Transfer Nation Talks

Inside the LEARN Commission Report: A Conversation for Practitioners

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

A new national report names what a lot of us already know: the way higher education evaluates prior learning was not built for the volume, variety, or complexity of today's learners.

In today's episode, host Dr. Heather Adams sits down with Juana Sánchez, who facilitated the LEARN Commission on behalf of Sova and AACRAO, and Sarah Muller, assistant registrar for transfer credit at The Ohio State University and a LEARN Commissioner. They talk about what the Commission found, what its recommendations look like inside day-to-day work, and what it means to be an agent of change from within your own sphere of influence.

If you've ever had to explain a credit decision and wished your answer could be better, this conversation is for you.

Disclosure: Heather Adams works with Sova, which co-convened the LEARN Commission along with AACRAO. Episode producer Emily Kittrell served as a LEARN Commissioner.

The work of the LEARN Commission is part of the Beyond Transfer initiative and is made possible with the generous support of the Ascendium Education Group.

Guests

Juana Sánchez — Beyond Transfer Director at Sova; led the LEARN Commission.
Sarah Muller — Assistant Registrar for Transfer Credit at The Ohio State University; LEARN Commissioner.

Resources

The LEARN Commission - about, final report, and green papers
The Assembly, July 19-21, 2026 (Arlington, VA)
The Ohio State University Transfer Credit Hub
Transfer Credit Ohio (state-level)
- Ohio Transfer 36
- Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs)
Imperial Valley College Institutional Dashboards

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Keep talking with Transfer Nation
Website: www.transfernation.com
IG: @WeAreTransferNation
LinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page
TikTok: @TransferNation
FB Group: Transfer Nation
Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

A Conversation with Dr. Kate Lehman, NRC Executive Director

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

When the news broke that NISTS would be integrated into the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition (NRC), the transfer community had questions — and understandably so. In this episode, host Heather Adams talks with Dr. Kate Lehman, NRC Executive Director, about how the integration came together, how she and her team are thinking about transfer's place within the NRC's broader mission, and what she's hearing and learning as she gets deeper into the work. For anyone still orienting to what this change means for the field, or simply wanting to get to know Kate better, this is a good place to start.

Visit the NRC's webpage to stay up to date on events and other professional development and research opportunities, including new transfer-focused work!
Learn more about Dr. Kate Lehman's background and academic interests
Explore the selection criteria for the NRC's new transfer-focused annual awards:

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer Nation Talks Community

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

April is #CommunityCollegeMonth! To celebrate, Caitlyn Potter Glaser joins host Heather Adams to dive into NBC’s beloved comedy Community—one of the rare TV shows centered on a community college and its students. Drawing on Heather’s lived experience as a community college student and Caitlyn’s analysis of higher‑education scholarship, we unpack Season 1 as a story full of heart, irreverent wit, and—at times—troubling jokes at the expense of our favorite study group.

Together, we ask: Why does pop culture about higher education matter? Whose stories are told on screen—and whose are not? Does Community genuinely celebrate community college students, mock them…or both? And what might the show look like if it premiered in 2026? So grab some popcorn and join us for a thoughtful, funny conversation about representation, higher education, and what stories we’re still waiting to see on TV.

Community was created by Dan Harmon and aired on NBC from 2009–2014, and then on Yahoo! Screen in 2015. It is the work of Krasnoff Foster Productions and NBC Productions.

Want more representation in your pop culture? As mentioned in this episode, check out the Catalyst Awards for first-gen and non-traditional learner representation in media.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

What's New at PTK: There's Something for Everyone

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An honor society for community college students—what’s not to like? In this episode, Caitlyn Potter Glaser chats with Emily Gora, College Relations Coordinator with Phi Theta Kappa International Society. They discuss who PTK students are and how the society provides essential resources for community college leaders and transfer professionals. Did you know that PTK has been the official honor society for two-year colleges since 1929? Amazing!

The folks at PTK have been busy putting together new programs and resources that help transfer professionals serve their cohorts more effectively. Emily gives us the scoop on the Direct Admissions program and PTK Connect, which helps smooth the way in the transfer journey. We also dive into the new professional development webinar series specifically designed for transfer admissions counselors.

Whether you are looking for updates on virtual college fairs or want to better understand the "transfer student heart," this conversation offers a clear roadmap for what is next in the field.

PTK Catalyst 2026 Don’t forget that PTK Catalyst is coming up March 26-28, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the biggest event of the year for this community and there is still time to join. Find more information and registration details on the PTK Events page.

About our guest: Emily Gora is the College Relations Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, dedicated to helping students and higher education professionals find the connections they need to succeed. With over ten years of experience in Transfer Recruitment across two-year and four-year institutions, she brings a deep understanding of the student journey and a genuine passion for opening doors. Through her work with PTK's College Relations Department, Emily cultivates strong transfer partnerships with four-year colleges and creates opportunities for institutions and Phi Theta Kappa members to meaningfully connect, turning ambition into achievement, one relationship at a time.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Information on Transfer: Faculty Need It Too

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

What do faculty really think about transfer students and transfer policies? This episode explores that question through anonymous responses from nearly 4,000 CUNY faculty surveyed in 2021. Dr. Lexa Logue, who led the research, joins host Heather Adams and Emily Kittrell from NISTS to unpack what faculty said when given anonymity to speak candidly. Volunteer readers share direct quotes—some affirming, some negative, and some offering solutions. We examine the data honestly to identify where the system needs to change. Content note: This episode includes blunt language and deficit framing about community college faculty and students.

Special note:
Please help us send a huge THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who contributed their time and voices to this episode. You're awesome, and your clips sound fantastic! We couldn't have completed this special project without you. 💙💚💛

Want to read the quotes for yourself?
You can access a PDF of the episode transcript or dive into the full response database linked below.
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For more information about the publications and resources mentioned during this episode, visit:

Logue, A. W., Rabinowitz, V., Oka, Y., Yoo, N., Torres, R., Gentsch, K., & Wutchiett, D. (2025). Faculty characteristics and views: Implications for vertical transfer. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.33009/fsop_jpss138304
Faculty Quotes Dataset (includes all responses to the open-ended questions to the faculty survey)
CUNY Transfer Explorer (T-Rex)
National Transfer Explorer
Related CUNY A2B (Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree Transfer) research publications
Dr. Logue’s website

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Math requirements create persistent barriers on the transfer path, but how exactly do they block student progress? In this episode, we explore "A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path," a new report from Just Equations.

Authors Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale, and Jenn BeVard join host Heather Adams to discuss their research revealing how math anxiety, complex requirements, and scheduling challenges create a "Gate, Maze, and Pace" that particularly impacts STEM transfer students. The conversation explores why these barriers persist despite good intentions, examines fundamental policy tensions that make reform difficult, and offers practical recommendations for improving transfer success.

Click the links to learn more!

Just Equations
Read the "Complex Equation" Report
Meet the Authors:
- Pamela Burdman, Executive Director
- Alexis Robin Hale, Research Fellow
- Jenn BeVard, Director of Operations and Programs

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Community, Participation, & Becoming: A Fresh Take on Transfer Transitions

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400

As fall term launches across the country, transfer students are once again navigating the complex journey from one institution to another. But what if our current approaches to supporting these transitions are too narrow?

In this timely episode, host Heather Adams sits down with Drs. Dallin George Young (University of Georgia) and Bryce D. Bunting (Brigham Young University), authors of Rethinking Student Transitions: How Community, Participation, and Becoming Can Help Higher Education Deliver on its Promise. Both transfer students themselves, these researchers challenge the traditional "adjustment" model that places the burden of transition squarely on students' shoulders.

Instead, they introduce a powerful new framework centered on three key concepts: Community, Participation, and Becoming. The approach offers both theoretical grounding and practical insights for reimagining how we design experiences, policies, and support systems that honor transfer students' complexity and potential.

The conversation spans everything from rethinking "checklist" engagement models to designing meaningful classroom experiences that draw on transfer students' rich backgrounds. Dallin and Bryce share thought-provoking perspectives on academic advising conversations, faculty development, and collaboration between sending and receiving institutions—all through the lens of seeing transitions as opportunities for growth rather than problems to be managed.

This episode offers fresh perspectives for anyone working with transfer students, challenging listeners to transform how they think about transitions from problems to be solved into opportunities for profound growth and becoming.

Perfect timing for the start of term, this conversation will reshape how you approach every transfer student walking through your doors this fall.

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Additional Links:

Buy the Rethinking Transitions book!

Watch Dallin and Bryce's Lunch & Learn webinar with the National Resource Center to learn more about community, participation, and becoming!

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

From Podcast to Podcast: A Preview of AACRAO’s Technology and Transfer Summit 2025

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Brew your favorite cup because you do not want to miss this one! In this exciting episode, Heather chats with Loida Gonzalez Utley, host of AACRAO's Transfer Tea podcast and co-chair of the upcoming AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit! Together, they spill the tea on everything you can expect at the event – a must-attend convening for anyone passionate about transfer, mobility, and innovation in higher ed.

From bold conversations on AI and equity, to tools that can help institutions better serve transfer students, Loida and Heather give us an insider’s scoop on sessions, networking, and why this summit is a game-changer for transfer professionals everywhere.

*The AACRAO Technology and Transfer 2025: A Learning Mobility Summit will be held IN PERSON at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA (across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.)

Tech and Transfer 2025 Registration Link

AACRAO's Transfer Tea Podcast

Heather Adams, Ed.D.
Director, Special Initiatives at SOVA
Founder & CEO of Transfer Nation

Loida González Utley
Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Services at A&M- Central Texas
Co-Chair of AACRAO’s Technology and Transfer Summit

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Discredited: Discussing Power, Privilege, & Community College Transfer

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, Heather is joined by esteemed faculty, authors, and researchers Dr. Lauren Schudde & Dr. Huriya Jabbar to discuss their recent book, Discredited: Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer. We explore the under-examined influence of universities on the transfer process, the power of understanding transfer from a field-level perspective, and recommendations for policy and practice interventions to improve transfer credit mobility and the transfer student experience.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer Orientation: Insights from the NODA Transfer Services Community

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, host Heather Adams chats with Mackenzie White (University of Georgia) and JP Payne (University of Vermont), co-chairs of NODA's Transfer Services Community. They discuss what NODA is all about (hint: it's more than just orientation) and their approach to building a supportive network for transfer and transition services professionals. Drawing from their experiences at their respective institutions, they share observations about transfer student needs, common challenges they're hearing from colleagues, and the importance of campus partnerships in supporting transfer success.

For more info about the programs mentioned throughout the episode, please see:

UGA:
- University Transitions (main) > Transfer Students
- Interactive Transition Guide
- Dawg Packs
- Dawg Camp Connect

UVM:
- Office of Orientation and Student Advancement
- Switching Gears: Tr.A.C.E. Students Share Their Stories

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

February Transfer Tea: Kickin’ Off the Year of Community!

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Join hosts Heather and Bernard for a quick chat about building and nurturing the transfer student success community. In this episode, our hosts reminisce about the NISTS annual conference and announce exciting upcoming events for Transfer Nation.

💡 Featured Events:

Transfer Playbook 2.0 Launch (Feb 20, 4PM ET)
Researcher Ted Talks Think Tank (Feb 24, 4PM ET)
Black Student Transfer Experience Think Tank (Feb 25, 6-7:30PM ET)
Transfer Nation Virtual Happy Hour (Feb 27, 6-7:30PM ET)

🔗 Want to get involved? Email WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com to:

Share your NISTS conference photos for our anniversary celebration
Learn about Transfer Nation leadership opportunities
Connect students with our new internship program

📋 Show Credits

Hosts | Dr. Heather Adams, Bernard Huggins
Producers | Sam Kaplan, Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

🎙️ Keep talking with Transfer Nation

Talk soon!

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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Centering Students with Dependents in Policy & Practice

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Is it transfer student parents or parenting transfer students? Maybe transfer students with dependents? The multifaceted identities of student parents who transfer challenge standard mechanisms of classification, data collection, and institutional structure. Maya Valree, Senior Policy Analyst at EdTrust-West, joins Dr. Heather Adams to discuss trends in policy and practice designed to center and support parenting students through their postsecondary journey, including implications for transfer practitioners.

Check out the important work happening at EdTrust-West and The California Alliance for Parent Student Success.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer Athletes Miniseries | Episode 1 | Introduction

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

The experience of transfer athletes is an easily siloed topic in the transfer field. We do not often discuss what is happening in athletics and the parallels or contrasts with community college transfer. Artis Gordon and Heather Adams investigate what transfer can learn from athletics and vice versa in this miniseries.

The series will explore the community college transfer experience within athletics and aim to:

understand the resources, support, and community that D1, D2, and D3 athletes have access to as transfer students;
discuss the characteristics that make the transfer athlete experience unique;
explore community, academics, and professional development through the lens of transfer athletes;
and lastly, identify what transfer professionals can learn from athletics and how the two fields can better collaborate to support this student community in the transfer journey.

#TransferSuccess #TransferAthletes #Athletics #CommunityCollegeAthletics

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer Narratives | Call-to-Action

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Dr. Heather Adams and Dr. La'Tonya (LT) Rease Miles discuss how vital it is to reflect on and share our transfer, first-gen, and/or adult-learner stories. They provide insight into the why behind adding this narrative to our LinkedIn profile and suggestions on making our story dynamic on the platform and how we share this part of ourselves.

Heather and LT challenge listeners to add their first-gen, transfer, and adult learner experience to their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters.

#TransferStudentWeek #TransferSuccess #TransferPride #Media #LinkedIn
#ChangeTheNarritive #EndCCStigma

Resources Mentioned:

My Tribe Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tribe-media

National Transfer Student Week Media Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vEXD1IWKvQE9q0EpRU_V3KMmYurOo2qs

First-GenForward: https://firstgen.naspa.org/

ReUp Education: https://reupeducation.com/

The First-Gen Catylst Awards: https://adeii.com/catalyst-awards

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhighered/

Guest | Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles | https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyareasemiles/

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Rhian Waterberg

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Tea on Transfer | Sept 2024

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Dr. Heather Adams talks about NISTS, the upcoming Transfer Champions Celebration event, and what to expect from Season 4 of the Transfer Nation Talks podcast! Subscribe to TN Talks wherever you get your podcasts to be sure you don’t miss any of our upcoming episodes!

RSVP to the Transfer Champions Celebration - Nation Transfer Student Week Kick-Off event: tinyurl.com/TransferChampionsCelebration
We can't wait to see you there!

#TransferCelebration #TransferAdvocacy #NISTS

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez, Rhian Waterberg

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory | Emily Armlin | #NISTS2023 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Dr. Heather Adams interviews Emily Armlin, #NISTS2023 Transfer Student Ambassador and recent graduate of Union College! Emily shares her transfer student story, discusses the challenges and highlights of her unique transfer experience, and touches on the ways small, private institutions can better support and grow their transfer communities.

About Our Guest

Emily Armlin is a recent graduate of Union College, where she studied biochemistry with minors in dance and psychology. After high school, she decided to enroll in a large flagship university but quickly realized that it was not the right environment for her at that time. Emily made the decision to move home and take classes at her local community college while looking for a better fit, and soon came across Union. Here she was able to find an incredible support network and community with endless opportunities, which allowed her to grow and continue to pursue all of her passions. During her time at Union, Emily served as a tour guide, transfer admissions ambassador, and orientation advisor for transfer students and helped develop new programming and resources for transfer students on campus. She really enjoyed helping new transfer students find their home at Union and sharing her experiences in hopes to provide the representation of different college pathways she wished she had seen while she was going through the transfer process. This coming fall Emily will be starting her PhD in biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire, as she continues to work towards her goal of a career in biomedical research.

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram!

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about Transfer at Union College
Check out the Transfer Services offered at Hudson Valley Community College
Learn more about the annual NISTS conference
Find the 2023 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE
Media Recommendations: Sara Bareilles’ More Love Album (on Spotify)
Shoutouts: Emily’s friends and family!

#TransferLeadership #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #StudentStory #NISTS

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Emily Armlin

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transforming Transfer through Collaborative Effort and Equitable Access

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, we spotlight Emily Tichenor, winner of the NISTS 2023 Transfer Champion Rising Star award! Emily was nominated in recognition of her work with University Transfer at Tulsa Community College, in which she served as the founding director. Pulling from her roots as a librarian, Emily implements principles of equitable access to information and community collaboration across her work in transfer: from her involvement in the Tulsa Transfer Project and Tulsa Higher Ed Consortium to her current role as a program manager at Ithaka S+R, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to higher education and improving student outcomes.

About Our Guest
Emily Tichenor is a program manager at Ithaka S+R on the Educational Transformation team. She supports the Articulation of Credit Transfer (ACT) Project, a collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) that includes the groundbreaking transfer information tool Transfer Explorer (T-Rex). The ACT Project, which is currently expanding inside and outside of New York, seeks to increase the visibility of and number of transfer course equivalencies and to help students count more of their credits toward their degree programs. Prior to joining Ithaka S+R, Emily served for eight years at Tulsa Community College in a number of leadership roles including Director of Academic Affairs Projects, Director of University Transfer, and Library Director. During her time at TCC, she served as co-lead for the Tulsa Transfer Project and a committee chair for the Tulsa Higher Education Task Force both of which sought to improve collaborative relationships between seven higher education institutions in the Tulsa region and improve outcomes for transfer students. She served as a Board Member and Chair of the Strategy Oversight Committee for the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium.

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn!

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about Ithaka S+R and follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter
Learn more about TCC’s University Transfer Programs
Check out the TN Talks episode Librarians as #TransferChampions
Media Recommendation: Yellowjackets (TV series on Showtime)
Shout-outs: Tulsa Higher Ed Consortium! Colleagues and team members at: Tulsa CC! Tulsa Transfer Project! CUNY! Ithaka S+R!

#TulsaCC #TulsaTransfer #TransferExplorer #NISTS2023

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

The Data Behind Transfer w/ Dr. Darla Cooper (The RP Group)

Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Dr. Heather Adams sits down with Dr. Darla Cooper, Executive Director of The RP Group, to dig into the findings of previous and ongoing research aimed at identifying the barriers students face while navigating transfer pathways within the California Community College system.

About Our Guest

Dr. Darla M. Cooper currently serves as the Executive Director for the Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (RP Group). She has worked in the California Community College system for over 20 years, having previously held institutional research director positions at Santa Barbara City College, Oxnard College, and Ohlone College.

Dr. Cooper led Student Support (Re)defined, a landmark research project that examined what supports student success, and co-directed Through the Gate, a research study that examines what happens with students who appear ready to transfer, but do not. She recently served as one of the coaches for the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Pathways Project. Dr. Cooper has extensive experience serving as an external evaluator for several federal and private foundation grants and has worked on various other projects designed to promote student success including the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, and the RP Group’s Bridging Research Information and Culture (BRIC) initiative.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about The RP Group and sign up for their newsletter
Review The RP Group’s Through the Gate Initiative
Review The RP Group’s African American Transfer Tipping Point Study
For information on all previous and ongoing initiatives, check out The RP Group’s project page
Media Recommendation: Abbott Elementary (on ABC & Hulu)
Shout-outs: The RP Group team!!

#TransferResearch #TransferData #CommunityCollege #TheRPGroup #NISTS2023

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Dr. Darla Cooper

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Tea on Transfer w/ Bernard Huggins | April 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Tea on Transfer is the monthly scoop on all things Transfer in a condensed format. We cover important transfer news, discuss pressing topics with special guests, and spotlight community recommendations and shoutouts. This month we are joined by Bernard Huggins, Associate Director of the University of Central Florida’s Transfer Center! Bernard and Heather share what they are focused on this month in Transfer and debrief their trip to #NISTS2023.

About Our Hosts

Bernard Huggins is the Associate Director of the University of Central Florida Transfer Center. He earned his Associate of Arts degree from Valencia College and a Bachelor of Science degree from UCF. Bernard received his master's degree in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and he is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at UCF.

Resources Mentioned

UCF Transfer Appreciation Day 2023
National Student Clearinghouse Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report March 2023
Higher Ed Dive article covering the Clearinghouse Report
NISTS Conference
- Special recommendation to check out: Reflect, Get Set, Connect: Conference Takeaways and Closing Remarks | Rachel Fulton, Sandra Dika, and Anthea Henderson
Nominate a NISTS Transfer Student Ambassador!!!
Media Recommendations:
- Bernard: Swarm (film)
- Heather: Rising Class (book) by Jennifer Miller
  - Terrific non-fiction narrative that follows three first-generation college students navigating their first year of college! Wonderful read for advisors, staff and others who work with first-gen students and a perfect gift for a first-gen college student!

#TeaOnTransfer #TransferTea #TransferResources #UCFTransferConnect #TransferAppreciationDay #NISTS2023

Let us know what you want to see in the next Tea on Transfer episode by sharing your thoughts and suggestions on any of our social media!

Show Credits

Hosts | Dr. Heather Adams, Bernard Huggins

Producers | Samantha Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Tea on Transfer | Transfer Shock | February 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Tea on Transfer is back! We asked the TN community what they thought about the term ‘transfer shock’ and this month we’re talking about it! In this episode, we will cover: the term’s origin, how it has evolved, and how transfer professionals can best support students during their transitional period at both the sending and receiving institutions.

About Our Hosts

Dr. Heather Adams Ed.D. is the senior manager at The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, leading the development of transfer engagement initiatives. She is also the founder and CEO of Transfer Nation. Dr. Adams earned an A.A. in Psychology from Santa Monica College and transferred to UCLA, where she obtained a B.A. in Psychology and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Emily Kittrell is the assistant director at the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS). She previously held roles in testing, registration, and student orientation at a primarily transfer-sending, two-year campus. Emily earned a bachelor of science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas and a master of science degree in Family Studies from the University of Kentucky.

Resources Mentioned

Read Inside Higher Ed’s Beyond Transfer blog article on Transfer Shock: Myth or Reality by Kerstin Gentsch, Sarah Truelsch, Yoshiko Oka, and Alexandra W. Logue
Review one of the first mentions of ‘transfer shock’ in this 1965 paper by John R. Hills on The Academic Performance of the Junior College Transfer
Read about prior perspectives and processes surrounding Transfer Student Adjustment (Laanan, 2001)
Check out the A2B team’s NISTS Conference 2023 presentations on transfer reform and faculty engagement. Presentation slides will be available in the NISTS Conference Archives later this spring.
Check out Inside Higher Ed’s Higher Ed Gamma blog
Check out the Survival Guide to Transfer Shock by Diane Dominique Perez, UCSD, Class of 2020
Review a research paper on transfer shock and graduation rates among engineering students (Smith et al., Journal of Engineering Education, 2021)

#TeaOnTransfer #TransferTea #TransferResources

Let us know what you want to see in the next Tea on Transfer episode by sharing your thoughts and suggestions on any of our social media!

Show Credits

Hosts | Dr. Heather Adams, Emily Kittrell

Producers | Samantha Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Let’s Talk Transfer: Higher Ed and Rural Communities w/ Dr. Kelly Coke

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, TNTalks sits down with returning interview guest, Dr. Kelly Coke, to talk about higher education and transfer in rural communities. In this hour-long conversation, we hear about Dr. Coke’s personal transfer student and professional journey and discuss the challenges and unique circumstances faced by rural students in the higher education sphere.

About Our Guest
Dr. Kelly Coke earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Higher Education Administration from Abilene Christian University in 2021. Dr. Coke currently serves as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at an agency in Texas. Her previous positions include Instructor of Adult Education and Leadership Studies, Program Coordinator of Bachelor of General Studies, and Director of (Off Campus) Programs for A&M-Texarkana at Northeast Texas Community College and Paris Junior College.

Resources Mentioned

Read Dr. Kelly Coke’s dissertation on Understanding the Barriers East Texas Community College Student Experience in Transferring to a Regional University (2021)
Read this article on Making Transfer Work for Rural Students and Communities by Gelsey Mehl on the Inside Higher Ed Beyond Transfer blog
Check out Tracking Transfer for annually updated transfer (degree and enrollment) data

#RuralTransfers #TransferCommunity #TransferAdvocacy

Communities Within the Transfer Community: This episode is part of a TNTalks series focused on acknowledging the diversity within the transfer experience and spotlighting student identities through an intersectional lens.

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Dr. Kelly Coke

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Advocating for Community College w/ Alex Torrez

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year, Transfer Nation! We’re kicking off 2023 by continuing our conversation with Alex Torrez - this time delving into community college advocacy. Community colleges have long served as a tool for transfer, and yet they are still underutilized and stigmatized. In this episode, Heather and Alex discuss how to help dispel the stigma, address and solve hidden obstacles, and educate students’ support networks on the legitimacy and benefits of a community college education.

Alexandra Torrez is currently a Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow at the University of Virginia. After transferring from Las Positas College, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of California-Berkeley in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus in International Relations and Comparative Politics. At Berkeley, she served as the Transfer Director Chair for the Mixed at Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center, which is a part of the bridges Multicultural Research Center. Alex is also the founder and director of Traditionally Untraditional, an organization dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to neo-traditional and transfer students.

Connect with Alex on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram!

Resources Mentioned

Privilege Loss: Who Leaves the Upper Middle Class and How They Fall by Jessi Streib
Learn more about the UVA Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
Explore Traditionally Untraditional

Learn more about bridges MRC and check them out on their social media
- bridges MRC Instagram
- bridges MRC Transfer Instagram
Learn more about Mixed at Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center (MRRC) on their website and check them out on their Instagram
For students interested in international relations and intersecting careers, find support programs at Global CC Transfers

#TransferRentention #TransferCommunity #TransferAdvocacy #UCBerkeley

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Alexandra Torrez

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Bridging a Pathway for Marginalized Transfer Communities w/ Alex Torrez

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Alexandra Torrez details her personal transfer journey and how she discovered the value of community college and shares how she found community and resources through recruitment and retention programs for minoritized students at UC Berkeley.

Connect with Alex on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram!

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about bridges MRC and check them out on their social media:
- bridges MRC Instagram
- bridges MRC Transfer Instagram
Learn more about Mixed at Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center (MRRC) on their website and check them out on their Instagram
Explore Traditionally Untraditional
For students interested in international relations and intersecting careers, find support programs at Global CC Transfers

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Alexandra Torrez

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Tea on Transfer | December 2022

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Transfer Nation is proud to present the newest TNTalks monthly series: Tea on Transfer!

In this inaugural episode, Dr. Heather Adams introduces Tea on Transfer and explains what to expect from the series. Plus, get details on how our listeners (that’s right, you!) can participate in future episodes.

Tea on Transfer is the monthly scoop on all things Transfer in a condensed format. In the span of 20-30 minutes, we cover important transfer news, discuss pressing topics with guests, and spotlight community recommendations and shoutouts. Let us know what you want to see in the next episode by sharing your thoughts and suggestions on any of our social media (linked below)!

Resources Mentioned

Read about the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program & CCRC's new collaboration, contribute to project via this form, and check out the original Transfer Playbook (May 2016)
Read Inside Higher Ed’s Confessions of a Community College Dean article on transfer data by Matt Reed
Read about the New England Transfer Guarantee data findings by Sarah Kuczynski on the Inside Higher Ed Beyond Transfer Blog
Learn more about the Transfer Scholars Network by reading the Forbes article
Listen to Dr. Flores deliver the 2022 Dallas Herring Lecture on Community Colleges in Action: Advancing Equity and Enhancing Economic Mobility Using Local Collective Impact Strategies

#TeaOnTransfer #TransferTea #TransferResources

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Producers | Samantha Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Community College Transfer Centers | Triton College | Part 2

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500

This season, Transfer Nation is exploring Community College Transfer Centers!

This is Part 2 of our roundtable discussion with the #TransferChampions behind Triton College’s Transfer Center! Listen to Part 1 to catch up on the conversation and learn about the center's origin story and advocacy work. This episode focuses on day-to-day center activity, implementing accommodating design in physical spaces, and finding creative solutions to logistical challenges.

Nelly Marcial is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. She previously served as Director of the Triton College Transfer Center. Connect with Nelly on LinkedIn!

Ian Torres is a Transfer Support Specialist at Triton College. Connect with Ian on LinkedIn!

Derek Salinas-Lazarski is the Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences at Triton College. Connect with Derek on LinkedIn!

Nancy Guzman is the Interim Transfer Coordinator at College of DuPage. She was a Transfer Specialist during her time at Triton College. Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn!

The Triton College Transfer Center, which opened its doors in early Spring 2020, is 100% Title V funded. The college's transfer culture continues to evolve in a positive direction and staff have been given autonomy to create many new initiatives. The center also monitors student cohort retention and completion and strives to increase the number of partnerships and transfer guides for four year institutions.

(This interview was recorded April 2022.)

Mentioned Resources:

Check out the Triton Transfer Center Website
Take a tour of the Triton Transfer Center
Learn more about the Title V Program

#TritonTransferSuccess #TritonCollege #TransferCenter #CommunityCollege

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guests | Nelly Marcial, Ian Torres, Derek Salinas-Lazarski, Nancy Guzman

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Community College Transfer Centers | Triton College | Part 1

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

This season, Transfer Nation is exploring Community College Transfer Centers!

Over the next two episodes, we will be talking to the #TransferChampions behind Triton College’s Transfer Center! In those roundtable conversations, we’ll hear about the center’s origin story, discuss how it works to alleviate student concerns and enhance the transfer experience, and share advice for those of you eager to form similar spaces on your own campus!

Ian Torres is a Transfer Support Specialist at Triton College. Connect with Ian on LinkedIn!

Derek Salinas-Lazarski is the Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences at Triton College. Connect with Derek on LinkedIn!

Mentioned Resources:

Check out the Triton Transfer Center Website
Take a tour of the Triton Transfer Center
Learn more about the Title V Program
The Hidden Curriculum by Rachel Gable
Caste : The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Untamed by Glennon Doyle

#TritonTransferSuccess #TritonCollege #TransferCenter #CommunityCollege

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guests | Nelly Marcial, Ian Torres, Derek Salinas-Lazarski, Nancy Guzman

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer at MSU Denver | Credit for Prior Learning | Part 2

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400

This week on TNTalks, we are rounding out our exploration of the prior learning assessment (PLA) program at the Metropolitan State University of Denver! We are joined once again by Brandy Schooler and Camden Farmer to talk through the logistics, impact, and future work of PLA at MSU Denver. Listen in to learn more and gain inspiration on how to support and empower neo-traditional students at your institution!

Brandy Schooler is an Assistant Registrar of Transfer Evaluation & Prior Learning Specialist at MSU Denver. Camden Farmer is a Senior Associate Registrar and Director of Transfer Partnerships at MSU Denver. Connect with Camden on LinkedIn!

Resources Mentioned

Explore the MSUDenver PLA and MSUDenver Transfer webpages
Visit CAEL for info and data about Prior Learning Assessment
Learn more about the Finish What You Started grant

#MSUDenver #RoadrunnerPride #NeoTraditional

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guests | Brandy Schooler, Camden Farmer

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer at MSU Denver | Credit for Prior Learning | Part 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Season 3 of Transfer Nation Talks is kicking off with an episode about the credit for prior learning program at the Metropolitan State University of Denver! Our special guests, Brandy Schooler and Camden Farmer, talk through the logistics, impact, and future work of prior learning assessment (PLA). Learn about how PLA is implemented at MSU Denver to support and empower neo-traditional students and how it can work for your institution!

Brandy Schooler is an Assistant Registrar of Transfer Evaluation & Prior Learning Specialist at MSU Denver. Camden Farmer is a Senior Associate Registrar and Director of Transfer Partnerships at MSU Denver. Connect with Camden on LinkedIn!

Resources Mentioned

Explore the MSU Denver PLA and MSU Denver Transfer webpages
Visit CAEL for info and data about Prior Learning Assessment
Learn more about the ACE Military Guide

#MSUDenver #RoadrunnerPride #NeoTraditional

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guests | Brandy Schooler, Camden Farmer

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Season 2 Wrap-Up w/ The Podcast Team

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400

That’s a wrap for Season 2 of Transfer Nation Talks!

This week, the podcast production team came together to reflect on Season 2, share their favorite episodes, and reveal themes and topics that will be featured in Season 3 (releasing in October)!

Episode Recommendations

Brandon's Pick: Building Transfer Centers | UCF | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Sam's Pick: Librarians as #TransferChampions
Abraham's Pick: #StudentStory | Emily Sturm | NISTS 2021 Transfer Ambassador
Heather's Pick: Building Transfer Centers | VCU & VSU | CWU | UCSD | UMich | UTK

Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters!

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez, Abraham Urias

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Transfer Students Experience Doing Undergraduate Research

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Judith Brauer with NISTS, interviews Tiara Freeman and Tsionah Novick. They discuss their experience with undergraduate research as transfer students as well as the findings from their research project, “Developing Community Interventions within Predominately White Institutions (PWI) Advising Departments for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Transfer Students.”

Tiara Freeman | LinkedIn | Instagram

Tiara is a graduate of Portland State where she earned her B.S. in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. She is a student co-investigator for a community psychology action research project that assessed how academic advising practices can act as important touch points for establishing BIPOC transfer students’ sense of belonging while transitioning to a new university. Tiara is also a volunteer researcher within the Daily Affect, Drinking and Interpersonal Context Health Lab where she is interested in how environmental features may contribute to drinking and other health-related outcomes. She also volunteers for the NW Noggin Neuroscience Outreach Program. Her personal research interests include the restorative benefits of nature, burnout and technology, as well as intervention work designed to treat substance abuse.

Tsionah Novick | LinkedIn | Instagram

Tsionah is a Portland Community College transfer student who completed her B.S. in Psychology and Social Science with a certificate in Community Psychology at Portland State University. Tsionah is also a first-generation and returning student. In addition to being a co-investigator for the Student Partners for Anti-Racist Advising, Tsionah is a Research Assistant in the Stigma, Resilience, Inequality, Identity, & Diversity (StRIID) Lab at PSU. Tsionah was recently admitted to the Community Development and Action M.Ed. program at Vanderbilt's Peabody College where she will be attending in 2023. Tsionah's research interests include the intersections of gender, religion, and wellness using qualitative research methods.

Resources Mentioned

Tiara and Tsionah’s NISTS conference presentation “Developing Community Interventions within Predominately White Institutions (PWI) Advising Departments for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Transfer Students”
Student Partners for Anti-Racist Advising (SPARA) Website
Advisor Checklist for BIPOC Transfer Student Support

#NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferResearch #TransferAdvocacy #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Judith Brauer

Guest | Tiara Freeman, Tsionah Novick

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UCF w/ Julian Duque | Part 3 of 3

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0400

In our ongoing series on 4-year Transfer Student Centers, this 3-part special feature covers the practitioner, leadership, and student points-of-view of the University of Central Florida Transfer Center. Throughout this mini-series, we will explore the center’s origin story, examine impactful student advocacy and receptive institutional structures, and discuss the nuts and bolts of developing spaces that work for the communities specific to the university.

Our featured guest for this episode is Julian Duque!
Julian is a transfer student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Political Science. He matriculated at UCF Fall 2020 from Valencia College through the Direct Connect program. During his time at UCF, Julian has served as Vice President on the executive board of Transfer Knights, a student organization dedicated to integrating transfer students into the UCF experience.

This episode explores transfer culture at UCF from the student perspective: addressing both the challenges and successes that students experience, examining the real impact of dedicated transfer spaces, and reflecting on Julian’s personal transfer journey.

Connect with Julian on Twitter!

Julian’s literature recommendation: Promea Unbound (article)

UCF Transfer Center | The Transfer Center is the hub for all transfer students on-campus to get assistance, meet with their Success Coaches, access opportunities and educational experiences, and interact with fellow transfer students.

Explore the UCF Transfer Connect website to find resources, events, and more!

Connect with UCF Transfer Connect on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Fun Fact: University of Central Florida is the #1 Transfer-receiving institution in the state of Florida!

Explore DirectConnect to UCF to find out more!

#UCF #UCFKnights #UCFTransfer #UCFConnect #TransferCenter #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Julian Duque

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UCF w/ Dr. Theodorea Berry | Part 2 of 3

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

In our ongoing series on 4-year Transfer Student Centers, this 3-part special feature covers the practitioner, leadership, and student points-of-view of University of Central Florida's Transfer Center. Throughout this mini-series, we will explore the center’s origin story, examine impactful student advocacy and receptive institutional structures, and discuss the nuts and bolts of developing spaces that work for the communities specific to the university.

Our featured guest for this episode is Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry!

Dr. Berry serves as UCF’s Vice Provost for Student Learning and Academic Success and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies. She spearheads efforts to offer students in her college robust programs while supporting university-wide initiatives to advance undergraduate education, take learning beyond the classroom, and promote greater student academic success. Additionally, Dr. Berry leads DirectConnect to UCF, a nationally recognized transfer program that guarantees admission to students who have earned an associate degree or articulated degree from one of six partner state colleges.

Learn about Dr. Berry’s scholarship and accomplishments through her biography!

Connect with Dr. Berry on Instagram and Twitter!

UCF Transfer Center | The Transfer Center is the hub for all transfer students on-campus to get assistance, meet with their Success Coaches, access opportunities and educational experiences, and interact with fellow transfer students.

Explore the UCF Transfer Connect website to find resources, events, and more!

Connect with UCF Transfer Connect on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Fun Fact: University of Central Florida is the #1 Transfer-receiving institution in the state of Florida! Explore DirectConnect to UCF to find out more!

#UCF #UCFKnights #UCFTransfer #UCFConnect #TransferCenter #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UCF w/ Bernard Huggins | Part 1 of 3

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. Join us for a special 3-part feature on the University of Central Florida’s Transfer Center, presented from three different perspectives: center associate director, senior university administrator, and transfer student. Throughout this mini-series, we will explore the center’s origin story, examine impactful student advocacy and receptive institutional structures, and discuss the nuts and bolts of developing spaces that work for the communities specific to the university.

Our featured guest for this episode is Bernard Huggins! As the Associate Director of UCF’s Transfer Center, Huggins plays a critical role in advancing UCF's culture of transfer student success by developing programs, resources, and engagement opportunities. A transfer student himself, Huggins earned his Associate of Arts degree from Valencia College and a Bachelor of Science degree from UCF. He received his master's degree in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at UCF.

Topics covered in this episode’s conversation include: a brief history of transfer services at UCF, an overview of the UCF Transfer Center’s day-to-day operations and programs, promoting cross-departmental engagement in transfer issues, and helping students navigate university admissions and academic life through success coaching.

Connect with Bernard on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Explore the UCF Transfer Connect website to find resources, events, and more!

Connect with UCF Transfer Connect on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Fun Fact: According to the U.S. News and World Report, the University of Central Florida is the #1 Transfer-receiving institution in the state of Florida! Explore DirectConnect to UCF to find out more!

#UCF #UCFKnights #UCFTransfer #UCFConnect #TransferCenter #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Bernard Huggins

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Socially Just Design in the Transfer Experience (w/ Dr. Drew Koch)

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Emily Kittrell from NISTS chats with Dr. Drew Koch, CEO of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education and co-editor of the recent book, The Transfer Experience. Instead of diving into the specifics of any one project, their conversation offers a broad overview of important lessons learned in nearly 25 years of Gardner Institute's transfer-focused work, including the importance of socially just design, evidence-based improvement plans, and finding a community to support and further your transfer advocacy efforts.

About Our Guest

Dr. Andrew “Drew” K. Koch is the Chief Executive Officer for the non-profit John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, which he joined in 2010. Prior to coming to Gardner Institute, Drew spent nearly 20 years working in both independent and public postsecondary institutions on student enrollment, access, success, accreditation, learning, and completion efforts with an emphasis on first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students. He has served as the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than two dozen grant-funded research projects with support coming from sources such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, ECMC Foundation, GEAR UP, Kresge Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Lumina Foundation, and the National Science Foundation.

Learn more about our guest: https://www.jngi.org/drew-koch

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn!

Connect with the Gardner Institute on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

Resources

The Transfer Experience - a handbook for creating a more equitable and successful postsecondary system
Foundations of Excellence - Transfer Focus - improve transfer-student success and retention through comprehensive, evidence-based, guided self-study, planning, and implementation
Curricular Analytics Community - Transfer Cohort
Socially Just Design in Postsecondary Education Series
Tulsa Higher Education Consortium
ECMC's Catalyzing Transfer Initiative
Growing Inland Achievement College Futures Foundation Grant

#NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferResearch #TransferAdvocacy #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Emily Kittrell

Guest | Dr. Andrew Koch

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory | Noelle Dana | 2022 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the TNTalks #StudentStory series, Dr. Heather Adams interviews Noelle Dana, NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador and Notre Dame undergrad. Noelle shares her personal journey through higher education, discusses how the 4-year to 4-year transfer process can be improved, and highlights the initiatives she is undertaking to help cultivate a welcoming and receptive transfer culture at her current institution.

About Our Guest

Noelle Dana is an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Classics and Philosophy, Science, and Mathematics and minoring in Business Economics. Noelle decided to transfer to Notre Dame in the fall semester of her sophomore year after budgetary cuts at her former university, University of Vermont, resulted in the reduction of faculty and other resources. Since arriving at Notre Dame, she has become actively involved in student affairs and engagement. As a transfer advocate, Noelle met with several student leaders, faculty, and staff to discuss increasing services for transfer students. Her main areas of focus include creating a “hub” where off-campus transfer students can stay between classes, extending eligibility to transfers for various honors program opportunities, and expanding criteria to allow tutoring for transfers.

Connect with Noelle on LinkedIn!

Find the 2022 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE!

#TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Noelle Dana

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory | Katherine Ibsen | 2022 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400

This #StudentStory features Katherine Ibsen, a current UC Berkeley undergraduate student and alumna of Sacramento City College. A NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador, Katie sits down with Dr. Heather Adams to share the motivations behind her love of anthropology and fashion, touch upon her experience with impactful mentorship and and advising as a CC student, and to make the case for implementing better support systems for transfer students at pivotal moments of their educational journey.

About Our Guest

Katie Ibsen is an undergraduate transfer student currently studying Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. While in high school, Katie suffered from undiagnosed ADHD and struggled academically in her courses. During her senior year, she was overwhelmed with school and did not submit any college applications. At the time, she did not realize that she had alternative options to a four-year degree, and so she ultimately took a gap year to work and consider her own goals. This is when Katie learned about the benefits of pursuing a community college education.

During her time at community college, Katie found a community of “vloggers” on YouTube whose main content centered on community college. She began to watch videos focused on study skills and tips for submitting applications. Through these videos, Katie was able to regain stability and motivation. She enrolled at the community college full-time and decided that it was her turn to promote the community college pathway by developing her own vlogs about her educational journey.

Today, Katie actively works to spread the word to others about the benefits of a community college education. Using her YouTube channel, the Vintage Academic, as a platform, Katie connects with hundreds of students to provide them with valuable information and vlogs that detail her transfer pathway.

Learn more about Katie’s story HERE!

Follow Katie's journey online!

The Vintage Academic: YouTube & Instagram

Accepted Consulting: Website & Instagram

Find the 2022 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE!

#TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #UCBerkeley #TNTalks #TransferNation

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Katherine Ibsen

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#StudentStory | Jan Paolo Canteras | NISTS 2022 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400

We are kicking off #CCMonth with a #StudentStory featuring Jan Paolo Canteras, a recipient of the #NISTS2022 Transfer Student Ambassador award! During our conversation, Paolo detailed his Transfer journey from Long Beach Community College to the University of California, Irvine and delved into the importance of community building, advocacy, and representation for students pursuing a neo-traditional education pathway.

About Our Guest

Jan Paolo Canteras is a PILOT, a Viking, and a leader. He moved to the United States from the Philippines to be with family despite being only a few classes away from finishing a Business Finance degree in his home country. In Fall 2016, he enrolled at Long Beach City College, a school that he viewed as a gateway to the top universities in the nation. Paolo quickly emerged as a student leader, running for and eventually being elected Associated Student Body President. One professor described Paolo as a PILOT: a Pioneer with Initiative, Leadership skills, Open-Mindedness, and Tenacity. In Fall 2018, he was awarded the Viking Award, the highest LBCC student award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, success in academics, and extensive community service hours. Paolo successfully transferred to University of California-Irvine, where he is double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. His own experience motivated him to utilize his advocacy and leadership skills to help create the Student Transfer Engagement Access and Mentorship (STEAM) course. STEAM helps incoming transfer students integrate into campus life and provides support and community to curb the negative effects of transfer shock.

Learn more about Paolo’s story HERE!

Connect with Paolo on Instagram and over email: transferaskpaolo@gmail.com

Find the 2022 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE!

#TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

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Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Jan Paolo Canteras

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UTK w/ Dr. Wendolyn Davis

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. We interview transfer center directors to learn about their center’s history and operations, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing spaces and programming that work for the communities specific to each institution.

Our featured guest for this episode is Dr. Wendolyn Davis! At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Dr. Davis leads the Transfer Center with combined teams of Transfer Student Recruitment and Transfer Evaluation and Operations. She is responsible for developing and implementing a transfer recruitment and enrollment management strategic plan to increase enrollment of undergraduate transfer students and add to the cumulative enrollment management strategic plan. Additionally, she teaches TRNS 201 – Transitioning to Rocky Top, a transfer transition course led by the Office of Academic Success First Year Programs. She also serves as an Intercultural Diversity Inventory Advisory Board Member and Qualified Administrator.

Prior to her role at UT, Dr. Davis served as the Assistant Director of Transfer Student Services at Central Michigan University, as well as successfully completed the three-year leadership track of the Michigan ACRAO where she served as president-elect (2017), president (2018), and past-president in (2019). She is active in the national association, has written for the association’s Connect, and served as a session presenter at an Annual Conference. She is currently a member of the Transfer and Articulation Committee, a Vice Chair of the Black Caucus, and member of the Public Policy Advisory Group.

Dr. Davis holds a PhD, in Organization and Management, an MBA in Human Resource Management, a BS in Applied Psychology and an Associate Degree in General Studies. What inspires Dr. Davis about her work is the transfer students. “It’s not only those who enroll each semester, it is also those we have the opportunity and privilege of showing that they belong at a 4-year institution and they belong at this institution.”

Connect with Wendolyn on LinkedIn!

Learn more about the UTK Transfer Center!

For an in-person Transfer Campus Tour: https://govols.utk.edu/portal/transfertours

If you have follow-up questions for any of the guests throughout this series, just use the #TNTalks on Twitter to continue the conversation!

#UTK #GoVols #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferCenters #TNTalks #TransferNation

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Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Dr. Wendolyn Davis

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UMich w/ Michael Hartman

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Our featured guest for this episode is Michael Hartman, the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment for Transfer Initiatives and Partnerships within the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn!

The LSA Transfer Student Center provides a home on campus for transfer students. The goal of the LSA Transfer Student Center is to help students connect to the university community and provide them with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals at Michigan and beyond. The center is a collaborative effort that involves student recruitment, the LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center, additional programs in undergraduate education, and partners from across campus.

Learn more about the LSA Transfer Student Center!

Throughout this series, we will cover transfer centers from a variety of institutions and perspectives on transfer success. If you are a transfer center director and want to record an episode on your unique transfer center story please reach out! Email the podcast team at wearetransfernation@gmail.com. And if you have follow up questions for any of the guests you hear just use the #TNTalks on twitter to continue the conversation!

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferCenter #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Michael Hartman

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#NISTS2022 | Reflections on the In-Person Conference w/ Brandon Rodríguez

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Missed the NISTS 2022 in-person conference? We've got you covered! Dr. Heather Adams sits down with Brandon Rodríguez, our very own podcast producer and NISTS 2022 attendee and facilitator, to discuss impactful moments and key takeaways from the in-person event! We also give you a sneak peek into what Transfer Nation has planned for the virtual conference happening later this month!

In addition to producing TNTalks, Brandon currently serves as the Transfer Outreach Coordinator at Oregon Institute of Technology and holds a M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Clemson University. A transfer student himself, Brandon earned his B.S. in International Affairs from Florida State University after transferring from Seminole State College.

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Register for the NISTS virtual conference, February 23rd-24th! We hope to see you there!

Mentioned Resources:

Plan out your virtual conference itinerary with the session schedule!

[Coming Soon] Recorded sessions from the in-person conference are available for viewing on the NISTS YouTube channel!

Check out the amazing #TransferChampion Award Winners and meet the 2021-2022 NISTS Transfer Student Ambassadors!

Building Transfer Centers | UCSD w/ Jackie Duerr

#NISTS2022 #NISTS #TransferConference #TransferChampions #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

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TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Brandon Rodríguez

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

The Art of Transfer Partnerships

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Partnerships are critical to every element of transfer, and intentionally crafted partnerships contribute to more equitable transfer processes, policies, and programs. While there are many variations on this theme, at NISTS we believe the ultimate partnership occurs between the student, their sending institution, and their receiving institution. Today’s episode highlights research from the Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) at the University of Washington.

Guest Bios

Dr. Lia Wetzstein is the Director of Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) at University of Washington. She engages in education equity research on postsecondary education reform, vertical transfer, STEM education, and community college outcomes. Her commitment to social justice led her from multiple roles in STEM education to education research. She now leads CCRI’s equity agenda to enhance degree attainment and living wage careers for low-income learners and minoritized students.

Dr. Ling Yeh is a research affiliate with Community College Research Initiatives at the University of Washington, and is also Director of Research & Programs for the UW Brotherhood Initiative. Her work focuses on postsecondary access and completion for first-generation, low-income students and students of color, transfer policy & practice, community engagement, and program evaluation. Ling has over 20 years of professional experience working in higher education and non-profit sectors on college access and retention, service-learning, multicultural affairs, and federal TRIO programs.

Connect with our guests on Twitter! Dr. Lia Wetzstein | Dr. Ling Yeh

Resources

Yeh, T.L. and Wetzstein, L. (in press). Institutional Partnerships for Transfer Student Success: An Examination of Catalysts and Barriers to Collaboration. Community College Review
Yeh, T.L. and Wetzstein, L. (2020). A Continuum of Transfer Partnerships: Toward Intentional Collaborations to Improve Transfer Outcomes. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2020(192), 21-35. DOI: 10.1002/cc.20420
Bragg, D. D., Yeh, T. L., Wetzstein, L., & Meza, E. A. (Eds.). (2020). Transfer Partnerships for Improved Equity and Outcomes. New Directions for Community Colleges. 2020(192), 5-9. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass. DOI: 10.1002/cc.20418
Transfer Partnership Data Notes

IG: @WeAreTransferNation | TikTok: @TransferNation | Twitter: @TransferPride | FB Group: Transfer Nation | Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Show Credits

Host: Janet L. Marling | Guests: Lia Wetzstein, Ling Yeh | Producers: Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez | Sound Editing: Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | UCSD w/ Dr. Jackie Duerr

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Our featured guest for this episode is Dr. Jackie Duerr, the Program Manager of Transfer Student Success at the University of California, San Diego. A transfer student herself, Duerr attended Santa Barbara City College before transferring to Cal Poly SLO to finish her B.A. in Psychology. After obtaining a Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance for Higher Education, she went on to earn an Ed.D. in Education Leadership and Administration from CSU Fresno.

Connect with Jackie on Twitter and LinkedIn!

Transfer Student Success provides resources, services, and programs to empower Triton Transfers to achieve their goals as they navigate UC San Diego's academic and cultural landscape. We assist students in their transition through active engagement in opportunities that support their paths and build community so they thrive academically, professionally, and personally. We support the campus community to share knowledge and implement proven promising practices to support transfer student experiences.

Connect with Triton Transfers: Website | Instagram | Youtube

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferCenter #TritonTransfer #TritonPride #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

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TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Dr. Jackie Duerr

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | CWU w/ Megan McConnell

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the second installment of the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. We interview transfer center directors to learn about their center’s history and operations, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing spaces and programming that work for the communities specific to each institution.

Our featured guest for this episode is Megan McConnell. McConnell serves as the Director of Central Washington University’s Transfer Center. She has more than 15 years experience advising prospective and incoming transfer students. As a first-generation student herself, she works to make higher education more accessible and comprehensible to students. She is a member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Washington State Joint Transfer Council.

Connect with Megan on LinkedIn!

The CWU Transfer Center opened its doors in February 2020. It offers pre-admission advising to students who are considering transferring to CWU and peer mentor appointments to provide guidance, resources, and assistance for current transfer students. The center also supports students who are seeking to finish an incomplete associate's degree with a reverse transfer option.

Resources:

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #CWUTransfers #TransferCenter #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Megan McConnell

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Building Transfer Centers | VCU & VSU w/ Artis Gordon

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Our featured guest for this episode is Artis Gordon. Gordon is the Director of the Virginia State University (VSU) Transfer Center. Previously, he served as Director of the Transfer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University for 8 years and then Director of Student-Athlete Development before transitioning to his current role at VSU. He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education and Urban Services Leadership from VCU.

Connect with Artis on Twitter!

Resources:

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferCenter #GreaterAtVSU #HBCULove #TNTalks #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Artis Gordon

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Sharing Student Stories w/ Dr. Maria Hesse

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Storytelling is a powerful tool for educating ourselves and others, and that makes it a crucial skill for transfer advocates. In today’s episode, Emily from NISTS chats with Dr. Maria Hesse to discuss sharing transfer student stories – why it’s important, things to consider, how to prepare, what to share, and, importantly, just who should do the telling.

Maria Hesse serves as a Professor of Practice in the higher education program at Arizona State University and is a member of the Tackling Transfer Policy Advisory Board. In 2019, she retired as Vice Provost for Academic Partnerships at ASU, after a decade in the position. In that role, her varied experience and leadership was instrumental in bringing the Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program to life. Prior to joining the ASU administration in 2009, Dr. Hesse served as President and CEO for Chandler-Gilbert Community College, one of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Before her 25 years in the Maricopa Community Colleges system, she was a high school principal and teacher. In 2019, Dr. Hesse was honored as the Woman of the Year by Arizona Women in Higher Education. She has also been honored with numerous other local and national awards.

Connect with Dr. Hesse on LinkedIn!

To learn more about the Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program:

MAPP MyPath2ASU website
Case Study 1, Arizona State University (p. 16), in Beyond Articulation Agreements: Five Student-Centered Principles to Improve Transfer
Chapter 3, “Transfer Readiness: Insights from 10 Years of Intentional Design,” in Building Transfer Student Pathways for College and Career Success

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Emily Kittrell

Guest | Maria Hesse

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Community College to NYU: Talking Transfer ‘Transplants'

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we sat down with Jacqueline Banegas-Abreu, the Associate Director of NYU's Community College Transfer Opportunity Program, to talk about the role of private universities in outreaching to and supporting transfer students throughout their educational journey. Jacci discusses the importance of intentional marketing, approaching initiative planning with a student-first perspective, and the nuances of advocacy work. The conversation also hits on the idea of redefining transfer programs as 'transplant' programs to recognize and build tailored support off of the fact that transitioning to a four-year university is an intensive uprooting and reacclimating process that transfer students must undertake. Jacci also fills us in on her doctoral program work and research progress.

The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) is a scholarship and assistance program for students transferring from partnership community colleges into NYU. Founded nearly 30 years ago, CCTOP aims to promote an accessible transfer experience for students across 14 community colleges by providing pre-transfer advising and transitional support services. Learn more about the program HERE.

Connect with CCTOP | Email | Instagram

Connect with Jacci | LinkedIn

#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #nyucctop #cctopscholars

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Jacqueline Banegas-Abreu

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Andre Curtis

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500

"Transfer for me meant broadening my capacity for opportunities." In this student story episode of #TNTalks, transfer alum and current graduate student Andre Curtis recounts his transfer experience and how his first-generation student identity and the support from his family inspired him to continue his higher education journey. Following his time at Bronx Community College, Curtis attended and graduated from Trinity College with a B.S. in Clinical Psychology. He is now continuing his studies in Clinical Psychology while pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Management at Widener University.

Connect with Andre Curtis on LinkedIn!

Resources

Kaplan Education Foundation - http://www.kaplanedfoundation.org/

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IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Chrissy Zscholmer

Guest | Andre Curtis

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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The COVID-19 Transfer Experience

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode of #TNTalks, Emily Kittrell from NISTS checks in with three members of this year’s #TransferStudentWeek Planning Committee — Dr. Doreen Hatcher, Dr. Kelly Coke, and Tracey Sohner — to talk about what they have seen and how they have supported transfer students who navigated their transition between institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have been wondering how lockdown and virtual operations unfolded at other colleges and universities, tune in to the conversation to learn how three different institutions adapted to meet the needs of their transfer students.

For more than 25 years, Doreen Hatcher has served as a university administrator with a passion for helping students transition to college through meaningful engagement while finding a balance between school, life, and work. Currently, Dr. Hatcher is the director for Student Transition and Engagement Programs at Cal State Channel Islands.

Dr. Kelly Coke recently earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a content area in Higher Education from Abilene Christian University in 2021. She currently serves as Instructor of Adult Education and Leadership Studies, Program Coordinator of Bachelor of General Studies, and Director of (Off Campus) Programs for A&M-Texarkana at Northeast Texas Community College and Paris Junior College.

Tracey Sohner is a Retention Specialist at Cal State Fullerton. She provides General Education Advising to students of all class levels and specialized support for at-risk, transfer, first-gen students, and freshman within the College of the Arts.

Resources

Chronicle of Higher Education:
- Education and Justice Departments Warn of Covid’s ‘Profound Toll’ on Student Mental Health
- Is Campus Life Back to Normal?
Washington Post: College Students Struggle with Mental Health as Pandemic Drags On
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress (August 31, 2021)
Chunjiang, Y, Aobo, C. & Yashuo, C. (2021). College students’ stress and health in the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of academic workload, separation from school, and fears of contagion. Plos One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246676

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TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Interview Host | Emily Kittrell

Guests | Dr. Doreen Hatcher, Dr. Kelly Coke, Tracey Sohner

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Cardinal First | Insight Into Transfer First-Gen Programming | Part 3 of 3

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, we speak with Dr. Neil Nicholson, a North Central College associate professor of mathematics and a Cardinal First mentor, about his experience with the program and key takeaways about engaging with first-generation transfer students.

A campus-wide, cohort-based program, Cardinal First supports first-generation students from enrollment to graduation. The mission of Cardinal First is to “provide a supportive and welcoming community for first-generation college students and their families, a campus culture that recognizes and celebrates first-generation student identity as an asset, and a program that intentionally connects first-generation students to faculty, resources, information and experiences that promote academic and personal success.”

This episode is part three of a three-part series focused on the Cardinal First program. In the first episode, found here, we sat down with Julie Carbarro, Director of first-gen and transfer initiatives at North Central College, to learn more about the structure and specifics of the program. The second episode, found here, featured an interview with Daniela Chabez, a first-gen transfer and Cardinal First graduate.

Learn more about the Cardinal First program at northcentralcollege.edu/cardinal-first

Get Connected

Neil Nicholson - LinkedIn

NCC Math Department:

Facebook @North-Central-College-Math

Cardinal First:

Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirst

Instagram @firstgencardinals

North Central College:

Twitter: @northcentralcol

Facebook: @North Central College

Instagram: @northcentralcollege

LinkedIn: @North Central College

TikTok: @northcentralcollege

#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfers

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Twitter: @TransferPride

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Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Neil Nicholson

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Cardinal First | Insight Into Transfer First-Gen Programming | Part 2 of 3

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

It's National Transfer Student Week! And in this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, we speak with first-gen transfer and Cardinal First graduate, Daniela Chabez, about her experience with the program and how it impacted her educational and professional journey.

This episode is part two of a three-part series focused on the Cardinal First program. You can find the first episode in the series with Julie Carbarro, Director of First-Gen and Transfer Initiatives at North Central College here to learn more about the structure and specifics of the program. Also, look out for the final installment featuring an interview with a North Central College faculty member and Cardinal First program mentor, Neil Nicholson.

Learn more about the Cardinal First program at northcentralcollege.edu/cardinal-first

Get Connected

Daniela Chabez:

Facebook @danielachabez

Instagram @danielachabez

Cardinal First:

Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirst

Instagram @firstgencardinals

NCC Admissions:

Facebook @NorthCentralCollegeAdmission

Instagram @ncc_admissions

Twitter @NCCardinalAdmit

North Central College:

Twitter: @northcentralcol

Facebook: @North Central College

Instagram: @northcentralcollege

LinkedIn: @North Central College

TikTok: @northcentralcollege

#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfers #TransferStudentWeek

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

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TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Daniela Chabez

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Cardinal First | Insight Into Transfer First-Gen Programming | Part 1 of 3

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, we investigate the development and impact of dedicated institutional transfer, first-generation student programming with Julie Carballo, the director of North Central College’s Cardinal First initiative. Cardinal First was recently recognized by @Excelencia in Education for their outcomes advancing Latino student success, see more here.

Join us as we discover what it took to get this award-winning program off the ground and learn more about how the program’s expansion, Cardinal First Transition, aims to support first-gen transfer students!

This episode is part one of a three-part series focused on the Cardinal First program. Future releases will feature interviews with transfer student and Cardinal First graduate (Daniela Chabez) and a North Central College faculty member and Cardinal First program mentor (Neil Nicholson).

Learn more about the Cardinal First program at https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/cardinal-first!

Get Connected

Julie Carballo - LinkedIn

Cardinal First Social Media:

Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirst

Instagram @firstgencardinals

North Central College Admissions Social Media:

Facebook @NorthCentralCollegeAdmission

Instagram @ncc_admissions

Twitter @NCCardinalAdmit

#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfers

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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Show Credits

Host | Dr. Heather Adams

Guest | Julie Carballo

Producers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

The Balancing Act: Transfer Champions Juggling Work and Grad School

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode of #TransferNationTalks, we discuss the realities of working full-time while attending graduate school as Judith Brauer with @NISTS delves into conversation with two #TransferChampions who are currently juggling grad school and full-time employment as transfer professionals. Our guests, Krysti Turnquest and Chris Ziemba-Tolbert, discuss their decision behind going back to school, speak on their journey through higher education, and share some strategies and tips to help you manage this ongoing balancing act.

Guest Bios:

Krysti Turnquest is the Project Director of the Accelerated Transfer Academy (Title V grant) at the University of Houston-Downtown. She is also a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in the Measurement, Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences program at the University of Houston. Chris Ziemba-Tolbert is the lead instructor for ACA 122 (College Transfer Success) at Gaston College (a community college in North Carolina). She is currently working on her dissertation to complete an Ed.D. in Community College Leadership at North Carolina State University.

Resources:

The Writing Workshop by Barbara W. Sarnecka - free and comprehensive resource on academic writing https://osf.io/z4n3t/
Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success by Wendy Belcher https://wendybelcher.com/writing-advice/writing-your-journal-article-in-twelve/
Qualitative Research in Education - Facebook group (free) hosted by Kakali Bhattacharya. This supportive group includes grad students and more experienced academics. https://www.facebook.com/groups/859037534601518
Prolific (paid) - online community for academics hosted by Katie Linder https://www.drkatielinder.com/work-with-me/
Thrive PhD (paid) founded by Katy Peplin - online community, writing programs, coaching https://www.thrive-phd.com/community2
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity offers grad student writing groups and resources on productivity (paid, but check to see if your institution is a member) https://www.facultydiversity.org/

#NISTS #TransferChampions #GraduateSchool #TransferNation #TransferSuccess #TransferPride #TNTalks

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Show Credits

Host | Judith Brauer

Guest | Krysti Turnquest & Chris Ziemba-Tolbert

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory | Keirra Scott | NISTS 2021 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400

In this #StudentStory of the Transfer Nation podcast, we spoke with #Nontraditional and #StudentParent #TransferAlumnus, Keirra Scott. Keirra describes her incredible #TransferJourney after navigating hardship and multiple starts with her education. Keirra is now working towards her MBA at the University of Michigan after transferring from Henry Ford and completing her BA at UM. Keirra emphasizes the crucial importance of bridge programs as a previous student and now an advisor of the Transfer Bridges to the Humanities @ Michigan program (https://www.hfcc.edu/transfer-bridges). She speaks to how, after never feeling truly supported in her academic journey before HFCC, she was able to thrive and become heavily involved in making a difference once HFCC provided her with incredible opportunities.

Keirra has utilized her transfer path to impact incredible social change and has founded her own non-profit—United Detroit—which helped increase Detroit's voter turnout in the 2020 election by 1.3%! At HFCC, she was also involved in the African American Association, the Democracy Institute, and the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group. She's also recently been recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 Transfer Ambassador. You can follow Kierra's non-profit, United Detroit, on Instagram here: @united_detroit.

REMINDER: NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador Application Deadline: September 20, 2021! More info about the opportunity here: https://www.nists.org/transferstudentambassadors And read more about Keirra here: https://www.nists.org/post/2021-tsa-keirra-s-conference-takeaways-1

#NISTS2022 #NISTS #TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #TransferSuccess #TransferVoiceAtTheTable

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Chrissy Zschomler

Guest | Keirra Scott

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory | Emily Sturm | NISTS 2021 Transfer Ambassador

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400

In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Podcast, we spoke with #TransferAlumni and #Nontraditional student Emily Sturm, who was recently recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 #TransferAmbassador! REMINDER: NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador Application Deadline: September 20, 2021

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Chrissy Zschomler

Guest | Emily Sturm

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Librarians as #TransferChampions

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Enjoy this “Transfer Allies on Campus” episode of #TransferNationTalks featuring Librarians as #TransferChampions! Judith Brauer with @NISTS interviews Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann, co-authors of Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and University Libraries. They discuss how librarians support transfer students, why librarians make great partners in your work to support transfer students, and how the two guests embody what it means to be a transfer champion - which we define as an agent, connector, and advocate for transfer students.

More resources mentioned in the episode:

Buy a copy of Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and University Libraries here: https://products.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A6186P
- Use discount code: Q32120 to get 20% off (good through 9/30/21)
NISTS blog post from our guests: https://www.nists.org/post/role-of-librarians
Webinar from our guests about their book: https://www.nicheacademy.com/blog/supporting-our-growing-transfer-student-population
Recent NISTS conference presentation from a librarian: Personal Librarians: The Not-So-Secret Agent of Transfer Student Success (Kristina Clement, Student Success Librarian, University of Wyoming) https://bit.ly/3fNa1hA

Guest bios:
Peggy L. Nuhn is a "Connect" faculty librarian at the University of Central Florida's Sanford/Lake Mary campus, a joint campus with Seminole State College of Florida, where she teaches information literacy for university and college students. Nuhn is a graduate of the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute, has served on the board of the Florida Library Association, and has presented on student information literacy and the importance of librarian collaboration for transfer student success at statewide and national conferences. She holds a BS in business management from Franklin University and an MLIS from the University of South Florida.

Karen F. Kaufmann is a research and instruction faculty librarian at Seminole State College of Florida. Kaufmann has served as the postdoctoral research assistant for the Gateway Ph.D. Program School of Information at San José State University. Her research interests include information literacy, information fluency, user relevance, and user information experience. Kaufmann holds a Ph.D. in information science from Queensland University of Technology and an MLIS from the University of South Florida. Kaufmann was a Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society recipient of the 2017 Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.

# Librarian # Librarians #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferChangeAgents #TNTalks #NISTS2022 #NISTS #TransferNation

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Judith Brauer

Guests | Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Teaser: Tips for Submitting #NISTS2022 Conference Proposals!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Check out this 'quick tips' edition on submitting a NISTS proposal! Of course for full effect be sure to listen to the entire episode with CSUCI and Emily Kittrell from NISTS here, to get the inside scoop as you prep for your submission, but if you are on the go and just want a reminder, here is a quick preview of the CSUCI Team’ key takeaways.

The deadline to submit proposals for #NISTS2022 is Tuesday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Here is the link submissions: https://www.nists.org/call-for-proposals
Here is the link to the submission checklist: https://818abc16-7c5d-4401-b142-7d82b7c9f0ee.filesusr.com/ugd/b924c4_5c76282b77f2435bb4e8155f4a3ba356.pdf
Here is the link to the evaluation rubric for submissions: https://818abc16-7c5d-4401-b142-7d82b7c9f0ee.filesusr.com/ugd/b924c4_9cc30dc729ba4fe5a85946919118c8fb.pdf
Here are some sample topics and more about presenting and the proposal process on the NISTS website: https://www.nists.org/call-for-proposals

To find out more about the CSUCI programs, ASSET Scholars, or to connect with the #TNTalks guests from this episode, see below!

Link to the CSUCI TNTalks episode on their team approach to transfer success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izwt2GlB2rs
Connect with Veronica Montoya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ver%C3%B3nica-v-montoya-1a59851/?trk=public_profile_browsemap_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click
Connect with Tommee McMakin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommee-mcmakin-95132b177/
Connect with Monica Rivas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivas-monica-64b30735/

CSUCI Websites:

CSUCI Transfer on Social:

@ci.peepmentorshttps://www.instagram.com/ci.peepmentors/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSUChannelIslands

Berkeley City College Website: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/

Berkeley City College - Career and Transfer Center: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/transfer/

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Tips for Submitting #NISTS2022 Conference Proposals!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400

This episode of #TNTalks covers essential insights and tips about the proposal submission process for the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) annual conference to help answer any questions you may have and hopefully make it less stressful! Because if you are doing great activities, research, programming, advising, partnerships, or other transfer-centric activities, NISTS 2022 is a terrific time to share that with others in the field looking to learn!

Providing the real-deal, NISTS first-time presenter perspective, we are joined by Veronica Montoya, HSI Director at Berkeley City College (previously the Interim Director and Transfer Student Success Activity Director at CSUCI), Tommee McMakin, ASSET Scholars & Student Research Coordinator at CSUCI, and Monica Rivas, Associate Director of Academic Advising at CSUCI! Inspired by attending the conference for the first time in 2020, they shared their insights on how they crafted a proposal as a team.

And for the insider POV, Emily Kittrell, Assistant Director at NISTS (and the superhero who oversees the conference review process and scheduling and so much more!), joins the conversation to shed some light on essential items to keep in mind when developing your submission.

Hear their tips, insights, and advice on how to submit a stellar NISTS 2022 proposal! #NISTS2022

The deadline to submit proposals for #NISTS2022 is Tuesday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Here is the link submissions & resources: https://www.nists.org/call-for-proposals

To find out more about the CSUCI programs, ASSET Scholars, or to connect with the #TNTalks guests from this episode, see below!

Link to the CSUCI TNTalks episode on their team approach to transfer success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izwt2GlB2rs
Connect with Veronica Montoya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ver%C3%B3nica-v-montoya-1a59851/?trk=public_profile_browsemap_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click
Connect with Tommee McMakin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommee-mcmakin-95132b177/
Connect with Monica Rivas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivas-monica-64b30735/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Here is a PDF and link to the report "Delivering on CSUCI's Promise to Transfer Students: A Regional Impact Story, 2020” referred to in the episode.
- PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I3Uy3r5iCL6gHDuMZuERj7HrOsRRQtgw/view?usp=sharing
- Weblink: https://issuu.com/sasei/docs/delivering_on_csucis_promise_to_transfer_students Vero mentioned a terrific session on mapping, here is the recording to that session: Redesigning HigherEd for Student Success with Dr. Bridget Bruns Keynote, NISTS 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVqZXiw45mM&list=PLLKeyd0WNkf6XP6jQXjFPOlC6wnx0XpuR&index=3

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStories | NISTS Ambassador, Michael Morgan

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode Transfer Nation Talks, TN team member, Chrissy Zschomler, speaks to #TransferAlumni, Michael Morgan, who was recently recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 Transfer Student Ambassador! Michael chats with Transfer Nation about empowerment, opportunity, and the importance of not only being a mentor, but being a mentee as well.

Would you or a transfer student you know make an outstanding 2022 NISTS Transfer Student Ambassador? Then visit www.nists.org/transferstudentambassadors to apply! Follow that same link to find details regarding awards and responsibilities.

The 2022 NISTS Transfer Ambassador Program application deadline is Monday, September 20, 2021! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

NISTS website: https://www.nists.org/

Have you developed a promising transfer program, service, or research project?

Share it with the transfer world at the #NISTS2022 conference in February 2022! For details on how to submit go to: https://www.nists.org/call-for-proposals

Deadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, August 31st @ 11:59pm PST.

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Heather Adams

Interview Host | Chrissy Zschomler

Guest | Michael Morgan

Producer | Sofia Monasterios

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Season 2 Premier | Welcome Back Transfer Nation!

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0400

Welcome back!

In this opening episode of Season 2 of Transfer Nation Talks, Transfer Nation Founder, Heather Adams, introduces our NEW Podcast Producer, Sofia Monasterios. The two chat about what to expect this coming year in Season 2 of the podcast, as well as reveal Transfer Nation’s new partnership with the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)!

NISTS website: https://www.nists.org/

Have you developed a promising transfer program, service, or research project?

Share it with the transfer world at the #NISTS2022 conference in February 2022! For details on how to submit go to: https://www.nists.org/call-for-proposals

Deadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, August 31st @ 11:59pm PST. Mark your calendar!

Keep talking with Transfer Nation

IG: @WeAreTransferNation

TikTok: @TransferNation

Twitter: @TransferPride

FB Group: Transfer Nation

Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!

Show Credits

Host | Heather Adams

Producer | Sofia Monasterios

Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Alexis Atsilvsgi Zaragoza

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Fire and Roses! In this week's episode of the Transfer Nation Videocast and Podcast, Alexis Atsilvsgi (pronounced: ah-tsee-luh-ski) Zaragoza shares her #TransferStory and her path to advocacy & activism in higher education as well as her how transferring made her who she is today. Transferring from Modesto Junior College to UC Berkeley, Alexis has served as a Board Member on the California Community College’s Board of Governors, the Board of Trustees for Calbright College, the Board of Admissions for the UC system in 2019, and currently serves as the 2020-22 Student Regent for the University of California Board of Regents. She is a McNair Scholar studying rural education for BIPOC and geographic disparity in university admissions. Leadership and student activism are tremendous parts of Alexis's student story and her higher education philosophy. True to the meaning her Cherokee given name (imparted to her by her grandmother), 'Atsilvsgi', Alexis weaves the elements of fire and harmony into all that she accomplishes.

Resources from Alexis:

Modesto Junior College:
https://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/about.php

Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC):
https://studentsenateccc.org/
Regions for SSCCC:
https://studentsenateccc.org/what-we-do/regions/overview.html

Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges:
https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Board-of-Governors

Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS):
https://senate.universityofcalifornia.edu/committees/boars/

Alexis's Articles and research work:

Reports:
https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/cal_grant_modernization_report_legislature.pdf?1583522224

https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/Files/Communications/vision-for-success/cccco-dei-report.pdf
https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/regmeet/nov20/s1attach.pdf

https://ccleague.org/sites/default/files/pdf/resources/board-focus/bf_winter19_final.pdf
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/story/2019-05-30/commentary-why-community-college-reforms-are-needed-for-student-success

https://indd.adobe.com/view/27518ed7-72ef-4d08-b862-23aae9f1ec45?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=5ee47f5a-69b2-41c4-b15b-c73dffbbc972

Alexis's mentors:

Bryan Justin Marks: https://www.lovemodesto.com/meet-our-team

Alejandra Espinoza and John Griffin (same link): https://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/staff.php

Daisy Gonzales: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Deputy-Chancellor

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Bright Tsagli

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

After realizing he wanted a different trajectory; transfer student Bright Tsagli found community, academic rigor, and a support system at @CUNY Bronx Community College that fostered his determination and drive to find his professional purpose as an international student. As Bright describes his experience in relocating from Germany to the US in order to attend community college, hear about what brought #TransferStudentAthlete Bright to demystify #ccstigma for himself. Get inspired by Bright's dogged persistence and how the #CommunityCollege journey lead him to transfer to @Brown University and become a @Jack Kent Cooke Scholar!

Check out the book that inspired Bright's career exploration: "Work on Purpose" by Lara Galinsky https://www.amazon.com/Work-Purpose-Lara-Galinsky/dp/0615419461

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Heather Leasure

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Video/Podcast, Chrissy speaks with #TransferAllStar Heather Leasure about her #TransferJourney from American River College, to Clark College, to Washington State University Global Campus! Heather highlights why getting heavily involved at each of the schools attended by a #TransferStudent is so key to their academic success and personal agency. As Heather gears up to graduate with her bachelor's degree and begin at graduate school all in the month of May, her remarkable experiences and growth shine through the tips and insight she imparts in this episode! Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Jamaal Muwwakki Part 2 | "Everyone from Everywhere --Your Class will be Filled with America"

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

In part II of this special 2-part edition of the Transfer Nation podcast, #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil lay down the truth about what should be next for transfer in order to renew a system that works for students that need it the most. Jamaal also shares how to stay motivated and advocate for yourself in the #CC2PhD journey! #CCMonth #EndCCStigma #TransferSuccess Comm_College

Resources mentioned:
- Follow Jamaal and his work on Twitter @WordbtJamaal https://twitter.com/wordsbyjamaal?lang=en
- Jammal's Website: https://www.wordsbyjamaal.com/
- Power to the Transfer Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wkbl6NLoxg&t=1544s
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaal-muwwakkil-657b46132/
- CCCP: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/cccp/ - UCLA Transfer Summer Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/new-student-programs/
- Black Bruin Transfer Extravaganza: http://bbtsucla.weebly.com/ - The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program: https://www.mmuf.org/
- UC Regents: https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/members-and-advisors/student-regent.html

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Jamaal Muwwakki Part 1 | "Wherever you are, whenever you are, the doors are open, come through!"

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400

In this 2-part series, Transfer Nation catches up with #transferstudent and #transferadvocate In this 2-part special edition of the Transfer Nation podcast, Dr. Heather Adams catches up with #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil to hear about his #transferjourney as a first-generation college student from LACC to UCLA, and later, to UCSB (#CC2PhD anyone!?!?) with a few stops at Santa Monica College, East Los Angeles College, and Coastline along the way! In addition to offering in-depth insight he gained from his #TransferJourney, Jamaal shares about the unique experience of being a #UCRegent and what he sees on the horizon for next-generation transfer work! #CCMonth #EndCCStigma #TransferSuccess Comm_College

Resources mentioned:
- Follow Jamaal and his work on Twitter @WordbtJamaal https://twitter.com/wordsbyjamaal?lang=en
- Jammal's Website: https://www.wordsbyjamaal.com/
- Power to the Transfer Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wkbl6NLoxg&t=1544s
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaal-muwwakkil-657b46132/
- CCCP: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/cccp/
- UC Regents: https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/members-and-advisors/student-regent.html
- Black Bruin Transfer Extravaganza: http://bbtsucla.weebly.com/

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Valencia Scott

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion regarding sexual assault. Resources pertaining to this topic are included at the end of this episode's description.

Transfer Nation is honored to welcome back Valencia Scott, who previously appeared in the episode, "A Love Letter to Community College: Transfer Students and Prestigious Scholarships" to discuss her experience in being rewarded the Marshall Scholarship as a #TransferStudent. In this episode, Valencia dives into her #TransferJourney and how transferring can be an empowering pathway for students seeking a different social environment, overcoming systemic barriers, or processing traumatic experiences. In addition to discussing how community college encouraged her healing journey and allowed her to learn more about her identities as a black and Latina woman, Valencia also articulates how programs like the UNITE Community and Diversity Center at American River College allowed her to advocate for racial justice in an academic space and within the #TransferCommunity. Valencia's rich experience in leadership and advocacy range from being the Inaugural Mental Health & Cultural Identity Coordinator for the AB540/Undocumented Students Center at UC Davis, to serving as a Student Advisor for the school's Chancellor (Dr. Gary May) and so much more. With her incredible resilience, experiences, knowledge, and insight; Valencia is truly a remarkable #TransferInspiration!

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Sexual Assault Resource List:

The Body: A Home for Love — Sexual trauma healing resources for black women — Website: https://thebodyahomeforlove.org/ Instagram: @thebodyahomeforlove
National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline — 1-800-656-4673
RAINN — The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization —https://www.rainn.org/
National Sexual Violence Resource Center — https://www.nsvrc.org

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Angela Kyle

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNation Videocast/Podcast; #Nontraditional, #FirstGeneration, and #ParentingStudent Angela Kyle shares about the incredible #TransferJourney that brought her to Central Washington University. After transferring from Clark College to CWU, Angela now serves as an ambassador at the Central Washington University Transfer Center and is truly a #TransferWonderWoman! Angela sheds light on how getting involved not only on campus but with her educators and advisors truly empowered her as she juggled many important roles while obtaining her degree. Angela also shares about the specific resources and programs that uplifted her as a mother and first-generation student who attended school full-time.

You can follow the CWU Transfer Center at @CWUTransfer on Instagram. You can also check out their website here! https://www.cwu.edu/transfer-center/

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

#StudentStory: Destiny Dominguez

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Destiny Dominguez, an incredible #transferAllStar and #firstGeneration student who transferred from Citrus Community College to the University of La Verne, shares about how getting involved and feeling inspired by her community college mentors propelled her into achieving #transferSuccess. As a #firstGeneration student, Destiny imparts wisdom about how immersing yourself into campus life and advocating for #transferRepresentation makes an impact on campus culture and personal growth. Destiny has been involved with cheer at both campuses, student publications, and is introducing the first Transfer Student Senator role at ULV!

Destiny oversees University of La Verne's Transfer-related social media accounts, which you can follow on Instagram: @ulvtransfers !

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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How to Engage Faculty as Transfer Advocates

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Dr. Heather Adams speaks with Kim Morton, who is making her second appearance on the #TransferNation podcast! Kim discusses how App State has had terrific success engaging faculty as transfer advocates through the Transfer Faculty Mentor Program. Kim Morton, Director of Transfer Recruitment and Retention, shares how this program has evolved and other practical insights for educators looking to develop similar programs and faculty-transfer connections on their campus! You can get in touch with Kim at mortonka@appstate.edu.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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What is the #PTK Transfer Honor Roll & Why Your School Should Apply!

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500

You may have heard of @phithetakappa or seen the posts these past two weeks about the #PTK Transfer Honor Roll and #PTK Awareness Week, but do you know how and why you should get involved as an institution or a student??!? Well, in this week’s episode of the Transfer Nation video and podcast we will get the INSIDE SCOOP on the what, why, and how of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International from PTK Associate Director of College & Transfer Relations Heather Yush!

Not only do we cover PTK in general, but Heather also shares incredible details on the reason the Transfer Honor Roll exists, the purpose and fulfillment for universities who apply (opportunity for a free transfer inclusiveness self-assessment and evaluation of your campus anyone!!!), and just some of the other student-centered support and community building that PTK exemplifies.

If you are not part of PTK currently you will want to be after listening to this ep. I know I sure wish I had known more about the org as a student and as a Transfer Center Director!

On top of the above, the registration of the PTK Catalyst 2021 Conference is coming up!! This is an opportunity you do not want to miss as a student or transfer staff support member! The Catalyst Conference provides thought-provoking educational forums, transfer and career fairs, and the celebration of higher ed accomplishments of hundreds of thousands of students such as transfer and career success. Students, faculty, advisors, college presidents, and industry partners all participate in these high-energy festivities to pay tribute to and honor the incredibly hard work of students and the folks that support them in their educational journey.

Registration Deadline for #PTK Catalyst 2021 Conference:

Monday, March 29, 2021.

Four-year reps can learn about sponsorship & PTK Catalyst Transfer Fair opportunities here: https://catalyst.ptk.org/event/a92a3384-a053-479e-b1ec-471ac229be7e/websitePage:513b31e3-5767-4a72-9410-08ba9f011ce5

Other important resources mentioned in the episode:

2021 PTK Transfer Honor Roll: https://portal.ptk.org/Default.aspx?TabID=4186

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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A Love Letter to Community College: Transfer Students and Prestigious Scholarships

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In this special edition of the Transfer Nation videocast and podcast, Dr. @Heather Adams and @Chrissy Z are joined by an incredible panel of #MarshallScholars and #TransferAlumni. The #MarshallScholarship is an extremely competitive and prestigious scholarship that covers all expenses to pursue graduate studies for two years in the UK. Valencia Scott, Leia Yen, and Nicholas Shafer discuss how #transfers are largely underrepresented in the prestigious scholarship community and why it's so important to discuss this issue while empowering students to apply. Listen to an incredible conversation regarding why transfers should apply to these types of scholarships, how they can apply, and what support is available. #TransferStudentHustle

The scholarships and other resources mentioned in the episode are listed below:

Marshall Scholarship https://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Fulbright Scholar Program https://cies.org/
Truman Scholarship https://www.truman.gov/
Rhodes Scholarship https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/
Gilman Scholarship https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
Critical Language Scholarship https://clscholarship.org/
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships https://www.borenawards.org/
Global Community College Transfers http://globalcctransfers.com/
UC Davis Scholarship Coordinator https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/scholarships
UC Berkeley Office of Scholarships https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/contact-us/
UC Berkeley Scholarship Connection https://scholarships.berkeley.edu/
UCLA Scholarship Resource Center http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/
USAID (United States Agency for International Development) https://www.usaid.gov/
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Valencia Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valencia-scott-725aa016b/ Leia Yen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leia-yen/
Nicholas Shafer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-shafer/

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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Building A More Inclusive and Student-Centered Form of Transfer Recruitment with Paul Singh

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500

"Be the Impact!" A transfer and first-generation college student himself, Paul Singh shares his journey to becoming Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions at Rowan University as well as his philosophy on relational transfer recruitment. Paul's energy and enthusiasm for all things transfer are infectious! You will not stop smiling or wishing you had a college coach as friendly and thoughtful as Paul as you listen to this episode of the Transfer Nation podcast and soak up Paul's tips and knowledge on how to build a more holistic transfer recruitment.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-singh-m-a-69332761/

Articles Paul written for AARCO: Building the Blueprint:

Adventures of a 1st-timer at TechTransfer: https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/building-the-blueprint-adventures-of-a-1st-timer-techtransfer
3-minute mentor: From blue-collar work to higher education: https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/3-minute-mentor-from-blue-collar-work-to-higher-education

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
@saragoldrickrab

RealCollege
saragoldrickrab

NJ Transfer: https://www.njtransfer.org/

Bureau labor of statistics (for job earnings, employment projects, and more_: https://www.bls.gov/

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#Student Story: Aaron Chacon

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500

"Ignore the Stigma!" In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Aaron Chacon shares about his transfer experience from Montgomery College to the University of Baltimore within the Universities of Shady Grove in Maryland. Aaron speaks about how his interest in game design blossomed at Montgomery College and discusses the impact that transferring into the unique University of Baltimore system had on him.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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Transfer Student Advisory Boards with Sarah Ihrig

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Sarah Ihrig the Assistant Director of the Transfer Student Experience in the Office of Undergraduate Education at the University of Minnesota shares with us how their Transfer Advisory Board was formed and how they work as a team to successfully shift culture and generate transfer awareness campus-wide.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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Making a Difference in Students' Lives: Insights on Community College Counseling

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams discusses community college counseling with Eduardo Vasquez, Curriculum Chair and Tenured Faculty Counselor at Barstow Community College. A former transfer student himself, Eduardo shares tips and insight on college advising, why he became an advisor, and how his educational journey has lead him to pursue an Ed.D. at Cal State San Bernardino. Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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#StudentStory: Bianca Trevizo

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500

"Transfer is NOT linear!" In this #StudentStory edition of the #TransferNation podcast, we talked with first-generation transfer student and advocate, Bianca Trevizo. After experiencing uncertainty in deciding on which college to attend, getting involved at her community college allowed Bianca to feel fully prepared for the bustling environment of UCLA. She discusses how incredible programs like the Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) enhanced her #studentsuccess along the way. Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory: Kaelyn Grace Apple

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

"Be open to pivoting! Be a sponge!" In this #StudentStory edition of the #TransferNation podcast, we talked with Kaelyn Grace Apple, an incredible first-generation PhD student who is now using her #transferexperience to assist current transfer and graduate students in the application process. After realizing her original career path was no longer what she was passionate about, community college provided her a pathway to discover her career goals. Kaelyn discusses how being open to change allowed her to achieve goals that she could have never imagined. You can follow Kaelyn on social media (@theredheadacademic) and check out her admissions services here: https://acceptedconsulting.com/links/ .

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory: Ariana Davarpanah

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In the latest #TransferStudentStory episode of the Transfer Nation Podcast, Standford University transfer student Ariana Davarpanah shares about her #transformative experience at San Mateo community college. Ariana is so connected to her transfer identity that she decided to funnel her stellar #transferlove and #transferknowldege into a phenomenal podcast and digital media network called Transfer Tea. Beyond spilling the tea on all things transfer for students, Ariana's goals is to inform students about the transfer process through tips, interviews, and student stories! Hear about how it all started with a LinkedIn post and why Ariana is so passionate about bringing awareness to the transfer process.

Follow Transfer Tea on all social media platforms and listen to their podcast here!: https://www.transfertea.com/links

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory: Nina Dinh

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

"Community College is dope y'all!" Wanna know why? Nina Dinh shares her #TransferStory, why she loves her community college, and what influenced her #transferjourney. In transferring from Golden West College to UCLA, Nina determined the educational path that worked for her and gave her the time she needed to explore, engage, and discover.
Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

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Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory: Chrissy Lee Zschomler

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400

"CC stigma is garbage" In this special #StudentStory edition of the #TransferNation Podcast, Transfer Nation Social Media Manager and transfer student alumnae Chrissy Lee Zschomler shares her journey to @Citrus College and @UCLA. What unites us all is the goal and experience of transfer, what cultivates the incredible community of rich diversity and point of view is our individual stories and narratives! Chrissy talks about how difficult circumstances led to the beginning of her #transferstory; as well as what motivated her, what created barriers in her academic path, and ultimately what guided her along her unique educational journey.#TransferSuccess #EndCCStigma #Inspiration #HigherEducation #Access #Success

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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#StudentStory: Zulieka Bravo

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400

In the second episode of a two-part special #TransferStories edition of the #TransferNationPodcast, transfer and parenting student Zuleika Bravo shares her #transferstory and #parentingstudent journey. Each transfer journey is unique, and we share a common goal of transfer and the experience of navigating that path. Zuleika shares what inspired her and drove her #transferjourney and her new career in UCLA activism!

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
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Introduction to Transfer Nation!

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400

In this introductory episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams discusses with social media managers Nina Dinh and Chrissy Zschomler the goals of Transfer Nation (TN) and what they hope to accomplish through this podcast. They discuss everything from transfer specific initiatives to what you can expect from the podcast and the #TransferNation social media platforms all in an exciting kickoff for the very first episode!

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

Parenting Student Advocacy at UCLA with Zuleika Bravo

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In the first episode of a two-part special #StudentStories edition of the #TransferNationPodcast, transfer and parenting student Zuleika Bravo shares insights on the UCLA activism and efforts pursued to secure priority enrollment for parenting students at UCLA. Zuleika is an advocate for transfers as the former co-chair of the UCLA Transfer Leadership Coalition, a peer mentor for the Center for Community College Partnerships, and the Transfer Student Representative in UCLA student government.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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A Team Approach to Transfer Success: ASSET Scholars Program with CSU Channel Islands

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams discusses the Academic Student Success Engagement Team (ASSET) Scholars program at California State University Channel Islands with transfer leaders Veronica Montoya (Transfer Student Success Activity Director) and Tommee McMakin (Student Academic Success and Equity Initiatives Peer Mentor Coordinator). Complete with faculty partnership, transfer success work sessions, and a powerful peer mentor component; this program aims to guide students in navigating the first semester at CSUCI, provide a network of support, and demystify the hidden curriculum and regularly tumultuous adjustment that often accompanies the shock of transitioning to a new environment.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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An Honest Look at the Curriculum Through a Transfer-Centered Lens.

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams discusses with Dr. Holly Herrera (Associate Provost for Transfer Initiatives and Academic Partnerships at Columbia College Chicago) how institutions can work towards developing more transfer-friendly curriculum and course alignment. Dr. Herrera lays out the steps we can take at our institutions to investigate how aspects of our curricular structures may create hurdles for entry and completion.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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UCLA Transfer Recruitment: Maintaining Relationships with Community College Counselors

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams speaks with Paitzar Giourdjian about how she and the UCLA Transfer Admission Team build and maintain relationships with Community College Counselors, create transparency for students and advisors, and help makes large schools like UCLA more personal! Paitzar is the Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment at UCLA and the Honors Transfer Program (HTP) Counselor at El Camino Community College.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow us TN Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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T-POP Transfer Pre-Orientation Program: How Appalachian State University Prepared for the Unexpected

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams spoke with Kim Morton, (Associate Director in the Office of Transfer Services at Appalachian State University) about how she and the Appalachian State Transfer Team have adapted their pre-orientation services for transfers into an online format. They discuss how T-POP (Transfer Pre-Orientation Program) gave the Appalachian State Transfer Team great insight into facilitating their much larger and robust Transfer Orientation sessions in the time of COVID-19.

Continue the #transfer conversation by joining the TN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransferNation

You can also follow TN on Instagram (@wearetransfernation) and Twitter (@transferPride)! Check out the TN YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/tnationtube. Have ideas for future episodes or feedback for the TN team? Email @WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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With Crisis Comes Creativity: A Conversation on Transfer Receptive Programming During COVID-19

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the #TransferNation podcast, you'll hear from Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon about some of the creative techniques George Mason University are working on to reach, communicate, and serve transfer students at the institution.

Kerin is known nationally for her advocacy work with the transfer, first-gen, parenting students, immigrant students, and other post-traditional/neo-traditional student communities. She is an award-winning innovator of transfer-centric programming and support systems.

Kerin is currently the Director of Educational and Career Pathways at George Mason University. She has also served as the Executive Director of College and Career Pathways at Northern Virginia Community College, a school widely known for its innovative support of transfer students.

While Kerin's work focuses on career pathways to enhance STEM access, equity, and inclusion; she covers strategies one could utilize in any 'area' of transfer in our premiere episode! Roughly 45% of incoming students at George Mason are transfer students, while 78% of students transfer from Virginia Community College System and other Virginia public two-year colleges.

This woman is a powerhouse and it is such a thrill to have her as part of the Transfer Nation community!

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Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell, Caitlyn Potter Glaser
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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