The Great Disconnect: Why Admissions and Transfer Still Feel Like Two Worlds

In this special Admit It! and Transfer TEA crossover episode, hosts Alex Fronduto and Loida González Utley sit down to discuss one of the most persistent challenges in higher education—bridging the divide between freshman and transfer admissions. Drawing from national data and institutional experiences, they examine why these two areas often operate in silos, the impact that disconnect has on students, and what innovative models are emerging to close the gap. The conversation explores institutional culture, communication, pathways, and practical strategies for creating a more seamless student experience from recruitment to graduation.

Hosts:

• Loida González Utley
  Director, Recruitment and Enrollment Services
  Texas A&M University–Central Texas
• Dr. Alex Fronduto
  Associate Teaching Professor & Faculty Program Lead, M.Ed in Higher Education Administration
  Graduate School of Education, Northeastern University