For those not familiar with this initiative, the goal is to help staff and faculty understand the unique issues transfer students face and become Transfer Student Advocates.
Program Requirements:
- To become a Transfer Student Advocate you must attend one training. After that you will receive occasional communications and invitations to optional, future events and training.
Objectives of the Transfer Advocate Program:
- To increase knowledge and awareness of the U of M transfer student population and the barriers transfer students may face.
- To promote transfer student access to, and participation in, University activities and resources.
- To create a visible network of support for transfer students across campus.
Outcomes:
- After completing this training participants will:Understand the U of M transfer student population and the unique needs and concerns of transfer students.
- Identify specific next steps they can take to be a transfer student advocate by encouraging transfer student engagement and removing barriers.
- Be identified as Transfer Advocates in their units and a source of information and support for transfer students.
Questions? Contact Sarah Ihrig, [email protected]