Janet is passing the baton to the NRC team, but not before shining the spotlight on our amazing transfer professionals. In her “love letter” to the community, she explores the six important gifts every transfer champion should bestow upon themselves as they navigate the exhilaration and exhaustion that is higher education transfer.

For nearly a quarter century, NISTS was a force for change in higher education transfer. This retrospective explores how the organization built community, elevated student and professional voices, advanced equity-focused research and practice, and helped transform national understanding of the transfer student experience.

Dr. Renee Esparza, executive dean of transfer services at Austin Community College District, shares highlights from her doctoral research focused on the factors influencing transfer outcomes of community college students who intend to transfer but do not complete the transfer process. This post includes important nuances related to institutional strategies, and three key action steps that practitioners and institutions can take to more holistically support transfer-intending

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS)

After more than a decade, the CAS Standards for Transfer Student Programs and Services have been completely revised to reflect the current state of transfer research, policy, and practice. Developed collaboratively by NISTS, AACRAO, and transfer practitioners nationwide, these updated standards provide a comprehensive approach to supporting transfer students throughout their educational journey—from initial exploration through goal completion. This webinar explores what's new

At NISTS, we champion both transfer students and the individuals who support them. Last fall, we conducted a survey of transfer professionals (322) to identify future professional development needs. The responses were so powerful, especially related to the challenges transfer professionals face, that we wanted to share them with you. 

To address the full transfer journey, we've identified five pillars that form the foundation of a successful transfer student experience. The transfer experience should be Prioritized, Equitable and Inclusive, Comprehensive, Collaborative, and Student-Centered. By focusing on these five pillars, we can lay the groundwork for student success and create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

NISTS award winner Ivan Valdovinos reveals how families crucially support Latina/o/x community college students' transfer journeys. His research with students and their family members shows how cultural identity, family obligations, and systemic barriers shape transfer decisions. Learn three family-centered strategies to improve transfer equity and create more inclusive pathways for Latina/o/x students navigating the community college to university transition.

This webinar delves into the findings and recommendations from MDRC's comprehensive How Faculty Members Influence Credit Transfer at Four-year Institutions report, which explores the critical role of faculty in transfer credit evaluation and curricular alignment at four-year institutions. This session is designed for faculty, staff, college and university administrators, and researchers who are dedicated to improving transfer student outcomes. The webinar covers key topics s

Faculty members in teaching, research, and administrative positions play a pivotal role in decisions about whether and how credits transfer, yet little research has examined how they approach these decisions or what factors influence their judgment. This mixed-methods study, funded by Ascendium Education Group and conducted by MDRC, addresses this knowledge gap by exploring faculty members’ decision-making within a large and complex transfer landscape...

Building Stronger Pathways: Transforming Transfer Success Through Strategic Action The Transfer Playbook 2.0 Deep-Dive webinar series...

In this webinar, Ivan Valdovinos, winner of the NISTS 2024 Research Grant Award , presents highlights from his research project....