Speakers:
- Winnie Gerhardt, Project Director, Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts
- Judy Niemi Johnson, Assistant Director of Admissions and Transfer, Minnesota Private Colleges Council
Building effective transfer pathways requires collaboration, clarity, and commitment across institutions. In this engaging session, Winnie Gerhardt and Judy Niemi Johnson will share lessons learned from leading statewide transfer pathway initiatives designed to expand access and streamline transitions from community colleges to independent institutions.Drawing from their shared successes, Winnie and Judy will discuss practical strategies for developing, sustaining, and communicating clear academic pathways that support student success. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how partnerships are transforming the transfer experience and strengthening transfer culture across campuses.Participants will explore:
- The ways statewide and regional collaborations can create transparent and equitable transfer options for students.
- Steps to effectively map and maintain transfer pathways using tools and shared frameworks.
- Best practices for fostering a transfer-receptive culture and empowering students and advisors.
- Tips for sustaining partnerships and ensuring long-term impact.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of:
- The essential components of a successful transfer pathway.
- Strategies to improve institutional collaboration and student advising.
- Actionable ideas for implementing or refining transfer initiatives on their own campuses.
Join us for this conversation and take away concrete tools and inspiration for advancing transfer student success.
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