Practical solutions to support adult learners and boost re-enrollment
Across the U.S., 40 million adults have started college but never finished. Many are held back by $15 billion in unpaid balances. Join Ithaka S+R and ReUp Education to learn about how institutions that are part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact re-engaged adult learners by addressing one of the biggest challenges learners face: institutional debt.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. CDT
What you'll learn:
- Strategies to reduce financial barriers for adult learners
- The impact of data-driven outreach on boosting re-enrollment
- Real-world success stories from colleges and universities
Speakers
Ben Shoemaker
Director of University Partnerships, ReUp Education
Brittany Pearce
Senior Program Manager, Ithaka S+R
Panelists
Eunice Cabrera Francis
Project Manager, Retention, Cuyahoga Community College
Melanie Carr
Manager of Advising and Gateway Student Services, Stark State College
ReUp Education is revolutionizing the enrollment-to-graduation journey for all adults seeking higher education. Built upon the belief that with the right support, resources, and people in your corner, anything is possible, we partner with future-facing institutions and state systems to bring equitable success in higher ed to all. Through personalized experiences that use USPTO patented persona technology to a mix of self-serve tools, one-on-one success coaching, strategic insights, and advice, we help adult learners make their dreams of higher education a reality. ReUp is backed by Avathon Capital, a global leader in shaping the future of education. Together, with a fully remote team as diverse as the community of adult learners and institutions we serve, we’re making gains toward a world of greater opportunity.
Learn more about ReUp Education: reupeducation.com
