Postsecondary Re-Entry Programs: Examining Outcomes of Nontraditional Learners of Color

Abstract

The narratives of nontraditional adult learners of color are explored to understand what contributes to the social, behavioral, and academic outcomes of nontraditional adult learners enrolled in a postsecondary reentry program at a Midwest university. An instrumental case study will capture participants' varied experiences in this program to understand whether student outcomes are affected by their enrollment in the designated postsecondary reentry program. Examining the research from this perspective will provide context into the institutions' role in the success of nontraditional learners of color.