Theses and Dissertations

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Fincher, Mark

Committee Member

Leffler, Jeffrey

Committee Member

Milam, Alisha

Committee Member

Henington, Carlen

Date of Degree

5-16-2025

Original embargo terms

Immediate Worldwide Access

Document Type

Doctoral Capstone - Open Access

Major

Education (Educational Policy and Organizational Design)

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Education

Department

Division of Education

Abstract

This study emphasizes the importance of adult education students and the critical lack of knowledge about promoting their success on satellite campuses in rural and low socioeconomic areas. This study aims to investigate best practices in adult education at community colleges to maintain the number of students enrolled until their program or training is completed. The high School Equivalency Diploma options include the GED, HiSET, and Competency-Based High School Equivalency Option. The results indicate adult education students might be more successful if they received the support services needed, such as counseling, tutoring, time management, and goal setting. This literature review synthesized current research to determine the best practices that are effective in adult education and the theoretical frameworks that need to be utilized. Further research is needed to identify other factors that could strengthen the effectiveness of these best practices.

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