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.

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.

Written by NISTS Transfer students bring an invaluable perspective to higher education through their experiences navigating multiple institutions. Their firsthand knowledge of different academic cultures, administrative systems, and learning environments provides crucial insights that can benefit both their fellow students and institutional stakeholders. Isn’t it time for us to consider how we can leverage this wealth of knowledge while working to support an increasingly mobi