Brew your favorite cup because you do not want to miss this one! In this exciting episode, Heather chats with Loida Gonzalez Utley, host of AACRAO's Transfer Tea podcast and co-chair of the upcoming AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit! Together, they spill the tea on everything you can expect at the event – a must-attend convening for anyone passionate about transfer, mobility, and innovation in higher ed.

From bold conversations on AI and equity, to tools that can help institutions better serve transfer students, Loida and Heather give us an insider’s scoop on sessions, networking, and why this summit is a game-changer for transfer professionals everywhere.

*The AACRAO Technology and Transfer 2025: A Learning Mobility Summit will be held IN PERSON at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA (across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.)

Tech and Transfer 2025 Registration Link

AACRAO's Transfer Tea Podcast

Heather Adams, Ed.D.
Director, Special Initiatives at SOVA
Founder & CEO of Transfer Nation

Loida González Utley
Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Services at A&M- Central Texas
Co-Chair of AACRAO’s Technology and Transfer Summit

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, Heather is joined by esteemed faculty, authors, and researchers Dr. Lauren Schudde & Dr. Huriya Jabbar to discuss their recent book, Discredited: Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer. We explore the under-examined influence of universities on the transfer process, the power of understanding transfer from a field-level perspective, and recommendations for policy and practice interventions to improve transfer credit mobility and the transfer student experience.

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

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Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

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In this episode of Transfer Nation Talks, host Heather Adams chats with Mackenzie White (University of Georgia) and JP Payne (University of Vermont), co-chairs of NODA's Transfer Services Community. They discuss what NODA is all about (hint: it's more than just orientation) and their approach to building a supportive network for transfer and transition services professionals. Drawing from their experiences at their respective institutions, they share observations about transfer student needs, common challenges they're hearing from colleagues, and the importance of campus partnerships in supporting transfer success.

For more info about the programs mentioned throughout the episode, please see:

UGA:
- University Transitions (main) > Transfer Students
- Interactive Transition Guide
- Dawg Pack Connect

UVM:
- Office of Orientation and Student Advancement
- Switching Gears: Tr.A.C.E. Students Share Their Stories

Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias

Keep talking with Transfer Nation
IG: @WeAreTransferNation
LinkedIn: Transfer Nation Page
TikTok: @TransferNation
FB Group: Transfer Nation
Email: WeAreTransferNation@gmail.com

Talk soon!
#TransferPride #TransferSuccess #TransferChampion #TNTalks #TransferNation