International Society Honors LIU Admissions

International Society Honors LIU Admissions for Fourth Straight Year

For the fourth consecutive year, Long Island University’s excellence in the development of transfer pathways earned recognition on Phi Theta Kappa’s 2020 Transfer Honor Roll. The distinction is awarded to the top 25% of colleges who earned the highest transfer friendliness ratings. Phi Theta Kappa is the world's most respected honor society for community college students. The international society recognizes the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges, helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. It is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. LIU is one of only two private universities in New York state to be recognized. Other national universities to earn the prestigious honor include: Arizona State University, Kansas State University, Mississippi State University, Ohio University, Rutgers University, Texas Tech University, University of Arizona, University of Colorado, University of Illinois, University of Kansas, University of Louisville and University of Mississippi. “The Transfer Honor Roll reflects the growing importance of recognizing and responding to the needs of transfer students,” Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner said. “This award is given to four-year colleges and universities with proven outcomes for transfer success. They are the best at providing a supportive and smooth transition from community college — equating to increased rates of bachelor’s degree attainment for transfer students.”

In response to the coronavirus shutdowns, the LIU Admissions team demonstrated extraordinary versatility by holding several virtual open houses for students since traditional in-person events were not feasible. The turnouts for these digital engagements were exceptional, providing one-to-one advising sessions and financial aid Q&A, and featuring speakers who touted the benefits of individual programs. Virtual open houses and information sessions catered to specific majors, such as nursing, and also provided information generally about academics, campus life, internships and scholarships. “We pride ourselves on getting to know all students and working with them to make their transition from application to enrollment a seamless experience,” said Anne Marie Caradonna, senior dean of University Admissions. “We are often told that this attention is what separates LIU from other institutions and it often brings a sense of comfort to transfer students during a time that may otherwise feel is a bit unsettling.” Personalized attention is a hallmark of the team’s recruitment efforts, so the one-on-one discussions were familiar despite the physical separation. “The Admissions team captures the spirit of Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll, giving individualized attention to every student who applies, working to help them complete their applications, and guiding them with respect to the proper prerequisite courses to take for the best chance at admission into their programs of choice,” Caradonna said. “Using face-toface digital technology was a great new method to enhance recruitment and connect with students.”

Enrollment for incoming Transfer students for Fall 2020 is up more than 6% across the University from the previous year.