3L: From Insight to Impact: How 12 States Saw Double-Digit Improvement in Post-Secondary Student Enrollments

Each year, millions of community college students begin their journey with dreams of earning a bachelor’s degree—but far too few make it to the finish line. While 80% intend to transfer, only a third enroll at a four-year institution, and just 16% complete a degree within six years. The National Association of System Heads (NASH) is tackling this challenge head-on through a groundbreaking collaboration of 12 public higher education systems united to improve transfer student success. Using proven continuous improvement strategies, shared learning, and systemwide innovation, this initiative is driving results 5-10x better than national trends and transforming how institutions support transfer students. Join this session to discover how a multi-system approach is reshaping transfer pathways, learn from real-world successes, and take home practical strategies to advance equity and student achievement at your institution.