TransferTALK
TransferTALK is a podcast hosted by Jay Fedje. He provides more than three decades of experience in Enrollment Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Transfer Recruitment Strategy, Higher Education Consulting, Podcasting, and Big Thinking. TransferTALK serves as a helpful resource for enrollment managers, registrars, academic deans, and transfer recruitment professionals. We seek to serve transfer students and colleges/universities.
TransferTALK
Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan - Episode 13
Title: “Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan”
Description:
In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits down with Dr. Patrick Sullivan, University Registrar at UMass Amherst, to explore what it really takes to fix an archaic transfer credit system at a major public institution.
Together, they cover:
- How Patrick tackled broken processes and undocumented policies
- Lessons learned from visiting other institutions like UNLV and Marquette
- The importance of building internal buy-in and managing change
- How tools like DegreeSight’s Inbound helped streamline operations and empower faculty
- Why flexibility, documentation, and transparency are essential for modern registrars
It’s a conversation packed with practical insights, dry humor, and a shared belief that the work of registrars and admissions leaders matters now more than ever. Whether you're a transfer pro or just transfer-curious, this one's for you.
🎧 Listen in and learn what it really means to build something better—from the ground up.
If you'd like to talk transfer strategies or have questions on this episode: www.degreesight.com. You can also find us at www.linkedin.com/company/degreesight
