1. The document summarizes a discussion between counselors from several community colleges about advising mature students. 2. When discussing faculty attitudes, counselors noted that mature students are generally engaged in class and seen as assets, though some struggle with technology. 3. When discussing prior learning assessment, most schools lacked formal policies, though some programs allowed credit for demonstrated competencies. Concerns included other schools accepting credits and losing tuition revenue. 4. When discussing advising approaches, counselors stressed having in-depth conversations about students' skills, interests, and goals to provide realistic guidance on education and career paths.