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Aspen - AASCU Transfer Student Intensive

Program Overview

PSU is partnering with Portland Community College to participate in the Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive, a year-long program for leaders and teams from both institutions to develop scaled plans to improve transfer student outcomes. The program is designed to reform transfer practices so that many more students who begin in community college can successfully transfer and attain a bachelor’s degree. Over 12 months of virtual sessions, participants learn from research presentations, examine customized data reports, and engage in facilitated conversations to create and revise plans to implement research-based strategies to improve transfer student success.

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THE MISSION

By integrating principles from the Aspen Institute’s Transfer Student Success Intensive into our work, we aim to create a nationally recognized transfer ecosystem that ensures students can achieve their academic and career goals. We will build collaborative practices, identify funding opportunities, and enhance coordinated services. 

AT A GLANCE

Beginning in February 2025 the team will participate in ASPEN-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive to improve our collective partnership in ensuring transfer student success between PCC and PSU.

Milestones

  • Understanding Transfer Student Experiences
  • Transfer Success Outcomes and Measurable Goals Aligned to Vision
  • Transfer Partnership Practices
  • Tailored Transfer Advising and Individualized Education Plans
  • Aligning Program Pathways to Timely Bachelor’s Completion within a Major
  • Rigorous Instruction with Advanced Pedagogy and Academic Support
  • A Transfer-Specific Approach to Holistic Success
  • Strategic Transfer Excellence Plan

TEAM MEMBERS

Executive Leadership:

  • Dr. Ann Cudd, President (PSU)
  • Dr. Adrien Bennings, President (PCC)
  • Sheila Martin, Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief of Staff (PSU)
  • Vicky López Sanchez, Executive Dean of K12 & Community Partnerships (PCC)

Project Managers:

  • Ryan Wagner, Associate Director of Transfer Student Success (PSU)
  • Josh Laurie, Director of Student Success Program (PCC) 

Project Team Members:

  • Andrea Garrity, Executive Director of Student Success (PSU)
  • Randi Petrauskas Harris, Associate Vice Provost for Advising (PSU)
  • Erin Shortlidge, VP for Student Success (PSU)
  • Suzanne Kodeoot, DARS and Transfer Articulation Coordinator (PSU)
  • Chuck Knepfle, Vice President of Enrollment Management (PSU)
  • Cori Watkins, Senior Data Analyst (PSU)
  • Christy Weigel, Transfer Articulation and Agreements Coordinator (PCC)
  • Pat Sanchez-Cottrill, Pathways Guidance Coordinator - Transfer Services (PCC)
  • Laura Massey, Director of Institutional Effectiveness (PCC)