This week our special guest is Dr. La’Tonya "LT" Rease Miles who discusses the topic of how to support nontraditional students and adult learners. LT is a Director of Sales and University Partnerships at ReUp Education. A first-generation college graduate and former "stop out" student, LT has established two successful programs for first-generation college students — one at UCLA and the other at Loyola Marymount University—both recognized as First-gen Forward institutions. She regularly consults with institutions nationally concerning first-gen students and also has advised local high schools about developing programs on their campus. Finally, she established and manages a national Facebook group, "Empowering First Generation Students" and is the Chief Strategist for the "First Gen & Juice" brand.
In this episode we cover:
-Her first-generation and stop-out story as well as how she got involved in working with first-generation and nontraditional students
-The importance of language and understanding of terms like, “non-traditional,” “adult learner,” and “stop out student”
-The common challenges and myths that nontraditional students and adult learners face as well as resources, support systems, and tips to advocate for yourself
-She also shares advice for those who may be in similar situations and are considering returning to school
You can connect with LT in the following ways:
First-Gen and Juice: https://www.instagram.com/firstgenandjuice/
Empowering First-Generation Students Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551187661810146
First Gen Legacy videos with LT and her mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo-SpbpdllA
LT’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyareasemiles/
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