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Returning to College After Nearly 30 Years

19 Oct
For adult learners, returning to college after years away can feel overwhelming. But with determination and the right support system, the path toward a degree becomes much more manageable. After nearly 20 years working in healthcare, Laketa Johnson knew she wanted more for her future. As a wife, mother, and healthcare professional, she had spent years prioritizing her family and career. But one goal had always remained: earning her bachelor's degree. When the time finally came to focus on herself, Laketa decided to pursue a degree in healthcare administration, building on her extensive experience in medical management. There was just one challenge: It
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Inside the Goals of Adult Learners

01 Sep
For many adult learners, returning to college is not simply about earning a degree. It is about creating a new opportunity. Some are looking to advance in careers they have spent years building. Others are preparing to enter entirely new fields, start businesses, support their families, or make a greater impact in their communities. At myFootpath, we work with colleges and universities to reconnect, re-enroll, and support students whose educational journeys may have been interrupted. Through that work, we see firsthand that adult learners are not returning to higher education without a plan. They often have very specific goals for where they
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myFootpath Partners with Sul Ross State University to Reengage and Support Students

myFootpath Partners with Sul Ross State University

08 Jul
Chicago, Illinois - July 8, 2026 – Building on its successful re-enrollment initiatives with Sam Houston State University and the Texas State University System, myFootpath, the leading higher education partner helping former students reengage, has announced a new partnership with Sul Ross State University and SRSU International to help reconnect former students with opportunities to complete their degrees.  Built on a shared commitment to student success and educational access, the collaboration will focus on identifying and supporting adult learners who left college before earning a credential. By combining data-driven outreach with personalized student support, the partnership aims to help more learners return to the classroom and
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Jim Bouse appointed as Senior Advisor

Jim Bouse Appointed as Senior Advisor

08 Jul
Chicago, Illinois - July 8, 2026 - myFootpath, the leading higher education partner helping former students reengage and complete their degrees, announced today that Jim Bouse has joined the organization as a Senior Advisor.  Bouse brings more than three decades of leadership experience in enrollment management, registrar operations, and enrollment technology. Most recently, he served as Director of Enrollment Management Technology and Associate Registrar for Technology at the University of Oregon, where he led the technology infrastructure supporting student services and enrollment management, including CRM, student information systems, enterprise content management, academic scheduling, reporting and analytics, transfer articulation automation, and records systems.  In his
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Budgetary Systems White Paper

07 Apr
Don Hossler, Ph.D., Luke Schultheis, Ph.D., and JT Allen examine the financial structures behind successful enrollment growth. This whitepaper explores how budgetary systems can be optimized to support and sustain adult learner programs. As colleges and universities look to expand online enrollment, growth may depend on more than marketing and recruitment alone. How institutions structure budgets, organize student support, and give online leaders the flexibility to make decisions can all influence the conditions for sustainable growth. In Budgetary Models and Leadership Dynamics in Online Enrollment, researchers Don Hossler, Ph.D., JT Allen, and Luke Schultheis, Ph.D. examine the relationships among institutional budgeting models,
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From Mom to Psychology Student

15 Dec
Adult learners face unique challenges when returning to school. They are balancing work, family, and life responsibilities while pursuing academic goals. Supporting these students effectively requires flexibility, understanding, and personalized guidance. Courtney Bollard’s story illustrates exactly how the right support can help adult learners thrive. Courtney began her college journey in criminal justice, drawn to the idea of law school. But as she progressed, she realized that her true passion was psychology. Through reflection and guidance from the myFootpath team, she discovered a program that aligned with her interests and strengths. Courtney shared, “I’ve always enjoyed helping people, being a shoulder to talk
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Rhonda’s Path to Success

24 Sep
Rhonda is juggling work, family, and her Business Administration degree... and thriving. Going back to school as an adult isn’t easy. Daily responsibilities can make it feel out of reach. But Rhonda proves it’s possible, with determination and the right support. Meet Rhonda Rhonda is pursuing a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management. She’s always been passionate about leadership, problem-solving, and helping organizations run more efficiently. She describes herself as “leading from the back, behind the curtains,” letting others shine while guiding teams toward success. Rhonda’s journey hasn’t been straightforward. She attended college before but had to stop multiple times. Returning
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Tina’s Return to School

03 Sep
At myFootpath, we believe every student’s journey matters, especially those who paused their education and are now ready to return. Adult learners bring unique strengths to the classroom, and their success stories highlight the profound impact that reengagement initiatives can have not only on the students themselves, but also on their families, workplaces, and communities. One of those stories is Tina Ide’s. The Journey Back As a working mother, Tina once questioned whether going back to school was realistic. Balancing work and family already filled her days, and she wondered if adding classes would be too much. But with the right support, Tina
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Retaining Adult, Online Students White Paper

27 Jun
Don Hossler, Ph.D., Luke Schultheis, Ph.D. and JT Allen conducted a grounded theory study through interviews with dozens of colleges and universities. This whitepaper highlights the best practices for retaining and recruiting adult, online students.   As colleges and universities expand online education, many institutions are still determining how to effectively recruit, retain, and graduate adult online students. myFootpath sponsored this exploratory study to better understand the institutional policies, organizational structures, and student support practices associated with online student success. Researchers conducted interviews with universities offering 10 or more online programs and ultimately analyzed 24 institutions with undergraduate retention rates of at least
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