Non-traditional Students in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
Session Abstract
This session will present findings on a research paper exploring non-traditional adult learners, ages twenty-five years and older, participation in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.
Target Audience
Adult educators and learners who are interested in exploring non-traditional adult learners access participation in The Ronald E. McNair Scholars program.
Session Description
In the thirty years it has been around, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement program has been one of the many TRIO program’s offered on campuses across the United States. Many students are able to receive funding for college, along with a personal guide through college. As do all TRIO programs, the Ronald E. McNair Program, aids students in the undergraduate journey. With the world of “Higher Education” ever changing, what changes have TRIO programs undergone to ‘stay ahead” of the trends of Higher Education? The Ronald E. McNair program is targeted to those who are first generation undergraduate students and underrepresented students. Today, there is a vast amount of non-traditional adult learners returning to school for undergraduate degrees. What, if any, modifications are being made to accept and support non-traditional scholars in the Ronald E. McNair Program?