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

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.

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

Written by Lauren Prepose-Forsen, EdD Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa It was another hectic morning...

Discover the impact of a pre-transfer seminar course on community college students' post-transfer experience.

We were thrilled to recognize nine outstanding winners in three different categories at NISTS 2024 in St. Louis. Congratulations, winners!

Learn about National Transfer Student Ambassador Sam Haines' transfer journey.

Learn about National Transfer Student Ambassador Emily Hernandez Alzamora's transfer journey.