Transfer Nation Talks

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!Show CreditsHosts | Dr. Heather Adams, Emily KittrellProducers | 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

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 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

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 Show CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Brandy Schooler, Camden FarmerProducers | 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

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 #NeoTraditionalShow CreditsHost | Dr. Heather AdamsGuests | Brandy Schooler, Camden FarmerProducers | 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

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 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, 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: @TransfKeep 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 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 RodríguezSounKeep 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 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 AdamsKeep 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

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 NationKeep 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, 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: 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 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 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