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Developing New Statewide MiTransfer Pathways
Developing New Statewide MiTransfer Pathways
Overview
A major component of MiLEAP OHE’s Transfer Success Project is developing additional MiTransfer Pathways, multi-institutional articulation agreements that map transfer courses in like programs at participating institutions across the state. Similarly supported by the legislature, the first MiTransfer Pathways launched in 2020 in the following programs: Art, Biology, Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Exercise Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Public Health and Social Work.
The program areas recommended below for the next set of MiTransfer Pathways to be developed in 2026-2027 are a result of extensive data analysis, desk research, advice from our facilitation partners at Sova, critical insights from MiLEAP OHE’s Advisory Council on Transfer Success (ACTS), and constructive feedback gleaned during listening sessions with Michigan’s academic affairs leaders and other stakeholders. These programs represent high-need workforce areas in Michigan, many of which are also considered high-wage opportunities. We expect 10+ new MiTransfer Pathways to be developed by convening the disciplines listed below.
Recommended Program Areas for 2026–2027
Business Administration & Management
We intend to refine the current MiTransfer Business Administration Pathway, cultivate a new Business Management Pathway and build additional program-specific tracks where possible.
Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services
Computer Information Sciences, General; Computer and Information Systems Security (Cyber Security); Computer Science
Data Science & Analytics
Design and Applied Arts
Healthcare
We will coordinate with Michigan’s institutions to select one pathway in either Health and Medical Administrative Services or Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Teacher Education/ Preparation
Early Childhood (Birth-K), Lower Elementary (PK-3), Upper Elementary (3-6), 5-9 Grade Band (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies), 7-12 Grade Band (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Upcoming Project Meetings
All meetings are virtual unless otherwise noted.
Project Team Office Hours
For campus leads and other project partners.
Join our virtual project office hours at any of the dates/times below—no registration required.
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- January 9, 2026 — 10:00 a.m.
- January 12, 2026 — 1:00 p.m.
- January 30, 2026 — 10:00 a.m.
- February 2, 2026 — 1:00 p.m.
- February 13, 2026 — 10:00 a.m.
- February 20, 2026 — 1:00 p.m.
- February 27, 2026 — 10:00 a.m.
MiTransfer Pathways Faculty Onboarding
For all faculty participants designated to develop new MiTransfer Pathways in the disciplines noted above.
These sessions are open to all disciplines, and at least one will be recorded and archived below for future viewing.
February 11, 2026 — 3:00 p.m.
February 20, 2026 — 9:00 a.m.
February 23, 2026 — 1:00 p.m.
Transfer Success Project Campus Leads Monthly Meetings
For designated campus leads and secondary contacts who received calendar invitations to register for these virtual meetings.
Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m., beginning January 16, 2026.
MiTransfer Pathways Project Overview Stakeholder Webinar
For any interested stakeholders. The session will be recorded and archived below.
January 23, 2026 — 10:00 a.m.
Business Discipline Exploratory Meeting
For appropriate discipline‑specific personnel designated by institutions.
January 28, 2026 — 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Healthcare Discipline Exploratory Meeting
For appropriate discipline-specific personnel designated by institutions.
January 30, 2026 — 1:00–2:30 p.m.
MiTransfer Pathways Working Retreat (in-person)
For all faculty participants designated to develop new MiTransfer Pathways in the disciplines noted above.
You are asked to attend a one‑day working retreat to kick off pathway development.
Date TBD: Week of March 24, 2026
Past Events/Materials
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December 5, 2025: Transfer Success Project Campus Leads Onboarding
- Review meeting slides
- View session recording
- Review breakout session summary