Maegan Johnson (Hinds Community College) offers several examples in her recent article on how postsecondary advising departments can better serve rural adult learners. Johnson explains that this demographic faces a mix of barriers that can make traditional advising and student supports less accessible. She outlines several practical strategies—such as offering hybrid and community-based advising or applying frameworks like Schlossberg’s 4S model—to better meet these students where they are. “By reimagining advising for rural adult learners, higher education can empower students to complete their degrees, build stronger communities, and contribute to […] economic and social vitality” in their rural regions, concludes Johnson.
