Richard H. Shaw
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions & Financial Aid
Stanford University
Ingrid Anderson, PhD
Director of the Transfer Advising Program
Stanford University
Friday, November 1, 2024
3pm-4:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
Are you a community college student with dreams of transferring to a top-tier university like Stanford? This workshop is designed to provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and inspiration you need to successfully navigate the transfer process to one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Join Richard H. Shaw, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid at Stanford University, and Dr. Ingrid Anderson, Director of the Transfer Advising Program, as they share insider tips on how to craft a competitive transfer application and stand out in the admissions process. Learn what Stanford looks for in transfer applicants, how to highlight your unique strengths, and what it takes to make a smooth transition into Stanford’s academic community. Whether you are just beginning to explore transfer options or are preparing to apply, this workshop will offer valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve your goal of becoming a Stanford student. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your aspirations into reality!
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
About the Speakers:
Richard H. Shaw assumed the role of Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Stanford University on September 1, 2005. His appointment was met with praise and anticipation, as Stanford Provost John Etchemendy articulated, “Rick Shaw brings a wealth of experience across various facets crucial to Stanford’s mission, particularly in fostering diversity within the student body. He possesses an intimate understanding of the intricacies associated with selective admissions, a staunch advocate for liberal arts education, and a relentless commitment to ensuring that higher education remains accessible to all.”
Dean Shaw’s illustrious career in higher education administration spans several prestigious institutions. Notably, he helmed Yale University’s Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office from 1993 to 2005, overseeing a critical period of academic evolution. Prior to his tenure at Yale, Shaw held the pivotal position of Director of Admissions at the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1993. His earlier career trajectory saw him serving as the Associate Director of Admissions and Records at the University of California-Berkeley from 1983 to 1988 and occupying various roles in admissions and residence management at the University of Colorado-Boulder between 1972 and 1981.
Dean Shaw’s influence extends beyond the boundaries of individual institutions. He is not only a member but has also held prominent leadership roles within several national admission organizations. These affiliations include distinguished bodies such as the College Board, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Consortium on Financing Higher Education, and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. Such involvement underscores his commitment to advancing best practices in admissions and financial aid on a broader scale.
His tenure as Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Stanford University is characterized by a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to the values of diversity, selective admissions, liberal arts education, and equitable access to higher education. His exemplary career trajectory and active participation in national admission groups reinforce his pivotal role in shaping the landscape of higher education in the United States.
Ingrid Anderson, PhD Director of the Transfer Advising Program at Stanford University, supports all undergraduate transfer students from their transition and integration into Stanford’s academic community until their graduation through direct advising, nurturing campus connections, and program development.
Dr. Anderson joined the Academic Advising team at Stanford in 2021 as a Residential Undergraduate Advising Director, and she has collaborated with numerous campus teams actively working toward increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as overall well-being for all students, staff, and faculty since then. In 2023, Dr. Anderson became Co-Coordinator of Stanford’s Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program.
Before coming to Stanford, Ingrid was an Assistant Dean & Academic Coordinator at Washington University in St. Louis, where she also earned a master’s and a doctorate degree in political science. Additionally, Ingrid holds degrees in public policy and psychology and has work experience in local and state government.
Register for Free:
What: Dream Big: How to Successfully Transfer from Community College to Stanford University
When: Friday, Nov 1, 2024, 3 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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