2026

• VanZoest, E. R., King, J. T., & Newhouse, K. N. S. (2026). “It’s Just Not in the Cards”: Barriers Hindering Re-Enrollment Among Adult Learners. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1–7.
  https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2026.2701181
• Lubera, A., Deal, S.A., Jaeger, Audrey J., Nichols, H. (Working Paper). “Be Great in 8” Impact of Compressed Courses on Academic Outcomes. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, N.C.
• VanZoest, E. R., King, J., Harry, D. T., Deal, S., Lewis-Sessoms, M., Burris, K., Spencer, N. & Jaeger, A. J. (2026). Adult Learner Guidebook: A Guide to Recruiting and Supporting Adult Learners in Community Colleges (3rd ed.). Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, NC.
• VanZoest, E. & Deal, S. A. (2026). Supporting Community College Students in Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, NC.

2025

• VanZoest, E. R., Deal, S.A., Loss, J., & Jaeger, A. J. (2025). North Carolina Reconnect: A Four Year Review. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, NC
• Wisely, J. (2025). From Sacrifice to Success: Supporting Military Spouses in Higher Education Transitions. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, NC.

2024

• VanZoest, E.R., Harry, D.T., Lewis-Sessoms, M., King, J., & Jaeger, A.J. (2024). Faculty perspectives guide for adult learner success: How faculty support adult learners in North Carolina community colleges. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Burris, K., & VanZoest, E.R. (2024). Innovative Advising Techniques: How NC Reconnect colleges meet the advising needs of adult learners. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Call, J.R. & Harry, D.T. (2024). The power of partnerships in NC Reconnect colleges. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• VanZoest, E.R., Jaeger, A.J., & Coello, S. (2024). NC Reconnect Kickoff Events: How NC Reconnect college leaders kickstart their adult learner efforts. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.

2023

• VanZoest, E.R., Harry, D.T., Lewis-Sessoms, M., Jaeger, A.J., & Thomas, E. (2023). Adult Learner Guidebook: A Guide to Recruit and Retain Adult Learners at North Carolina Community Colleges. (2nd Ed.). Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Thomas, E. & Jaeger, A.J. (2023). Getting Strategic About Investing: How NC Reconnect Colleges Used Funding to Maximize Re-Engagement Efforts, Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Thomas, E. & Jaeger, A.J. (2023). Incorporating NC Reconnect: Enhancing NC Reconnect Efforts Brief, Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Thomas, E. & Jaeger, A.J. (2023). Launching NC Reconnect: Five Key Leadership Decisions to Consider. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• Thomas, E. & Jaeger, A.J. (2023). Recruiting Adult Learners through NC Reconnect. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.
• VanZoest E.R., Harry D.T., & Breeden, R.L. (2023). Equity in Action: Reconnecting Adult Learners to Community Colleges in North Carolina. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.

2021

• Nichols, H.N. & Barger, R. (2021). Policy Brief Series: Adult Learners. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, Raleigh, NC.

Supplemental Documents

• Sustaining Momentum to Support Adult Learners in North Carolina Discussion Guide

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