The Advising Adult Learners Commission serves advisors who spend a significant portion of their duties in serving adult students. Through the sharing of information and experience our commission assists advisors of adult learners to understand and address the unique needs of adult students. This commission's network assists members in working directly with students and administrators to properly address the needs of adult students. The commission works to advocate for the needs of adult learners in terms of providing: 1) support for their learning development; 2) services convenient for adults; 3) networking and community building opportunities; 4) strategies for dealing with financial and family responsibilities; and, 5) motivation to complete their programs.

The Advising Adult Learners Commission provides and sponsors sessions at the national and local conferences, circulates a commission newsletter, maintains a commission website and list serve to share information. In addition, the commission organizes business meetings and social gatherings for its members.

Chair: Lisa Peck, Assistant Director of Academic Advising, Western Connecticut State University

Phone: (203) 837-8564, Email: peckl@wcsu.edu