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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.