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 Wetzst...
Jan 31, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome to the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. We interview transfer center directors to learn about their center’s history and operations, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing spaces and programming that work for the communities specific to each institution. Our featured guest for this episode is Dr. Jackie Duerr, the Program Manager of Transfer Student Success at the University of California, San ...
Jan 23, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome to the second installment of the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. We interview transfer center directors to learn about their center’s history and operations, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing spaces and programming that work for the communities specific to each institution. Our featured guest for this episode is Megan McConnell. McConnell serves as the Director of Central Washington Unive...
Jan 18, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome to the Building Transfer Centers series! This multi-episode series spotlights university and 4-year institution transfer centers. We interview transfer center directors to learn about their center’s history and operations, as well as the nuts and bolts of developing spaces and programming that work for the communities specific to each institution. Our featured guest for this episode is Artis Gordon. Gordon is the Director of the Virginia State University (VSU) Transfer Center. Previously...
Jan 10, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 Trans...
Dec 20, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 ...
Dec 14, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
"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 ...
Nov 22, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 le...
Nov 01, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 col...
Oct 25, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 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 stude...
Oct 18, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 supports first-generation students from enrollment to graduation. ...
Oct 11, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of #TransferNationTalks, we discuss the realities of working full-time while attending graduate school as Judith Brauer with @NISTS delves into conversation with two #TransferChampions who are currently juggling grad school and full-time employment as transfer professionals. Our guests, Krysti Turnquest and Chris Ziemba-Tolbert, discuss their decision behind going back to school, speak on their journey through higher education, and share some strategies and tips to help you manag...
Sep 27, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 B...
Sep 13, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Podcast, we spoke with #TransferAlumni and #Nontraditional student Emily Sturm, who was recently recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 #TransferAmbassador! REMINDER: NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador Application Deadline: September 20, 2021 Keep talking with Transfer Nation IG: @WeAreTransferNation TikTok: @TransferNation Twitter: @TransferPride FB Group: Transfer Nation Email: WeAreTran...
Aug 30, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Enjoy this “Transfer Allies on Campus” episode of #TransferNationTalks featuring Librarians as #TransferChampions! Judith Brauer with @NISTS interviews Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann, co-authors of Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and University Libraries . They discuss how librarians support transfer students, why librarians make great partners in your work to support transfer students, and how the two guests embody what it means to be a transfer champion - whic...
Aug 23, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Check out this 'quick tips' edition on submitting a NISTS proposal! Of course for full effect be sure to listen to the entire episode with CSUCI and Emily Kittrell from NISTS here, to get the inside scoop as you prep for your submission, but if you are on the go and just want a reminder, here is a quick preview of the CSUCI Team’ key takeaways. The deadline to submit proposals for #NISTS2022 is Tuesday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT Here is the link submissions: https://www.nists.org/call...
Aug 09, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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-...
Aug 09, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 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...
Jul 26, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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...
Jul 14, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Fire and Roses! In this week's episode of the Transfer Nation Videocast and Podcast, Alexis Atsilvsgi (pronounced: ah-tsee-luh-ski) Zaragoza shares her #TransferStory and her path to advocacy & activism in higher education as well as her how transferring made her who she is today. Transferring from Modesto Junior College to UC Berkeley, Alexis has served as a Board Member on the California Community College’s Board of Governors, the Board of Trustees for Calbright College, the Board of ...
May 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
After realizing he wanted a different trajectory; transfer student Bright Tsagli found community, academic rigor, and a support system at @CUNY Bronx Community College that fostered his determination and drive to find his professional purpose as an international student. As Bright describes his experience in relocating from Germany to the US in order to attend community college, hear about what brought #TransferStudentAthlete Bright to demystify #ccstigma for himself. Get inspired by Bright&apos...
Apr 27, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Video/Podcast, Chrissy speaks with #TransferAllStar Heather Leasure about her #TransferJourney from American River College, to Clark College, to Washington State University Global Campus! Heather highlights why getting heavily involved at each of the schools attended by a #TransferStudent is so key to their academic success and personal agency. As Heather gears up to graduate with her bachelor's degree and begin at graduate school all in ...
Apr 19, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In part II of this special 2-part edition of the Transfer Nation podcast, #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil lay down the truth about what should be next for transfer in order to renew a system that works for students that need it the most. Jamaal also shares how to stay motivated and advocate for yourself in the #CC2PhD journey! #CCMonth #EndCCStigma #TransferSuccess Comm_College Resources mentioned: - Follow Jamaal and his work on Twitter @WordbtJamaal https://...
Apr 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this 2-part series, Transfer Nation catches up with #transferstudent and #transferadvocate In this 2-part special edition of the Transfer Nation podcast, Dr. Heather Adams catches up with #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil to hear about his #transferjourney as a first-generation college student from LACC to UCLA, and later, to UCSB (#CC2PhD anyone!?!?) with a few stops at Santa Monica College, East Los Angeles College, and Coastline along the way! In addition ...
Apr 05, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion regarding sexual assault. Resources pertaining to this topic are included at the end of this episode's description. Transfer Nation is honored to welcome back Valencia Scott, who previously appeared in the episode, "A Love Letter to Community College: Transfer Students and Prestigious Scholarships" to discuss her experience in being rewarded the Marshall Scholarship as a #TransferStudent. In this episode, Valencia dives in...
Mar 29, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode of the #TransferNation Videocast/Podcast; #Nontraditional, #FirstGeneration, and #ParentingStudent Angela Kyle shares about the incredible #TransferJourney that brought her to Central Washington University. After transferring from Clark College to CWU, Angela now serves as an ambassador at the Central Washington University Transfer Center and is truly a #TransferWonderWoman! Angela sheds light on how getting involved not only on campus but with her educators and advisors truly em...
Mar 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Destiny Dominguez, an incredible #transferAllStar and #firstGeneration student who transferred from Citrus Community College to the University of La Verne, shares about how getting involved and feeling inspired by her community college mentors propelled her into achieving #transferSuccess. As a #firstGeneration student, Destiny imparts wisdom about how immersing yourself into campus life and advocating for #transferRepresentation makes an impact on campus culture and personal growth. Destiny has...
Mar 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, Dr. Heather Adams speaks with Kim Morton, who is making her second appearance on the #TransferNation podcast! Kim discusses how App State has had terrific success engaging faculty as transfer advocates through the Transfer Faculty Mentor Program. Kim Morton, Director of Transfer Recruitment and Retention, shares how this program has evolved and other practical insights for educators looking to develop similar programs and faculty-transfer connections on their campus! You can get...
Mar 09, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
You may have heard of @phithetakappa or seen the posts these past two weeks about the #PTK Transfer Honor Roll and #PTK Awareness Week, but do you know how and why you should get involved as an institution or a student??!? Well, in this week’s episode of the Transfer Nation video and podcast we will get the INSIDE SCOOP on the what, why, and how of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International from PTK Associate Director of College & Transfer Relations Heather Yush! Not only do we cover PTK in...
Mar 01, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this special edition of the Transfer Nation videocast and podcast, Dr. @Heather Adams and @Chrissy Z are joined by an incredible panel of #MarshallScholars and #TransferAlumni. The #MarshallScholarship is an extremely competitive and prestigious scholarship that covers all expenses to pursue graduate studies for two years in the UK. Valencia Scott, Leia Yen, and Nicholas Shafer discuss how #transfers are largely underrepresented in the prestigious scholarship community and why it's so im...
Feb 22, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
