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StraighterLine and UPCEA's new study explores the challenges of 41.9 million Americans with some college but no credential. Key factors influencing re-enrollment include financial barriers, changing perceptions of degree value, and institutional trust. Swipe to discover how educational institutions can re-engage these students. Download the study here: https://lnkd.in/gV2fB9MG

Student success is at the heart of what we do. How is your institution working to boost outcomes? Learn more about how StraighterLine can help boost your institution's outcomes: https://lnkd.in/gyPmk-4u

This Halloween, there's no need to get scared about earning college credits! StraighterLine has helped hundreds of thousands of students save money and graduate faster at 3,000+ colleges nationwide. 🔗Learn how it works: https://lnkd.in/gNu7XtRn

🎓 Curious about StraighterLine courses? Advisors and faculty, you can —sign-up to preview one of our courses and see how flexible and easy it is for your students to earn college credits on their time and transfer them to your school. Click here to preview a course: https://lnkd.in/gWrTjxiD

As a partner school, you have a dedicated page on the StraighterLine website with a course equivalency guide that lists the courses your school accepts for guaranteed transfer. Your school can always add more courses to the articulation agreement based on student demand, #degree pathways, or program needs. And StraighterLine is always developing new courses to add to our catalog. Learn more about becoming a StraighterLine partner school: https://lnkd.in/gb_meW7V #NationalTransferWeek #TransferStudent #NTSW #HigherEd

"Across the U.S., 36.8 million Americans have started some postsecondary education but did not earn a credential or degree, growing by 2.3 million students from January 2021 to July 2022 alone, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. As institutions scrounge for students to enroll and counter the looming demographic cliff, targeting stopped-out students is an opportunity to enroll highly motivated learners." Thank you, Ashley Mowreader from Inside Higher Ed for highlighting this work and the opportunity ahead for higher education institutions. To download the full study go to: https://lnkd.in/gV2fB9MG

UPCEA and StraighterLine recently released findings from a new study examining the motivations, challenges, and readiness of individuals with some college experience but no credential (SCNC). As higher education institutions grapple with declining enrollment, many are looking at ways to re-engage the more than 41.9 million Americans in the SCNC population. This study of over 1,000 adult learners revealed financial barriers, shifting perceptions of degree value, and institutional trust are key factors influencing re-enrollment decisions. Read more. https://ow.ly/ku8B50TQe3G

It's National Transfer Week! By partnering with StraighterLine, you can guarantee a seamless transfer experience for students. Check out our transfer guide for students here: https://lnkd.in/g-eZ7N52 #NationalTransferWeek #TransferStudent #NTSW #HigherEd

ICYMI - Check out our latest issue brief with key recommendations for higher education leaders and workforce partners as it relates to alternative credentials and pathways. Higher education institutions must adapt to meet changing student-employer demands. Institutions that lead this change will be better positioned to meet learner and workforce needs, bridge skills gaps, and thrive in an evolving educational landscape. Download the Issue Brief: https://lnkd.in/gGpNgPia

"As traditional student enrollment declines and institutions close their doors, more than 40 million adult learners are waiting to be re-engaged. The time has come for higher education to rethink its strategy.” -Amy Smith, Ph.D., StraighterLine Chief Learning Officer Thank you, Sara Weissman from Inside Higher Ed, for highlighting our research with UPCEA on the millions of Americans with some college but no degree where we explore what keeps them from returning and what might bring them back. Click here to access the white paper: https://lnkd.in/gV2fB9MG