"Terah Crews, chief executive officer of ReUp Education, said a key challenge in re-engaging this population is that after 'a year or two, they no longer identify as a student.'"
"'They could be 23, 24, 25 or even 35 years old-they've moved on,' Crews said. 'What we've learned is that there are a few critical components to not just helping those who fit into that 'low-hanging fruit' category, but reaching all of them.'"
"The first model is the Re-Enroll With Reconnect program, funded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). It works with 12 community colleges to re-engage learners ages 21 to 24 through targeted outreach and personalized coaching."
In Michigan, over 1.2 million adults have some college credits but lack a degree, with 38,000 more stopping out annually. State leaders view this group as essential for achieving a 60% credential attainment goal by 2030. Michigan has partnered with ReUp Education to create programs that help these individuals re-enroll and complete their degrees. The initiative has resulted in over 13,900 re-enrollments and 1,700 graduates, generating approximately $57 million in tuition revenue. Key challenges include helping individuals who no longer identify as students.
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