Transfer Nation Talks

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Welcome to the Transfer Nation Podcast! Transfer Nation is dedicated to celebrating & sharing information about all things transfer! 

The episodes will focus on all aspects of serving transfer students throughout their transfer journey. They will feature both the point-of-view of professionals working with transfer students as well as insights from transfer students themselves. 

If you would like to be part of a future episode or have ideas of topics to feature do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. 

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#StudentStory | Emily Armlin | #NISTS2023 Transfer Ambassador

Jun 12 2023 60 mins  
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 g

Transforming Transfer through Collaborative Effort and Equitable Access

Jun 05 2023 22 mins  
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

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

May 15 2023 45 mins  
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 G

Tea on Transfer w/ Bernard Huggins | April 2023

Apr 03 2023 51 mins  
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 focus

Tea on Transfer | Transfer Shock | February 2023

Feb 09 2023 35 mins  
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 A

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

Jan 30 2023 60 mins  
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

Advocating for Community College w/ Alex Torrez

Jan 17 2023 20 mins  
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, an

Bridging a Pathway for Marginalized Transfer Communities w/ Alex Torrez

Dec 21 2022 20 mins  
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 Pos

Tea on Transfer | December 2022

Dec 07 2022 14 mins  
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.

Community College Transfer Centers | Triton College | Part 2

Nov 21 2022 28 mins  
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 accommodati