Over 43 million American adults have some college education, but did not receive a credential, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Western Illinois University has been working to help those individuals, commonly referred to as stop-outs, through online programs and admissions campaigns and is now partnering with ReUp Education to take this initiative even further.
Since 2015, ReUp has been helping higher education institutions engage, enroll and support adult learners. Using patented technology and one-on-one personalized coaching, ReUp’s approach will help WIU reach learners who have previously put a pause on their education.
“Partnering with ReUp continues our efforts to reach and serve students with some college but no degree,” Doug Freed, director of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services, said. “Our online offerings, plus our in-person options, make WIU an ideal choice for students to complete their degree.”
As part of the partnership, ReUp will serve as an expert on adult learners for WIU, offering institution-specific insights and strategic recommendations based on industry trends, millions of data points on adult learners and direct learner feedback.
ReUp Success coaches will be performing active outreach to stop-outs from our institution to encourage them to return and complete their degree or credential. These coaches provide personalized support designed to help adult learners thrive in higher education by:
Offering 1:1 conversations by phone, email or text.
Exploring educational and career goals and developing personalized plans.
Connecting students with resources and support to take the next step in their return.
These students will also be set up to thrive by having access to WIU’s academic advisors to help them plan next steps, navigate through questions they may have and receive guidance and direction.
For more information on ReUp, visit reupeducation.com/learners.
To learn more about re-enrolling at WIU, visit wiu.edu/registrar/readmission.php.
