Mapping the Path: Unveiling Three Pillars for Transfer Success
- NISTS Team
- Feb 20
- 1 min read
Updated: 23 hours ago
In this overview presentation, researchers from the Aspen Institute and the Community College Research Center will introduce the three key recommendations from the forthcoming second edition of the Transfer Playbook. This updated resource outlines the strategies and practices used by community colleges, universities, and partnerships to achieve strong bachelor's degree outcomes for transfer students—especially those who have been historically underserved in higher education.
The three strategic recommendations are:
Executive-Level Commitment: Prioritize transfer initiatives at the highest leadership levels to drive sustainable, scalable success.
Program Alignment: Coordinate programmatic pathways and deliver high-quality instruction to ensure timely bachelor's degree completion within a student’s major.
Tailored Support Services: Customize transfer advising and non-academic support to build trust, enhance student engagement, and foster success.
Our presenters will not only break down these recommendations but will also lead a discussion on how you can adapt and apply this framework to your institution's unique context.
Featured Speakers
Director, Research & Innovation
Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
Senior Research Associate and Program Lead Community College Research Center | Teachers College, Columbia University