DonateAndragogy
Because the average age of our students is around 40, our instructors avoid a pedagogical approach found in most college classrooms. We employ a method known as andragogy, where we involve adult learners in the learning process, encouraging them to bring their considerable life and work experience into the discussions. President Hardin has said, "Higher education must be made available to all who can benefit," and that has been the overriding philosophy of Martin University. Through his leadership, we have made it possible for persons who never thought they would go to college to earn one or more degrees, help them get better jobs, build their self-esteem, and serve as role models to family and friends who, as a result, have often chosen the same path at our University.