The white paper synthesizes existing literature around higher education for formerly incarcerated individuals and describes the need for more work in this area. More than 650,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons and return to the community each year. However, most programming and research have been concentrated on…

The present study is a review of the literature concerning the barriers and challenges of female adult students enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States. Findings indicated that the commitments of multiple roles, lower level of self-confidence, and insufficient family and social support were the most significant variables related…

Reviews literature on reentry women returning to college campuses and the inherent barriers to their pursuit of higher education. Reviews factors that determine their success, as well as implications and recommendations for institutions that may enhance their educational programs. Barriers considered include financial; administrative; recruiting,…

Examines factors contributing to the increasing enrollments of adults in higher education. Discusses the characteristics of adult learners, and the special circumstances and needs of reentry adult women. Suggests that remedial and developmental specialists have an important role to play in assisting reentry students. (DMM)

This study looks at when individuals consider postsecondary education, how they approach their decision, the different paths they decide to follow, the roles other individuals play in the process, and what information students seek and consider in their decisionmaking. This report focuses on the types and sources of information used during the…

Presents seven articles focused on continuing education for women (CEW). Topics include: development/status of CEW; effects of returning to education on subsequent career behaviors of former homemakers; value priorities of adult students; family adjustment of women who resume education; diverse needs of CEW populations; and impacts of CEW. (HLM)

The author cites statistics on the growing college enrollment of men and women over 25 and discusses the special characteristics and needs of the adult female student. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

Synthesizes information and research on adult female re-entry students and discusses its institutional implications for educators. Explores adult female learner's motivation for re-entry, problems confronting her, and challenges facing institutions as they attempt to meet her needs. (TE)

Reviews research that indicates that effective adult education should focus on the immediate needs of the student and applies those findings to library instruction. Suggestions for instructional approaches that stress the practical aspects of library instruction and address the special needs of adult reentry students are offered. (21 references)…

Offers an overview of the concerns and barriers that many adult students face before enrolling in college. Reviews literature on adult students' academic concerns, social and psychological needs, and financial problems. (DMM)

Common themes in the literature about college and university response to the developmental needs of adult students are outlined, and an annotated list of resources is provided. (MSE)

The problems and needs of adults returning for higher education are discussed. It is important for learning institutions and nontraditional programs to investigate the types and the scope of these problems and needs and the availability of support the student will receive from others to help overcome the problems. (Author/MLW)

A review of literature and a survey of 218 adult students (44% return) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, revealed a surprisingly large number (about one-third) of reentry students are those labeled "established." They are married, 30-50 years old, likely to have children, and live in a dual worker/career marriage within…

Studies of the educational experiences of adults returning to high school in New Zealand and Canada report on adult students' perceived relationships with teachers and younger students, their motivation for returning to school, and the compromises they made in order to complete their education. Offers recommendations for educational policy and…

This symposium paper reviews the literature on adult students in higher education and offers a model of their collegiate experiences. The review is organized according to the following themes: adults' experiences in higher education, social and psychological concerns, the role of the classroom, adult cognition, the adult-world surroundings, and…