Adult Learning Community

The Adult Learning Community was established by Penn State New Kensington's Academic and Career Success Center in fall 2017 to address the unique needs of adult learners.

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Adult Learning Community (ALC) at Penn State New Kensington

To learn more about the adult learning community, please email Ruth Ann Herstek at [email protected].

The Adult Learning Community, or ALC, has been established to serve the unique needs of our adult learners - or - non-traditional students (age 24 or older, veterans, or any student with multiple life roles, those with four or more years of employment or homemaking, or those who identify as an adult learner and wish to join the Community for support).

This group typically meets both day and evening hours and can include a wide range of diverse workshops and sessions on topics to enhance the learning experience and improve the success of the adult learner population.  Sessions include topics such as higher education technology tips, study skills including writing and math, major and career-changer exploration, life roles and educational barriers, transformational learning discussions, chats with faculty and yet-to-be-determined topics that will be developed by the ALC as they meet to discuss their specific needs. 

2020 Penn State New Kensington
Adult Learner Week & Veterans Day Activities

  • Free Coffee & Sweets

    • Monday, Nov. 9 in the Adult Learning Lounge

    • Coffee and breakfast sweets will be placed in the Adult Learning Lounge on Monday, Nov. 9 in honor of non-traditional/adult learner week. 

    • Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs

  • Virtual Discussion: How is your Work/Life/School Balance this Semester?

    • Wednesday, Nov. 11 - 5 - 6:30 p.m. (join when you can)

    • Ruth’s Zoom Room: https://psu.zoom.us/j/2801612150

    • Join a social Zoom session to talk about the opportunities and challenges that you have faced this semester due to COVID-19 and the increased remote learning environment. Share your thoughts, ideas, and questions with other adult learners on campus. You will have access to gain information from staff and be provided with resources to assist in your academic success.

  • Veteran's Day Show of Support Ribbons

    • Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the main lobby

    • Show your support! Students, faculty and staff can show their support by stopping by the Veterans’ Support Table on Nov. 11 in the main lobby. 

    • Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs

  • Adult Admissions Event - Application Day

    • Wednesday, Nov. 11 - 4 p.m.

    • Registration link: https://apply.psu.edu/register/?id=c32c5dc5-9ee0-47db-80b7-16a0c269cbf9

    • Join the Office of Admissions & Student Aid for a virtual application workshop! This is your opportunity to learn more about the Penn State system, Penn State New Kensington, majors, student life and the financial aid process. Plus, you can start your application to Penn State and we will waive your $65 application fee.

    • Sponsored by the Office of Admissions & Student Aid

  • Your Experience Counts! Resumes for Adult Learners

    • Thursday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.

    • Adult learners, veterans, and career changers can have special circumstances that present unique opportunities for how to present them on a resume. We will cover resume basics and also answer questions about how to make your resume work for you!

    • Email Jim Shields at [email protected] for the Zoom link!

    • Sponsored by the Office of Career Services

  • Cards and Coffee Coupons for Veterans

    • A “Thank you for your Service” card and coupon for a Starbucks Coffee (at our campus) will be mailed out to all student Veterans. Watch for your card in the mail! 

    • Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs