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TransferTALKRewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan - Episode 13Send us a textTitle: “Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan”Description: In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with Dr. Patrick Sullivan, University Registrar at UMass Amherst, to explore what it really takes to fix an archaic transfer credit system at a major public institution.Together, they cover:How Patrick tackled broken processes and undocumented policiesLessons learned from visiting other institutions like UNLV and MarquetteThe importance of building internal buy-in and managing changeHow tools like DegreeSight’s Inbo...2025-08-0536 min
TransferTALKFrom Calvinball to Compliance: Making AI Work for Higher Ed: Episode 12Send us a textArtificial intelligence is reshaping higher ed faster than most campuses can keep up. In part two of this multi-part transferTALK series, Jay Fedje sits down again with AI ethicist and policy expert Dr. David Hatami from EduPolicy.ai to unpack where AI is taking us next.They dive into:Harvard’s international student visa crisis and AI’s potential role in virtual educationThe evolution of faculty resistance and student readiness for AI integrationThe fine balance between innovation and governance in AI policyEduPolicy.ai’s AI-powered policy generator tool for higher ed com...2025-07-1046 min
TransferTALKBeyond the Brochure: What Students Really Need from Us: Episode 11Send us a text In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with Dr. Gavin Hamms, seasoned Enrollment Strategist, Visionary, and Consultant. Together, they dive into the complex and evolving challenges of higher education enrollment, retention, and the future of student success.You’ll hear Gavin’s fresh takes on:The need to reimagine education for non-traditional learnersHow HBCUs are navigating the shifting DEI landscapeWhat "qualitative growth" in student populations really looks likeWhy enrollment strategy has to go beyond headcountWhat’s next in higher ed—and what should be nextThis conversat...2025-06-1836 min
TransferTALKDemystifying Credit Mobility: Transfer Support through Inbound Ep 10Send us a textEpisode 10 – Demystifying Credit Mobility: Transfer Support through Inbound with Michelle StippIn this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with Michelle Stipp, Associate Vice President of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. With over 20 years of experience in admissions and financial aid, Michelle has a front-row seat to the evolving challenges—and opportunities—facing today’s transfer students.Michelle shares how Roosevelt University is blending enrollment strategies with student services to create a seamless transfer...2025-05-2228 min
TransferTALKRethinking AI in Higher Ed with Dr. David Hatami (Part 1): Episode 9Send us a textEpisode Description:Artificial Intelligence isn’t just knocking on higher ed’s door—it’s already inside, sipping coffee in the faculty lounge. In this episode of transferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with Dr. David Hatami—AI ethicist, author, speaker, policy consultant, and founder of EduPolicy.ai—for a candid, insightful, and surprisingly funny conversation about how colleges and universities can stop fearing AI... and start planning for it.From tech fails to policy wins, this is Part 1 of a multi-episode deep dive into AI’s role on campus...2025-04-1742 min
TransferTALKEvery Student, Every Day: Episode 8Send us a textHello, and welcome to another episode of transferTALK, the podcast where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of student transfers and higher education. I'm your host, Jay Fedje, and today we have a guest whose passion for college degree access and the student experience is truly inspiring.Joining us is Dr. Matt Boyce, a dedicated higher education professional with a rich background in enrollment management and student affairs. Matt has held various roles at institutions such as George Mason University, University of Puget Sound and Emerson College, where he’s...2025-03-1437 min
TransferTALKThe Future of Transfer Enrollment: Crystal Ball Time - Episode 7Send us a textJoining host Jay Fedje, is Kevin Windholz, the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Oklahoma City University. Since 2012, Kevin has been at the helm of domestic and international admissions, financial aid, student accounts, and university marketing and communications. As a member of the President’s cabinet, he has played a pivotal role in authoring the University's Strategic Enrollment Management plan and contributing to the development of the University's master strategic plan. One of his notable achievements includes developing a system to accurately predict net revenue from future enrollments.In...2025-02-1329 min
TransferTALKMarketing to an Invisible Audience - Episode 6: Part 2Send us a textToday’s show is part 2 of a conversation Jay has with Ryan Morabito, Senior Advisor/Strategist at 5° Branding. In quick recap of part 1, they discussed the elements of getting a better understanding of a college’s “Invisible Audience” of transfer and dormant degree seekers through “pulse research”. That is, frequent quick surveys to gauge the ever-changing dynamics of a complicated prospective student population. In part two we’ll dig deeper into sustainable strategies to identify, recruit, and service an invisible but essential audience. And as Ryan would say – This is the Way. End of Story.2025-01-2431 min
TransferTALKMarketing to an Invisible Audience - Episode 5: Part 1Send us a textIn this Episode of TransferTALK, Jay talks to Ryan Morabito, Senior Advisor/Strategist at 5° Branding. Ryan is well known as a marketing guru in higher education. You may know him from his Marketing Truth posts on LinkedIn that start with sharp insights and end with “This is the Way”! Ryan was asked to be on the show for two reasons: one he’s an out of the box marketer and two his creativity might help in this challenging conversation about Marketing to an Invisible Audience – that is communities of transfers, adult learners, and “Dorm...2025-01-1328 min
TransferTALKUnderserved College Bound Communities - Episode 4Send us a textIn this Episode of TransferTALK Jay talks with Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, who leads that charge with vision, creativity, and personal experience as a first-gen student herself. In this second of a two-part series, Jay is encouraged as he hopes you’ll be, with the commitment that organizations like California Competes maintains for underserved and invisible “non-traditional” college ready audiences. Higher ed leaders need to listen carefully to Drs. Jez and Bernhard for templates that can be used across the country. The health of many colleges and universities will depend...2024-12-1142 min
TransferTALKThe DNA of transfer students: common needs of transfers - Episode 3Send us a textIn this episode of TransferTALK Jay talks with Drew Melendres, Co-Founder of DegreeSight. Drew’s background in higher education and more specifically with non-traditional and transfer students is both extensive and significant. Drew has a uniquely broad view of how the recruitment market has been, where it is currently, and where it is going. Yes, he’s one of those prognosticators who has a pretty clear view of the future of college enrollment. If you’re curious about the common factors of non-traditional students that higher education leaders must embrace, this is an import...2024-11-1339 min
TransferTALKWhat California knows about “dormant degree seekers” - Episode 2Send us a textIn this episode of TransferTALK Jay talks with Dr. Laura Bernhard, Senior Researcher at California Competes, a non-profit organization focused on researching and advocating for students who have started but have not finished their college degree in the state of California. They’ll wrestle with the challenges of identifying and holistically supporting a giant national community of possible “transfer” or “comebacker” students. As colleges and universities face very real demand and demographic drops, this invisible audience represents opportunities for higher ed, the economy, and the students themselves. https://www.chronicle.com/article/tha...2024-10-2933 min
TransferTALKServing Transfer Students - Episode 1Send us a textOn the first episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje talks to David Cook, Founder of DegreeSight, a company dedicated to empowering transfer-friendly institutions. DegreeSight helps colleges and universities enroll, retain, and graduate more transfer students. These two thought leaders dive into current transfer strategies and look into future trends that enrollment leaders will have to embrace if they want to attract this underserved and often overlooked student population. If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.l...2024-09-1943 min