Host Mike Palmer delves deep into the issue of the “some college, no degree” crisis with Terah Crews, the CEO of ReUp Education. A staggering 41 million American adults – approximately 1 in 6 – have some college credits but have not completed their degree. Crews makes a compelling case that neglecting this population only worsens enrollment, workforce, and wage disparities in society.
ReUp Education has adopted an innovative approach by collaborating with universities and state governments to re-engage students who have stopped out and support them in completing their degrees. Through their statewide “marketplaces”, they streamline these efforts and eliminate barriers that prevent students from transferring between schools. Crews discusses the groundbreaking work that ReUp has done in New Jersey, with thousands of students already re-enrolled in just the first two terms.
The conversation also touches on the imminent impact of AI on the workforce, underscoring the urgency to upskill this population. Crews stresses the need for higher education to evolve in order to better cater to adult learners by enhancing user experiences, drawing parallels with user-friendly consumer platforms like Amazon.
Key Takeaways:
– A massive crisis exists with 41 million Americans (1 in 6 adults) having some college credits but no degree
– ReUp is a pioneer in establishing statewide “marketplaces” to centralize efforts in re-engaging and supporting stopout students
– There is an urgent need to reskill this population due to workforce changes driven by AI and automation
– Higher education must modernize to offer experiences that are more adult learner-friendly, similar to consumer tech platforms
Don’t miss this insightful discussion addressing one of society’s most overlooked yet impactful challenges.
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