Issues of Focus


There are many issues that face NonTrads. If we work together, we can bring about the changes that will enable us to get the most out of what higher education should be offering us. We are not an unimportant minortity in the educational community.	Down
	National NonTraditional Students Associations "Issues of Focus" The following issues are under review for organization, resources, and prioritization by the National NonTraditional Students Associations members.

		Inequity in the Distribution of Resources Sense of relevancy and meaning lost when resources are consistently advanced to traditional students that are not available to NonTraditional students Financial aid and student loan debt

		Livability Concerns Housing Transportation Childcare Health care and well-being Stress and workload

		Scholastic and Learning Obstacles Dyslexia Hearing Loss Fear of returning to school with disabilities Locating tutors Taking Exams Approaching faculty No applicable scholarships, resources Inflexible hours Lack of orientations, advocates, advisors

		Communications Concerns Internet access Unfamiliarity with available resources Networking and coalition building

		Adult, Nontraditional Education Prior learning experience Cooperative learning Stimulating learning environs Career planning

		Institutionalized Age Bias Language Limited curriculum Discrimination and Stereotyping
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