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.

MAR 24

Breakpoint Revisited: Jon McGee on the Forces Reshaping Higher Education Episode 22

Send us Fan Mail Higher education has been navigating a decade of disruption. In this episode of TransferTALK, Jay Fedje sits down with Jon McGee, author of Breakpoint: The Changing Marketplace for Higher Education, to revisit the forces reshaping colleges and universities and examine how those predictions are playing out today. McGee has spent much of his career studying the demographic, economic, and cultural changes influencing higher education strategy. In their conversation, Jay and Jon explore how the narrative around higher education has shifted—from education as a transformational experience to education increasingly viewed through a transactional, return-on-investment lens. They also discuss how students and families are navigating the complexity of college decisions, the increasing role parents play in the process, and why the rising cost of education has fundamentally changed how people evaluate its value. Jon introduces his framework of **four student archetypes—Selectivity Seekers, Fit Finders, Simplifiers, and Gamblers—and explains why institutions must understand their “modal student” if they hope to position themselves effectively in the marketplace. The conversation also tackles a persistent challenge in higher education: why so many colleges sound alike and what real institutional distinctiveness requires. For leaders working in enrollment, strategy, and student success, this episode offers thoughtful insights into how colleges can better align mission, market realities, and student expectations. 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

44 min
MAR 5

Credit Transfer in 2026: Chaos, Culture, and the Coming Revolution - Ep 21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TransferTALK, Jay sits down with Paul Singh of Phi Theta Kappa to explore the rapidly shifting world of credit transfer in 2026. They discuss PTK’s mission evolution, the rise of dual-enrolled and adult learners, and the changing expectations of students who now compare institutions based on transparency and transfer-friendliness. Paul shares national insights and on-the-ground PTK student feedback, highlighting the barriers students face — especially those with older credits or multiple transcripts. The conversation dives into state-mandated portability, faculty-driven policy bottlenecks, the need for human advisors, and how automation and AI can support clarity and speed. Jay and Paul also explore high-ROI strategies institutions are using to support transfer students, from proactive advising to clear credit evaluation pathways. This is a timely, future-focused conversation for anyone working to build a transfer-inclusive campus culture. 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

41 min
FEB 10

The Future of Work Meets the Future of College: Are We Preparing Students for What’s Coming?” Ep 20

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TransferTALK, Jay sits down with John McLoughlin, Associate Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Success at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, to explore how the future of work is reshaping the future of college. NYU SPS has built a reputation for serving adult learners, transfer students, and working professionals with surprising agility — and John breaks down how modular learning, recognition of prior learning, stackable credentials, and employer partnerships all fit together to create a more flexible, future-ready education model. Jay and John dig into: • SPS’s history as an entrepreneurial, workforce-aligned academic unit • Applied and project-based learning models that get students employer-ready • Credit mobility that actually works • Lifelong learning and nonlinear student pathways • Why adaptability, interdisciplinarity, and advising matter more than ever • How SPS is preparing students for real-world work experiences today • The cultural shift higher education must make to stay relevant in an AI-driven economy A must-listen for anyone thinking about adult learners, transfer pathways, or the evolving relationship between education and the workforce. 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
JAN 14

Lifelong Learning, Real-Time Strategy: Inside Saddleback’s Enrollment Evolution

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of community college enrollment isn’t just about 18-22-year-olds—but also 73-year-olds? In this episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Dan Predoehl, Assistant Dean of Extended Learning at Saddleback College and a nationally respected voice in equity-centered enrollment strategy. They explore Saddleback’s Emeritus Institute—one of the largest senior education programs in the country—and what it reveals about community connection, sustainability, and lifelong learning. Dan also shares his vision for a more aggressive, data-informed future for California’s community colleges, including coalition-building across departments, streamlined credit-for-prior-learning policies, and why it’s time to ditch the term “non-traditional student” altogether. From baseball metaphors to real-world policy shifts, this is a sharp and timely look at who college is really for—and where the future of enrollment might be headed. 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

43 min
12/08/2025

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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

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.

Creator

Jay Fedje
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

22
Rating

Clean
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