The appearance of the adult learner in the milieu of higher education on such an unprecedented scale necessitates that educational administrators develop strategies that enhance the success of these students. In more than a few instances, this will entail a shifting of accepted paradigms and assumptions when it comes to the administration and management of the adult educational institution. This article briefly seeks to outline beginning strategies that administrators who lead adult higher educational institutions might utilize as they consider issues relevant to the management of an operation geared toward the education of the adult learner. The fact that there is a need to engage in such discussion has been well stated by many.