Between 1982 and 2002 the number of full time students at Harvard increased by 20%. The number of part-time non-traditional students almost tripled. This trend is mirrored across the US. Not sure about Europe but I cannot see why it will be that different.
It is difficult to quantify how big the 50+ contribution is to this growth but it appears to be large and growing. This is a great opportunity for higher education establishments; however, their older clients are likely to be tad more demanding than their children and grandchildren. An interesting challenge for the teaching staff.
If you are interested in this area then read “New Goals for continuing Higher education: the older learner” in the Harvard Generations Policy Journal. Dick Stroud: www.20plus30.com
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