Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for your observations and examples. It is so true that many of our non-traditional students face considerable life challenges that tend to pull them necessarily away from their studies. Ironically, I tell my graduates that this, in effect, is also one of the greatest values they can offer an employer - balance - the ability to balance school with work, job, family and financial responsibilities, and still succeed to accomplish their goals! For those that are successful, what a powerful asset to bring to the workplace - that same initiative and accountability.
Regarding learning groups, I too… >>>
