Michigan Center for Adult College Success

We are committed to developing, implementing, and scaling system changes based on best practices to increase adult enrollment and completion.

[Michigan Center for Adult College Success @MIAdultSuccess]

We have a Road Map to lead our work in supporting the state of Michigan in reaching their Sixty by 30 goal. Step one is clearly identifying our state’s adult learner population and the specific barriers they face.

View the full Road Map: https://t.co/Ryd6jPeCGA

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What can institutions do to ensure their students are ready for the future of work with AI?

@jfftweets is offering a practical blueprint for integrating AI into higher education in a way that centers human talent and innovation. Learn more: https://t.co/dW04aPGUVm

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Policy Rec #1: Build Seamless Pathways to Degrees and Careers

An excellent example of this work is the GO2UO partnership between @glen_oakscc and @theuofolivet — offering a streamlined pathway to a bachelor's degree for adult learners.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZHpeZXpoGY

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“This is not just about getting students in the door. It’s about making sure they can stay, persist, and complete. That means addressing the full picture, from basic needs to advising to financial navigation.” — Jeremy Hendges, Executive Director

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Thanks to new survey results, we know that adult learners are dealing with uncertainty around transfer pathways, financial planning, course flexibility, and basic needs supports.

So what can we do to help?

Matt tells us in his most recent blog entry: https://t.co/yLAXjLUu74

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After receiving survey data about Michigan Reconnect students from @MichiganLEAP, our team put our heads together to outline five actionable, evidence-based policy recommendations for state legislators, institutional leaders, and community partners. https://t.co/YI6mJoOqi2

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We host frequent virtual convenings for our Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice!

Our goal is to connect professionals from across the state to increase innovation & drive change for adult learners — and we want you to be a part of it.

Join us: https://t.co/OBKXFBGBhJ

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A new report on a survey administered by @MichiganLEAP of more than 9,400 Michigan Reconnect applicants offers one of the most detailed looks yet at the realities facing adult learners.

Dive deeper 👉 https://t.co/5M8lddkEtl

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Working in tandem with the entire postsecondary community, employers and other stakeholders to truly redesign the delivery of services and better address the challenges facing adults is what our work at The Center is all about. See what we’re working on: https://t.co/ORDG3myGkb

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Our team offers virtual Office Hours every single week!

Join us on Tuesdays from 9-10 AM or Thursdays from 3-4 PM.

Whether it's a quick check-in or an in-depth data question — we can help with that! Learn more: https://t.co/Zt0hRx3xoz

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We never get tired of talking about Michigan's adult learners! Thanks to all that attended our session at the 2026 MAETC to learn more about the work we do.

Added bonus: Getting to connect in person with friends from the @DetroitChamber and the @MichiganLEAP!

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New research from Trellis Strategies reveals that life circumstances, rather than academic performance, is the main contributing factor for why students stop out. Read more: https://t.co/kwc4MkBZra

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We help Michigan institutions create the structure necessary to plan, coordinate and actually implement the changes needed for adult learners on their campuses.

Hear it directly from the team at @MottCollege!

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We are officially two weeks out from MAETC 2026!

Will you be there? Mark your calendar for our breakout session:
Wed, May 6 at 10:30 AM - Collaborate, Innovate, Transform: An Introduction to The Michigan Center for Adult College Success

Learn more: https://t.co/cbnhifEynG

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We're proud to be a part of the statewide higher education ecosystem dedicated to better serving adult learners.

The best endorsements come from peers and we loved the shoutout from our friends over at MICU during Senate Appropriations Subcommittee last month!

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We're offering on-demand technical assistance at no charge to Michigan colleges & universities. Our partner consultants can help you build institutional capacity to take your campus to the next level of enrolling & retaining adult learners.

Get started: https://t.co/CNqmcYO1JY

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Three words: Student. Success. Dashboards. 📈

Data-driven insights enable institutions to identify at-risk students, target interventions and allocate resources more effectively.

We’re here to help your institution with understanding and utilizing data.

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Several Michigan institutions have partnered with @ReUp_Education to engage stopped-out students: resulting in 13,900 re-enrollments, 1,700 graduates, and $57 million in tuition revenue.

Read more about this important work: https://t.co/DNbwUjw9tp

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✨ Partner Highlight ✨

ideas42 is creating personalized timelines for asynchronous education — with an 11-point improvement in the pace of student progress!

Learn more: https://t.co/s64LsIusHq

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We're still welcoming new members to our Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice!

Our next virtual meetup is 4/27! Register today for your invitation: https://t.co/OBKXFBGBhJ