The impact of higher education on adult students in Australia
โ Scribed by Leo H. T. West; Terry Hore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1989
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 583 KB
- Volume
- 18
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0018-1560
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โฆ Synopsis
This article is part of a study of the impact of higher education on aspects of the employment of a national sample of adult students (25 and over) who enrolled in higher education in Australia in 1978. The study shows that from the point of view of employment these adult students drew much benefit from their higher education. Females tended to benefit more than males. A further article in a later issue will consider for the same group the impact of higher education on the person.
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## Abstract Adult students, whether new or returning to higher education, experience a unique set of transition challenges. By understanding the characteristics and needs of this student cohort, colleges and universities are better able to facilitate adult student success.