Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast

Loida González Utley
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A podcast dedicated to exploring and improving student transfer by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), hosted by Loida González Utley.

  1. Jun 9

    It Takes Two to Tango: A Listener's Question on Partnership and Transfer

    After receiving a thoughtful email from a listener, Loida explores a difficult but important question: What happens when one institution wants to partner, and the other doesn't? Building on a recent conversation about how universities can be better partners to community colleges, this solo episode examines the other side of the equation. Drawing on findings from her doctoral research with community college professionals across Texas, Loida discusses the realities of transfer collaboration, the barriers that emerge when institutions operate in silos, and why partnership cannot be sustained by one side alone. The conversation expands beyond traditional transfer to explore learning mobility, institutional alignment, and the growing need to recognize learning acquired through military service, workforce training, dual enrollment, prior learning assessment, and other pathways. Ultimately, this episode challenges institutions to move beyond good intentions and toward shared understanding, meaningful collaboration, and actionable outcomes that better serve students. If transfer is a promise, then partnership—and alignment—are how we keep that promise. Host: Loida González, Ed.D. Director, Recruitment & Enrollment Services Texas A&M University–Central Texas FMI on The Assembly: https://www.aacrao.org/events-training/meetings/the-assembly/balancing-access-and-accountability Email us at transfertea@aacrao.org!

    15 min

  2. May 26

    Mobility by Design: Building Transfer Systems for the Future with EdVisorly

    Innovation in higher education often moves slower than the students it’s meant to serve—but learning mobility demands something different. In this episode, Loida sits down with Lizzie from Edvisorly to explore how technology is reshaping the transfer experience, from credit articulation to real-time decision-making. Together, they unpack what it truly means to build systems that recognize learning as it happens, rather than forcing students to navigate outdated processes after the fact. This conversation challenges institutions to move beyond static agreements and into dynamic, student-centered ecosystems powered by data, transparency, and intentional design. Because in a world where students move faster than systems, technology isn’t just a tool—it’s the bridge between opportunity and access.     Host: Loida González, Ed.D. Director, Recruitment & Enrollment Services Texas A&M University–Central Texas https://www.linkedin.com/in/loidagonz%C3%A1lezutley/ Guests: Lizzie Allison Chief Innovation Officer at Edvisorly https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieallison/ To learn more about Edvisorly: https://www.edvisorly.com/ FMI on The Assembly: https://www.aacrao.org/events-training/meetings/the-assembly/balancing-access-and-accountability Email us at transfertea@aacrao.org!

    35 min

  3. May 12

    Built by Students, Inspired by an Advisor

    In recognition of Global Advising Week, this episode of Transfer Tea explores the evolving role of advising in an era shaped by learning mobility, transfer complexity, and student-centered innovation. Loida sits down with Sabih, co-founder of Stellic, to discuss how one student’s vision—deeply inspired by the mentorship of Carnegie Mellon advisor Mark Stehlik—grew into a platform focused on helping students navigate clearer academic pathways. Together, they explore why advising has become essential infrastructure for student success, how technology can strengthen human connection rather than replace it, and what institutions must do to better support today’s increasingly mobile learners. From transfer pathways to degree planning and credit mobility, this conversation highlights why the future of higher education depends on systems that are both connected and deeply human.   Host: Loida González, Ed.D. Director, Recruitment & Enrollment Services Texas A&M University–Central Texas   Guest: Sabih Bin Wasi Founder & CEO, Stellic

    45 min

  4. Apr 27

    From Transfer to Trailblazers: The Tea Behind the System

    They’ve been on both sides of transfer—as students navigating the process and as mentors helping others through it. In this episode, Mimi and Mckenna share the tea on what transfer students actually experience, what support really matters, and where institutions still fall short. Now graduate students, they reflect on how those experiences shaped who they are today—and what both students and higher ed professionals need to understand if we’re serious about getting transfer right.   Host: Loida González, Ed.D. Director, Recruitment & Enrollment Services Texas A&M University–Central Texas   Guests: Mimi Guthrey, Graduate Student, M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Colorado Christian University Mckenna Reinsch, Graduate Student, M.S. in Coastal and Marine System Sciences Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

    1h 1m

  5. Apr 6

    Are We the Partner We Expect Them to Be?

    In this episode of Transfer Tea, Loida sits down with Ashley to unpack a critical question emerging from research and practice: Are universities truly being the partners they expect community colleges to be? Drawing on insights from Loida’s dissertation, the conversation explores gaps in communication, policy clarity, and shared responsibility that impact transfer students. Together, they challenge traditional assumptions about the transfer pipeline and reframe partnership as a mutual, ongoing commitment. This episode calls on institutions to move beyond expectations—and toward action that better supports students on their transfer journey.   Host: Dra. Loida González Utley Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Services Texas A&M University- Central Texas   Guest: Ashley Lattimore, MBA Director of Advising Lone Star College

    38 min

  6. Mar 23

    If It’s Not Built for Students, Rebuild It

    Transfer isn’t broken because people don’t care — it’s broken because processes go unexamined. In this episode of Transfer Tea, Loida sits down with Alex Aljets to talk about why institutions must continuously assess and map their processes if they truly want to serve students well. From transfer credit articulation to adult learner applications to onboarding communications, they explore how well-intentioned systems often create invisible barriers. If you believe student success requires more than good intentions, this episode is for you.   Host: Dra. Loida González Utley Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Services Texas A&M University- Central Texas Guest: Alex Aljets Process Improvement Strategist Aljets Consulting, LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexaljets/ Email: alex@aljetsconsulting.com   Join us at The Assembly this July! FMI: https://www.aacrao.org/events-training/meetings/the-assembly

    37 min

  7. Mar 9

    Mobility Without Wi-Fi: Rethinking Access in Prison Education Programs

    As higher education expands its commitment to access, Prison Education Programs (PEPs) are playing an increasingly critical role in creating equitable pathways for learners. But what happens when education must function without Wi-Fi, laptops, student portals, or even consistent communication?   In this episode of Transfer Tea, we explore the operational, ethical, and mobility challenges institutions face when delivering academic programs inside correctional facilities. From academic integrity and FERPA compliance to transcript management and credit portability, we unpack what it truly means to uphold rigor and equity in paper-based environments.   If learning mobility is about continuity of opportunity, then it must include students whose movement is restricted. This conversation challenges higher education professionals to rethink infrastructure, policy, and design — and to ensure that opportunity does not stop at a prison wall.

    47 min

  8. Feb 23

    From Service to Credit: The Promise and Pitfalls of JSTs

    What happens when learning is recognized—but doesn’t fully move? In this episode of Transfer Tea, we explore the complexity of Joint Services Transcript (JST) credit through the lens of learning mobility. While JSTs document rigorous military training and occupational expertise, many service members discover that awarded credit doesn’t always translate into meaningful degree progress. Why does this gap exist—and what does it reveal about our systems? Joined by military and veteran services experts, we examine the difference between credit recognition and credit applicability, the institutional barriers that slow mobility, and the knowledge gaps that impact military-connected learners. Together, we challenge higher education to move beyond awarding credit toward designing systems where learning truly travels with the learner.   Host: Dra. Loida González Utley Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Services Texas A&M University- Central Texas Guests: Abby Kinch, Ph.D. Chief of Staff & Vice President of Research Student Veterans of America   Coby Dillard, MA-HSC, CCM Director of Military and Veterans Affairs University of Texas at Tyler   James Dalton Director of Military and Veteran Services Texas A&M University- Central Texas

    58 min
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A podcast dedicated to exploring and improving student transfer by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), hosted by Loida González Utley.

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  • Creator
    Loida González Utley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast
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