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SUMMARY:MTP Guidance Review and Q&A for the Equitable Grading Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open session to discuss the recently released guidance supporting the implementation of the SUNY Board of Trustees’ Policy on Equitable Evaluation of Transfer Credit. This session is intended for faculty\, staff\, administrators\, transfer professionals\, registrars\, advisors\, and others involved in transfer credit evaluation and policy development. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the guidance\, ask questions\, and engage in discussion regarding campus policy review\, implementation timelines\, and equitable grading practices. \nREGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/mtp-guidance-grading/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, (Online)
CATEGORIES:Policy and Process,Town Hall,Training Session,Transfer Professionals Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Transfer and Articulation (OTA)":MAILTO:sunytransfer@suny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000
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SUMMARY:Past\, Present\, and Future of the Transfer Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:The transfer ecosystem is grounded in a rich and evolving history shaped over decades by policies\, partnerships\, and practices designed to expand opportunity and mobility for learners. This fireside chat will feature perspectives from leading transfer experts and invites participants to look beneath the surface to explore the roots of transfer in higher education\, including the foundational structures\, early research\, and historical developments that continue to shape the field and influence the evolving role of transfer professionals in meeting the needs of today’s learners. \n“Past\, Present\, and Future of the Transfer Ecosystem” is a reflective and forward-looking discussion focused on following the evolving needs of transfer over the years and the opportunities shaping the field ahead. As higher education continues to evolve\, so too must the systems\, partnerships\, and practices that support student transfer and mobility. This conversation will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to examine emerging trends\, innovative approaches\, and the strategic partnerships helping shape the future of transfer across institutions and systems nationwide. \nLed by Heather Adams\, Founder of Transfer Nation\, Emily Kittrell\, Transfer Expert in Residence with the National Resource Center on the First Year Experience\, and Bernard Huggins\, Senior Program Manager at The Aspen Institute\, this discussion will explore the history of transfer while drawing on a national perspective to explore how collective action\, policy alignment\, and stronger professional communities can accelerate innovation and drive meaningful systemic change for the next generation of transfer learners.
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/ecosystem/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community and Campus Events,Transfer Professionals Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join a community-driven conversation bringing students\, faculty\, and professionals together to imagine what transfer success can look like\, while reflecting on a month of shared insights and dialogue.
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/virtual-social-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community and Campus Events,External,Transfer Professionals Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
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SUMMARY:NTSW 101: Tools\, Tips\, & Campus Ideas for National Transfer Student Week
DESCRIPTION:Each October\, National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) shines a light on the students who navigate new campuses and communities\, carrying their learning and determination from one college to the next. It’s a moment to recognize transfer students\, as well as the faculty and staff who support them along the way. \nJoin the NRC for NTSW 101: Tools\, Tips\, & Campus Ideas\, a one-hour webinar where they will: \n\nLaunch the 2026 NTSW Marketing Kit\nSpotlight programming ideas from campuses across the country\nOpen the floor for live Q&A and brainstorming with NRC staff and other attendees
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/ntsw-101/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community and Campus Events,External,NISTS / NRC,Transfer Professionals Month,Transfer Student Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000
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SUMMARY:Engaging Campus Leadership in Regional Networks and Transfer Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Regional transfer networks are most effective when campus leadership is actively engaged in shaping priorities\, supporting collaboration\, and championing transfer student success. This professional development session is designed for transfer liaisons and regional network organizers seeking practical strategies for engaging executive-level leaders throughout the planning and implementation process. \nParticipants will explore approaches for communicating the value of regional collaboration to presidents\, provosts\, vice presidents\, and other senior leaders; identifying opportunities for meaningful involvement; and creating feedback loops that keep leadership informed and invested. The session will also focus on how to effectively share outcomes from regional convenings\, report lessons learned\, elevate emerging challenges and opportunities\, and gather leadership perspectives on institutional and regional goals. \nThrough discussion and peer exchange\, attendees will develop strategies for translating regional planning efforts into actionable insights for campus leadership\, fostering stronger alignment between regional network priorities and institutional objectives. By strengthening executive engagement\, transfer liaisons can help ensure that regional plans are supported\, sustainable\, and responsive to the needs of campuses and students alike. \nREGISTER HERE \nIMPORTANT: You will receive a registration link after registering. If you do not\, please check your spam/junk folders. If no message is found\, please contact the office immediately to receive a login credential.
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/engaging-campus-leadership-in-regional-networks/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams\, (Online)
CATEGORIES:Training Session,Transfer Professionals Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Transfer and Articulation (OTA)":MAILTO:sunytransfer@suny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Practice
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the intentional design of student-centered programs that drive meaningful outcomes. By connecting system-level innovation with frontline implementation\, it highlights how thoughtfully designed practices are developed\, adapted\, and sustained across institutions. Featuring a diverse panel of higher education professionals\, the session explores what it takes to design programs that truly meet student needs while underscoring the critical role of advisors and counselors in shaping\, refining\, and delivering these experiences. \nRegister Online
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/the-transfer-horizon/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community and Campus Events,Transfer Professionals Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000
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SUMMARY:The Assembly: Improving Transfer Time-To-Decision
DESCRIPTION:The Assembly is the cornerstone annual summit of the Learning Mobility Lab community and the next evolution of the longstanding AACRAO Technology and Transfer conferences. Born from extensive research and shaped by direct member feedback\, The Assembly represents a renewed\, ambitious vision for what these conferences can achieve. \nWe launch this new chapter in 2025–2026 with the AACRAO National Learning Mobility Challenge for Improving Transfer Time-To-Decision\, an ambitious initiative to reimagine the systems and structures that shape learner progress. \n 
URL:https://step.transfer.suny.edu/event/the-assembly/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Transfer Professionals Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="AACRAO":MAILTO:meetings@aacrao.org
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