*The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition values open dialogue and respectful discourse. As such, the views of vendors, presenters, and participants during events, and courses may not be representative of those of the Center or the University of South Carolina.
Upcoming Webinars
First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences
Wednesday, October 7 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST | Zoom
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What is it like to navigate the transfer experience as a first-generation college student?
Join us for this panel discussion featuring prominent higher education scholars and leaders Dr. Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron (George Mason University), Dr. Tiffani Riggers-Piehl (University of Missouri – Kansas City), and Lee Williams III, M.Ed. (Texarkana College) as they offer valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and support needs that shape the first-generation transfer student journey.
*Hosted by FirstGen Forward and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
Questions? Contact us at fye@mailbox.sc.edu for assistance. We hope to see you online on October 7!
Keeping Transfer Students on TRAC: A Practical Framework for Transfer-Centered Communication
Tuesday, October 20 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST | Zoom
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Transfer students already know how to “do college,” but that doesn’t mean they won’t need help understanding how things work at a new institution. The transition can be more difficult when communications are built around internal processes without fully accounting for transfer students’ needs. Transfer professionals across campus can serve as important “transfer agents,” using their institutional knowledge to help students make sense of unfamiliar systems and build confidence in navigating what comes next. In this presentation, we’ll briefly examine common questions and concerns that surface across the transfer journey and introduce a practical framework for aligning communication and support with what students need at different points in the process. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the transfer student experience and a worksheet they can use to apply the framework to their own advising practice.
Presenters:
Maggie Segnitz, Ed.D., Director of Success Advising - University of Central Missouri Emily Kittrell, M.S., Transfer Expert-in-Residence - National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
Questions? Contact us at fye@mailbox.sc.edu for assistance. We hope to see you online on October 7!
Information Session: Transfer Success Research-Practice Partnership (TSR-PP) Seed Grants
Wednesday, October 14 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST | Zoom
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Join the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition to learn more about our new Transfer Student Research-Practice Partnership (TSR-PP) Seed Grants! Our Research and Grants team will discuss eligibility requirements, the program criteria and structure, award package, budget considerations, deliverables, and more.
Questions? Contact us at fye@mailbox.sc.edu for assistance. We hope to see you online on October 14!
Past Webinars
From Campus Leader to College Parent: Seeing Student Success Through a New Lens
September 29, 2026
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/F70kU_F3_Og
Are you supporting a student as they begin the college search process or navigate their first months on campus?
Join The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for a panel discussion with prominent higher education scholars and leaders Drs. Dan Friedman, Matthew J. Mayhew, Joy Gaston Gayles, and Linda J. Sax as they share what they learned about college transitions as they parented their own children through them!
Moderator:
Kate J. Lehman, Ph.D., Executive Director - National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
Panelists:
Dan Friedman, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of University 101 Programs and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition - University of South Carolina
Joy Gaston Gayles, Ph.D., Head of the Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development Department and an Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professor - North Carolina State University
Matthew J. Mayhew, Ph.D., The William Ray and Marie Adamson Flesher Professor of Educational Administration - The Ohio State University
Linda J. Sax, Ph.D., Professor in the School of Education & Information Studies and Founding Director of Momentum: Accelerating Equity in Computing and Technology - University of California, Los Angeles
Advising Success Network x NRC: Celebrating Students' Transformative Experiences at HBCUs
August 12, 2026
- This webinar was not recorded
Join this exciting webinar with contributing authors as they share findings from the book Celebrating Students and Their Experiences at HBCUs*. The text centers the student experience and celebrates the intergenerational excellence of HBCUs. Engage in a critical conversation around HBCUs with scholars committed to HBCU success. Attendees are encouraged to download and read the book in advance, and bring written questions to the webinar, to engage in this celebratory and informative session.
*Funded by NASPA’s Advising Success Network and published by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
Facilitators:
Jamil D. Johnson, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry, Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of South Carolina
Jamila S. Lyn, Founder and Chief Student Success Strategist, Bottom Up Thinking Consulting
NTSW 101: Tools, Tips, & Campus Ideas for National Transfer Student Week
July 29, 2026
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/ZNXldzEI7ms
Each October, National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) shines a light on the students who navigate new campuses and communities, carrying their learning and determination from one college to the next. It’s a moment to recognize transfer students, as well as the faculty and staff who support them along the way.
During this webinar, we:
- Launched the 2026 NTSW marketing kit
- Spotlighted programming ideas from campuses across the country
- Opened the floor for live Q&A and brainstorming with NRC staff members and other attendees
Presenters:
- Emily Kittrell, Transfer Expert-in-Residence, National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
- Sarah Kane, Current Transfer Student, Vanderbilt University
- LaSean Jennings, Transfer Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Georgia Tech
- Campbell Keele, Coordinator, Transfer Initiatives, Office of Student Engagement, Missouri State University
- Kimberly Dressler, Assistant Director, Carolina Experience, Carolina Experience Office, University of South Carolina
What Works in Peer Mentoring: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions
Held in partnership with the Pullias Center for Higher Education, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
June 17, 2026
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/IzgSRBFbXDo
Discover how thoughtfully designed peer mentoring can be a game-changer for low-income students’ success as they transition to college. This webinar shares compelling mixed-methods evidence of an effective peer mentoring model that boosts students’ confidence, sense of belonging, and clarity about their academic and career pathways. Learn how this high-impact peer mentoring program moves beyond basic check-ins to deliver proactive, validating, and holistic support that meets students where they are and sets them on a path for success. Walk away with actionable strategies to design or strengthen peer mentoring initiatives that meaningfully expand students' support networks on your campus and promote a successful college transition.
Presenters:
- Joseph Kitchen, PhD., Associate Research Professor, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California.
- Zoe Corwin, PhD., Research Professor, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California.
- Jennifer Harvey, Senior Director, Thompson Scholars Learning Community, University of Nebraska, Kearney
- Angel Cante, Peer Mentor, Thompson Scholars Learning Community, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Building Early Momentum: Transfer-Affirming Practices at Community Colleges and Partner Institutions
A Transfer "Think Tank" session held in partnership with Transfer Nation
April 29, 2026
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/odqEKSmpq-E
This Think Tank featured a small group of institutions offering brief spotlights on the specific strategies they are using to reach students (in advising, success courses, cross-campus collaborations, and other areas), followed by open discussion where attendees could trade ideas, surface shared challenges, and consider what intentional transfer partnerships might make possible.
Shaping What's Next: The Future of Transfer Work at the NRC
March 26, 2026
- This webinar was not recorded
The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition facilitated a conversation with transfer champions as part of our acquisition of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS). Our Transfer Expert-in-Residence, Emily Kittrell, presented a series of questions via PollEverywhere to get a better idea of what the Center should focus on when it comes to our more transfer-focused work going forward.
Welcome to the NRC! (for Transfer Champions)
January 28, 2026
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/dt0JWG6ZhoU
The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition hosted a welcome webinar for transfer champions as part of our acquisition of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS). Members of the Center's leadership team provided updates from their area of the Center (Conferences and Continuing Education; Research and Grants; Resources and External Relations) and what they're brainstorming for transfer work in the very near future.
Inside Insights: Virtual Author Panel
September 26, 2025
- This webinar was not recorded
Dr. Annie Kelly, Editor of Insights for College Transitions, hosted a panel discussion with the authors of the fall 2025 issue of Insights. Each author spoke on their article and associated research and participated in a moderated Q&A session with all attendees.
2025 Paul. P. Fidler Research Grant Information Session
June 18, 2025
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/yuqjbT6S8l8
Dr. Kevin Wenger, Ed.D., Research Analyst for the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Student Transitions, provides an overview of the 2025 Paul P. Fidler Research Grant. Topics discussed included eligibility requirements, what makes a strong application, and more.
Lunch & Learn: In Conversation with Dr. Dallin George Young & Dr. Bryce D. Bunting
April 18, 2025
- Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/LAj2xtFpg_E
Dr. Dallin George Young, Assistant Professor for College Student Affairs Administration and Student Affairs Leadership at the University of Georgia, and Dr. Bryce D. Bunting, Assistant Dean and Director of First-Year Experience at Brigham Young University, discuss selected topics from their bestseller, Rethinking Student Transitions: How Community, Participation, & Becoming Can Help Higher Education Deliver on its Promise.