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Higher ed advocacy orgs join forces to promote access for adult learners (EducationDIVE)

February 7, 2017

Several higher education advocacy organizations have united to form a new organization supporting the development of adult learners in higher education.

The National Adult Learner Coalition, a joint venture created by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), President’s Forum, and University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), seeks advocate for policies and initiatives to benefit more than 17 million non-traditional learners.

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