"For over two decades, the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students has bridged two worlds-the researchers who study transfer students and the campus staff who work with them. Located at the University of North Georgia, NISTS has gathered these groups for annual conferences, disseminated resources and research, and doled out awards for groundbreaking work. Now, university leaders say they can no longer afford to fund NISTS. At the end of October, NISTS, at least in its current form, will shutter."
"unfortunately, due to ongoing budget constraints and a realignment of institutional priorities, the university is no longer able to financially support the Institute," the statement read. "We are proud of the Institute's legacy and the many partnerships it has built, and we remain committed to serving transfer students through our academic programs and student success initiatives."
"Janet Marling, NISTS's executive director, said that over the past year, institute staff tried but ultimately couldn't find a new permanent home for their work-at least for now. She hopes that other organizations will carry on parts of the institute's work, including its conferences and programs, and house its research and resources so transfer professionals can continue to benefit from them."
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students operated for more than twenty years at the University of North Georgia, bringing together researchers and campus professionals through conferences, resources, and awards. University officials cited ongoing budget constraints and a realignment of institutional priorities as the reasons for withdrawing financial support. Institute staff sought a new permanent home over the past year but were unable to secure one. Leadership hopes other organizations will adopt parts of the institute's work, continue its conferences and programs, and preserve its research and resources for transfer professionals.
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