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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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 plan
• The post-NACAC admissions landscape
• Building partnerships across campus silos
• And the growing role of AI in student communication, enrollment, and guidance

They 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.

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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 charm
• Why transfer, graduate, and online students are the key to long-term sustainability
• What a centralized resource hub for small colleges could look like
• How leadership, communication, and strategic use of tech make or break transformation

If you care about innovation in higher ed — or just love a good “scrappy college beats the odds” story — this episode is for you.

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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 reality
• The hidden challenges of online learning and free tuition models
• How institutions can evolve their “academic product” to match modern learners
• What 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

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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!"

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Title: “Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan”

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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 policies
• Lessons learned from visiting other institutions like UNLV and Marquette
• The importance of building internal buy-in and managing change
• How tools like DegreeSight’s Inbound helped streamline operations and empower faculty
• Why flexibility, documentation, and transparency are essential for modern registrars

It’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.

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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 education
• The evolution of faculty resistance and student readiness for AI integration
• The fine balance between innovation and governance in AI policy
• EduPolicy.ai’s AI-powered policy generator tool for higher ed compliance
• And 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.

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 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 learners
• How HBCUs are navigating the shifting DEI landscape
• What "qualitative growth" in student populations really looks like
• Why enrollment strategy has to go beyond headcount
• What’s next in higher ed—and what should be next

This conversation is loaded with insight, wit, and real-world advice for enrollment leaders, registrars, and anyone working to move the higher ed mission forward.

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