Best Communitycollege Podcasts (2026)

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S7E10 - NotebookLM in Higher Ed 28:40

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If you've been hearing about NotebookLM, but haven't explored what it has to offer, Tim & Brent discuss what it is, how it's different than other AI Chatbots, and some ideas on how you can use it in your classrooms and institutions. There's a lot to explore here, so listen in and then crack open your own account to see if NotebookLM is a fit for yo…

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Happy Holidays From The Mt. SAC Podcast! 2:01

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We appreciate your support and hope you've enjoyed and learned from this season's episodes so far! We will be taking a short break from releasing episodes over the coming holiday season. You can expect new episode releases when we return in the New Year, in January 2026. The best way to not miss our return is to make sure you're subscribed to the p…

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How Data Can Drive Equity, Student Success, and Institutional Effectiveness 30:45

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In this episode, Dr. Sadya Khan discusses with H.M. Kuneyl how data can drive equity, student success, and institutional effectiveness. She emphasizes the importance of selecting the right data for the right questions, building trust and collaboration around data use, and making data accessible and meaningful for faculty, staff, and students. The c…

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S7E09 - 2025 Gift Guide for Techie Teachers 29:07

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Every year Tim and Brent dig into some possible gifts for the techie teacher in your life. Whether you're looking to treat yourself, or just can't find something that will make the teacher in your life a little happier, we've got some ideas for you to check out. Listen in to hear the suggestions and thoughts about how teachers might use them. Show …

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The Role of Academic Senate & The Classroom Connection with Tania Anders Episode 221 34:14

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Grounded in the work and priorities of the Academic Senate, Dr. Tania Anders, an Oceanography professor and part of the Earth Sciences program and current President of the Academic Senate shares her insight on the value of a great team with diverse experiences and strengths in the senate to support thoughtful work in the Senate, as well as in the c…

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We Are On Native Land - Fall Flex 2025 with Dr. Primavera Reza-Nakonechny Episode 220 25:44

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While many of us celebrate Thanksgiving, we must also acknowledge that it is a holiday often observed in a way that erases the lived experiences of Indigenous people and ignores the ongoing impact of colonial oppression. In this episode taken from Fall Flex Day 2025, we hand the microphone over to Dr. Primavera Reza-Nakonechny. In this workshop, sh…

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S7E08 - What Can Google Do to Protect Education? 28:50

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Companies like Google, Microsoft, Canvas, and many more have positioned themselves as solutions to education problems, but they're making very few moves to protect what we know about the learning process? It wouldn't be hard for them to make things work in much more pedagogically sound ways, but they seem to be uninterested in doing much beyond the…

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Piloting and Scaling Strategies to Reduce DFWs in Community Colleges 37:03

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Harper College President Avis Proctor about how her institution is strategically organizing campus efforts to reduce the rates of D and F grades and course withdrawals, especially in gateway courses, by engaging in actionable institutional research and dat…

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Community Colleges Leading Economic Resilience - Future of Work Conference Panel Discussion Episode 158 1:03:37

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We dive into a dynamic panel captured at the 7th annual Future of Work Conference 2025, presented by Pasadena City College. Leaders from education, workforce development, and local government shared invaluable insights on building resilience, navigating recovery, and creating pathways to sustainable careers. Moderated by Leslie Thompson, Director o…

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Improving Advising and Wraparound Services to More Effectively Support All Students in their Postsecondary Education Journey 34:33

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon talks with Dr. Lonetta Oliver about how colleges can improve advising and wraparound services to more effectively support all students in their postsecondary educational journeys. This special-edition Illinois SUCCESS podcast, and several others in the series, explores how campuses can leverage data and institutional…

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Experiential Learning Beyond Borders - Mt. SAC's Osaka Study Abroad Program Episode 219 22:55

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Professor Keiko Tsurumi was so inspired by the growth and resilience of the students who participated in the Mt. SAC Osaka Program that she wanted to share their experiences with all of us. As you'll hear, the program is the result of years of planning and coordination, a testament to Tsurumi-Sensei's dedication to supporting student learning. As y…

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From Crisis Response to Workforce Readiness: Lessons in Regional Renewal from the Future of Work Conference with Mayor Victor Gordo Episode 157 39:52

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After the LA fires, how do we move past emergency response and into building sustainable crisis prepared communities who know how to bounce back? At our 7th annual Future of Work Conference, PCC led the conversation with local community leaders and experts on rebuilding after an unprecedented disaster. In this special excerpt from the conference, D…

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On-Track Data System at UIC to Inform Work and Improve Student Success 31:47

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In this special-edition Illinois SUCCESS episode, we explore how campuses can leverage data and institutional research to improve holistic advising and other programs to support students to and through college to complete a credential or degree. Dr. OiYan Poon talks with Dr. Lindsey Back about the On-Track data system at the University of Illinois …

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S7E7 - When the Cloud Crashes: Teaching Through Tech Outages 28:24

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Millions of people, including teachers and students, were affected by the recent outage of AWS as it took almost all EdTech, including Canvas, out of commission. While we may not collectively learn not to put all of our eggs in one basket, we can individually prepare ourselves for when this (inevitably) happens again. Listen in for ideas on how to …

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Effective Data Use for Holistic Advising 35:09

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. James Minor about how campuses can leverage data and institutional research to improve holistic advising and other programs to support students to and through college so they can complete a credential or degree. Dr. Minor is the chancellor of Southern …

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Supporting Community College Nursing Students, In and Out of the Classroom 28:09

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Community college nursing programs are vital to closing the healthcare workforce gap. Dr. Jennifer Fritzges, the chair of the Allied Health Department at Carroll Community College, explains how her college ensures its nursing program retains top-notch faculty and that nursing students are supported in and out of the classroom.…

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Investing in and Encouraging Academic Leaders to Reduce DFW Rates to Improve Student Success 31:24

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Jay Gatrell, the president of Eastern Illinois University, about how institutional leaders can organize campus efforts to reduce the rates of D and F grades, also known as DFW rates, as well as reduce the number of course withdrawals by engaging in act…

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The Power of Basic-Needs Support for Students through Benefits Navigators and HOUSE Liaisons 38:40

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In this special edition of Democracy's College, OCCRL Associate Director Gianina Baker talks with Valerie Lynch and Deana Schenk about the critical roles of benefits navigators and HOUSE liaisons, two positions designed to help students access basic-needs resources such as food, housing, health care, and financial support. Lynch is the senior manag…

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S7E6 - What's New in Zoom? (Fall 2025 Edition) 26:54

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It's been a while since we've looked at Zoom updates, and there have been a LOT recently! If you've gotten into a rut with the ways you use Zoom, listen in to hear some of the new features that might be useful for you and your students or colleagues! Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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Where Art Meets Skate Episode 218 14:55

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What does skating and environmental advocacy have in common? As it turns out, a lot. This episode of the Mt. San Antonio College Podcast introduces award-winning skateboarder and environmentalist Peggy Oki, who visited campus to talk about her legacy skating, but also how it opened her eyes to the natural world. Hosts Chisa Uyeki and Ivan Sanchez m…

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Building Resilient Communities: Insights Into The Upcoming Future of Work Conference with Dr. Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson Episode 156 14:24

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With the LA fires so prominent in recent memory, one question looms large: how can communities move beyond immediate recovery to create long-term systems that withstand future shocks? Today Dr. Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development at PCC, and Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations, sit down to open a conversation …

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Using a New Data Model to Tell a More Complete Story 33:52

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Community College Voice Podcast Season 10, Episode 7. Dr. Kevin Walthers is the superintendent/president of Allan Hancock College in California. Using the model from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Survey of Community College Outcomes, Dr. Walthers shared the data publicly and illustrates how it tells a more complete story about his students…

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Rebuilding Community After Disaster: What It Means To Create Solutions Rooted In Equity with Lizzy Okoro Davidson, Director of the Pasadena Women's Business Center at PCC Episode 155 27:12

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In anticipation of the 7th Annual Future of Work Conference to be held on October 28th 2025, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo brings back Lizzy Okoro Davidson, Director of the Pasadena Women's Business Center at PCC and panel speaker, to touch on all the progress made by the center since opening its doors last year. Lizzy shares how the Women's Business Center…

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Different Frameworks for Understanding Institutional Data and Using Data to Attain Student Success 36:01

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Nick Branson about the different frameworks for understanding institutional data as well as creative ways that campuses can use a wealth of data to improve support systems that help all students succeed. Dr. Branson is the assistant vice president for …

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The Power of Language & How We Express Ourselves Episode 217 12:59

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Welcome back to the Mt. San Antonio College Podcast! Hosts Chisa Uyeki and Ivan Sanchez introduce us to the work of Dr. Lisbet Sanchez, who reflects on the power of language and describes encouraging her students to write poetry in Spanish or in any way that feels natural. When she did, she witnessed a transformation: as students were given freedom…

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S7E05 - Browser Bots are Doing the Homework 26:17

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Agentic AI is coming hard-baked into browsers, and it's absolutely frictionless to have it complete homework. Brent & Tim discuss Google's (NOT paused) Homework Helper and Perplexity's Comet browser as examples of ways AI companies are proactively dismantling the learning process while claiming to support students. This is a bit of a dark one, but …

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Future-Proofing Global Trade: The Next Era of Ports with Mario Cordero, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach Episode 154 54:33

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In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo speaks with Mario Cordero, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach and former Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Mario shares how the Port pairs competitiveness with sustainability, why the Green Port Policy still matters twenty years on, and what it will take to move toward c…

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The Institutional Model for Faculty Diversity and Its Role in Advancing STEM Equity 32:43

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In this episode, Dr. Gianina Baker, the associate director of the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, talks with Dr. Kimberly A. Griffin about the Institutional Model for Faculty Diversity and its role in advancing STEM equity. The conversation with Dr. Griffin, who is the dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryl…

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Welcoming Students, Faculty, and Staff Back to Campus Episode 216 8:25

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Welcome back to the Mt. San Antonio College Podcast! In this special season 10 premiere, hosts Chisa Uyeki and Ivan Sanchez dive into the heart of what makes Mt. SAC — and community colleges in general — so unique: a deep commitment to creative, innovative teaching and ongoing learning. This season, we're excited to introduce our new producer, Kate…

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S7E04 - AI Announcements in the California Community Colleges 26:31

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There are a lot of initiatives happening in California and the California Community Colleges have cannonballed into the pool with summits, initiatives, and partnerships all over the place. Tim & Brent discuss the most recent announcements and what they might mean for faculty, staff, and admin up and down the state. Show notes at www.TheHigherEdTech…

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How Integrating New Media In Education Can Realistically Prepare Our Workforce With Rob Greenlee Founder of Spoken Life Media Episode 153 28:40

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How might educational institutions begin to tap into new media tools to support and prepare students? Today we will discuss the importance of understanding the new forms of media being developed and how we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. Founder of Spoken Life Media, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where edu…

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S7E03 - Planning for Transitions 28:46

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Tim and Brent zoom out a bit to look at some of the things you might consider when making a transition. Tim shares some of his approaches to moving into management and the areas he had to consider as he made the change, and the parallels to teaching new classes or working with new groups of students. Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com…

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Why Apprenticeships Are The Pathway To A Sustainable Future Workforce Episode 152 25:08

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Why don't we hear about more apprenticeship opportunities for students? Today we'll discuss the development of apprenticeships and cover what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to funding, planning, executing, and regulating these programs, and why they're so hard to come by. Digging in deep we'll cover the barriers to apprenticeships and how …

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Insights on Working at Bistate Community Colleges in Illinois and Iowa 36:29

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In this episode, Hannah Kuneyl, a senior research assistant at OCCRL, talks with Dr. LaDrina Wilson about her experiences and insights working at bistate community colleges in Illinois and Iowa as both an administrator and practitioner.

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Navigating Challenges & Creating Opportunities at Los Angeles Community College District 27:15

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In this episode, we talk about navigating challenges & creating opportunities with the chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), Dr. Alberto J. Román.By Community College Voice Podcast

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S7E02 - Peer Reviews in Canvas and Beyond 26:05

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Group assignments and peer reviews great, but it's not always clear how to get things going on a digital platform. What are the options to make useful peer reviews in Canvas? We're looking into it in this episode of the HigherEdTech Podcast! Show Notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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Powering the Future: Rebuilding Resilient Workforces for Tomorrow with Tracey Pierce, Chief People Officer at LADWP Episode 151 25:48

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In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Tracey Pierce, Chief People Officer at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to discuss the transformative work happening within one of the largest municipal utilities in the U.S. Tracey takes us behind the scenes on how LADWP is navigating change, innovation, a…

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The Lowe's Foundation Announces Gable Grants Third Cohort 27:54

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The Lowe's Foundation announced 12 new Gable Grants for community and technical colleges to help solve America's critical skilled trades worker shortage. The funding expands the foundation's nationwide network of Gable Grants recipients to 60 organizations, each delivering scalable pathways into high-demand trades careers. We talk to the director o…

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S7E01 - OpenAI Embeds Itself into Canvas 28:07

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What does it mean for OpenAI to embed their AI right into Canvas? We're discussing the implications and the questions that came up when this announcement dropped - right during most teachers' summer break. Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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Leading a Thriving Region for All: How the LA Chamber is Reimagining Economic Growth with Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Episode 150 39:39

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What does it take to rebuild one of the most complex regional economies in the world, while also preparing for the 2028 Olympics and a rapidly evolving workforce? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, to explore how LA's business communit…

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NC Reconnect: Increasing Adult Learner Success via Professional Staff Training 32:46

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Many states have established educational attainment goals to align a skilled workforce with industry needs, mainly focusing on adults with some college experience but no degree, who often face challenges such as debt despite progressing toward completion. The NC Reconnect project, initiated four years ago with a small cohort of five colleges, has e…

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When Goods Move, the Economy Works: Rebuilding L.A. Through Ports, Policy, and People with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach Episode 149 26:26

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When global tariffs go into effect, how long before the impact hits workers in Los Angeles? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo welcomes back Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach, to discuss how one of the country's busiest ports is helping to rebuild L.A.'s economy. He unpacks how the supply chai…

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Examining the Statewide Movement for Reform in Developmental Education Across Illinois 27:50

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In this episode, OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber talks with Lisa Castillo Richmond, the outgoing executive director of the Partnership for College Completion, about key findings she has observed in developmental education in Illinois. Drs. Castillo Richmond and Baber also cover where the state is currently at with developmental education reform as wel…

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Building Belonging: How the YMCA Shapes Community Recovery with Victor Dominguez President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Episode 148 29:14

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What if rebuilding a community starts with belonging? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Victor Dominguez, the first Latino President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, to explore how the Y is redefining itself as a Center for Community Well-Being. With over two decades of service, Victor shares how…

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Connecting Mt. SAC's Communities & Initiatives with the Power of Podcasting Episode 215 14:54

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This season of the podcast has come to a close! We will be going on break until we come back in the Fall. In this episode, Season Nine hosts, Ivan and Chisa, reflect on their first time hosting and creating the podcast. They share what they learned and what they loved about the podcast creation process. Plus, they each highlight a few of the import…

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Supporting Student Parents with The Parenting Institute Episode 214 39:47

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While parenting is tremendously rewarding, it is challenging on many levels. For our students who are also parents or guardians, they have to balance the demands of caring for children and the demands of college. Today we delve into this topic and how to best support these students. We talk with Dr. Julie Marquez, who directs a number of student su…

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Mindset Over Skillset: Preparing Students for an AI-Powered Future with Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation Episode 147 29:43

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What if the biggest barrier to success in tech isn't access, but mindset? In this episode of Future of Work, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo talks with Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, about what it truly takes to thrive in an AI-driven world. Tara unpacks why resilience and adaptability are just as vital as technical skills, how simulation-ba…

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Perimenopause—Why Are We Not Talking About it? 30:07

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In this episode, our guests talk about perimenopause and how more needs to be done to support community college employees with the challenges associated with it. Approximately 50% of the population experiences perimenopause, and for many of these individuals—colleagues and leaders alike—this natural process brings physical and emotional symptoms th…

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S6E20 - 12 Tools To Explore Over Summer 21:45

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In the season 6 finale, Brent and Tim provide a rapid-fire tour of 12 tech tools available at IVC that faculty can explore during summer break. This practical episode highlights vetted resources that enhance course design, streamline feedback, improve accessibility, and create more engaging student experiences—all without additional cost. Though fo…

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Creating A Campus Transfer Culture Episode 213 47:46

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Do you have questions about the transfer process? Or how to support students on their transfer journey? Host Ivan Sanchez sits down with Josh Louden, the director of the transfer and completion center, as well as one of our many wonderful counselors, Alana Bachor. Listen in as we explore ways faculty can play bigger roles in assisting students with…