learners often face isolation and imposter syndrome. This session offers strategies to foster inclusion and belonging through community-building, peer mentoring, and classroom practices that value lived experience.
Adult Learners Workshop: Breaking Down Barriers
Adult Learners Workshop: Breaking Down Barriers
Presenters: Casey Michaels & Tally Botzer, System Office
The VCCS Student Success Center is thrilled to keep the momentum rolling with facilitated virtual workshops to help you explore how making small, targeted changes can break down barriers to support Adult Learners on your campus!
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