Upcoming CTPA Lunch & Learns

[CTPA - College Transfer Program Association]

Dear CTPA Members,

We are excited to invite you to two upcoming CTPA Lunch & Learn sessions this spring. Both events are free, require no registration, and will be held via Zoom. We hope you will join us for these engaging professional development opportunities.  Calendar invite coming soon!

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🍽️ CTPA Lunch & Learn Sessions for Spring 2026

Reimagining ACA-122: Rowan-Cabarrus’ Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89017900703

Session Description:
How does a single course evolve from a graduation requirement into the heart of a college’s Quality Enhancement Plan? This session explores the strategic transformation of ACA-122 (College Transfer Success) at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Presenters will share the journey of how ACA-122 became the QEP Navigate Forward centerpiece—a high-impact vehicle designed to instill a “Transfer Scholar” identity in students from day one.

Presenters:

• Dr. Jenny Billings, Chair of the Associate in Arts Degree, ACA, & English – RCCC

• Deanna Dixon, QEP Director, ACA-122 Lead, ENG Faculty – RCCC

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🍽️ CTPA Lunch & Learn - University Panel: Supporting Dual-Enrolled High School Students in the Admission Process

📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86821307581

Session Description:
Join us for a Q&A-style panel discussion that explores university admissions processes and best practices for supporting dual-enrolled high school students. As this population continues to grow across North Carolina, institutions are navigating a wide range of student pathways, including CCP, early and middle colleges, and Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHS).  University policies, admissions processes, student experiences, and support structures can differ significantly depending on how students are dual enrolled. The goal of this Lunch & Learn is to help CTPA members better communicate with and support these students as they transition to postsecondary education.

Topics will include:

• University admissions requirements, deadlines, and materials

• Transfer student vs. first-year student designation and how decisions are made

• Helping students understand their student type

• Transferring of credits

Panelists:

• Kaitlyn Kubacki – UNC Charlotte

• Heather Hill – Western Carolina University

• Taniesha Young – UNC Wilmington

• Hannah Rolen – Gardner-Webb University

• Morgan Logan – Lenoir-Rhyne University

• Dr. Oscar Rodriguez – NC Wesleyan University

Moderator:

• Jami Dawkins, Transfer Programs Coordinator, UNC System

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🧭 Reminder: Register for the 2026 CTPA Annual Drive-In Conference

📍 Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:45 PM
🎯 Theme: Navigating the Transfer Compass

This year’s conference focuses on supporting students as transfer pathways continue to evolve across North Carolina. The Drive-In Conference brings together transfer professionals from across the state to share best practices, policy updates, and innovative strategies that help students stay oriented and on course toward their academic transfer goals.

📝 Conference Registration Is Now Open!
We encourage you to register early.  A conference agenda and accommodation is attached. A more detailed program will be shared in mid to late February.

🗓 Registration Deadline: March 9, 2026
👉 Register here (space is limited):
https://apply.cccc.edu/register/2026CTPAConf

Please feel free to share this information with your transfer colleagues.

If you have any questions, contact the CTPA Conference Co-Chairs:

• Lisa Meads, CTPA President – lisa_...@albemarle.edu

• Don Miller, CTPA President-Elect – dmil...@cccc.edu

Thank you for your continued dedication to transfer student success. We look forward to learning with you—and navigating the transfer compass together—this spring.

Warm regards,
College Transfer Program Association (CTPA)