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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville among 171 colleges and universities to its 2022 Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies the top four-year colleges and universities creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfer students. SIUE is among three Illinois public institutions represented.

Open to all regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting institutions, PTK’s Transfer Honor Roll recognizes four-year colleges and universities that have developed transfer pathways that lead to excellence and success among community college transfer students. Institutions are evaluated in the areas of transfer data, admissions, cost of attendance, campus life, recruitment practices and peer reviews.  

“We are enthused and humbled to receive this recognition,” said Jennifer Harbaugh, SIUE associate director of admissions. “Our campus community continues to exhibit a genuine commitment and unwavering support to the transfer population. The engagement of SIUE professionals on every level allows us to design and develop initiatives that meet the needs of both prospective and current transfer students. It truly takes great collaboration and teamwork across campus. It is inspiring to serve at a university that appreciates the rich quality that transfer students add to our community.”

“This award is so important because it is based on what students tell us they need from their transfer experience,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, president and CEO of PTK. “We are honored to recognize the colleges and universities working exceptionally hard to create stronger pathways to bachelor’s degree completion for all students.”

PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society consists of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations. Learn more at ptk.org.

Photos: SIUE student smiles joyfully while on campus.