Who Are Higher Education's Adult Learners?
36 million Americans hold some postsecondary education and training but did not complete a degree or are no longer enrolled. The median age of these former students is 39.
Support Non-traditional Students’ Path to Graduation
How does StraighterLine help colleges and universities reach and inspire today's ever-changing, diverse student populations? We have extensive expertise in helping non-traditional students and adult learners succeed.
How Can You Attract & Retain More Students?
How can your institution meet today's demands to attract and retain more students? By expanding access and opportunity with low cost, self-paced gen ed courses designed to reach and inspire your ever-changing student populations.
WCET Features Dr. Amy Smith’s Insights and Research Analysis into Academic Rigor
How we deliver education has been forever changed by the pandemic-driven rush to online learning.
[Op-Ed] Rethinking First-Year Education Can De-Risk College Entry
This op-ed was published in HigherEd Dive on May 30, 2022
Underused strategies like corequisite courses and easy on-ramps help students enroll and graduate, argues the founder of online ed company StraighterLine.
What Are the Unique Challenges Faced by First-Generation Students in Higher Ed?
Improve Student Success with a Student-First Approach
Flexibility in how and when students complete their courses is extremely important to today’s ever-changing higher ed population. The resources required to provide students not only with the fl