Insiders, Outliers : Centering Adult Student Writers at an HBCU.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fulford, Collie.

Series:

The American Campus Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nontraditional college students.

Historically Black colleges and universities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (165 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book, authored by Collie Fulford, examines the experiences and contributions of adult students at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). It highlights the unique challenges and strengths of adult learners, who often balance multiple responsibilities such as work, parenting, and education. Drawing on classroom experiences and research, the author explores how adult students bring experiential knowledge, a strong work ethic, and emotional resilience to academic settings. The book also discusses the broader historical and social context of adult education in the United States, emphasizing the need for greater inclusion and support for this underserved population. Targeted at educators, policymakers, and researchers, it advocates for centering adult students in higher education scholarship and practice. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-9788-4436-0

1-9788-4437-9

OCLC:

1515460591