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Celebrating Higher Education Excellence through the Sourcie Awards

On July 7, 2026, CollegeSource, a leader in transfer and degree planning solutions, announced the recipients of its 8th Annual Sourcie Awards, an event dedicated to recognizing exceptional achievements in the realm of student mobility, transfer transparency, and academic success. This year, the awards spotlight both institutions and individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing educational opportunities through innovative use of CollegeSource's robust solutions.

The Sourcie Awards are an annual highlight in the higher education calendar, celebrating those who leverage technology and collaboration to break down barriers for students seeking to further their education through transfer programs. Kerry Cooper, CEO of CollegeSource, emphasized the importance of personal impact, stating, “Each year, the Sourcie Awards remind us that technology alone doesn't change student outcomes—people do.” This sentiment underscores the collaborative spirit within the education community that propels student success.

Winners of the 2026 Sourcie Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

Jack Southard
Jack Southard has been a monumental figure in the advancement of degree planning and academic advising. His creation of the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) revolutionized how institutions approach degree audits and transfer technologies. Southard's legacy in fostering academic success continues to resonate through products like uAchieve, which have supported countless students in their educational journeys over the decades.

Exceptional Implementation Effort

University of Colorado System
The University of Colorado System distinguished itself this year as the first institution to successfully implement the 5.2 Planner solution on its premises. This achievement resulted from a highly effective collaboration between its technical and functional teams and CollegeSource, collectively enhancing degree planning capabilities for students across the system.

Superior Work in Supporting Statewide Transfer

Rachel Aldrich, Fox Valley Technical College
Rachel Aldrich has played a key role in fostering statewide transfer collaboration in Wisconsin. As the lead for the Wisconsin Community of Practice Group, she promotes the sharing of best practices among various higher education institutions, significantly enhancing support for transfer students through platforms like TES and Transferology.

Excellence in Advancing Transfer Pathways

University of Northern Colorado and Laramie County Community College
This collaboration between the University of Northern Colorado and Laramie County Community College has created transparent transfer pathways that empower students to navigate their educational options effectively. By using Transferology, they have made significant strides in helping students identify and take advantage of transfer opportunities, greatly accelerating the path to degree completion.

Outstanding Work in Advancing Student Success

Charles Peitsch, Registrar, Benedictine College
Charles Peitsch exemplifies proactive efforts in enhancing transfer transparency and the quality of transfer data. By leveraging TES and Transferology, he continuously assesses transfer coursework, ensuring that students have access to accurate and reliable equivalency information, ultimately aiding them in making informed academic decisions.

Cooper noted, “The success of transfer and degree completion initiatives depends on dedicated professionals willing to innovate, collaborate and continuously improve the student experience.” This year's winners reflect the best of what the higher education community has to offer, contributing immensely to enhancing student mobility and success.

About CollegeSource

CollegeSource specializes in transfer and degree completion solutions aimed at assisting colleges and universities in evaluating transfer credits and guiding academic planning. With a client base exceeding 2,100 institutions and millions of students, their suite of solutions includes TES® for transfer credit management, Transferology® to clarify course transferability, uAchieve® for degree auditing, and Policy Central, a higher education policy database. Together, these tools streamline workflows, clarify academic pathways, and bolster student success. CollegeSource, a privately-held entity, operates from its headquarters in San Diego, California. For further details, visit CollegeSource's website.