Transfer Nation Podcast

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 CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsProducers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily KittrellSound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationLinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page TikTok: @TransferNationFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 ConnectUVM: - Office of Orientation and Student Advancement- Switching Gears: Tr.A.C.E. Students Share Their StoriesShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsProducers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily KittrellSound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationLinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page TikTok: @TransferNationFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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.

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 | Sam Kaplan, Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittell Sound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationLinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page TikTok: @TransferNation FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 #CommunityCollegeAthleticsShow Credits Host | Dr. Heather Adams Producers | Sam Kaplan, Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittell Sound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationLinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page TikTok: @TransferNation FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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_V3KMmYurOo2qsFirst-GenForward: https://firstgen.naspa.org/ ReUp Education: https://reupeducation.com/ The First-Gen Catylst Awards: https://adeii.com/catalyst-awards Show CreditsHost | 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 WaterbergSound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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/TransferChampionsCelebrationWe can't wait to see you there!#TransferCelebration #TransferAdvocacy #NISTSShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez, Rhian WaterbergSound Editing | Abraham Urias Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 GuestEmily 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 MentionedLearn more about Transfer at Union CollegeCheck out the Transfer Services offered at Hudson Valley Community CollegeLearn more about the annual NISTS conferenceFind the 2023 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HEREMedia Recommendations: Sara Bareilles' More Love Album (on Spotify)Shoutouts: Emily's friends and family!#TransferLeadership #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #StudentStory #NISTSShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Emily ArmlinProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 GuestEmily 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 MentionedLearn more about Ithaka S+R and follow them on LinkedIn and TwitterLearn more about TCC's University Transfer ProgramsCheck 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 #NISTS2023Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Emily TichenorProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 GuestDr. 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 MentionedLearn more about The RP Group and sign up for their newsletterReview The RP Group's Through the Gate InitiativeReview 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 #NISTS2023Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Dr. Darla CooperProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 HostsDr. 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.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 MentionedUCF Transfer Appreciation Day 2023 National Student Clearinghouse Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report March 2023Higher 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 MillerTerrific 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 #NISTS2023Let 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 CreditsHosts | Dr. Heather Adams, Bernard HugginsProducers | Samantha Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 HostsDr. 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 MentionedRead Inside Higher Ed's Beyond Transfer blog article on Transfer Shock: Myth or Reality by Kerstin Gentsch, Sarah Truelsch, Yoshiko Oka, and Alexandra W. LogueReview one of the first mentions of ‘transfer shock' in this 1965 paper by John R. Hills on The Academic Performance of the Junior College TransferRead 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 blogCheck out the Survival Guide to Transfer Shock by Diane Dominique Perez, UCSD, Class of 2020Review a research paper on transfer shock and graduation rates among engineering students (Smith et al., Journal of Engineering Education, 2021)#TeaOnTransfer #TransferTea #TransferResourcesLet 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!See y'all in Portland! And if not, tune in! Transfer Nation will be live at the conference, with updates, lessons learned, and special guests!Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 GuestDr. 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 MentionedRead 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 blogCheck out Tracking Transfer for annually updated transfer (degree and enrollment) data#RuralTransfers #TransferCommunity #TransferAdvocacyCommunities 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 CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Dr. Kelly CokeProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasSee y'all in Portland! And if not, tune in! Transfer Nation will be live at the conference, with updates, lessons learned, and special guests! So true in! Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 MentionedPrivilege Loss: Who Leaves the Upper Middle Class and How They Fall by Jessi Streib Learn more about the UVA Bridge to the Doctorate FellowshipExplore Traditionally UntraditionalLearn more about bridges MRC and check them out on their social mediabridges MRC Instagrambridges MRC Transfer InstagramLearn more about Mixed at Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center (MRRC) on their website and check them out on their InstagramFor students interested in international relations and intersecting careers, find support programs at Global CC Transfers #TransferRentention #TransferCommunity #TransferAdvocacy #UCBerkeleyCommunities 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 CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Alexandra TorrezProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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. 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 MentionedLearn more about bridges MRC and check them out on their social media:bridges MRC Instagrambridges MRC Transfer InstagramLearn more about Mixed at Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center (MRRC) on their website and check them out on their InstagramExplore Traditionally UntraditionalFor students interested in international relations and intersecting careers, find support programs at Global CC TransfersCommunities 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.#TransferRetention #TransferCommunity #TransferAdvocacy #UCBerkeleyShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Alexandra TorrezProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 MentionedRead 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 ReedRead 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 articleListen 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 #TransferResourcesShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsProducers | Samantha Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 WebsiteTake a tour of the Triton Transfer CenterLearn more about the Title V Program#TritonTransferSuccess #TritonCollege #TransferCenter #CommunityCollegeShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Nelly Marcial, Ian Torres, Derek Salinas-Lazarski, Nancy GuzmanProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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!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 WebsiteTake a tour of the Triton Transfer CenterLearn more about the Title V ProgramThe Hidden Curriculum by Rachel GableCaste : The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel WilkersonDeep Work by Cal NewportUntamed by Glennon Doyle#TritonTransferSuccess #TritonCollege #TransferCenter #CommunityCollegeShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Nelly Marcial, Ian Torres, Derek Salinas-Lazarski, Nancy GuzmanProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation

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 MentionedExplore the MSUDenver PLA and MSUDenver Transfer webpagesVisit CAEL for info and data about Prior Learning AssessmentLearn more about the Finish What You Started grant#MSUDenver #RoadrunnerPride #NeoTraditional #PriorLearning #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Brandy Schooler, Camden FarmerProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 MentionedExplore the MSU Denver PLA and MSU Denver Transfer webpagesVisit CAEL for info and data about Prior Learning AssessmentLearn more about the ACE Military Guide#MSUDenver #RoadrunnerPride #NeoTraditional #PriorLearning #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Brandy Schooler, Camden FarmerProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 RecommendationsBrandon's Pick: Building Transfer Centers | UCF | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3Sam's Pick: Librarians as #TransferChampionsAbraham's Pick: #StudentStory | Emily Sturm | NISTS 2021 Transfer AmbassadorHeather's Pick: Building Transfer Centers | VCU & VSU | CWU | UCSD | UMich | UTK Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters!#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez, Abraham UriasProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 | InstagramTiara 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 | InstagramTsionah 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 MentionedTiara 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) WebsiteAdvisor Checklist for BIPOC Transfer Student Support #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferResearch #TransferAdvocacy  #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Judith BrauerGuest | Tiara Freeman, Tsionah NovickProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Julian DuqueProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasIn our ongoing series on 4-year Transfer Student Centers, this mini-series covers the practitioner, leadership, and student point-of-view of the UCF Transfer Center.

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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Dr. Theodorea Regina BerryProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham UriasIn our ongoing series on 4-year Transfer Student Centers, this mini-series covers the practitioner, leadership, and student point-of-view of the UCF Transfer Center.

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! 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: 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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Bernard HugginsProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 GuestDr. 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!ResourcesThe Transfer Experience - a handbook for creating a more equitable and successful postsecondary systemFoundations of Excellence - Transfer Focus - improve transfer-student success and retention through comprehensive, evidence-based, guided self-study, planning, and implementationCurricular Analytics Community - Transfer CohortSocially Just Design in Postsecondary Education SeriesTulsa Higher Education Consortium ECMC's Catalyzing Transfer InitiativeGrowing Inland Achievement College Futures Foundation Grant#NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferResearch #TransferAdvocacy  #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Emily KittrellGuest | Dr. Andrew KochProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 GuestNoelle 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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Noelle DanaProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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, to touch upon her experience with impactful mentorship as a CC student, and to make the case for implementing better support systems for students at pivotal moments of their educational journey. About Our GuestKatie 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 & InstagramAccepted Consulting: Website & InstagramFind the 2022 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE! #TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Katherine IbsenProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 GuestJan 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.comFind the 2022 Transfer Ambassador winners announcement HERE! #TransferLeadership #TransferStudents #NISTS #TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TransferAdvocacy #TransferVoiceAtTheTable #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Jan Paolo CanterasProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 the origin stories, the advocacy and the structure behind each center, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing centers 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/transfertoursIf 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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Dr. Wendolyn DavisProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 the origin stories, the advocacy and the structure behind each center, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing centers that work for the communities specific to each institution. 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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuest | Michael HartmanProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Brandon RodríguezProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 YehResourcesYeh, T.L. and Wetzstein, L. (in press).  Institutional Partnerships for Transfer Student Success: An Examination of Catalysts and Barriers to Collaboration. Community College ReviewYeh, 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.20420Bragg, 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.20418Transfer Partnership Data NotesIG: @WeAreTransferNation | TikTok: @TransferNation | Twitter: @TransferPride | FB Group: Transfer Nation | Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comShow CreditsHost: Janet L. Marling | Guests:  Lia Wetzstein, Ling Yeh | Producers: Sam Kaplan, Brandon Rodríguez | Sound Editing: Abraham Urias

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 the origin stories, the advocacy and the structure behind each center, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing centers that work for the communities specific to each institution. Our featured guest for this episode is 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 | YoutubeThroughout 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 #TritonTransfer #TritonPride #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Jackie DuerrProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 the origin stories, the advocacy and the structure behind each center, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing centers 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:CWU Transfer Center Website CWU Program MapsCWU Transfer Center InstagramCWU Transfer student Angela Kyle's transfer story episode on Transfer Nation Talks  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 #CWUTransfers #TransferCenter #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Megan McConnellProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 the origin stories, the advocacy and the structure behind each center, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing centers that work for the communities specific to each institution. 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:VSU Transfer Student Handbook VCU Transfer CenterThroughout 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 #GreaterAtVSU #HBCULove #TNTalks #TransferNationKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Artis GordonProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 websiteCase Study 1, Arizona State University (p. 16), in Beyond Articulation Agreements: Five Student-Centered Principles to Improve TransferChapter 3, “Transfer Readiness: Insights from 10 Years of Intentional Design,” in Building Transfer Student Pathways for College and Career SuccessKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Emily KittrellGuest | Maria HesseProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 | InstagramConnect with Jacci | LinkedIn#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #nyucctop #cctopscholarsKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Jacqueline Banegas-AbreuProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

"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!ResourcesKaplan Education Foundation - http://www.kaplanedfoundation.org/Keep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Chrissy ZscholmerGuest | Andre CurtisProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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.ResourcesChronicle 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  Keep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsInterview Host | Emily KittrellGuests | Dr. Doreen Hatcher, Dr. Kelly Coke, Tracey SohnerProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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-firstGet ConnectedNeil Nicholson - LinkedInNCC Math Department: Facebook @North-Central-College-MathCardinal First: Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirstInstagram @firstgencardinalsNorth Central College:Twitter: @northcentralcolFacebook: @North Central CollegeInstagram: @northcentralcollegeLinkedIn: @North Central CollegeTikTok: @northcentralcollege#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfersKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Julie CarballoProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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. A campus-wide, cohort-based program, Cardinal First follows 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 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-firstGet ConnectedDaniela Chabez:Facebook @danielachabezInstagram @danielachabezCardinal First: Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirstInstagram @firstgencardinalsNCC Admissions:Facebook @NorthCentralCollegeAdmissionInstagram @ncc_admissionsTwitter @NCCardinalAdmitNorth Central College:Twitter: @northcentralcolFacebook: @North Central CollegeInstagram: @northcentralcollegeLinkedIn: @North Central CollegeTikTok: @northcentralcollege#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfers #TransferStudentWeekKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Julie CarballoProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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. A campus-wide, cohort-based program, Cardinal First follows 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.”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 ConnectedJulie Carballo - LinkedInCardinal First Social Media: Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirstInstagram @firstgencardinalsNorth Central College Admissions Social Media:Facebook @NorthCentralCollegeAdmissionInstagram @ncc_admissionsTwitter @NCCardinalAdmit#FirstgenForwardNC #CelebrateFirstgenNC #CardinalsRule #NCCardinalPride #NCHeartsTransfersKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comShow CreditsHost | Heather AdamsGuest | Julie CarballoProducers | Sam Kaplan, Brandon RodríguezSound Editing | Abraham Urias

In this episode of #TransferNationTalks, we discuss the realities of working full-time while attending graduate school as Judith Bauer 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 #TNTalksKeep talking with Transfer NationIG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comShow CreditsHost | Judith BrauerGuest | Krysti Turnquest & Chris Ziemba-TolbertSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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 #TransferVoiceAtTheTableKeep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Chrissy Zschomler Guest | Keirra ScottSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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

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 ways that 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 being an agent, connector, and advocate for transfer students. Link to the book:https://products.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A6186P# Librarian # Librarians #TransferSuccess #TransferChampions #TransferChangeAgents #TNTalks #NISTS2022 #NISTS #TransferNation Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.comTalk soon!Show CreditsHost | Judith Brauer Guests | Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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. PTHere 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:https://sasei.cikeys.com/ http://www.universityculture.org/ https://v-tlc.org/faculty/ https://www.csuci.edu/ 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/

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! #NISTS2022The 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 

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-proposalsDeadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, August 31st @ 11:59pm PST.  Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon! Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsInterview Host | Chrissy ZschomlerProducer | Sofia MonasteriosSound Editing | Abraham Urias

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-proposalsDeadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, August 31st @ 11:59pm PST. Mark your calendar! Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNationTikTok: @TransferNationTwitter: @TransferPrideFB Group: Transfer NationEmail: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com Talk soon! Show CreditsHost | Heather AdamsProducer | Sofia MonasteriosSound Editing | Abraham Urias