Date Approved
8-10-2022
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Higher Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Karyn Rabourn
Academic Year
2021/2022
Abstract
Increased demand for postsecondary students to earn a bachelor’s degree has resulted in more community college students and an increase in the transfer function of postsecondary education. However, students who transfer from two- to four-year institutions often experience challenges along the way. Furthermore, adult vertical transfer students experience additional barriers, often due to the unique characteristics that they possess. Overall, there are a lack of resources to support these students specifically, and a lack of research examining their experiences. Given that adult learners make up a large subgroup within higher education, it is crucial to provide tools that assist in the transfer of these students. Supported by evidence gathered through a review of literature, this project explores the barriers experienced by the transfer student population, with particular attention to the adult vertical transfer student population and explores a potential intervention program to help alleviate these barriers.
ScholarWorks Citation
Derezinski-Johnson, Ellis Louise, "Supporting Adult Transfer Students" (2022). Culminating Experience Projects. 200.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/200
