Adult learners bring unique strengths, aspirations, and challenges to higher education — and they require approaches that reflect their diverse needs. In this session, leaders from the State University of New York (SUNY) system will share innovative, systemwide strategies and campus-level practices designed to holistically support adult learners from enrollment to graduation.
From flexible learning models and credit for prior learning to wraparound services and workforce-aligned pathways, participants will explore how SUNY is building structures that recognize the lived experiences of adult learners and empower them to succeed.
Join this session to gain practical insights and inspiration for designing responsive, focused supports that meet adult learners where they are and help them thrive.
Achieving the Dream’s annual Network Engagement Webinar Series is a cornerstone benefit for ATD Network colleges, designed to inform, inspire, and unite our community in advancing student success. The 2025–2026 series, Forward Together: Advancing Student Success, arrives at a critical moment — when collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment are more vital than ever.