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February 18, 2026
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Building a strong case for a student-ready re-enrollment strategy

As interest in re-enrolling stopped-out students grows, many colleges and universities face a similar challenge: how to secure leadership’s buy-in for a re-enrollment initiative while ensuring the institution itself is student-ready.

With constantly shifting funding models affecting the higher ed landscape, the ability to prove clear ROI and get the green light is more important than ever. Whether you're just starting to lay the groundwork or looking to refine your current re-enrollment model, this webinar — hosted by Inside Higher Ed and sponsored by InsideTrack — will provide actionable insights for your team.

This discussion connects to our recent report — Unlocking Futures: A Holistic Re-enrollment Model — which provides deeper insights into building sustainable re-enrollment systems for learners. You can download the full report here

Panelists from Education Northwest, Illinois Central College, Ithaka S+R and the John M. Belk Endowment share how to:

  • Make the case for re-enrollment to executive leadership by proving clear ROI for learners, institutions and communities 
  • Establish adult-ready policies and streamlined, simplified processes that prepare your campus for returning learners 
  • Identify and address typical pressure points that arise during a re-enrollment launch — and how to combat them
  • Utilize holistic support to ensure students don't just return, but actually persist through completion 

Watch this editorial webcast from Inside Higher Ed supported by InsideTrack.

Meet the panelists

Panelist
Leanne Davis

Managing Researcher for Postsecondary Success, Education Northwest

Panelist
Amy Daxenbichler

Dean of Students, Illinois Central College

Panelist
Mike Krause

Vice President, John M. Belk Endowment

Panelist
Martin Kurzweil

Vice President of Educational Transformation, Ithaka S+R

Panelist
Ruth Bauer

President, InsideTrack

Panelist
Colleen Flaherty

Senior Editor, Special Content, Inside Higher Ed

Panelist
Sara Custer

Editor in Chief, Inside Higher Ed

Higher Education
Re-enrollment
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