Turonne Hunt’s scientific contributions

Adults encounter multiple barriers when considering adult education and completing educational goals. This paper considers support needs of adults outside adult education, who took part in root cause analysis in small groups, with respect to missing support from their inner circle, and for childcare, community, and financial needs. We also interpret solutions adults recommended, including external initiatives and personal initiative. We propose that adult education programs and learners, in partnership with organizations, collaborate to offer support systems. Meeting support needs-in-house, through fellow adult learners, or via a partner-can encourage adult learners to stay to completion.