TransferTALK

Jay Fedje

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TransferTALK is a podcast hosted by Jay Fedje. He provides more than three decades of experience in Enrollment Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Transfer Recruitment Strategy, Higher Education Consulting, Podcasting, and Big Thinking. TransferTALK serves as a helpful resource for enrollment managers, registrars, academic deans, and transfer recruitment professionals. We seek to serve transfer students and colleges/universities.

12/08/2025

The Credit Crunch: Transparency, Trust, and the Role of AI: Episode 18

Send us a text Accrediting bodies are changing their tune on credit transfer — and it could reshape higher education. In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with higher ed researcher and consultant Scott Jeffe to unpack the recent Accreditors endorsement of AI in credit assessment and what it means for institutions and students. Jay and Scott tackle the barriers that still frustrate transfer students, the contradictions between policy and practice, and the rise in adult student enrollment. They discuss how online learning, transparency, and career readiness are driving enrollment decisions, and why higher ed leaders must rethink outdated credit policies. If your institution is serious about transfer and adult learners, this conversation offers data, stories, and strategies you can put to work right now. #degreesight #higheredleaders #scottjeffe #transferstudents If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

52 min
10/22/2025

Strategic. Student-Centered. And Maybe a Little Purple: Episode 17

Send us a text Description: In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje welcomes Heath Einstein, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Texas Christian University, for a candid conversation on the shifting world of college admissions. Jay and Heath cover a wide range of topics: TCU’s student-centered strategic planThe post-NACAC admissions landscapeBuilding partnerships across campus silosAnd the growing role of AI in student communication, enrollment, and guidanceThey also reflect on their early radio days, their hopes for smarter, more human enrollment tools like DegreeSight, and the power of culture and legacy in attracting the right students. If you're a higher ed leader navigating change — or just someone who appreciates when enrollment talk meets radio nostalgia — this one's for you. If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

47 min
09/30/2025

"Small Colleges, Big Shifts: Reinventing Relevance in a Rapid World" Ep 16

Send us a text In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje is joined by Scott Novak, entrepreneur, consultant, and unapologetic advocate for small colleges. Together, they tackle the hard truths facing small institutions: outdated systems, shrinking budgets, rising student expectations — and the fierce resistance to change that keeps many from moving forward. You’ll hear Scott’s take on: How small colleges can modernize without losing their unique charmWhy transfer, graduate, and online students are the key to long-term sustainabilityWhat a centralized resource hub for small colleges could look likeHow leadership, communication, and strategic use of tech make or break transformationIf you care about innovation in higher ed — or just love a good “scrappy college beats the odds” story — this episode is for you. 🎧 Available now on all platforms. #TransferTALK #SmallColleges #HigherEdInnovation #TransferStudents #EnrollmentStrategy If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

42 min
09/04/2025

So, You Think You’re Transfer Friendly? Episode 15

Send us a text In this episode of TransferTALK, Jay Fedje sits down with Jon Endicott, Dean of Student Services at West Hills College Coalinga, to get real about what it means to be truly transfer-friendly. With experience in both Private higher ed and the California community college system, Jon shares insights on serving non-traditional students, adult learners, and first-gen students—all while balancing institutional flexibility with academic integrity. Together, Jay and Jon unpack: Why “two-year degree” timelines rarely reflect realityThe hidden challenges of online learning and free tuition modelsHow institutions can evolve their “academic product” to match modern learnersWhat higher ed could learn from restaurant menus (yes, we said it again)If you're ready to stop saying you’re transfer-friendly and start proving it, this one’s for you. 🔗 Featuring: Jay Fedje – Host of TransferTALK, VP at DegreeSight Jon Endicott – Dean of Student Services, West Hills College Coalinga If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

42 min
08/21/2025

Student Success is Everything!: Episode 14

Send us a text Welcome back to TransferTALK, the podcast where we dive deep into all things transfer and higher ed—without putting you to sleep! Today’s guest is someone who knows the transfer game inside and out. He’s been on both sides of the higher ed fence—faculty, administrator, recruiter—you name it, he’s done it. I’m talking about Martin Smith, who’s leading the charge as the Assistant Vice President of Admissions at the University of South Florida, making sure transfer and non-traditional students don’t just get in, but thrive. We’re covering a lot in this episode—why Florida has some of the most unique (and let’s be honest, sometimes complicated) transfer rules, what actually matters when measuring student success, and how USF is making a massive campus feel like home for transfers. Oh, and we even get into athletics, campus life, and whether your high school GPA still haunts you as a transfer student. Spoiler alert: it might. So grab a coffee, a notebook, or just settle in—this is one you don’t want to miss. Let’s get into it!" https://www.degreesight.com https://www.usf.edu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-smith-38b114a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayfedje/ If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

32 min
08/05/2025

Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan - Episode 13

Send us a text Title: “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 Inbound helped streamline operations and empower facultyWhy flexibility, documentation, and transparency are essential for modern registrarsIt’s a conversation packed with practical insights, dry humor, and a shared belief that the work of registrars and admissions leaders matters now more than ever. Whether you're a transfer pro or just transfer-curious, this one's for you. 🎧 Listen in and learn what it really means to build something better—from the ground up. If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

36 min
07/10/2025

From Calvinball to Compliance: Making AI Work for Higher Ed: Episode 12

Send us a text Artificial 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 complianceAnd plenty of practical insights for academic leaders navigating this rapidly shifting landscape.Whether you’re a president, provost, dean, or enrollment leader — this conversation is packed with insights that every campus cabinet needs to hear. Brought to you by DegreeSight, your partner in simplifying credit mobility, transfer pathways, and student success. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and get ready to rethink the future of higher ed. If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

47 min
06/18/2025

Beyond the Brochure: What Students Really Need from Us: Episode 11

Send 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 conversation is loaded with insight, wit, and real-world advice for enrollment leaders, registrars, and anyone working to move the higher ed mission forward. 🔗 Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: Gavin Hamms 🎙️ Subscribe and catch all episodes at: TransferTALK on Spotify If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight

36 min

TransferTALK is a podcast hosted by Jay Fedje. He provides more than three decades of experience in Enrollment Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Transfer Recruitment Strategy, Higher Education Consulting, Podcasting, and Big Thinking. TransferTALK serves as a helpful resource for enrollment managers, registrars, academic deans, and transfer recruitment professionals. We seek to serve transfer students and colleges/universities.

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Jay Fedje
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

18
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Clean
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