At the direction of the Chancellor and the SUNY Board of Trustees, the Office of Student Success and the Office of the Provost partnered with the leaders of the University Faculty Senate and Faculty Council of Community Colleges to establish a Transfer Task Force charged with evaluating the SUNY-wide transfer landscape. The Task Force was designed to be an inclusive body that could draw on the collective expertise of the entire SUNY System. In all, over 100 individuals participated in the process - ranging from participating on working groups, subgroups, to participating in the Task Force's various outreach efforts including surveys, campus visits, ad hoc groups, and listening sessions.
The Task Force began its work in fall 2023, and assessed SUNY’s policies, procedures and programs alongside emerging and prevailing national models to devise a next-generation approach to supporting transfer students and improving student outcomes.
The report provides 32 specific recommendations that are thematically organized into 4 overarching objectives. Proposals are designed to provide additional support and clarity for students, faculty and staff across the SUNY System. Please click on an objective to explore the report recommendations and related materials.
Objective I: Maximize Credit Acceptance and Major Applicability
Objective II: Provide Clarity, Transparency and Consistency in Transfer Process and Policy
Objective III: Provide Additional System-Wide Resources
Objective IV: Foster System-Wide Transfer Partnerships
In addition to the online version of the report, you are able to download the full report, which includes the executive summary and an appendix of tables and reference materials.
Full Transfer Task Force Report (PDF)
The Transfer Task Force welcomes comments during the 30-day open comment period. During this time, all members of the SUNY community and the public are welcome to provide feedback using the online comment form (through November 25, 2024).