Abstract
Students from the Appalachian subculture share common values, beliefs, and attitudes that limit their educational goals. Poverty in the Appalachian region has increased despite government development programs established in the late 1960s. Although education was little valued by preceding generations in the region, many adults now believe it is a way out of poverty. Women especially need education to become independent and able to support families. Even though many adult women now attend college, their special needs have been largely ignored by institutions that structure programs, fees, and curricula for the typical young high school graduate. Hocking College offers a course, Women in Transition, with practical strategies to meet the unique needs of mature female students. The course is meant to improve interpersonal skills through flexible instruction focused on the individual. Open dialogue promotes understanding of the socialization process including self‐awareness of values, attitudes, and beliefs ac...
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