Transfer students
Can research likely credit outcomes before committing to WCU, reducing financial and academic surprises. Can contribute their own data and connect with others who shared similar experiences.
Academic advisors
Can identify which departments have the highest rejection rates and advocate internally for policy review. Visualizations give them concrete evidence to bring to department chairs and curriculum committees.
WCU administration
Gains a student-facing accountability tool that can drive credit transfer policy reform to help improve recruitment, retention, and equity outcomes for a major student population.
The DH field
Demonstrates how digital humanities methods can address localized institutional injustice and not just large-scale historical or cultural phenomena.