1. Engaging Nontraditional students in A traditional college atmosphere

2. What is a Nontraditional student?

3. The national center for education statistics (NCES) has identified seven characteristics that are common to nontraditional students. To be considered a nontraditional undergraduate, you; - Do not immediately continue your education after you graduate from high school - Attend college only part time - Work full time (35 hours or more per week) - Are financially independent - Have children or dependents other than your spouse - Are a single parent - Have a GED, not a high school diploma

4. What do Nontraditional students look like?

6. Nontraditional Student Graduation Celebration 2017

7. What is the percentage of nontraditional students on campus Vs
What is the percentage of nontraditional students on campus Vs. other groups?

8. What is the number of nontraditional students compared to some of the other demographics on campus? Total SIUE Undergraduate Population = 11,022 Nontraditional Students = 1,719 approximately 15.5% Fraternity & Sorority Members = 938 approximately 8.5 % International Students = 407 approximately 3.7 %

9. Common misconceptions

10. Nontraditional students are thought to be primarily older adults and/or parents. However, many nontraditional students are young people who took a few years before going to college. Often times, those few years are long enough to provide a bit of a contrast in age difference and mentality.

11. challenges

12. Feeling out of place
Can’t relate to other classmates
Difficult time making friends
Lack of help and/or understanding from professors

13. Possible Obstacles Financial struggles
Class schedules not being flexible enough
Hours of the university aren’t long enough, no weekend hours
Programming is mainly geared towards traditionally aged students.

14. resources

15. Financial Aid Student Fitness Programming Service Center Career Development Center Kimmel Student Involvement Center Counseling Services

16. How can you help?

17. Does your role allow you to help nontraditional students acclimate to the college life? Yes, every role on this campus plays a vital part in all of our students’ college experience. Start a conversation, make suggestions, and offer encouragement!

18. UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug 23&25: NSA  Info Table at Welcome Week, 12-1:00 PM outside of The MUC
Aug 25:NSA Mixer, 5:00-7:00 PM at Laurie’s Place, downtown Edwardsville
     
Sept 13: NSA meeting 4:30-5:30 PM, location MUC Illinois Room
Sept 29: NSA Mixer, 5:00-7:00 PM at Laurie’s Place, downtown, Edwardsville
Oct 11: NSA meeting, 12:00-1:00 PM, location MUC Maple Room
Oct 27: NSA Mixer, 5:00-7:00 PM at Laurie’s Place, downtown Edwardsville
Nov 6-12: Nontraditional Student Week at SIUE
Nov 17: NSA Mixer, 5:00-7:00 PM at Laurie’s Place, downtown Edwardsville
Dec 1: Nontraditional Student Graduation Recognition Ceremony, 5:00-7:00 PM, The MUC Hickory/Hackberry rm.