EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 40 MIN
The Great Disconnect: Why Admissions and Transfer Still Feel Like Two Worlds
from Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast · host Loida González Utley; Alex Fronduto
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. Drawing from national data and institutional experiences, they examine why these two areas often operate in silos, the impact that disconnect has on students, and what innovative models are emerging to close the gap. The conversation explores institutional culture, communication, pathways, and practical strategies for creating a more seamless student experience from recruitment to graduation.Hosts:Loida González UtleyDirector, Recruitment and Enrollment ServicesTexas A&M University–Central TexasDr. Alex FrondutoAssociate Teaching Professor & Faculty Program Lead, M.Ed in Higher Education AdministrationGraduate School of Education, Northeastern University
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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. Drawing from national data and institutional experiences, they examine why these two areas often operate in silos, the impact that disconnect has on students, and what innovative models are emerging to close the gap. The conversation explores institu...
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