Nontraditional students find key help at KU and beyond
At Kansas University about 3000 students are classified as nontraditional due to marriage parenting or distance from campus. They balance classes with family and jobs while relying on campus resources peer networks and faculty support. Programs at JCCC Baker University and KU aid retooling and degree completion for adults including veterans and those with low incomes. Faculty advisers and student groups provide mentoring and opportunities such as NSF fellowships and veteran associations.
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Sharpening Skills for Career Advancement
Career counselors in Kansas urge ongoing education to stay marketable amid 5.7 percent unemployment in May. Laura Johannesmeyer and others emphasize interpersonal skills, communication, and leadership. Institutions like Baker and Rasmussen integrate critical thinking and problem solving into curricula to prepare students for workforce demands.
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