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Spring 2026 Webinar Series
Spring 2026 Webinar Series
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.
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Who Are Today’s Adult Learners? | Tuesday, January 20 12:30, - 1:30 pm
Who Are Today’s Adult Learners? | Tuesday, January 20 12:30, - 1:30 pm
Presenter: Lauren Williams, Brightpoint Community College
Discover the motivations, barriers, and demographics shaping adult learners in Virginia and across VCCS. Learn what drives their goals—career advancement, reskilling, and degree completion—and explore how these insights can transform your course design.
Designing Courses for Busy Adults | Wednesday, February 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Designing Courses for Busy Adults | Wednesday, February 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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 | Wednesday, March 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Building Belonging and Engagement for Adult Students | Wednesday, March 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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.
Advising and Communicating with Adult Learners | Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Advising and Communicating with Adult Learners | Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Presenter: Jerry Liles, Blue Ridge Community College
Learn how to break down barriers like time constraints and digital literacy. Gain techniques for proactive communication, clear processes, and supportive advising that keep adult learners on track.
Recognizing and Rewarding Prior Learning | Tuesday, April 21, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Recognizing and Rewarding Prior Learning | Tuesday, April 21, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Presenter: Emily Jones-Green, System Office
Help students earn credit for what they already know! Explore the VCCS CPL framework, local policies, and faculty roles in portfolio reviews and credential assessments—key steps toward equity and persistence.
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