ACE, in collaboration with Pearson Education, invites higher education leaders to join a one-hour focus group on how colleges and universities can better support students who stopped out before earning a credential.
Many now view college as a risk-based investment, with affordability and trust in higher education shaping whether a credential feels worthwhile. For the more than 37 million adults under 65
with some college but no credential, these factors are especially consequential. Personal and systemic challenges often drive stop-out decisions, making it critical for campus leaders to identify barriers and advance strategies that re-engage stopped-out learners.
These focus groups are an opportunity to share your experience, learn from peers, and help shape practical approaches that support returning students on their path to completion.
Sign up for an upcoming focus group
here. If you have any questions, please reach out to
Danielle Melidona, ACE senior analyst and program officer.