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Hit the Jackpot with Non-Traditional Students!

Hit the Jackpot with Non-Traditional Students!. Lana J. Kelly & Courtney Beach Saint Louis University. Agenda. The Non-Traditional Student The Challenges of the Non-Traditional Student Why is this population important? Background of SLU for Busy Adults What we are doing for this population.

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Hit the Jackpot with Non-Traditional Students!

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  1. Hit the Jackpot with Non-Traditional Students! Lana J. Kelly & Courtney Beach Saint Louis University

  2. Agenda • The Non-Traditional Student • The Challenges of the Non-Traditional Student • Why is this population important? • Background of SLU for Busy Adults • What we are doing for this population

  3. The Non-Traditional Student • Students who are older than typical college aged students (18-25) • This could also be students who choose to attend school in a different format in scheduling such as night classes, online and accelerated.

  4. The Challenges • School is not first priority—often full time job and family to compete with • Time management • Lack of confidence with school • Finances

  5. Why is this population important? • Only 16% of college students fit the traditional model: age 18-22 years old, attending college full-time, and living on-campus • The “over 25” population is the fastest-growing student segment in higher education and has consistently increased during the last three decades

  6. Why is this population important? • The growth markets in higher education: 1.Adult students, including seniors 2.Commuter students 3.Part-time students 4.Women (of almost all ages)

  7. SLU for Busy Adults • Accelerated online, evening and weekend classes at Saint Louis University • Admission Criteria: • 22 years of age • 3 years of work experience • 2.5 transfer GPA • Average age 36

  8. SLU for Busy Adults • We offer certificates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs • Majority of students are transferring in course work • Diverse population

  9. Phone Admission Meetings • Email a PDF file of our Catalog & Student Handbook • Skype • Remote placement testing • Global Communications

  10. New Student Orientation • On ground session & online • Presentations from departments on campus on how to become successful • Offered through Wimba • During lunch hour & after work hours • Live Q & A with admission counselors • Archived sessions

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  17. Prospective Student Lunch & Learn • Faculty Chairs lead presentation on each program • Offered through Wimba • During lunch hour 12-1 CST • Archived on our website

  18. Student Success Series Lunch & Learn • 1 session per term • Topics: • Financial Aid • Career Services • Writing Services • SLU Technology • Live Q & A • Gather topics from student polls

  19. References • Busyadults.slu.edu • Harms, Brenda. Stamats' 2008 Adult StudentsTalk Study. Rep. Cedar Rapids: Stamats, 2008. Print.

  20. Questions Lana J. Kelly Admission Counselor (314) 977-2164 lkelly12@slu.edu Courtney Beach Admission Counselor (314) 977-3620 cbeach3@slu.edu

  21. THANK YOU!!!

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