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THANK YOU!
We would like to say thank you to all who attended the 2024 Transfer Champion Symposium! For those who are interested, linked below in the session descriptions you will find the corresponding presentations.
2024 Transfer Champion Symposium
Faculty and Staff, we invite you to join us on February 15th for the Transfer Champion Symposium:
- Explore opportunities to support transfer students.
- Network and strengthen partnerships.
- Discuss enrollment and curriculum updates.
- Celebrate MSU Denver’s Transfer Week!
We hope to see you there!
Questions about the Transfer Symposium? Contact Us!
Charita Thompson, [email protected]
Ricky Rogers, [email protected]
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 – 9:00am | Check-in \ Breakfast \ Networking |
| 9:00 – 9:45am | Welcome \ Keynote Speaker Dr. Landon Pirius |
| 10:00 – 10:30am
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Breakout Sessions
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| 10:40 – 11:10am
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Breakout Sessions
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| 11:20 – 11:50am
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Breakout Sessions
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| 12:00 – 1:30pm | Lunch \ CASFA-FAFSA State Representative \ Student Panel |
Breakout Session Descriptions
Statewide, connecting transfer students with the Reisher scholarship at MSU and other universities has been challenging. However, with the addition of foundation staff and a new scholarship at community colleges, we hope to create an increase in applicants and a better student experience. In our presentation we will cover what the Reisher scholarship is, what the supportive scholarship program looks like at MSU Denver, and the challenges of getting transfer students connected to the opportunity. We will also dive into the innovative new Reisher Bridge scholarship that is awarded to community college students with the goal of getting them connected to the Reisher scholarship at their four-year destination university.
Presenters: Scott Bergman & Christy Walker
In this presentation, I will describe the successes and failures I have encountered during my 5 years of planning transfer student events. I will highlight which types of events were the most well-attended and well-received. This presentation will include real feedback from transfer students as well as a brief how-to guide on planning a transfer event!
Presenters: Alysha Rowzee
I will discuss prior learning options offered at MSU Denver. I would highlight the EDS 2680 course (Portfolio Development Workshop). Talk about the relevance of PLA options for transfer students to round out their degree program and graduate faster, while saving money.
Presenter: Allison Lemmertz
Online students often find themselves in a unique situation that can lead to feelings of isolation—especially transfer students who are navigating many unique obstacles. Data suggests that fostering student engagement, particularly for online students, is essential not only for combatting mental health struggles, but for the success of the student–as a learner and as a whole self.
- Having effective engagement strategies leads to higher levels of learning and higher levels of student satisfaction.
- According to educational leadership scholars, effective online learning is dependent on the development of a community.
- The Community of Inquiry (CoI) Framework presents Social Presence as a key component to creating a community for online learners.
- In this presentation, will share with you some strategies and data that help foster engagement for transfer students in online programs.
Presenters: Bridget Wetzel & Meredith Laurel
Give a tour of how to use transferology to answer student questions of about transfer credits. Tips and tricks about using the resource.
Presenters: Tamara McCool & Camden Farmer
Overview of concurrent and dual enrollment programs. Best practices for transfer of concurrent/dual enrollment credits. How to support incoming concurrent enrollment students as they transition to college.
Presenters: Jessica Buckmaster & David Harper
We will present how Transfer students are supported by 3 teams (Admissions, Registrar, and the Transfer and Adult Student Success team) as they apply to MSU, are admitted and have their transfer credits evaluated, and then are supported on their academic journeys to graduation.
Presenters: Tamara McCool, Ricky Rogers & Charita Thompson
TRIO Student Support Services is nationally known as leaders in supporting academic and career success among first-generation college students. This session will provide an overview of TRIO SSS and how we help students thrive in college and beyond.
Presenters: Loretta Wahl, Erika Gonzalez & Taylor Montgomery