History
In the early 1970’s, adult women who had returned to campus to pursue a degree were turning to the Office of Women’s Programs and Studies (WPS) for support. WPS responded by creating a series of workshops for re-entry women. These noon-time workshops became what is now known as the Women at Noon series. As the need for services grew, the Office of Student Relations began to coordinate orientations for non-traditional students. These services found their way to the University Counseling Center and took on the name of Non-Traditional Student Office. In the early 1990’s the office moved to the Division of Continuing Education. A peer mentoring program was established as well as Pinnacle Honor Society for Non-traditional Students. In 1995, the office was combined with Off-Campus Student Services and organizationally moved to the Division of Student Affairs. RAL is staffed by a Director, an Adult Learner Coordinator and several student staff who work at the InfoToo Desk.