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FutureU Podcast Ep. 133: Learner Mobility and Transfer in Higher Ed

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FutureU hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn spoke with George Mason University President Gregory Washington about a program allowing students to more seamlessly move from community college to four-year institutions, the difficulties faced by transfer students, and the importance of leadership to improve student experiences.

“The student transition experience is dramatically different in our ADVANCE program than the student transition experience that you have in a traditional transfer pathway,” Washington says. By offering dual admission opportunities, streamlining administrative processes, and cultivating partnerships, GW has drastically improved the academic mobility of students.

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