Transfer Partnerships, Community College Collaborations, and Transfer Student Services
Session Description
There is a great importance in having services to assist transfer students in preparing for transitioning to ETSU and completing their Bachelor's degree. Partnerships and collaboration with regional and state institutions are in place to help develop pathways to graduation for transfer students. Topics include information on transfer student services, articulation agreements, transfer pathways, social media marketing, orientation sessions, and more.
Session Focus
Marketing / Social Marketing
Session Audience
Faculty
Program Staff
Deans & Senior Administrators
Student Services Providers
Advisers
Primary Presenter
April Rainbolt-Smith, East Tennessee State University
Contact information
rainbolt@etsu.edu; 423-439-4723
Brief Bio
April Rainbolt-Smith is the Coordinator for Transfer Articulation in the School of Continuing Studies & Academic Outreach at East Tennessee State University. She has 12 years of experience in higher education at ETSU and will graduate in December with a Masters of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.
Additional Presenter #1
Jennifer Michelle Rice, East Tennessee State University
Contact Information
ricejm@etsu.edu; 423-439-4899
Brief Bio
Jennifer Rice has 12 years of experience in higher education at East Tennessee State University. She is the Assistant Director of Adult, Commuter and Transfer Services at ETSU. She has a Masters of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in Strategic Leadership from ETSU and is working on a doctorate in higher education.