Colleges & Universities

Adult students are the present and future of higher education, representing the majority of U.S. college students. They have different needs, and schools need new tools to help them succeed. For more than 35 years, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) has addressed adult students’ needs, and we can help you: 

  • Create Programs That Serve Adult Students Better
  • Improve Enrollment and Graduation Rates
  • Network with Colleagues in Adult Learning
  • Learn from Experts  
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Prior Learning Assessment Services

Why should you award college credit for learning gained from work and life experience? Will it really help you meet your goals for student retention and graduation? Can it be done in a way that meets the high academic standards at your institution? CAEL helps you answer these questions with in-depth research, resources, and other services.

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Adult Student Services

What do your adult students care about? How can you give them the support they need? CAEL helps you evaluate how you are serving adult students and provides ways to enhance your offerings.

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Consulting

Do you have a specific goal for recruiting or retaining adult students, but don’t quite know how to approach it? CAEL can develop a customized solution that meets your needs.

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