Community colleges play a pivotal role in shaping students’ educational journeys, yet far too few students achieve their aspirations of earning a bachelor’s degree. The Transfer Playbook 2.0 offers a comprehensive framework designed to address the persistent challenges of transfer student success, particularly for students of color and low-income students. This session explored how community colleges can make transfer a presidential priority, align program pathways and high-quality instruction, and tailor advising and support services to foster trust and engagement.
The session included data analysis from community colleges that have strong and equitable outcomes, as well as case studies that demonstrate how institutional leadership and cross-institutional partnerships can achieve large-scale success. Attendees left with clear, actionable steps to implement the Transfer Playbook 2.0 framework, helping them drive transfer success and improve bachelor’s degree attainment rates for their students, particularly those from historically underserved populations.