Showing posts with label ANTSHE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ANTSHE. Show all posts

Call for Proposals for the ANTSHE Conference. Is your school a member of ANTSHE?

Here is the latest from ANTSHE,
posted just now at the Nontraditional Student FB page.

"The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) invites academic professionals, administrators and nontraditional students/ leaders to submit proposals for presentations at the 2017 conference. The call for proposals will remain open until February 5, 2017. All proposals will be reviewed and individuals chosen to present will be contacted within 30 days of submission."

myantshe.org
 
Is your school a member of ANTSHE? Many schools are. And some send their Members to the Conference too. Schools from all over the country are members.
 
All for now,
 
Betsyanne

Schools with Nontraditional Student Facebook pages, programs, ANTSHE, more.

Does your school help nontraditional students?









About me, and the Nontrad programs at WKU

I attended Western Kentucky University when I was a nontraditional student, about 5-6 years ago now.
Some things I liked about WKU's nontraditional student support were:

1. The lockers you could store books in at WKU.

2. The dedicated lounge at the Technical School, (now SKYCTC: the Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College) and how credits transfered to WKU also. (A great idea!)

3. A new  Nontraditional Student area at WKU now, plus Married Student Housing (now back after a hiatus), and an Adult Learner Services office.

4. An Adult Learner Study Room at WKU and Links to help nontrads too.

Some other schools with terrific Nontraditional student programs have Facebook pages and special programs and more for their nontrads.

Should all schools try to have special programs for their nontraditional students?

I say yes, they should. I think all schools should try to give their older students and students who have taken a break from school a helping hand any way they can. Why? I think it will help them, and in turn, all students succeed. Because everyone has a unique story to tell.

Plus, it's not always easy to acclimate to school if you haven't been a student for awhile. Nontraditional students need some extra motivation and help. It's also good if there is a place they can go to be with other students like them, to connect and feel a part of the school, to feel like they belong.

Here are just a few other Facebook pages for nontraditional students groups:

DANTS at ASU  (D.A.N.T.S. Downtown Association for Non-Traditional Students at ASU) - Arizona State University

Adults Belong in College - from Ohio University Lancastesr Pickerington

UW Oshkosh Adult Student Resources page (Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement)

Nontraditional Students on Facebook can list their groups and link up at the Nontraditional Student Facebook Page too.

Does your school have a Nontraditional Student group?
Check at the Nontraditional Student website, (scroll down to the map) and click on your state. You may add your group there anytime for free.

And if you are in a group, make sure to check out the ANTSHE page. Once you have joined, you can link up to groups across the country.

And here are some more related Nontrad links:

The Nontrad site and blog

Join Nontrads on Facebook

Nontrads on Yahoo, and

Nontrads on Twitter 

The Nontrad News: 

I will be publishing a Winter Nontrad News soon. I decided NOT to wait until there were more signups. If you have an idea of what YOU would like me to write about, leave a comment.

Thank you!

Related Postings You may like:

Are you in a Nontraditional Student Group?

Five Ways for Nontraditional Students to Get Connected

The Sandwich Generation - - taking care of kids AND parents


Nontraditional students - - we are coming into our own. We CAN do it.

Photo by Morning theft on Flickr.



















I agree with this person. Yes, We CAN do it, nontraditional students.

We can go back to school.

We can feel good about ourselves doing it, and

We can help other nontraditional students too.

Yes, it's been a long haul, and sometimes some of us still feel un-included and alone. We wonder if we have done the right thing. We worry that if we go back again we will be in more debt. And that we won't find support at school OR in our families.

But I that attitudes are changing across the country. Older students are feeling more included, and more welcomed at trade school and at colleges. And their families are supporting them more.

On the horizon, I see a new wave of nontraditional student who are getting back into school in a big way, and realizing that they CAN make a better life for themselves and their families.

There is support out there for older students, who may be going back to school after a break. Some define nontraditional students more narrowly, as students over 24. Others realize that some students younger than this may have families, or may have taken a break from school.

Still others are older than most, maybe in their 50's and 60's, and may have always wanted to do something - - be it art, science, teaching, whatever... that they felt they would have been good at.

Some schools are doing things for this student population - - like providing opportunities for clubs, special study areas, lockers, get-togethers, and even babysitting services. Some allow nontrads to join National groups and even host meetings for ANTSHE and give awards, such as Pinnacle and Spire.

I think that's great.

What are things like for nontraditional students today? I went back over 5 years ago, and I took education classes. I tried teaching out, too (long story) and I'm writing a book about it too.

Let me know your experiences. Leave a comment!

Betsyanne

And here are more Nontraditional Student links: The Nontrad site and blog, Join Nontrads on Facebook, Nontrads on Yahoo, and Nontrads on Twitter 

Remember, Nontrads, We CAN do it! :-)

Nontrads, are you in a Nontrad Student Group?

First off, I know some nontraditional students are going back to school online.

Others are combining on and offline classes.

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But if you have a chance to join a Nontraditional Student Group at your school, I would say to do it. You can make some friends there, learn about your school, and get support too.

Some groups have babysitting services or address lists, others have Nontraditional Student events on or off campus. Some schools support their Nontrad groups by offering memberships to Pinnacle and Spire or to ANTSHE.

I like the schools that offer group support with mentors and advisors. These groups can be so helpful.

You can check to see if your group has a Nontraditional Student group at two sites: the Nontrad Website and also at ANTSHE.

If your school does not have a group, you can form one.

Here is a posting about how to do that.

Forming a Nontraditional Student Group

You can also join an online Nontraditional Student discussion group here: Nontrads on Yahoo.

And here are some more nontraditional student postings you may enjoy:

Five Ways for Nontraditional Students to Get Connected

Child Care and the Nontraditional Student

Joining Groups in School - is it for you?

Nontraditionally yours,

-Betsyanne

Former Nontrad and "homeschooling" online student

Some Nontrad links: The Nontrad site and blog Join Nontrads on Facebook Nontrads on Yahoo Nontrads on Twitter

Are you in a nontraditional student group?

Nontraditional Student Groups - are you in one?







Not all schools have nontraditional student groups. But they are fun to join and participate in.

You can check the Map Page at the Nontrad site to go to your state or country and see if there are Nontraditional Student groups at your school or in your state.

Ask your school too, they may be able to give you a contact number or the location of the Nontraditional Student lounge, if they have one.

Also, if you are a member of ANTSHE, you can check their groups list and locations there too on the Discussion Boards.

Also, some groups are listed on Facebook. I have found a few and listed them as favorites on the left side of the Nontrad Facebook page. 

And you MAY want to consider starting a nontraditional student group of your own at your school. Just saying!

If you are in a group, or want to find out more, talk about it in a comment. Thanks!






Some more Nontraditional Student links:  
The Nontrad site and blog
Join Nontrads on Facebook
Nontrads on Yahoo and
Nontrads on Twitter

Catching up with ANTSHE

Have you checked out the ANTSHE site yet?

There are many states represented here. ANTSHE stands for the  Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education.

If you are a student group or help nontraditional students you can join and become part of the group. They have an annual meeting, a new forum, a book about being a nontraditional student, and members from all over the U.S. Their latest conference was last weekend. I look forward to hearing about it.

I finally became a member this year. I was not able to attend the conference, but I hope to learn about more nontraditional groups and find out what they are doing.

Are you a member of ANTSHE? If you are, comment below and let me know if you have attended a conference and what it was like. Here is that site: http://antshe.org/.

Thanks!

Betsyanne


See the ANTSHE Conference Agenda.
See some older conference photos


Get connected! We would love to have you on one of our Nontrad Sites. Here are some: The Nontrad site and blog Join Nontrads on Facebook Nontrads on Yahoo and Nontrads on Twitter.

Time for this year's ANTSHE conference

The 2009 ANTSHE CONFERENCE is coming up.

Are you a member of ANTSHE? Many on-campus groups are. ANTSHE stands for the Association of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education.

If your campus nontrads group is not a member of ANTSHE, you may want to consider joining in order to meet other nontrads from across the country.

You can also join as a single member.

This year’s conference is going to be held at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, March 20-22, 2009.

To find out more, go to the ANTSHE site, http://www.antshe.org/, or to their Conference page at http://www.antshe.org/2009Conference/index.html.

Ten Motivational Tips for the Non-Traditional Student

MOTIVATION. It's what all non-traditional students need sooner or later. It's that little boost that we all need sometimes.

And just how do we get it? Sure we can be self-motivated. In fact, that's why many non-traditional students get enrolled in school in the first place. We know that we need to go back, that we want to, and we have a pretty clear idea of what we are doing it all for.

But down the road, the studying, the sacrifices, the plain sheer work of it all can catch up with us. The late nights and early mornings can add up, too. And some non-traditional students could do with some extra motivation.

TEN MOTIVATIONAL TIPS

#1. Write down your goals. Take a sheet of paper and just write down WHY you are going back to school in the first place. Do you want a better job? Do you yearn for a higher salary? Think about the reasons you decided to go back to school in the first place.

Your hard work IS going towards something valuable. Put these goals down and post them where you can remind yourself whenever you need to - - about the reward for all your hard work.

#2. Refresh yourself. When you find yourself getting down and thinking that your efforts aren't appreciated or that it is all too much, take a break. Go for a walk - take a hot bath - or pamper yourself with a low-calorie snack or healthy smoothie.

The old saying "too much work and not enough play" can be true. Try to break up study sessions with stretches or meditation. A little reward can be very motivational.

#3. Read some stories about other non-traditional students who are going for their dreams. You can find some at the non-trad site. You can find others at your local library or on the internet. When you find a great story, share it with me or others.

Some people really overcame hardships and succeeded. Reading about them can help you realize that you can, too!

#4. Go to some Non-traditional student meetings. Do you have a group at your school or college? If not, you can make one yourself. The National non-traditional student group ANTSHE has a book that tells you all about how to do that.

Sharing with other students your own age can help a LOT and give your motivation a huge boost.

#5. Think positively. Motivation comes so much easier with a calm and focused mind. Are you active in your church or religious group? Perhaps attending your group regularly can put you in a more positive frame of mind.

There are some great positive magazines that I use to help me improve my mind and my mood. One is Positive Thinking magazine, one is Daily Word, and another is Science of Mind. One of these magazines or sites or another one may be beneficial to you, too.

#6. Celebrate your successes. Have you done well on a test or project? It is really OK to pat yourself on the back. Give yourself a reward! Tell your friends, spouse, or family! Let each success, no matter how small, encourage you and motivate you to keep trying.

#7. Visualize your success. Know that all you are doing is for a reason, is part of your personal Plan for Success. Every class is a stepping stone towards your eventual goal. Imagine yourself succeeding before you have done it.

What will your graduation be like? Your new job? All the new friends you will make there? All these things are just a small part of the many positive changes that will happen for you because you are taking classes now. Thinking about your future success can be very motivational.

#8. Make friends with your teachers. Yes, you CAN talk to your professors or teachers. Your teacher can often clarify assignments and help you stay motivated as well.

When a teacher speaks to you with respect and caring, you can feel good about yourself. And when your assignments are understood better because of a conference or just a question or two, you feel even better. And that can motivate you to keep on.

#9. Get organized. Take a little time to set your books out for the next day - to have everything laid out for yourself. This will cut down on stress. Also, when your life is going more smoothly in all ways, you will have more time for homework.

When you have more time, you will get more done. Then, you will feel better about yourself. Presto, chango - more motivation.

#10. All in all, motivation comes from within. You can be your own cheerleader. So what if nobody else understands why you are going back to school?

Even if you do have a supportive spouse, parents, family, or friends, the fact is that YOU are a strong person.

Keep telling yourself this - - and all the other good things about yourself that you can. Build yourself up. And before you know it, you will be even MORE motivated to keep going and to succeed.

Digg!

ANTSHE and Non-Trad news

Greetings again, all non-traditional students.

Today I want to remind people about ANTSHE, the best Non-traditional Student group out there. Some of you already are members of this group.

ANTSHE has a new look and a newsletter you can download from their site at http://www.antshe.com. ANTSHE is a Non-Traditional student organization that has conferences, a store, and their own scholarship.

I like their website because it is continually updated and current, plus the articles and information there show that they really care about non-traditional students.

ANTSHE is getting ready for their 11th Annual Conference, which is to be held Feb. 29 - March 2 at Middle TN State University, and has a page about Non-Traditional Student Recognition Week, which is coming up soon (November 4-10).

You can join ANTSHE as part of a campus group, or you can join as an individual - - it's all up to you.

The photo above is from the morguefile site. You can find many photos there to use in reports, teaching, or school projects.

Non-Traditional Students.... graduation?


Here is a piece of pottery done by somebody who was a non-traditional student at Western Kentucky University for many years... my Mom!

Some other non-traditional student thoughts tonight...

WKU is having its graduation very soon.

Some non-traditional students are going to be walking the line along with their younger counterparts.

Talking about non-trads, here are some useful links for them from ANTSHE, the national Non-Traditional Student organization:
http://www.antshe.org/useful.htm

Also: (another idea): I hope to have some State Non-Trad organization information up this summer at the http://www.nontradstudents.com site.

Non-Traditional Students and A.N.T.S.H.E.


Non-Traditional Students - A.N.T.S.H.E.

I have found some great links for Non-traditional students. A representative from A.N.T.S.H.E. wrote on the WKU Student Yahoo Group this week. He reminds students to check out their link. They are a national group and have news from Non-traditional student groups across the country.

They are currently getting their information ready for a 2007 conference at Oklahoma State University, who have a member group and website. I went to the Oklahoma State U. website for their Non-Traditional Student Group - it's great. They feature news, events, photographs, and a lot more. It's clear they have an active membership. Good job, OK State!