Ruth Bauer

Ruth Bauer is the president of InsideTrack, a student success coaching nonprofit that has served over 3.1 million learners since 2001.

Op-ed

Re-enrolling 43 million learners will have big ripple effects

Ruth Bauer - February 23, 2026

Re-enrollment strategies are most impactful when framed not simply as short-term fixes, but as long-term investments in people, institutions and communities.

Op-ed

To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students

Ruth Bauer - December 15, 2023

To persuade these learners to return, colleges must demonstrate a commitment to eliminating the barriers they face.