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Past Episodes

S4E8 - Built by Students, Inspired by an Advisor | 05/12/2026

In this episode, 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.

S4E7 - From Transfer to Trailblazers: The Tea Behind the System | 04/27/2026

In this episode, Mimi and Mckenna, two graduate students who went through the transfer process and came out all the wiser, share the tea on what transfer students actually experience, what support really matters, and where institutions still fall short.

S4E6 - Are We the Partner We Expect Them to Be? | 04/06/2026

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?

S4E5 - If It’s Not Built for Students, Rebuild It | 03/23/2026

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.

S4E4 - Mobility Without Wi-Fi: Rethinking Access in Prison Education Programs | 03/09/2026

In this episode of Transfer Tea, we explore the operational, ethical, and mobility challenges institutions face when delivering academic programs inside correctional facilities.

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New Episode May 12: Built by Students, Inspired by an Advisor

 

 

Season 1

S1E9 - Confessions of a Transfer Recruiter | 01/10/2024

In this episode, Loida spills the tea with her Texas colleagues about life on the road, what we have learned this recruitment season, and the complexities of recruiting non- traditional students.

S1E8 - Implementing Change in Transfer Processes | 10/18/2023

In this episode, Loida sits down with Josie Martinez as they spill all the tea on what issues institutions face when implementing transfer process change.

S1E7 - Teaching Transfer | 08/09/2023

Dr. Marc Booker shares knowledge gained through his 22+ years of experience as a transfer advocate and explains some of the ongoing trends in transfer admissions.

S1E6 - Reflections on Transfer at the Annual Meeting | 08/01/2023

Listen to the voice of transfer professionals as they reflect on a variety of topics at the Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado.

S1E5 - Finding Creativity in Technology and Transfer | 06/28/2023

Seth Marc Kamen and Dr. Wendolyn Davis (The Chair and Co- Chair, respectively) of AACRAO’s annual Technology and Transfer Summit join Loida to spill the tea on what to expect this July.

Season 2

S2E7 - Streamlining Transfer Articulation: The Role of Technology and the AACRAO SPEEDE Committee | 02/12/2025

In this episode of Transfer Tea, we explore how automation is transforming transfer articulation in higher education.

S2E6 - Reimagining Transfer in the University of North Carolina System | 01/21/2025

This episode highlights efforts to make the transfer process in North Carolina more equitable, efficient, and student-centered, ultimately helping to increase graduation rates and support student success across the system.

S2E5 - Transfer Virginia (Part 2) | 12/05/2024

In this two-part episode we continue the conversation about Transfer Virginia and what it hoped for the future.

S2E4 - Transfer Virginia (Part 1) | 12/05/2024

In this two-part episode we will learn more about what inspired Transfer Virginia, how it came to be, and what it is now.

S2E3 - With Great Knowledge… | 09/24/2024

In this episode, Loida is joined by Tara Kent and Audra McQuarie to share their experiences travelling to Washington, D.C. for AACRAO's Hill Day event, where AACRAO members meet with congressional representatives to share their expertise in various higher education fields.

Season 3

S3E8 - Why Advocate Anyway? | 11/19/2025

Loida is joined by Justin Schilke to reflect on why advocacy matters—even when the outcomes aren’t immediate, the process is complex, and our calendars are already full.

S3E7 - The Great Disconnect: Why Admissions and Transfer Still Feel Like Two Worlds | 11/10/2025

In this special Admit It! and Transfer TEA crossover episode, hosts Alex Fronduto and Loida González Utley sit down to discuss one of the most persistent challenges in higher education—bridging the divide between freshman and transfer admissions.

S3E6 - Institutional Policies, Student Realities | 10/14/2025

Inspired by a institutional policy workshop from Student Ready Strategies, Loida and two special guests discuss reactions, lessons learned, and how institutions can rethink policy design to be more student-ready.

S3E5 - A University System's Blueprint for Better Transfer | 09/17/2025

In this episode of Transfer Tea, we sit down with Isaiah Vance, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advising & Transfer Initiatives at the Texas A&M University System, to explore how university systems are driving innovation in transfer.

S3E4 - Systems in Sync: How NASH and Networked Improvement Communities Are Redesigning Transfer | 07/11/2025

In this episode, Juliette Price of the National Association of System Heads (NASH) spills the tea on how Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) are helping universities rethink transfer through collaboration, data, and equity-driven innovation.