The Power of a Promise: Implications and Importance of Adult Promise Programs. SHEEO Adult Promise Project

Autor/inn/en	Carlson, Andy; Laderman, Sophia
Institution	State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)
Titel	The Power of a Promise: Implications and Importance of Adult Promise Programs. SHEEO Adult Promise Project
Quelle	(2018), (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adult Students; Adult Education; Student Financial Aid; Adult Programs; Nontraditional Students; College Students; State Programs; Postsecondary Education; Program Design; Hawaii; Oregon; Tennessee; Indiana; Maine; Minnesota; Oklahoma; Washington + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Finanzielle Beihilfe; Studienfinanzierung; Studienförderung; Collegestudent; Regierungsprogramm; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Programme design; Programmaufbau; Programmplanung
Abstract	Promise programs (also known as free college programs) have grown in popularity over the last few years. When targeted correctly, these programs have the potential to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for underserved students. By focusing a promise program on adult students and including additional supports and services, states can connect with nontraditional students who previously believed college was not an option. However, the message of a promise program is strong and should not be misused. This paper helps to define the concept of a promise program for adults, discusses the value proposition of a promise, provides an overview of current and proposed promise programs, and outlines critical considerations for states considering an adult promise program. An Adult Promise Program is more than just a financial commitment to provide free tuition and fees to adults. The political viability of promise programs makes them an excellent vehicle for delivering additional supports and services to adult learners, who are currently underserved in higher education. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	State Higher Education Executive Officers. 3035 Center Green Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301. Tel: 303-541-1600; Fax: 303-541-1639; e-mail: sheeo@sheeo.org; Web site: http://www.sheeo.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01