Colleges Reassess Support Models as Modern Learners Become the Majority

By Joshua.Bay · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-09-24

Colleges Reassess Support Models as Modern Learners Become the Majority

Inside Higher Ed reports that institutions are increasingly struggling to accommodate a student population that no longer fits the traditional 18-to-22-year-old mold. Data from Trellis Strategies indicates that many students now prioritize caregiving and multiple jobs over academ

Inside Higher Ed reports that institutions are increasingly struggling to accommodate a student population that no longer fits the traditional 18-to-22-year-old mold. Data from Trellis Strategies indicates that many students now prioritize caregiving and multiple jobs over academ