--- title: "[Webinar] From Debt to Degrees: Strategies to Drive Re-Enrollment" description: "From Debt to Degrees: Strategies to Drive Re-Enrollment, a webinar highlighting outcomes from the Ohio College Comeback Compact." image: https://go.reupeducation.com/hubfs/Header%20Updated%20copy.png --- ![Header Updated](https://go.reupeducation.com/hubfs/Header%20Updated.png "Header Updated") ## **Practical solutions to support adult learners and boost re-enrollment ** Across the U.S., 40million 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 headshot-1](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ben%20Shoemaker%20headshot-1.png?width=300&height=276&name=Ben%20Shoemaker%20headshot-1.png "Ben Shoemaker headshot-1") **Ben Shoemaker** Director of University Partnerships, ReUp Education ![Brittany Pearce headhsot](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brittany%20Pearce%20headhsot.png?width=300&height=276&name=Brittany%20Pearce%20headhsot.png "Brittany Pearce headhsot") **Brittany Pearce** Senior Program Manager, Ithaka S+R # Panelists ![1741417943543](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1741417943543.png?width=300&height=307&name=1741417943543.png "1741417943543") **Eunice Cabrera Francis** Project Manager, Retention, Cuyahoga Community College ![Melanie](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melanie.png?width=300&height=300&name=Melanie.png "Melanie") **Melanie Carr** Manager of Advising and Gateway Student Services, Stark State College Join the live webinar on June 12! Learn from institutions already driving adult learner re-enrollment. [Save your spot](https://go.reupeducation.com/reup-ithaka-webinar#Ithaka-Form) 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](https://www.reupeducation.com) [![ReUp\_Logo\_CMYK-White](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ReUp_Logo_CMYK-White.png?width=45&height=45&name=ReUp_Logo_CMYK-White.png "ReUp_Logo_CMYK-White")](http://www.reupeducation.com) NIST Compliant | FERPA Compliant 9901 Brodie Ln Ste 160 #229 Austin, TX 78748 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ReUpEducation) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reup-education/) [STATES](https://reupeducation.com/states/) [INSTITUTIONS](https://reupeducation.com/institutions/) [LEARNERS](https://reupeducation.com/learners/) [ABOUT US](https://reupeducation.com/about-us/) [CAREERS](https://reupeducation.com/careers/) [CONTACT](https://reupeducation.com/contact/) ![2022-FastCompany\_NextBigThingsInTech-Standard-Logo-2](https://go.reupeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022-FastCompany_NextBigThingsInTech-Standard-Logo-2.jpg?width=100&height=124&name=2022-FastCompany_NextBigThingsInTech-Standard-Logo-2.jpg "2022-FastCompany_NextBigThingsInTech-Standard-Logo-2") #### Proud to be one of Fast Company’s 2022 Next Big Things in Tech - ReUp Education 2026 - All Rights Reserved. - [Terms and Conditions](https://reupeducation.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://reupeducation.com/privacy-policy/)