This season, Transfer Nation is exploring Community College Transfer Centers!
Over the next two episodes, we will be talking to the #TransferChampions behind Triton College’s Transfer Center! In those roundtable conversations, we’ll hear about the center’s origin story, discuss how it works to alleviate student concerns and enhance the transfer experience, and share advice for those of you eager to form similar spaces on your own campus!
Nelly Marcial is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. She previously served as Director of the Triton College Transfer Center. Connect with Nelly on LinkedIn!
Ian Torres is a Transfer Support Specialist at Triton College. Connect with Ian on LinkedIn!
Derek Salinas-Lazarski is the Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences at Triton College. Connect with Derek on LinkedIn!
Nancy Guzman is the Interim Transfer Coordinator at College of DuPage. She was a Transfer Specialist during her time at Triton College. Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn!
The Triton College Transfer Center, which opened its doors in early Spring 2020, is 100% Title V funded. The college's transfer culture continues to evolve in a positive direction and staff have been given autonomy to create many new initiatives. The center also monitors student cohort retention and completion and strives to increase the number of partnerships and transfer guides for four year institutions.
(This interview was recorded April 2022.)
Mentioned Resources:
- Check out the Triton Transfer Center Website
- Take a tour of the Triton Transfer Center
- Learn more about the Title V Program
- The Hidden Curriculum by Rachel Gable
- Caste : The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
#TritonTransferSuccess #TritonCollege #TransferCenter #CommunityCollege
Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Guests | Nelly Marcial, Ian Torres, Derek Salinas-Lazarski, Nancy Guzman
Producers | Sam Kaplan, B
Show Credits
Host | Dr. Heather Adams
Producers | Rhian Waterberg, Emily Kittrell
Sound Editing | Abraham Urias
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