As demographic data for traditional-aged college students continues to trend downward, institutions must realize that taking care of the "some college, no degree population" is the gateway to stabilizing enrollment.
To bolster enrollment and help working adult learners overcome the obstacles impeding their educational goals, academia and the business sector must take proactive and collaborative action.
As a college based in the UK, the choice and opportunity for adults reentering education tends to be limited. However, through intentional design, we can create an ecosystem friendly to adult learners.