Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast

A podcast dedicated to exploring and improving student transfer by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), hosted by Loida González Utley.

Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Loida González Utley, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Loida González Utley hosts Transfer Tea, An AACRAO Podcast, a education show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Mobility by Design: Building Transfer Systems for the Future with EdVisorly

  May 26, 202635 minS4

  <p>Innovation in higher education often moves slower than the students it’s meant to serve—but learning mobility demands something different. In this episode, Loida sits down with Lizzie from Edvisorly to explore how technology is reshaping the transfer experience, from credit articulation to real-time decision-making.<br/><br/>Together, they unpack what it truly means to build systems that recognize learning as it happens, rather than forcing students to navigate outdated processes after the fact. This conversation challenges institutions to move beyond static agreements and into dynamic, student-centered ecosystems powered by data, transparency, and intentional design.<br/><br/>Because in a...

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  Episode #8

  Built by Students, Inspired by an Advisor

  May 12, 202645 minS4

  <p><b> </b>In recognition of Global Advising Week, this episode of Transfer Tea explores the evolving role of advising in an era shaped by learning mobility, transfer complexity, and student-centered innovation. 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.</p><p>Together, they explore why advising has become essential infrastructure for student success, how technology can strengthen human connection rather than replace it, and what institutions must do to better...

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  Episode #7

  From Transfer to Trailblazers: The Tea Behind the System

  Apr 27, 20261h 1mS4

  <p>They’ve been on both sides of transfer—as students navigating the process and as mentors helping others through it. In this episode, Mimi and Mckenna share the tea on what transfer students actually experience, what support really matters, and where institutions still fall short. Now graduate students, they reflect on how those experiences shaped who they are today—and what both students and higher ed professionals need to understand if we’re serious about getting transfer right.</p><p> </p><p><b>Host</b>:</p><p>Loida González, Ed.D.</p><p>Director, Recruitment & Enrollment Services<br/>Texas A&M...

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  Episode #6

  Are We the Partner We Expect Them to Be?

  Apr 6, 202638 minS4

  <p>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? Drawing on insights from Loida’s dissertation, the conversation explores gaps in communication, policy clarity, and shared responsibility that impact transfer students. Together, they challenge traditional assumptions about the transfer pipeline and reframe partnership as a mutual, ongoing commitment. This episode calls on institutions to move beyond expectations—and toward action that better supports students on their transfer journey.</p><p> </p><p><b>Host:</b></p><p>...

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  Episode #5

  If It’s Not Built for Students, Rebuild It

  Mar 23, 202637 minS4

  <p>Transfer isn’t broken because people don’t care — it’s broken because processes go unexamined. 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. From transfer credit articulation to adult learner applications to onboarding communications, they explore how well-intentioned systems often create invisible barriers. If you believe student success requires more than good intentions, this episode is for you.</p><p> </p><p><b>Host:</b></p><p>Dra. Loida González Utley<br/>Director of Recruit...

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