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Creating Student Impact: The First People’s Native Center |
Primavera Reza-Nakonechny and Alisa Ciulla |
Have you explored Mt. SAC’s First People’s Native Center yet? Today, we are excited
to bring you an in-depth conversation with two special guests: Primavera Reza-Nakonechny,
the director of Mt. SAC’s First People’s Native Center and whose family is from the
Tarahumara or Raramuri in the unceded lands of Chihuahua, Mexico. And Alisa Ciulla,
a passionate second-year student at Mt. SAC who is a descendant of the Pueblo Tribe. They share the story of how the First People's Native Center was founded and its key
role in empowering Native students. We also explore the Center’s vital role in fostering
identity development, and a sense of belonging.
So, join us as we explore the impact of the First People’s Native Center in student’s
lives. Enjoy!
Resources:
*This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Equity, Student in Conversation, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 12, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Empowering Students: Constitution Day and the Importance of Voting with Kelly Rivera |
Host Chisa Uyeki and Kelly Rivera |
Each September 17th the Geography and Political Science Department hosts a campus-wide event to highlight
Constitution Day.
This year, a student and alumna of the Mt. SAC Forensic program debated on forced choice voting, and a panel of faculty presented on election-related topics including the current issues motivating the political party bases, political communication, the psychology of polarization, how state election laws vary, and the California proposition process, as well as how to become a more informed voter. In this episode we hear from students who attended the Constitution Day event and
you’ll join me for a sit down with Kelly Rivera, Constitution Day organizer, Chair
of the Geography and Political Science Department, and a friend of the POD, (that
is, a friend of the Mt. SAC Podcast), to discuss Constitution Day. Kelly will share
with us how the Constitution (and Constitution Day) connects to voting and elections
in our democracy, and will suggest ways to encourage political engagement and voting.
Resources:
*This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Student in Conversation, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
October 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Right To Read: The Role Of Libraries with Monika Chavez & Chisa Uyeki |
Monika Chavez and Chisa Uyeki |
Have you read a banned book this month? The Mt Sac Library and Mt Sac Equity center
partnered to host Banned Book Month to explore why access to books is a matter of
equity and inclusion. In this episode, you’ll hear from Career Education Librarian
Monica Chavez speak about the reasons behind the numbers when it comes to book challenges
and book bans. You’ll also hear from Collection Development Librarian Chisa Uyeki
about the role of libraries in supporting access and what you can do to help ensure
a diverse range of voices are represented in our libraries. Enjoy!
Resources:
Get Involved! How You Can Fight Censorship
VOTE: To register to vote in California: https://covr.sos.ca.gov/
(Deadlines: 10/21 online, 11/5 in person, or same day )
To check your voter registration status: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/ TAKE ACTION:
LEARN ABOUT BANNED BOOKS: Book Résumés https://bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org/
Book Résumés help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members defend books
from censorship. They detail each title’s significance and educational value and are
easy to share with administrators, book review committees, elected officials, and board members.
*This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Equity |
October 22, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 202 | The Right To Read with Isabel Quintero, Banned-Book Author | Host Chisa Uyeki and Author Isabel Quintero | Episode 202 Audio | Duration: 21:31 | To bring attention to book banning as an equity issue, the Mt. SAC Library and Mt.
SAC Equity Center collaborated to host Isabel Quintero, the author of Gabbi, A Girl
In Pieces. Gabbi has been challenged and banned from libraries in the United States
and in this episode, our host Chisa Uyeki and Isabel Quintero sit down for a conversation
about Gabi and the power and healing effects of writing and sharing stories, particularly
the stories that have been pushed to the periphery.
Book challenges, at their best may seem to come from an attempt to protect, but they are actually an attempt to control. To control others reading and beyond that, others thoughts and knowledge. But the reality is that not reading about subjects doesn't make them go away. Without access to books that speak to the authentic reality of lives, which include addiction, homophobia, sexual assault, or the impact of unattainable, white centered standards on girls of color, we are still left with addiction, homophobia, sexual assault, and unattainable, white centered standards, but without the solace, solidarity, or opportunities to build self understanding that can be found between the covers of books. We also miss out on the joy, empowerment, and stories of love and success. We encourage you to read books that have been challenged or banned. Both the library and the multicultural center have collections of banned books for you to explore. We hope you will delve into the lived experiences of people like and unlike yourself, and we celebrate and honor the lived experiences of persons whose stories have been hidden or pushed to the periphery. Resources:
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Instructor Best Practices for Embedded Tutoring |
Dianne Rowley, Monika Chavez, and David Sarabia, |
Have you ever considered integrating a peer tutor into your classroom? In this episode you’ll hear an abridged recap of the Workshop - Instructor Best Practices for Embedded Tutoring led by Learning Assistance Professor, Dianne Rowley. We’ll learn data on the impact, the equity-focused philosophy of embedded peer tutoring, strategies for embedding support, and the faculty role. Mt. SAC Librarian Monika Chavez will share the why and how of course-integrated librarian
engagement for student success, followed by David Sarabia, Manager, Academic Support Coordination, who explains how stereotype threat may create barriers for students and how to avoid
triggering it through the use of asset based language. Enjoy!
Video you can watch shared during the live presentation on this topic:
Interested in being a tutor or referring a student to become a tutor? Here’s the tutor employment page https://www.mtsac.edu/asac/employment/ Supplemental Instruction (SI)/Embedded Tutoring (ET)/Study Groups (SG): ASAC's SI, ET, and SG are three in-class academic support/group tutoring programs designed for traditionally difficult courses. These programs aim to reduce the numbers of students who drop an assigned course as well as increase success in the course. https://www.mtsac.edu/asac/si/ Academic Support & Achievement Center https://www.mtsac.edu/asac/ |
Academic Support, Equity, Teaching Conferences |
September 24, 2024 |
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Explore the NEW Mt. SAC Student Center w/ Students & Staff |
Nancy Campos and Dalia Khalil |
If you’re looking for a dynamic space to share as a resource for your students - the brand new Mt. SAC Student Center is truly a hub for all activities - from quiet dedicated spaces for studying, or meditation or worship to a mother’s lactation room to a bustling multicultural center, and places to grab a bite. Students share what they love about the new Student Center and staff members, Nancy Campos and Dalia Khalil give us an insider's tour, detailing the extensive offerings across its three floors. Resources:
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
June 11, 2024 |
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Turning On The Lights - Empowering Students with the Learning Culture with Inspired Teaching Day Keynote Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director
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Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Directo |
Is there a secret to cultivating student success? In this episode we delve deep into the transformative power of the learning culture in higher education. Inspired Teaching Day keynote, Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director, shares insights on fostering a mindset for learning, implementing strategies for success, and empowering students through the learning culture revolution. Join us as we explore the impact, challenges, and successes of incorporating the learning culture to enhance student experiences and drive equitable participation in education. Rafael shares stories of empowerment, leadership, and advocacy that are shaping the landscape of learning in his dynamic and passionate presentation. *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Academic Support, Equity, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Teaching Conferences |
May 28, 2024 |
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CELEBRATING EARTH WEEK: Environmental Justice and Community Health with Nalleli Cobo, Climate Activist
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Nallelo Cobo |
We are thrilled to have Nalleli Cobo, an award-winning environmental activist and Mount San Antonio College's keynote speaker for our 2024 Earth Week events. Growing up next to a toxic oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, Nalleli began her activism journey at just nine years old. Despite severe health impacts on her and her community, Nalleli's relentless efforts not only led to the shutdown of the oil well but also fueled significant legislative changes in California. Join us as Nalleli shares her powerful story of community, resilience, and the ongoing fight for environmental justice. Her experiences underscore the importance of solidarity and collective action in driving change and safeguarding public health against profit-driven exploitation. Resources:
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Sustainability |
May 14, 2024 |
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Advocacy, Access & Student Success with Connie Gutierrez, Ed.D.,Dean of ACCESS & Wellness
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Dr. Connie Gutierrez |
We're thrilled to sit down with Dr. Connie Gutierrez, our new Dean of Access and Wellness, who joined our community in January of 2024. Today, Connie shares her compelling personal journey, marked by her roots in community college that dramatically altered her family's course. From her mother's transformative experiences to her own unique path through higher education and various professional roles. Connie's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and profound commitment to accessibility and support services. As she leads the Access and Wellness department, Connie brings a wealth of experience in working with diverse populations including the deaf and hard of hearing community and individuals with disabilities. Get ready to explore the impactful programs under her leadership and hear inspiring stories that highlight the crucial services provided to our students. Resources:
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Equity |
April 30, 2024 |
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Access Matters - Creating Supportive Academic Environments for All |
Tania Anders |
Are you doing all you can to support the needs of your students in and beyond the classroom? In this inspiring episode, host Tania Anders leads a powerful conversation with a dynamic group of faculty and students who delve into the realities and stigmas surrounding the Access Program at Mt. SAC. Students, Jason Chico, Jesus Ramirez, Joshua Flores, and Becca Garcia bravely share their personal educational journeys, highlighting their resilience and determination to overcome challenges such as incarceration, learning barriers, and a lack of support. They discuss the crucial need for self-advocacy, the strengths gained through the
Access Program, and the power of faculty allies like Peter Churchill, Michelle Nava,
and Julie Cortez who share effective teaching strategies and the importance of empathy
in creating an inclusive learning environment. The group addresses the faculty’s role
in fostering an Access-friendly atmosphere and the significance of accommodations,
while urging educators outside the program to be cognizant of and responsive to students'
needs.
Resources:
Access: https://www.mtsac.edu/access/
Writing Center: https://www.mtsac.edu/writingcenter/
English Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/elcw/
*This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds.
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Students in Conversation, Equity, Mt. SAC Community |
April 16, 2024 |
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Continuing the Conversation: Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC |
Chisa Uyeki |
The conversation of Burnout continues as our host Tania Anders catches up with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years, to have a deeper discussion about her recent presentation from Spring Flex day 2024, on her findings regarding Burn-out during her sabbatical. We revisit the defining factors of Burnout from how it feels to how to recover and how we can take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner. Resources:
Mental Health Support
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING CENTER (ECC)
National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.namiurbanla.org/resources Black Mental Health Resources: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American
Asian Mental Health Collective: www.asianmhc.org
Therapy for Latinx: www.therapyforlatinx.com
Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission-Health & Mental Health: https://lanaic.lacounty.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-health-mental-health/
Videos About Stress:Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEcdGK4DQSg Madhumita Murgia: How Stress Affects your Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyPuH9ojCE&t=3s
Well-Being Resources: Mt. SAC Exercise Science/Wellness Center: https://www.mtsac.edu/wellness/index.html
Greater Good Science Center: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/ UC Berkeley center for studying the science of happiness - podcasts, meditations,
articles, and more resources all backed by empirical studies, especially Stress Management
for Educators: https://ggie.berkeley.edu/collection/stress-management-for-educators/
The BIG JOY Over a week helps you identify what micro-acts of JOY work best for you: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/bigjoy
Mindfulness & Meditation: Andrea Torres, M.S., MFT, Counselor/Professor; Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathwork Guide: https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html
Check POD Connect calendar for workshop
Healthy Minds free evidence-based app for learning about meditation and guided meditation Calm meditation app free to Faculty Association Members offers a guided searchable databaseof guided meditation, music, sleep stories, and more: https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/calm *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds.
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Flex Day |
April 2, 2024 |
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Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC |
Chisa Uyeki |
What is burnout? What causes burnout? How can we recover from burnout? Howcan we take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainablemanner that won’t leave us burnt out? While most of us have, unfortunately, seen the impact of burnout on ourselves, colleagues, and students, we may not have a shared understanding of the root causes or how to address burnout, manage stressors, and develop meaningful ways to break stress cycles and build resiliency. Additionally, the role and responsibility of individuals, institutions, and systems play a role in perpetuating a culture which leads to burnout. Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years embarked on a year-long sabbatical research project during which she studied burnout, it’s causes, and how to recover, and she shared her findings with us at our 2024 Spring Flex Day to contribute to building a community of care at Mt. SAC. Enjoy Resources: Mental Health SupportEMPLOYEE COUNSELING CENTER (ECC)
*This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds.
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Flex Day |
March 19, 2024 |
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193 |
Spring FLEX Day 2024 Opening Session Recap - Catch What You May Have Missed! |
Shiloh Blacksher |
Welcome back to the Mt. SAC podcast, today we have a fun recap of the opening session highlights from 2024’s Spring FLEX Day, so you can catch up easily or recap easily and stay in the know. Here is Shiloh Blacksher to kick us off! *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds.
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Flex Day |
March 5, 2024 |
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192 |
Mt. SAC Vault: Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity With Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud |
Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud |
“What do students of color need? The work of addressing inequity consistently, the consistent challenging of ourselves and our colleagues, and the creation of programs, classrooms and environments that foster: belonging, validation, support networks and cultural affirmation.” This quote is taken from 2022’s Fall Flex Day’s keynote Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud, which she shared during her presentation called “Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity”. This is only ONE piece of the multifaceted discussion Dr. Stroud shared during her keynote. Even if you caught this event live, listening again will only allow you to better absorb, process and apply even more of what Dr. Stroud shares within this imperative discussion. Enjoy! *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Flex Day, Equity |
February 20, 2024 |
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191 |
Mt. SAC Vault: Breaking Barriers to Black Student Success |
Lance Heard |
Today we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, originally released on May 18th, 2021. You’ll hear from Lance Heard and some amazing black student’s personal success stories as well as their hurdles along the way that were captured during Black Student Success Week. If there is one takeaway, let it be the question “What can we all do to break down the barriers to black student success?” Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
February 6, 2024 |
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190 |
Technology, Tango, and Teaching With Victor Zamora, Computer Information Systems Professor |
Victor Zamora |
Thomas Edison said “The value of an idea lies in the using of it”. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Victor Zamora to explore his journey from a sales merchandiser to an influential educator and innovator in computer information systems at Mt. SAC. Victor shares his philosophy on the importance of human connections in education, the value of learning from failures, and how technology has shaped his teaching methods, including the pivotal role of online learning. Join us as we uncover the multidimensional life of a true life-long learner who lives by the importance of not just acquiring knowledge but embracing the application of it.Resources:
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Teaching with Technology, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
January 23, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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189 |
Meet Mt. SAC’s New President/CEO Dr. Martha Garcia |
Tania Anders and Dr. Martha Garcia |
Introducing Mt. SAC’s new president and CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia! In this episode our host Tania Anders, speaks with Dr. Martha Garcia to learn a little more about her vision. Dr. Garcia is the 10th President/CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, the first President of color for the College, as well as the second female President. Resources:
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SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus |
January 9, 2024 |
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188 |
Thirty Years of Excellence and Inspiration at Mt. SAC with Bruce Rogers, Director of Choral Activities |
Bruce Rogers |
This episode features an interview with the soon-to-be retiring Director of Choral Activities, Bruce Rogers. Bruce directs Mt. San Antonio College’s award-winning Chamber Singers and the elite vocal jazz ensemble, Singcopation. He was honored this year by the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) with their Lifetime Achievement Award. This episode also features a captured recording of White Christmas by the Mt. SAC ensemble chamber singers, so stay tuned until the end! Resources:
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SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus |
December 12, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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187 |
Women of Color Making Waves in the World of STEM |
Dr. Bao-Chi Nguyen & Dr. Cathy Samayoa |
In this episode, we are diving into the world of STEM with a special focus on the brilliant women of color making waves in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Joining us are trailblazers in their field. Dr. Bao-Chi Nguyen, a faculty member at our very own Mt. Sac, in the Math department. Dr. Cathy Samayoa, biology professor and Health Research Director at San Francisco University, and Elizabeth Ondula, a PhD student of Computer Sciences at USC. Get ready for a dynamic episode as we celebrate and acknowledge these incredible women serving as role models for so many and shaping the future of STEM. Resources:
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186 |
Mt. SAC Becomes The FIRST AGZA Green Zone Certified Community College! |
Jill Dolan, Gary Chow, Gary Nellesen, Ruben Flores, Michael Cacciotti, Charles Trevino, Erik Diaz, Eara Babtiwale, Tania Anders, Koji Uesugi, and Dan Mabe |
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We are celebrating Mt. SAC’s efforts in earning the title of being the FIRST community college in the country to be certified as a Green Zone by the American Green Zone Alliance. This means a transition from gas-powered landscaping equipment to more sustainable electric or battery-powered alternatives and it's a remarkable accomplishment that paves the way to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. You’ll hear from Jill Dolan, the Director of Public Relations, Gary Chow, Mt. SACs Board President, Gary Nellesen, the Executive Director of Facilities & Management, Ruben Flores, Grounds Manager, Michael Cacciotti, the South Coast AQMD Vice Chair, Charles Trevino, Director of Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, Erik Diaz, the USC Landscape Supervisor & Campus Arborist, Eara Babtiwale & Tania Anders of Sustainability at Mt. SAC, Koji Uesugi, Dean of Student Services at Mt. SAC and Dan Mabe, Founder and President. Join us ALL as we celebrate this important milestone! Enjoy. *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Sustainability, Mt. SAC Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
November 14, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recognizing Mt. SAC Veterans - BONUS |
Desiree Campos, Jonathan Haggard , and Edward Derbyshire |
This episode honors Veteran's Day. We showcase the work being done at the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Our episode begins with Desiree Campos, the Manager of our VRC, highlighting the amazing work she has accomplished in her time on our campus. We also chat with two current Mt. SAC students, Jonathan Haggard who served in The Marine Corps and Edward Derbyshire who served in the Navy. Resources:
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Mt. SAC Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
November 10, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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185 |
The Happy Brain Workshop: Crafting Equitable Environments and Lowering Learning Barriers with Krislam Chin, Professor of Graphic Design |
Krislam Chin |
What if you could have a playbook to craft a more equitable learning environment for your students? Well that is what Professor of Graphic Design, Krislam Chin’s thesis was about and she shared it with us in a workshop during Fall Flex Day, 2023. She covers three main topics that are chapters of her playbook, One: Be Present: Meet Your Students Where They Are, Two: Be Intentional: Apply Universal Design for Learning to Reduce Barriers, and Three: Be Communicative: Enhance the Quality of Your Communication. If you missed the live workshop, enjoy this recap. *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Flex Day, Mt. SAC Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
October 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lat000000000000inX Success: A Fall Flex Day 2023 Recap |
Dr. Martha Garcia, Dr. Melba Castro, Diana Felix, and Dr. Lisa Rodriguez |
Welcome back to the Mt. San Antonio College podcast. In today’s episode you will be hearing from our new Mt. SAC President and CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia, our new Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Melba Castro, as well as the Fall Flex Day 2023 presentations from TRIO ACES program and Faculty Coordinator for Title V Student Development & Counselor Diana Felix and the Acting Director of POD, Lisa Rodriguez. Enjoy this LatinX featured recap from Fall Flex Day 2023. *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Flex Day, Mt. SAC Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
October 17, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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183 |
Further Exploring Course Designing in the Age of Generative AI with Derek Bruff, PhD. |
Dr. Derek Bruff |
If you enjoyed our previous episode featuring Dr. Derek Bruff’s Keynote on Teaching and Learning In the Age of Generative AI captured at Fall Flex Day 2023, then today’s episode we have more on this topic for you. Listen in as Dr. Bruff does an even deeper dive in his follow-up discussion also taken from the 2023 Fall Flex Day. Enjoy. Resources: Presentation:*This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds.
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Flex Day, Teaching with Technology, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
October 3, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI with Derek Bruff, PhD. |
Dr. Derek Bruff |
If you missed Fall Flex Day 2023 or just want a recap of the amazing presentation on A.I from Derek Bruff, PhD, then this is your chance to relisten and learn ways in which to leverage A.I in the classroom, along with some tools beyond ChatGPT, as well as the barriers they might pose. Enjoy. Resources: Presentation: *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Flex Day, Teaching with Technology, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
September 19, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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181 |
CAP Retreat 2023 Re-Cap: Mt. SAC Climate Action Plan |
Dr. Tania Anders & Eera Babtiwale |
If you missed the CAP Retreat 2023, then in this episode you’ll get a re-cap of CAP. The Climate Commitment and Environmental Justice Committee acts to advocate, guide and inform the campus community about the Climate Action Plan (CAP), the Carbon Commitment, and the sustainable and equitable implementation of the requirements of the CAP and Carbon Commitment. Enjoy. References: *This episode was funded by the Title V and SEAP funds. |
Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Sustainability |
September 5, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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180 |
Creating An Equitable Environment For Our Students with Kelly Fowler, VP of Instruction |
Tania Anders & Kelly Fowler, Vice President of Instruction |
Keeping connected to the “Why” that sits at the core of the many organizations and efforts created to support the success of students is essential. As our host Tania Anders has a reflective discussion with Kelly Fowler, Vice President of Instruction, Kelly reminds us of this, as well as to remember to humanize our efforts by acknowledging and incorporating our own unique experiences as we collaborate. Here is Tania’s conversation with Kelly Fowler.Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
August 23, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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179 |
Students In Conversation: Learn More About Associated Students With An Ha, Associated Students President Episode |
Tania Anders & An Ha |
Today our host Tania Anders speaks with An Ha, the Associated Students President to help us learn more about the work the Associated Students do, and how they fit into the ecosystem of Mt. SAC and An Ha’s role. Enjoy. Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community, Students in Conversation |
June 13, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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178 |
Transforming Teaching & Learning: Applications of Sentipensante To Address Equity, Justice & Inclusion -Part Two: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023
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Dr. Laura Rendon |
Today we are featuring Part Two of Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023, a segment taken from the second workshop created and led by Laura Rendon, this time focusing on Laura’s methodology called Sentipensante Pedagogy or Sensing & Thinking Pedagogy and how to apply Sentipensante to address equity, justice and inclusion. Enjoy! Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community, Research and Data |
May 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fostering Academic Success for First-Generation & Racially Minoritized Students - Part One: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023 |
Dr. Laura Rendon |
If you missed Inspired Teaching Day this Spring 2023 or are ready for a recap, this episode features an abridged version of Part One of Dr. Laura Rendon’s workshop called Fostering Academic Success for First-Generation & Racially Minoritized Students. Enjoy. Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community, Research and Data |
May 16, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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176 |
Let’s Talk Money: New Updates & Equity Data With The Money Management Center |
Lisa Amos |
Lisa Amos, Professor of Family Consumer Sciences and Faculty Coordinator of the Money Management Center joins us once again to share some updates and equity data – as well as an invitation to the campus community! Enjoy! Resources:
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community, Research and Data |
May 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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175 |
The Heritage of Heritage Hall |
Tania Anders and Marc Ruh | Co-host, Tania Anders welcomes Kinesiology professor Marc Ruh to the podcast to talk
about a beautiful new space on campus: Heritage Hall. Heritage Hall is the home of
the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division offices, as well as The Douglas Smith
Museum of Mt. SAC Athletics. Tania and Marc explore the history of Mt. SAC’s athletics
program, the path to making the dream of Heritage Hall come true and the stories behind
some of Professor Ruh’s favorite museum pieces. Enjoy!
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*This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
April 18, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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174 |
Learn About The Mt. SAC Digital History Project! |
Sun Ezzell, Hong Guo, Jamie Castaneda, and Michael Emery |
Our Host Sun Ezzell talks with Mt. SAC Librarians Hong Guo, Jamie Castaneda, and Michael
Emery about the Digital History Project, a growing online collection of historical
photos of the campus and community. In our conversation, Hong, Jamie, and Michael
discuss some of their favorite historical photos they’ve encountered so far, as well
as the origins, future of the Digital History Project, and how the community can get
involved! Enjoy!
Resources:
View the Digital History Project photos: https://mtsacdigitalhistory.omeka.net/items/browse
If you are able to provide any information about the contents of the photos included
in the Digital History Project, or if you have photos you would like to contribute
to the collection, please reach out: digitalhistory@mtsac.edu
*This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Mt. SAC Community |
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Students In Conversation: Spring FLEX Day Student Panel 2023 |
Sara Mestes, April Randall, Niko Ayonon, Yesi Amaya, Christian Manzano |
We bring you a fantastic student panel hosted by counselor and Academic Senate co-Vice
President Sarah Mestas at Mt. SAC’s 2023 Spring Flex Day Opening Session. Students
are the experts on their own learning. Thanks for joining us to learn from these student
panelists as they share their educational journeys, experiences, and wisdom. Enjoy!
Resources: *This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Flex Day, Sustainability, SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus, Students in Conversation |
March 21, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pillars of Sustainability: People, Prosperity, and Planet |
Tania Anders and Various Guest Speakers |
We bring you some highlights from Mt. SAC’s 2023 Spring Flex Day Opening Session. The theme of this year’s Spring Flex Day is the college’s strategic Goal Number 5: “to embed environmental, social, and economic sustainability into the work and decision making processes of all areas of campus.” Thanks for joining us to learn more about the three pillars of sustainability: People, Prosperity, and Planet! *This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Flex Day, Sustainability, SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus |
March 7, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opportunities In Professional and Organizational Development With Dr. Lisa Rodriguez |
Dr. Lisa Rodriguez and Sun Ezzell | Episode 171 Transcript |
Today we welcome Dr. Lisa Rodriguez, Acting Director of Professional and Organizational Development and Project Lead of Mt. SAC's Title V Grant to the podcast. Our host Sun Ezzell insightfully digs into Lisa’s experiences that lead her to her positions and mindful, inclusive, and growth-centered approach to her work. You’ll also learn what events and program opportunities you have to look forward to this year from the Professional and Organizational Development Department also known as POD and how you might get involved! *This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Professional Development |
February 21, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Celebrating & Acknowledging Women of Color in STEM Professions |
Sun Ezzell and Christina Barsi | Episode 170 Transcript |
Did you know there are fewer women in STEM at 21%, with only 5% being women of color? It is not only important to receive support at different stages of this career path for diverse identities but put simply, Representation of Women of Color matters! We hope you enjoy this recap of Mt. SAC’s recent 2022 event Women of Color in STEM: Celebrating & Acknowledging Women of Color in STEM Professions. Resources: *This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
February 7, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Power Of Podcasting & How To Begin Things With Mt. SAC Alum & Magic Mountie Producer, Christina Barsi |
Sun Ezzell and Christina Barsi | Episode 169 Transcript |
The tables are turned just a little as Sun Ezzell interviews the podcast producer
of this podcast and Mt. SAC Alum, Christina Barsi about the power of podcasting, the
journey that led her to becoming a producer, building a production agency and getting
out of her own way enough to start a new journey, in part, thanks to mentors like
former Mt. SAC faculty, Liesel Reinhart.
Resources:
Email: barsi@avanthuasmedia.com
Instagram: @thebarsi
LinkedIn: Christina Barsi or Avant Haüs Media *This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
January 24, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Happy Holidays From The Magic Mountie Podcast! |
Christina Barsi | Episode 168.5 Transcript |
The Magic Mountie podcast wishes you a very Happy Holiday Season. We are going to
be taking a break until January but we have over 150 episodes for you to browse and
catch up on as you’re enjoying your holiday. A limited series we created this past
year is a wonderful one to start with because it features students as the hosts. They
talk with their professors about the subjects they studied with them as a pathway
in their college journey and thereafter. It’s both practical and heartwarming and
offers a lot of resources when it comes to transferring and certificates. Look for
“Students Ask The Questions” in the titles to find them.
We look forward to creating more episodes in the new year and hope you enjoy this time with loved ones. Happy Holidays! *This episode was funded by SEAP funds.
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Introducing the NEW Academic Senate President Roger Willis! |
Tania Anders and Roger Willis |
Tania Anders talks with Communications Professor and New Academic Senate President Roger Willis about work of the Academic Senate, his vision as he steps into his new role on campus, and the critical importance of faculty participation in shared governance. Enjoy! Resources: *This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 29, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Everything You Need To Know About Mt. SAC’s Geographic Information Systems Program! |
Tania Anders, Dafna Golden, and Jessica Moritz |
Magic Mountie Podcast co-host Tania Anders talks with Geography professor Dafna Golden and Mt. SAC alum Jessica Moritz about Geographic Information Systems, equity, and Mt. SAC’s GIS program. Enjoy! Resources:Geospatial Revolution: https://www.geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/index.html GIS (Geographic Information System) Certificate Program: https://www.mtsac.edu/geography/gis.html Geospatial Revolution: https://www.geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/index.html *This episode was funded by SEAP funds. |
Sustainability, SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus
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November 15, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Basics of Basic Needs - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness |
Sun Ezzell, Pauline Swartz, and Rigo Estrada |
Do you have the resources you need to help Mt. SAC students connect with critical basic needs resources? Host Sun Ezzell talks with Pauline Swartz, Librarian and Basic Needs Committee Co-Chair and Rigo Estrada, Director of Basic Needs Resources to talk about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2022. We have updated information about what basic needs resources are available at Mt. SAC, and how YOU can help connect students with critical basic needs resources. Enjoy! Resources:Mt. SAC Basic Needs Resources Program: https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/ Mountie Fresh Food Pantry: https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/mountiefreshfoodpantry.html Basic Needs Research: https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/research.html *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Basic Needs Support, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 8, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Why Voting Matters and How You Can Become a Leader for Your Community |
Kelly Rivera, Gio Rodriguez |
In our previous episode we featured Mt. SAC’s Constitution Day event and today we have a special behind the scenes conversation with Kelly Rivera, Professor of Political Science and Gio Rodriguez, Student Activities Coordinator about the importance of this event and even more so, the importance of leadership and how you can get involved and be a leader for your community. Enjoy! ResourcesA Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future: https://www.aacu.org/publication/a-crucible-moment-college-learning-democracys-future Mt. SAC Associated Students: https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/as/ Mt. SAC Geography Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/geography/ Mt. SAC GIS Certificate: https://www.mtsac.edu/geography/gis.html Mt. SAC Political Science Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/political-science/ Register to Vote: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act (AB 963) Requirements and Increasing Student Voter Participation: https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/castudentsvote/civicengagetoolkit-final.pdf Student Senate for California Community Colleges: https://ssccc.org/ Student Senate for California Community Colleges 2021-22 Legislative Priorities: https://ssccc.org/file_download/inline/929d4cfe-6458-47a4-8ec1-894a5df1d8bd *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC Community and Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Constitution Day at Mt. SAC! |
Dafna Golden, Raul Madrid, Sierra Powell, and Kelly Rivera |
How well do you know our voting system? With mid-term elections just around corner when this airs and just for those of us who want a refresher...we’re sharing a slightly abridged version of Mt. SAC’s Constitution Day event that will help clarify exactly how it all works. You’ll hear from presenters, Dafna Golden, Professor of Geography, Raul Madrid, Sierra Powell, and Kelly Rivera all Professors of Political Science who share on different topics from voter trends to GIS mapping. Enjoy! Resources:Register to Vote: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future: https://www.aacu.org/publication/a-crucible-moment-college-learning-democracys-future Mt. SAC Associated Students: https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/as/ Mt. SAC Geography Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/geography/ Mt. SAC GIS Certificate: https://www.mtsac.edu/geography/gis.html Mt. SAC Political Science Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/political-science/ Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act (AB 963) Requirements and Increasing Student Voter Participation: https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/castudentsvote/civicengagetoolkit-final.pdf Student Senate for California Community Colleges: https://ssccc.org/ Student Senate for California Community Colleges 2021-22 Legislative Priorities: https://ssccc.org/file_download/inline/929d4cfe-6458-47a4-8ec1-894a5df1d8bd *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC Community and Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
October 25, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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And The Winner Is! One Book One Campus 2022-2023 |
Rita Page |
Mt. SAC History Professor, Professional Learning Academy Coordinator, and One Book, One Campus Coordinator Rita Page talks with our host Sun Ezzell about this year's One Book One Campus winner “Illegally Yours: A Memoir” by Rafael Agustin, Mt. SAC alumni and writer on the hit TV show Jane the Virgin. Called “an alternatingly hilarious and touching exploration of belonging and identity, Illegally Yours revolves around one very simple question: What does it mean to be American?” We hope you’ll join us for this year’s One Book, One Campus Great Read! Resources: Get the book: https://illegallyyoursbook.com/ NPR Feature -“Jane the Virgin’ writer recounts growing up undocumented in ‘Illegally Yours’” The Mission of the OBOC ProgramThe goal of Mt. SAC’s OBOC program is to unite students, faculty, and staff around a shared reading experience designed to promote discussion and understanding of issues in our campus community and beyond. The program incorporates curriculum and campus-wide activities that build unity and contribute toward the achievement of the College’s mission. And the Winner Is...Every year members of the Mt. SAC community vote on a book to read together as part of the OBOC program. The winner of the 2022 - 2023 OBOC election is Illegally Yours: A Memoir by Rafael Agustin. Brief Summary of Illegally Yours About the Memoir:Illegally Yours: A Memoir is a heartwarming, comical look at how this struggling Ecuadorian immigrant family bonded together to navigate Rafa's school life, his parents' work lives, and their shared secret life as undocumented Americans, determined to make the best of their always turbulent and sometimes dangerous American existence. From using the Ricky Martin/Jennifer Lopez “Latin Explosion” to his social advantage in the ‘90s to how his parents—doctors in their home country of Ecuador—were reduced to working menial jobs in the US, the family's secret became their struggle, and their struggle became their hustle. An alternatingly hilarious and touching exploration of belonging and identity, Illegally Yours revolves around one very simple question: What does it mean to be American? About the Author:Rafael Agustin is a Mt. SAC alumnus, and a writer on the award-winning The CW show, Jane the Virgin. He is a Sundance Fellow for his TV family comedy, Illegal, based on his life as a formerly undocumented American. Rafael currently serves as Executive Director of the Latino Film Institute (LFI), where he oversees the Youth Cinema Project, their statewide project-based learning educational film program, and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF). In 2018, the LA Weekly named Rafael one of the fifty most essential people in Los Angeles. Also in 2018, the United Nations invited Rafael to speak at their 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Please join us for One Book, One Campus 2022-23 Great Read meetings 3:00 – 4:30pm:Oct. 19 - pages 95-188 Nov. 16 - pages 189-284 For questions regarding One Book, One Campus 2022-23, contact OBOC Coordinator Rita Page at: rpage3@mtsac.edu *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
SAC: Our Campus, One Book, One Campus |
October 11, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What Is Banned Books Week? With Ernest Romero, Mt. SAC Librarian |
Sun Ezzell and Ernest Romero |
What is Banned Books Week all about at Mt. SAC? Our host, Sun Ezzell talks with Mt. SAC librarian Ernest Romero to learn more about this important week as well as the freedom to read, the importance of libraries and free access to information. Even though Banned Books Week comes just once a year, you can find resources celebrating the freedom to read all year long. Resources:
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Mt. SAC Community, SAC: Our Campus |
September 27, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity With Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud |
Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud |
“What do students of color need? The work of addressing inequity consistently, the consistent challenging of ourselves and our colleagues, and the creation of programs, classrooms and environments that foster: belonging, validation, support networks and cultural affirmation.” This quote is taken from this year’s Fall Flex Day’s keynote Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud, which she shared during her presentation called “Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity”. This is only ONE piece of the multifaceted discussion Dr. Stroud shared during her keynote. Even if you caught this event live, listening again will only allow you to better absorb, process and apply even more of what Dr. Stroud shares within this imperative discussion. Enjoy. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, Flex Day |
September 13, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mt. SAC's Second Annual Power of Our Data Conference |
Join us as we take a peek inside Mt. SAC’s second annual Power of Our Data conference:
Understanding Our College through Data, to learn more about how Mt. SAC is using research
and data to improve student outcomes!
Learn more about the Mt. SAC Title V Grant: Creating an Equity-Minded Campus Culture
to Improve Student Outcomes
Explore Mt. SAC Institutional Effectiveness Data
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Title V Grant |
August 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students In Conversation: Why We Take Online Classes – Or Not | Dr. Tania Anders |
Today’s episode features Mt. SAC students in conversation with podcast host and professor of marine geosciences and geology Tania Anders about why students take online classes – or not! Thanks for joining us to hear directly from students about how they’re navigating their educational paths. Enjoy! Mt. SAC Online Resources Mt. SAC Research on Online Learning during COVIDhttps://www.mtsac.edu/research/ie-data.html *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Students in Conversation |
July 19, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Political Science ADT With Student Host Seris Castillo & Professor of Political Science Raul Madrid | Seris Castillo & Raul Madrid |
This conversation between our guest student host Seris Castillo and her Political
Science professor Raul Madrid is candid, honest and full of good guidance. Seris shares
a little of their own experience as a part of the LatinX community and being a first
generational student as they explore what a career path in Political Science might
look like. Enjoy.
Learn more about the Political Science Courses
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Students in Conversation |
July 12, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DISCOVER Dr. Deborah Boroch Science Discovery Day! | Dr. Tania Anders and Dr. Cindy Shannon |
This year the Natural Sciences Division hosted the 10th annual Mt. SAC Discovery Science Day for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders and their parents. In this episode, podcast host Dr. Tania Anders talks with biology professor Dr. Cindy Shannon about Science Discovery Day, sparking a love of math and science in children, and the inspiration for Debbie Day – Dr. Deborah Boroch. Enjoy! Resources:Dr. Deborah Boroch Discovery Day 10th Anniversary: Earth Day Mt. SAC Learn more about the Mt. SAC Natural Sciences Division *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
July 5, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Join the Excitement at The Mt SAC Transfer Achievement Celebration 2022! |
Alana Bachor, Christina Barsi, and Karen Osorio | Episode 156 Transcript |
Celebrating key moments in our lives is always a special privilege. So in this episode we take you along with us to the Mt. SAC Transfer Achievement Celebration as Alana Bachor and I, capture the many voices of students, presenters, speakers and attendees who participated and were celebrated in this event. First you’ll hear some familiar voices as we asked the many Mt. SAC faculty volunteers and attendees of this amazing Transfer Celebration event to share their wisdom and excitement with us. You’ll even hear a special interview I was able to capture with the Mt. SAC Alumni Keynote speaker Karen Osorio right before she left for the stage to present her speech. And most importantly, you’ll hear from some of the students who crossed the stage and their families as we share their names being called during the ceremony. If you joined us for this celebration, enjoy reliving the inspiring moments we captured and if you were unable to attend, we hope this inspires you to join us next time! Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling DepartmentVisit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Students in Conversation |
June 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Geology ADT With Student Host Sierra Ruiz & Professor of Geology & Earth Sciences Dr. Tania Anders |
Sierra Ruiz and Dr. Tania Anders | Episode 155 Transcript |
Today’s episode is hosted by former Mt. SAC student Sierra Ruiz, who is a former student of her interviewee, Dr. Tania Anders, Professor of Geology and Earth Sciences. Our guest host Sierra graduated with her associate's in English in January of 2021, and transferred to Cal State Fullerton, with one year left to finish her Bachelor in English degree. You’ll hear Sierra talk about her experience as the lead facilitator of the Girls in STEM Club for the Columbia Memorial Space Center. Also in this episode, Dr. Anders will help you grasp how to choose a path you’re passionate about, how cross disciplines can benefit each other and the classes you might take while at Mt. SAC and beyond if you’re thinking of exploring Geology. Learn more about the Geology DegreeVisit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC Campus, ADT, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty |
June 21, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2022: The Science of Curious Adaptation with Keynote Tanya Tarr, Founder of Cultivated Insights |
Tanya Tarr, Founder of Cultivated Insights | Episode 154 Transcript |
What does it mean to create a flow state? How about closing a stress cycle? If you missed the Inspired Teaching Conference or want a recap with keynote speaker Tanya Tarr, Founder of Cultivated Insights shared on The Science of Curious Adaptation. Tanya answers these questions but offers some interesting and fun solutions, like group game play, to help us become better functioning facilitators, professors, team players, leaders, problem solvers and more. Listen in as Tanya dives into the neuroscience behind our stress, our workflow, and our connection with others. Resources:Visit: https://www.cultivatedinsights.com Keynote Speaker Tanya Tarr on Forbes Secret to brain success: Intelligent cognitive rest Taking a Break Doesn’t Always Mean Unplugging Mirror Neurons- Come Together: Our Need to Cooperate "When we sing, our hearts beat together" Mt. SAC Developmental Education Study Team *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Teaching Conferences, Resources for Faculty |
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Students In Conversation: “Stop Kiss” A Play Presented by The Mt. SAC Theater in Collaboration with The Pride Center |
Christine Cummings, Emma Frickert, El Ramirez, and Lucie Higuera, Sun Ezzell, and Dr. Tania Anders | Episode 153 Transcript |
This week we are excited to bring you a very special episode featuring Theater Professor
Christine Cummings and Mt. SAC students Emma Frickert, El Ramirez, and Lucie Higuera
in conversation about Mt. SAC’s production of the play Stop Kiss. Variety calls Stop Kiss ”a poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change
irrevocably.” Thanks for joining us.
Resources:
Mt. SAC Theater Current Season Instagram: @mtsacpridecenter *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Students in Conversation, Equity, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, |
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Believe You Can Achieve! With Upward Bound |
Sun Ezzell, Victor Rojas, Luis Manriquez, Stephanie Gonzalez | Episode 152 Transcript |
Host Sun Ezzell talks with Upward Bound Director Victor Rojas, Program Coordinator Luis Manriquez, and Academic Specialist Stephanie Gonzalez. Upward Bound supports first generation and low income students in graduating high school and pursuing higher education. Thanks for joining us today to learn about how Upward Bound is helping students dream big and go far in their educational journeys. Enjoy! Resources:*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Resources for Faculty |
May 24, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Child Development ADT With Student Host Akemi Velasquez & Professors of Child Development Shireetha Gethers and Anthony Henry |
Akemi Velasquez, Shireetha Gethers, and Anthony Henry | Episode 151 Transcript |
We all know that without a strong foundation the structures we build upon it will
have cracks. The same goes when it comes to nurturing the development of human beings.
Dr. Hiam Ginnot, a school teacher, child psychologist, parent educator and author
said “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.” Our
Mt. SAC student host Akemi Velasquez talks with her Child Development professors Shireetha
Gethers and Anthony Henry about the importance of this field as well as the pathway
to pursue it and beyond! Enjoy!
Learn more about the Child Development Degree
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC Campus, ADT, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty |
May 17, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 150 | REACHing For More with The Mt. SAC REACH Program | Sun Ezzell, Jeze Lopez, Briseida Maciel, Rebecca Cabrara, and Richard Chavez | Episode 150 Transcript |
Our host Sun Ezzell talks with REACH Program Director Jeze Lopez, Program Specialist Briseida Maciel, Administrative Specialist Rebecca Cabrara, and REACH student Richard Chavez. The REACH Program supports current and former foster youth in their transition to college, while attending Mt. SAC, and as they transfer to university. Thanks for joining us to learn more about the REACH Program and how REACH is supporting current and former foster youth on their educational journeys! Here are ways to get involved:Volunteer for REACH events Community Garden Volunteer Make a donation to help support REACH Foster Youth students (Under the Designation heading, click the down arrow to select the REACH Program) Stay informed about legislation that support foster youth by going to the John Burton Website to learn more. If you are interested, please contact the REACH office at 909.274.6556 or visit the REACH Program website Also visit: *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Resources for Faculty |
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| 149 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Plant Science ADT | With Student Host Cherise Hunt &, Jennifer Hinostroza Professor Of Horticulture |
Episode 149 Audio | Duration 30:15 |
Episode 149 Transcript |
The world of Plant Science and Horticulture gets demystified with guest host and
Mt SAC student Cherise Hunt and her professor of Horticulture, Jennifer Hinostroza.
They dig in deep to this surprisingly faceted area complete with some behind the scenes
stories about Professor Hinostroza’s stint working for Disney.
Resources: Learn more about the Plant Science Degree *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC Campus, ADT, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty |
May 3, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 148 | Reach Your Goals With The Mountie Money Management Center! | Sun Ezzell and Lisa Amos |
In today’s episode, our host Sun Ezzell talks with Lisa Amos, Family and Consumer
Science Professor & Faculty Coordinator of Financial Literacy for the Title V Grant
about the Mountie Money Management Center. The Mountie Money Management Center provides
resources and support for Mt. SAC students with the goal of “helping students stay
in college and move towards their career goals.” Enjoy!
Resources:
The Mountie Money Management Center The Mountie Money Management Center Workshops and Featured Events Consumer Financial Protection Bureau *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC Community |
April 26, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 147 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Psychology ADT With Student Host Obet Campos &, John Pellitteri Professor Of Psychology | Obet Campos and John Pellitteri | Episode 147 Transcript |
The benefits of talking with the Psychology department, is that we also get many life lessons and tools along the way as we explore this multi-faceted career path. Guest hosted by Mt. SAC student Obet Campos, we listen in as he interviews his psychology professor John Pellitteri. They discuss life choices, pursuing higher education, and what to expect when pursuing an ADT in psychology. Enjoy! Learn more about the Psychology Degrees
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
April 19, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 146 | REACH Community Garden Grand Opening | Tania Anders | Episode 146 Transcript |
Magic Mountie Podcast host Tania Anders joins the REACH Program at a very special celebration. The REACH Program supports current and former foster youth on their educational journey at Mt. SAC and beyond. Join us for a snapshot of this special event as the Mt. SAC Community celebrates the grand opening of the REACH Community Garden! Resources:
REACH Program website: https://www.mtsac.edu/reach/
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Basic Needs Support, Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
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| 145 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Engineering Department with Student Host Marie Galvan & Eugene Mahmoud, Professor of Physics & Engineering | Marie Galvan and Euguene Mahmoud | Episode 145 Transcript |
Today we spend time with the engineering department at Mt. SAC with our guest student host Marie Galvan who interviews Eugene Mahmoud, Professor of Physics and Engineering. Listen in as Marie shares about her pivot from accounting to engineering and Professor Mahmoud talks all things engineering and the pathways it has to offer. Resources:
Learn more about the Engineering Degrees & Certificates
Learn more about the Engineering Program/Dept.
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
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| 144 | Sabbatical Share Out with Mt. SAC Faculty Panelists of Spring Flex Day 2022 | Dr. Tania Anders, Dr. Maya Alvarez-Galvan, Kamran Golestaneh, Dr. Hillary Lackey, and Martin Mason | Episode 144 Transcript |
This Sabbatical Share Out was hosted by Faculty Professional Development Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator, and Oceanography Professor Tania Anders and taken from a Faculty Panel Discussion from Mt. SAC’s 2022 Spring Flex Day. Thanks for joining us for this conversation with your colleagues across campus about their sabbatical experiences in English, Robotics, Geology, and more! Resources: *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, Flex Day, SAC: Our Campus, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty |
March 29, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 143 | Supporting Face to Face Students with Online Resources to Increase Student Success | Beta Meyer | Episode 143 Transcript | This conversation on Supporting Face to Face Students with Online Resources Learned
while Remote to Increase Student Success was hosted by Biology Professor Beta Meyer
and taken from a Faculty Panel Discussion from Mt. SAC’s 2022 Spring Flex Day.
Thanks for joining us for this conversation with your colleagues across campus about
what we learned while teaching and learning online & how we can use those discoveries,
tools, and resources to support students as we transition back to face to face teaching
and learning on campus.
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Equity, Flex Day, SAC: Our Campus, Teaching and Learning Online |
March 22, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 142 | Theater Arts ADT With Student Host Yanira Loera & Mathew Burgos, Chair of Theater | Yanira Loera and Matthew Burgos | Episode 142 Transcript |
Today we explore the multifaceted department of Theater Arts with today’s guest host Mt. SAC student Yanira Loera as she interviews Mathew Burgos, Chair of Theater Arts at Mt. SAC. They chat about all of the opportunities Mt. SAC’s Theater department has to offer as well the many translations & applications a Theater degree has in the workforce. Learn more about the Theater Arts Degrees
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
March 15, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 141 | Engaging Student Participation Online | Kelly Rivera | Episode 141 Transcript |
In today’s episode we bring you a Faculty Panel Discussion from Mt. SAC’s 2022 Spring Flex Day. This conversation on Engaging Student Participation Online was hosted by Academic Senate Co Vice-President and Legislative Liaison, student Club Advisor, and Political Science Professor Kelly Rivera. Thanks for joining us for this conversation with your colleagues across campus about discoveries, growth, best practices, and updated regulations for student academic engagement in online courses. Enjoy! *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Flex Day, SAC: Our Campus, Teaching and Learning Online |
March 8, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 140 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Kinesiology ADT with Student Host Nick Fabrega & Faculty Lani Ruh | Nick Fabrega & Lani Ruh | Episode 140 Transcript |
Today’s guest host Mt. SAC student Nick Fabrega talks with his coach Lani Ruh. They explore the many pathways and possibilities a Kinesiology degree achieved at Mt. SAC can yield. Listen in as we get to know Nick and his special guest Lani as they share their own educational and professional journeys. Learn more about the Kinesiology DegreesVisit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
February 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 139 | Introducing the International Students Director, Chris Dickson | Tania Anders and Chris Dickson | Episode 139 Transcript |
While I was attending Mt. SAC one of my few regrets was not taking advantage of the study abroad program. But there are many students who have not made that same mistake and have traveled from around the world to study at Mt. SAC and pursue their educational goals here in the states with us. Tania Anders sits down with Chris Dickson, the Director of International Students as of summer, 2021 to gain a better understanding of all this department does to facilitate these students and in turn create a richer experience for everyone at Mt. SAC. Resources:Email Chris Dickson: cdickson2@mtsac.edu
Mt. SAC International Students Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC Our Community |
February 22, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 138 | In Honor of Mika Klein, Re-Release: Visible & Invisible Sustainability Explained by Mika Klein | Mika Klein and Tania Anders | Episode 138 Transcript |
On December 22nd of 2021, we regret to announce that we lost Mika Klein, whose big heart failed her and took her away from us at a much too early age. She was a talented architect, a visionary planner, an environmental steward, and a friend to all. She loved her work at Mt. SAC, where she wove together her sense of social justice and environmental justice with her responsibilities as an architectural planner. She will be forever missed. This Friday, January 28th at 11 A.M. Mika's memorial service will be held at the Hilmer Lodge Stadium at Mt SAC. We will celebrate her life and share memories. Please join us if you can. For now, we hope you enjoy this moment in time that we were able to capture with Mika as she talks with Tania Anders about Mt. SAC's climate action plan and our campus's accomplishments so far, the greenhouse gas inventory, LEED certified buildings and so much more. Resources: *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC Our Community, Sustainability |
January 26, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 137 | Happy Holidays from The Magic Mountie Podcast & Mt. SAC! | Christina Barsi | Episode 137 Transcript |
Everyone on the Magic Mountie Team and Mt. San Antonio College thank you for being
a dedicated listener and part of our community.
The podcast will be taking a break during the holiday season and will be back with
lots of compelling and informative episodes in January 2022.
But don’t worry we have over 130 episodes you can browse and catch up on during our
break. And in the spirit of the holiday, you can give the gift of knowledge, community,
and connection by sharing one of YOUR favorite episodes with someone that you know
who would love it.
We wish you a happy holiday season and we’ll see you next year!
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Mt. SAC Our Community |
December 14, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 136 | Empowering Students To Achieve & Succeed With The Rising Scholars Program | Sun Ezzell, Joe Louis Hernandez, Rabia Qutab, Kevin Gonzalez, Ieisha Kitchen, Leandro Perez, and Daniell'e Silva | Episode 136 Transcript |
Feeling inspired is unavoidable as you listen to this episode featuring the Rising Scholars program. Our host Sun Ezzell speaks with the coordinators, project experts and students who help make this program the amazing and supported experience it is. Their mission, “to ensure [students] achieve their educational goals and feel supported along their way” is expressed through the stories you’re about to hear first hand in this episode. And as Ieisha Kitchen points out, the Rising Scholar Program is an empowerment program as well. Featured Guests:Joe Louis Hernandez, Rising Scholars Program Coordinator
Rabia Qutab, Rising Scholars Project Expert
Kevin Gonzalez, Rising Scholars Project Expert
Ieisha Kitchen, Rising Scholars Project Expert
Leandro Perez, Rising Scholars Student
Daniell'e Silva, Rising Scholars Student
Resources:
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
December 7, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 135 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Philosophy ADT with Student Host Tyler Cardenas & Faculty Andrea Diem and Lori Walker | Tyler Cardenas, Andrea Diem, and Lori Walker | Episode 135 Transcript |
If the subject of philosophy has ever been of interest to you or you’ve wondered what the classes and pathway of philosophy might look like, then our guest student host Tyler Cardenas sits down with his enthusiastic philosophy professors Andrea Diem and Lori Walker to expound on the many ways philosophy is not only fun and applicable as a career but is also very much a part of the very fabric of our lives. Learn more about the Philosophy ProgramVisit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 134 | Transparency in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | Kim Leiloni Nguyen, Lance Heard, and Eugene Mahmoud | Episode 134 Transcript |
If you’ve heard your colleagues talking about something called TILT, then this episode will share with you a little more about what it is, how it works and the impact it can have on faculty who try it, the students who experience it and even your connection with your colleagues. TILT is "The Transparency in Learning and Teaching project that aims to advance equitable teaching and learning practices that reduce systemic inequities in higher education through two main activities: Promoting students' conscious understanding of how they learn Enabling faculty to gather, share and promptly benefit from current data about students' learning by coordinating their efforts across disciplines, institutions and countries” We first hear from TILT Facilitator Kim-Leiloni Nguyen, Professor of Biology and Outcomes Coordinator to explain further what TILT is and then we transition to talking with two TILT Faculty Participants, Lance Heard, Professor of Administrative Justice and Academic Senate Co-Vice President and Eugene Mahmoud, Professor of Physics and Engineering and Department Co-Chair. Resources:Visit: TILT Higher Ed *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, Resources for Faculty |
November 16, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 133 | Championing Transfer Success with Student Voices | Jesse Lopez | Episode 133 Transcript |
Creating success is a community effort and the same goes for students looking towards creating a plan to transfer after Mt. SAC. Listen in on what we captured from this year's Transfer Symposium as we hear from a myriad of first generational students share their own transfer stories but first, a few tips and ways we can better support student success in the classroom with Jesse Lopez. Resources:*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 8, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 132 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Business ADT with Student Host Brando Reynoso & Faculty Derek Dokter, Brenda Domico and Regina Martinez | Brando Reynoso, Derek Dokter, Brenda Domico, and Regina Martinez | Episode 132 Transcript |
If you’re looking for a comprehensive breakdown for what an educational pathway pursuing a business degree might look like, then you’ll enjoy this episode with Mt. SAC student host Brando Reynoso leading the way as he asks the practical questions of business faculty Derek Dokter, Professor of Business Management, Brenda Domico, accounting professor and Regina Martinez, department chair of business management. Learn more about the Business Administration ProgramVisit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant.
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
November 2, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 131 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Geography ADT with Student Host Elizabeth Soto & Professor Dafna Golden | Elizabeth Soto and Dafna Golden | Episode 131 Transcript |
If you’re curious about Geography and the way it intersects between science and the humanities, our guest student host Elizabeth Soto guides us through an insightful conversation with Mt. SAC Geography professor Dafna Golden. Elizabeth is a native Pomona resident, a former Mountie, and a first-generation college student. She transferred to UC Santa Barbara in the Fall of 2019 as a Geography major and graduated Spring of 2021 with a B.A. in Sociology. She hopes to pursue a career in student affairs where she can work with underrepresented college students moving forward. Here is Elizabeth’s conversation with Dafna about your choices when pursuing Geography at Mt. SAC. Learn more about the Geography AAT Degrees & CertificatesContact Dafna Golden via email at dgolden@mtsac.edu
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
October 26, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 130 | Approachable Trauma-Focused Care, Compassion & Connection For Us All | Stacy Bacigalupi and Ginger Klee | Episode 130 Transcript |
We’ve all been through a lot this past year and half or so and as we are faced with more transition and uncertainty in our lives moving forward… it’s apparent that we need healthy ways to cope and understand how we’re feeling. Taken from the keynote at Fall CPD DAY 2021, called "Trauma-Focused Care, Compassion, and Connection” we hear from Stacy Bacigalupi and Ginger Klee, both Professors of Psychology, as they walk us through some useful understandings of our symptoms, some definitions and a place to get started with our self-care. Resources:*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Classified Professional Development Day, Health and Wellness, Mt. SAC Community |
October 19, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 129 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Communications ADT with Student Host Lizeth Chimal, Professor Alixandra Lopez & Alumni Jendi Sama | Lizeth Chimal, Jendi Samai, and Alixandra Lopez | Episode 129 Transcript |
Get clarity on the many ways a Communications Degree can branch into a myriad of professional opportunities. Our host for this episode is Mt. SAC student and now Alumni Lizeth Chimal, a first year transfer at UCLA, double majoring in Communications and Gender Studies. She speaks with Jendi Samai, another Mt. SAC Communications Alumni who is now in Law School and Alixandra Lopez, a Communications professor at Mt. SAC and Forensics Team Coach. The three of them share the impact competing in Forensics had on their lives and how their Communications background has played an integral role in their chosen pathways and achievements. Learn more about the Communication AAT Degrees & CertificatesMore about Mt. SAC Forensics
Contact Alixandra Lopez: alopez896@mtsac.edu
Contact Jendi Samai: jendisamai@law.gwu.edu
Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department
Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
October 12, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 128 | Your Roadmap To Educational & Personal Greatness with Dr. Mica Stewart | Dr. Mica Stewart | Episode 128 Transcript |
What does it mean to achieve Greatness? Our featured speaker today is Dr. Mica Stewart
taken from Fall Flex Day 2021, who shares with us what the pillars of acquiring greatness
as educators really means in order to create successful experiences for our students.
We hope you enjoy this abridged version of Dr. Mica’s great presentation about how
anyone is capable of achieving greatness.
Resources:
Contact Dr. Mica: mica.stewart@mtsac.edu
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Flex Day, Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty, Equity |
October 5, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 127 | STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: Sociology ADT with Student Host Ajana Orozco & Jean-Pierre Gatillon | Jean-Pierre Gatillon and Ajana Orozco | Episode 127 Transcript |
If you’ve ever wondered about Sociology as a major and what that pathway might look like then our guest host Ajana Orozco & Mt. SAC Sociology professor Jean-Pierre Gatillon have a candid, honest and information packed conversation about what that might look. Ajana is a Mt. SAC Alumni who received her AA in Sociology and is now a pre-law student at UCLA. She talks with her former Sociology professor JP about their own moments that sparked their passions for this discipline, how they are using it today, how it’s changed their lives and perspectives for the better and of course the practical things you need to know about classes to take and how to apply for a degree in Sociology in the real world. Learn more about the Sociology AAT Degrees & Certificates Contact Jean-Pierre Gatillon: jpgatillon@mtsac.edu Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
Mt. SAC Our Campus |
September 28,2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 126.5 | PRESENTING: STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS- An Associate for Transfer Degree Series | Christina Barsi | Bonus Episode Transcript |
STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS- An Associate for Transfer Degree Mini-Series is coming to you starting Fall 2021! Tune-in during our usual Tuesday releases to occasionally catch this special series featuring students as your host. Each episode you'll hear from a different student as they ask the questions they want to ask of their professors and alumni in the majors they are most interested in. The departments being featured in this mini-series are of the 25 ADT-certified at Mt. SAC. Be sure to catch our first release of this mini-series on Tuesday September 28, 2021. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Guided Pathways to Success Grant. |
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| 126 | CALL TO ACTION: Invitation for Participation in Societal Education for Equity Challenge | Sun Ezzell and Dr. Scroggins | Episode 126 Transcript |
We invite you to a Call to Action to participate in the Societal Education for Equity Challenge also known as the SEEC initiative. We have Dr. Bill Scroggins, the president and CEO of Mt. SAC to talk with us today about what this initiative is, why it’s so important and how you can engage. Listen in as our host Sun Ezzell talks with Dr. Scroggins. Learn more about the SEEC Call To Action |
Mt. SAC Our Campus, Equity |
September 21, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.16 | Equity Demystified: Equality, Equity & Equity Fluent Leader | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.16 Audio | Duration 1:43 | Episode 110.16 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Equality Equity Equity Fluent Leader *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
June 3, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 125 | Uplevel Your Teaching by Joining the ACUE Cohort! | Lisa Amos, Tania Anders, Catherine Mckee | Episode 125 Audio | Duration 29:59 | Episode 125 Transcript |
In this episode we feature an opportunity to up your teaching game and it’s free! The program is called The American Association of College and University Educators Course in Effective Teaching Practices or ACUE in which you will learn teaching techniques for face-to-face and online instruction in the following areas: Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Environment because Equity is a foundational principle of ACUE, Designing Student-Centered Courses, Promoting Active Learning, Inspiring Inquiry & Preparing Life-Long Learners. All faculty are welcome to apply for the 2021-22 ACUE cohorts! Hear from Lisa Amos, ACUE Coordinator, and ACUE course completers, Tania Anders and Catherine McKee as they share their ACUE experiences. Sign up: ACUE 2021-22 Faculty Application Form (deadline to apply June 21, 2021) ACUE Coordinator, Lisa Amos: lamos1@mtsac.edu |
Equity, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty, Teaching and Learning Online |
June 8, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 124 | We Have Our 1st Sustainability Director! Meet Eera Babtiwale | Tania Anders, Eera Babtiwale | Episode 124 Audio | Duration 28:10 | Episode 124 Transcript |
We are happy to announce that Mt. SAC has a brand new Sustainability Director and we are so excited to share this conversation with you. Her name is Eera Babtiwale and one of the goals of the Climate Action Plan, which was approved in 2018 – was for the campus to create a position for and hire a Sustainability Directors and though It has taken until now to accomplish this goal, we are so excited the moment has finally come. Tania Anders sits down with Eera to talk about her background, her goals and so much more. Contact Eera Babtiwale: ebabtiwale@mtsac.edu |
Sustainability, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
June 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.15 | Equity Demystified: Dominant Social Group, Equal Employment Opportunity, & Employee Resource Group | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.15 Audio | Duration 2:08 | Episode 110.15 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Dominant Social Group Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Resource Group *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
May 27, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.14 | Equity Demystified: Diversity Debt, Domestic Partner & Dominant Culture/Hegemony | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.14 Audio | Duration 2:10 | Episode 110.14 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Diversity Debt Domestic Partner Dominant Culture/Hegemony *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
May 20, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 123 | The How & Why of PGH & PGI with Tania Anders & Tamra Horton | Tania Anders and Tamra Horton | Episode 123 Audio | Duration 23:30 | Episode 123 Transcript |
Curious to learn more about Professional Growth Increment (PGI) & Professional Growth Hours (PGH)? Tania Anders sits down with Faculty Association member Tamra Horton to talk about how you can earn your hours, how and when to submit them, as well as a brand new system the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) team together with other campus groups has worked on to make the submission and approval process more streamlined. Visit Faculty Contract Professional Growth & Information Email Tamra Horton: thorton@mtsac.edu *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty |
May 25, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.13 | Equity Demystified: Discrimination, Diverse Supplier & Diversity | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.13 Audio | Duration 2:51 | Episode 110.13 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Discrimination Diverse Supplier Diversity *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity |
May 13, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 122 | Breaking Barriers to Black Student Success | Lance Heard | Episode 122 Audio | Duration 38:11 | Episode 122 Transcript |
In this episode we wanted to highlight the Black Student Experience at Mt. SAC as we hear from Lance Heard and some amazing black student's personal success stories as well as their hurdles along the way that were captured during Black Student Success Week. If there is one takeaway, let it be this question “What can we all do to break down the barriers to black student success?” *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC Our Community |
May 18, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.12 | Equity Demystified: Demisexual, Disability & Disability Owned Business Enterprise | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.12 Audio | Duration 2:13 | Episode 110.12 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Demisexual Disability Disability Owned Business Enterprise *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity |
May 6, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 121 | Magic Mountie Vault: May Mental Health Month Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Torres | Andrea Torres | Episode 121 Audio | Duration 15:44 | Episode 121 Transcript |
In honor of May being Mental Health month we wanted to once again open the Magic Mountie Vault and bring you a guided meditation lead by Professor Andrea Torres who is a certified mindfulness teacher. So if you’re feeling stressed or just needing a moment of self-care, find a comfortable spot and enjoy. We recommend that you listen with headphones on so you can fully immerse yourself into relaxation. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness |
May 11, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.11 | Equity Demystified: Cultural Appropriation, Cultural Conditioning, & Culture | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.11 Audio | Duration 2:11 | Episode 110.11 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Cultural Appropriation Cultural Conditioning Culture *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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April 29, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 120 | Sustainability and Resiliency with Doug Walters of Department of Sanitation & the Environment | Doug Walters | Episode 120 Audio | Duration 37:52 | Episode 120 Transcript |
Today we are talking with Chief Sustainability and resiliency officer, Doug Walters of the Department of Sanitation & the Environment in Los Angeles and he shares with us an overview of the green new deal and the environmental goals it harbors to create a more sustainable existence worldwide. Doug also shares the many environmental issues that are being faced and addressed locally and how you can get involved now and in the future by choosing a career path that supports these efforts. Resources:City Plans: https://cityplans.org Theodore Payne Foundation: https://theodorepayne.org Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Sustainability |
May 4, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 119 | Trees, Birds and Buildings: How They Connect & How We Can Help with Architect, Isabelle Buvivier | Isabelle Duvivier | Episode 119 Audio | Duration 29:52 | Episode 119 Transcript |
Ever wonder how you can help add trees to your neighborhood or how to bring your energy bill down or maybe how to attract more birds and butterflies to your yard? Our speaker today is Isabelle Duvivier, she is a Los Angeles architect by trade but has a passion for sustainability and in particular…trees. In honor of Earth Month we hope you learn a little more from Isabelle about how you can get involved locally around this endeavor. Enjoy. Resources:
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| 110.10 | Equity Demystified: Corporate Social Responsibility, Cross Dressing, & Cross-Cultural | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.10 Audio | Duration 2:29 | Episode 110.10 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:
Corporate Social Responsibility Cross Dressing Cross-Cultural *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 118 | Magic Mountie Vault: Bird Watching on the Mt. SAC Campus with Jared Burton | Sun Ezzell and Jared Burton | Episode 118 Audio | Duration 13:17 | Episode 118 Transcript |
In honor of Earth Month 2021 we wanted to feature one of our favorite episodes from our Nature Series, harkening back to the innocent days of 2019, here is Sun Ezzell & Jared Burton as they talk about bird watching and the flora & fauna found on the Mt. SAC campus. Enjoy. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
April 20, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 117 | Tania Anders hosts A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: Turning A New LEAF On Sustainability | Tania Anders, Beta Meyer, Daphna Golden, Jaishri Mehta, and Mark Boryta | Episode 117 Audio | Duration 38:53 | Episode 117 Transcript |
Sustainability efforts have much more to it than what meets the eye. The new LEAF course developed for faculty at Mt. SAC does a stellar job at encompassing methods that apply to basically every area of our lives and of course our courses. Professor Beta Meyer of the Biological Sciences Dept., Professor Daphna Golden of the Geography & Political Science Dept., Professor Jaishri Mehta of the Computer Information System in the Business Division, and Professor Mark Boryta of the Earth Sciences & Astronomy Dept. share their experience, what they’ve learned and how they're embedding sustainability in their respective curriculum with Tania Anders. Resources:*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Sustainability, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
April 13, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.9 | Equity Demystified: Classism, Colorblind & Collusion | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.9 Audio | Duration 2:12 | Episode 110.9 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:
Classism Colorblind Collusion *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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April 15, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.8 | Equity Demystified: Change Agents, Cisgender & Cisnormativity | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.8 Audio | Duration 2:56 | Episode 110.8 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Change Agents Cisgender Cisnormativity *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity |
April 8, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.7 | Equity Demystified: Bisexual, Black American & Bropropriating | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.7 Audio | Duration 2:06 | Episode 110.7 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Bisexual Black American Bropropriating *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity |
April 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 116 | Tania Anders hosts A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: Students Speak On the Impact of Sustainability Internships | Tania Anders and Raul Madrid | Episode 116 Audio | Duration 36:38 | Episode 116 Transcript |
You are in for a treat! Tania Anders our Mt. SAC Sustainability Coordinator catches up with students Leila Quezada & Sophia Ruiz who recently participated in the Sustainability Internship Programs and Raul Madrid, whose taken on a leadership role in guiding students towards these internships and they share their amazing takeaways and heartfelt experiences with the program. You’re going to really enjoy this one. Reach out to Tania Anders: tanders1@mtsac.edu Reach out to Raul Madrid: rmadrid23@mtsac.edu *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Sustainability, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
April 6, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 115 | Pronouns & Asserted Names with The Pride Center in 2021 | Sun Ezzell, Melinda Bowen, and Maddy Stute | Episode 115 Audio | Duration 31:22 | Episode 115 Transcript |
Being Inclusive can start with the simple act of asking and listening. And in order to make room for growth, we also have to make room for our mistakes. Today Sun Ezell talks with Melinda Bowen, Pride Center Faculty Coordinator & Maddy Stute, Pride Center Administrative Specialist. They share about the Pride Center’s initiatives, what it offers students, how its grown and the advancements made even by the Mt. SAC IT team towards using preferred identifiers. As coach Mo says “We all make mistakes and we all have room to grow”. Listen in on this informative and authentic conversation about how to be on a path of growth and inclusivity by creating safe spaces and taking the time to ask and listen and sometimes make mistakes. Visit The Pride Center website. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
March 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.6 | Equity Demystified: Biracial, Bias & Bigotry | Dr. Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 110.6 Audio | Duration 1:57 | Episode 110.6 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Biracial Bias Bigotry *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity |
March 25, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 114 | Magic Mountie Vault: The Pride Center 2018 | Melinda Bowen | Episode 114 Audio | Duration 16:30 | Episode 114 Transcript |
Today we have a special episode we wanted to re-release from the summer series of 2018 when we visited the Pride Center for the first time. In an upcoming episode we will be catching up, once again, with Melinda Bowen, the coordinator of the Pride Center to get an update on it’s evolution as well as what we need to know to also keep evolving. So until then, please enjoy this episode from the Magic Mountie Vault. Visit our Pride Center website or Facebook Page*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
March 23, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.5 | Equity Demystified: Ageism, Asian & Benevolent Sexism | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Episode 110.5 Audio | Duration 3:14 | Episode 110.5 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Ageism Asian Benevolent Sexism *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
March 18, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 113 | PART 2: Spring Flex Day Keynote 2021: Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, Addressing Students' Basic Needs with a Culture of Caring During the Pandemic | Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab | Episode 113 Audio | Duration 28:48 | Episode 113 Transcript |
In case you missed Spring Flex Day 2021, we are featuring the keynote speaker Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab. She is a Professor of Sociology and Medicine at Temple University, President and Founder of The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, and author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. Dr. Goldrick-Rab's research on the basic needs among college students sparked the #RealCollege movement, legislation addressing food and housing insecurity, and a growing understanding of and support for meeting students' basic needs at colleges across the country. In this episode we are featuring Part 2 of Dr. Goldrick-Rab’s session where she focuses on some solutions to the difficulties outlined in last week’s episode. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, pause this episode and start there and if you are joining us again... enjoy. RESOURCES:The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Flex Day, Basic Needs Support |
March 16, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.4 | Equity Demystified: Anti-Racism, Anti-Semitism & Asexual/Ace | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Episode 110.4 Audio | Duration 2:08 | Episode 110.4 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Anti-Racism Anti-Semitism Asexual/Ace *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
March 11, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.3 | Equity Demystified: Alaskan Native, Ally & Androgynous | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Episode 110.3 Audio | Duration 2:10 | Episode 110.3 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Alaskan Native or Native American Indian or Native Indian American Ally Androgynous *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
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| 110.2 | Equity Demystified: Affinity Groups, Affirmative Action & Ageism | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Episode 110.2 Audio | Duration 2:10 | Episode 110.2 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:Affinity Groups Affirmative Action Ageism *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
February 25, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 112 | PART 1: Spring Flex Day Keynote 2021: Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, Addressing Students' Basic Needs with a Culture of Caring During the Pandemic | Dr. Goldrick-Rab | Episode 112 Audio | Duration 34:22 | Episode 112 Transcript |
In case you missed Spring Flex Day 2021, we are featuring the keynote speaker Dr.
Sara Goldrick-Rab. She is a Professor of Sociology and Medicine at Temple University,
President and Founder of The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, and
author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the
American Dream.
Dr. Goldrick-Rab's research on the basic needs among college students sparked the
#RealCollege movement, legislation addressing food and housing insecurity, and a growing
understanding of and support for meeting students' basic needs at colleges across
the country.
In this part One segment, Dr. Goldrick-Rab outlines the misnomers we as institutes have regarding expectations of students and the difficulties they face as they aim for completion. Make sure to stay tuned next week for the outline of solutions in Part 2. RESOURCES:
The Hope Center for College Community and Justice *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Flex Day, Basic Needs Support |
March 9, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 111 | System-Impacted Students Supported by The Rising Scholars Program | Sun Ezzell, Victor M. Rojas., Jr., Joe Louis Hernandez | Episode 111 Audio | Duration 36:17 | Episode 111 Transcript |
Writer George Eliot aka Mary Ann Evans once said “It’s never too late to become what you might have been”. But what if the only messages you’ve ever received were ones that left you feeling stuck and there were systems in place that tried to keep you there? Our host Sun Ezzell talks with Victor M. Rojas, Jr., MS. Ed., the Director of the Rising Scholars Program and Joe Louis Hernandez, Coordinator of the Rising Scholars Program who are doing the amazing work in eliminating those barriers and limiting beliefs by creating support systems to empower formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students in their educational paths. Visit the website for The Rising Scholars *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus |
February 23, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.1 | Equity Demystified: Plus Sign, Ableism/Ablism & Advocate Episode 1 | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Equity Demystified Bonus Episode 1 Audio | 2:04 | Equity Demystified Bonus Episode 1 Transcript |
This is the Magic Mountie Bonus series we’re calling Equity Demystified. Each week our host Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D will be sharing with you 3-4 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Has School of Business has created. You can follow along if you’d like by accessing this document online at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ website. This episode defines:
Plus Sign (+) Ableism/Ablism Advocate *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity |
February 18, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 110.0 | Presenting Equity Demystified with Lisa Rodriguez | Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D | Equity Demystified Bonus Episode Audio | 00:58 | Equity Demystified Bonus Episode Transcript |
The Magic Mountie podcast is proud to present a new bonus series called Equity Demystified with Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D. Each week we will be sharing with you 3 terms from the EQUITY-FLUENT LEADERS GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS that the UC Berkley Haas School of Business has created to keep you equipped with an up-to-date vocabulary to better navigate the diverse intersections of our students and each other. Look forward to new episodes every Thursday starting next week on February 18th. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 110 | A Shared Experience in Crisis: We Are Not Alone In This | Sun Ezzell, Stacy Bacigalupi, and Ginger Klee | Episode 110 Audio | Duration 44:33 | Episode 110 Transcript |
It has now been almost a year since COVID-19 has been recognized in the United States and the country joined the rest of the world in shut-downs. We’ve been experiencing life in a way that has somehow connected our lived experience by COVID-19’s global impact in ways we’ve never before seen in history, yet it has also pulled us apart. Figuratively through racial divides, digital divides and political unrest to name a few as well as physically divided us through mandatory orders of isolation. It’s now 2021 and we are still in it. Sun Ezzell talks with Psychology professor and Psychology Dept. Chair, Stacy Bacigalupi and Psychology professor, Ginger Klee about what it is exactly that we are experiencing, what we can be aware of about ourselves and our own experience and how we can realize that we may be separate in many ways but we are surely…not alone. The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness, Mt. SAC Community |
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| 109 | Welded Bonds Won't Be Broken: Alum Turned First-Female-Welding-Instructor & The Legacy of the Program | Sun Ezzell, Bella Jhin, and Dan Garcia | Episode 109 Audio | Duration 26:05 | Episode 109 Transcript |
In this episode Sun Ezzell explores the Welding Department with adjunct faculty and Mt SAC Alum Bella Jhin and her former welding instructor Dan Garcia, who is also the Welding Department Co-Chair. Bella is the first female welding instructor at Mt. SAC and both Bella & Dan share the love they have for the program, how they each got involved and the legacy that the community the Mt SAC welding department has built over the many years of its existence. Plus, its one of the few courses that was deemed essential and able to instruct with in-person labs during the still on-going pandemic. Check out this Mt. SAC Media article featuring Bella Jhin "First Female Welding Instructor Blazes the Trail" |
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February 2, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 108 | RIE COVID-19 Student Survey: Discovering Student Challenges & Solutions During A Trying Time | Sun Ezzell, Daniel Berumen, and Vera Froman | Episode 108 Audio | Duration 31:29 | Episode 108 Transcript |
In this episode you’ll be hearing from Mt. SAC's Research and Institutional Effectiveness department. Our host Sun Ezzell talks with Daniel Berumen, Senior Research Analyst and Vera Froman, Educational Research Assessment Analyst all about a COVID-19 Student Survey they conducted. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Mt. SAC: Our Campus, Research and Data | January 26, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 107 | Tania Anders hosts A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: Covering Ground: The Many Sides Of Sustainability | Tania Anders, Brian Scot, Ruben Flores, and Cesar Castaneda | Episode 107 Audio | Duration 32:23 | Episode 107 Transcript |
There are many things to consider when thinking about sustainability, such as the long term plan of the choices being made in new construction. What types of materials chosen to use can determine long term waste or long term conservation. It can also have a big impact on campus culture and the student experience itself. In this episode Tania talks with Brian Scott, Ruben Flores and Cesar Castaneda about the grounds at Mt. SAC. We learn that there are innovative technologies that have been implemented thanks to the Water Conservation Grant from the State of California that allows for better more precise planning when it comes to how we use our resources. Listen in to hear all that goes into making these types of decisions at Mt. SAC in the name of sustainability and students. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Sustainability, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | January 19, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 106 | Tania Anders hosts A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: The Climate Action Plan with Chisa Uyeki & James Stone | Tania Anders, Chisa Uyeki, and James Stone | Episode 106 Audio | Duration 33:24 | Episode 106 Transcript | We have our second installment of our new miniseries led by Tania Anders, all about
the topic of sustainability on campus. And in today’s episode we learn about the CAP
which is the Climate Action Plan with Chisa Uyeki and James Stone. Chisa said it best
when she said so much has been accomplished towards sustainability efforts but at
the same time there is still so much more to be done. Resources: Mt. SAC Climate Action Plan (CAP) *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Sustainability, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | January 12, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 105 | Tania Anders hosts A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: Visible & Invisible Sustainability Explained by Mika Klein | Tania Anders and Mika Klein | Episode 105 Audio | Duration 35:09 | Episode 105 Transcript |
We want to kick off 2021 with an important and amazing new mini-series lead by Tania
Anders the campus’ first sustainability coordinator and you may have guessed it, this
series is focused on Sustainability efforts on campus.
In this episode, Tania has an inspiring conversation with Mika Klein, who is Mt. SAC’s Senior Facilities Planner and also a licensed architect about the many efforts towards a more sustainable campus. It is amazing what is already in motion as well as what has been accomplished on campus. Resources: Sustainability Webpage Mt. SAC Climate Action Plan (CAP) EFMP Webpage Campus Construction *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 104.5 | Happy Holidays From Mt SAC + Season 5 in 2021 Announced! | Christina Barsi | Episode Audio | Duration 2:00 | Episode Transcript |
All of us at The Magic Mountie podcast want to send you a big Happy Holiday’s and
a big thank you to you the listener, and to all of you who have come on as guests
to share the many changes and good work your departments are doing or just to share
a message that needed sharing.
The podcast will officially be on break for the holidays and you can expect new episodes first thing in 2021 on January 5th. The best way to make sure you’re receiving all of the wonderful episodes featuring your colleagues and students is by subscribing on your devices’ podcast app. Once you do, it will automatically notify you when we have something new to share! Enjoy your holidays and we will see you in the New Year! *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 104 | Presenting the Canvasadors: Bridging the Information Gap Between Student & Campus | Mt. SAC Canvasadors: Jose Gutierrez, Kat, Will, | Episode 104 Audio | Duration 24:27 | Episode 104 Transcript |
"Adjusting and trying to make sure that all of our students are equally accounted
for in getting the same information so they can all have an equal chance to succeed.
That was definitely one of our major, major goals. Making sure everything was accessible
the same way and everything was just as understandable."
-Canvasador
There have been a lot of opportunities where help was needed this year and though this initiative wasn’t born out of the pandemic, it sure came in handy once everything went online. I’m talking about a special student services job called The Canvasadors. Listen in to learn more about what they do, how they help build bridges between students and all things campus related and who they are. Resources:
Email: Canvasadors@mtsac.edu
Instagram: @canvasadors
Facebook: Mt. SAC Canvasadors
Twitter: @canvasadors
Check out there link tree for quick access to video tutorials & more *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Mt. SAC Community, Students in Conversation | December 8, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 103 | ACCESS Universal Design with Julie Cortez | Julie Cortez | Episode 103 Audio | Duration 30:01 | Episode 103 Transcript |
In this episode Sun Ezzell talks with Julie Cortez, who works at Access as a writing strategy professor. She shares some ideas and steps we can take to create strategies in the classroom to be an effective student. She emphasizes that “The goal for Universal Design or UDL is to be inclusive and the way we do that is to take baby steps”. Resources:
The Center for Universal Design of Instruction: Definition, Principles, Guidelines, and Examples UDL Syllabus Example and Toolkit Additional Universal Design Resources *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Teaching with Technology, Teaching and Learning Online, Resources for Faculty, Resources for Adjunct Faculty, and Pedagogy |
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| 102 | The Power of Your Story Can Change A First Generation Student's Life | Yadira Perez and Victor Rojas | Episode 102 Audio | Duration 29:00 | Episode 102 Transcript |
How do we create language around discovering our first generation population at Mt SAC as well as a consistent definition of what it means to be a first gen college student? Well, Yadira Perez, Program Specialist for the Aces program and Victor Rojas who oversees the Trio programs has created an initiative to try to answer those questions. And if there’s one thing you takeaway from this episode, it’s to know that your story has power and by sharing it, you might be providing the motivation that a student needs to keep going. Resources:
First-Generation Mt. SAC Initiative: https://www.mtsac.edu/firstgeneration/ Faculty and Staff, share your First-Generation Story here: https://www.mtsac.edu/firstgeneration/first-gen-stories.html
First-Generation College Students Get Involved:
TRIO/ACES Program:
Student Toolkits:
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 101 | Aiming for Completion, Creating A Transfer Sending-Culture At Mt. SAC | Alana Bachor | Episode 101 Audio | Duration: 23:53 | Episode 101 Transcript |
Mt. SAC is known for a lot of amazing things and students come here for so many diverse and inspiring reasons, in fact, they love it so much that sometimes it makes it hard for a student to leave. So finding ways to make the transfer process easier and more informed is what this episode is all about. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 100 | Celebrating 100 Episodes With Student Voices | Various | Episode 100 Audio | Duration 24:53 | Episode 100 Transcript |
We have a very special show for you today. In honor of our 100th release we’ve created a compilation of some of our favorite episodes that feature the students of Mt. SAC. From Veterans to bus riders, from summer school hustlers to Catalina Island speech hikers, from the Pride center to Access and the Dream program, we bring a fun and touching overview of the last 100 episodes of those voices that speak to the Mt. SAC experience best…the students. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Mt. SAC Community, Students in Conversation | November 10, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 099 | Reimagining Your Recharge with Mt. SAC Student Health Services | Livier Martinez and Tim Leslie | Episode 99 Audio | Duration: 38:29 | Episode 99 Transcript |
Ever wonder why you’re not feeling rested or how you can get better sleep? Well we have some surprising answers for you that Livier Martinez and Tim Leslie from Student Health Services share during this episode that could change not only how you feel as you go through your day but also might increase the quality of your productivity. You may want to write this down. So get comfy, use this listening time as a moment of self-care and enjoy. Resources:Contact the Mt. SAC Health Center https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/ (909) 274-4400 Self-Care Videos https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/blog-videos/ Mindfulness and Meditation https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html Free Personal Counseling https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mentalhealth/index.html *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 098 | Breaking Equity Barriers with Eric Lara, Associate Dean for Student Success and Equity | Eric Lara | Episode 98 Audio | Duration: 22:30 | Episode 98 Transcript |
Ever wonder if the word diversity might be too broad to describe a gap you want to close? What terms should we be using and what do they really mean? In this episode Eric Lara the Associate Dean for Student Success and Equity breaks these things down for us as well as highlights the centers and programs at Mt SAC that are designated in helping achieve equity on campus. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 097 | Chaotic Times Call For Mindful Measures: The Mt. SAC Health Center Offers Support | Sun Ezzell | Episode 97 Audio | Duration 19:10 | Episode 97 Transcript |
Sun Ezzell hosts a conversation between Gary Vasquez, a licensed clinical social worker and Diana Chou with a background in clinical psychology who both work with the student health center. They share with us explanations as to what we might be experiencing during this chaotic time and how we can be mindful of what our needs are. Resources:
Why Therapy Works, Using Our Minds to Change Our Brains *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness, Mt. SAC Community | October 20, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 096 | One Book One Campus: Connection & Community with Herschel Greenberg | Herschel Greenberg | Episode 96 Audio | Duration: 27:22 | Episode 96 Transcript |
As we know community and connection this year has become especially needed and we have had to find unique ways to find it, in this episode Herschel Greenberg talks about how One Book One Campus can be a way to connect and find community. The selection this year is The House On Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. I hope you enjoy this discussion on how the book was selected, how it’s being used and how you might connect with the One Book One Campus community. Resources:
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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One Book, One Campus, Mt. SAC Community | October 13, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 095 | What’s New and Exciting at the FCLT | Michelle Newhart, Eva Figueroa, and Hugo Aguilara | Episode 95 Audio | Duration: 31:46 | Episode 95 Transcript | We checked in with FCLT or Faculty Center For Learning Technology back in early May,
episode 78 if you haven’t listened yet, and a lot has changed, like the fact that
the FCLT has been awarded not one but two Burning Bright Awards for the amazing work
they’ve done this year during a time that is inexplicably difficult, with one of those
awards going directly and deservingly to Hugo Aguilera. Though the core of FCLT hasn’t changed…like their innovative and supportive methods in guiding faculty in designing curriculum and offering support with technology based tools. It’s pretty amazing what this team has accomplished this year. So let’s jump in and learn more about what they’ve created since the last time we checked in earlier this year with Michelle Newhart, Eva Figueroa and Hugo Aguliera. FCLT Resources Other Canvas Faculty Resources 24/7 Canvas Faculty Hotline: (833) 345-2892 Mt. SAC IT HelpDesk (use portal username and password to login if prompted) Canvas Student ResourcesCanvassadors (Canvas Student Support Center) 24/7 Canvas Student Hotline: (844) 303-4499 *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Teaching with Technology, Teaching and Learning Online, Resources for Faculty | October 6, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 094 | GOOD GRIEF! Defining & Working With Grief with Andrea Torres & Dr. Seth Meyers | Andrea Torres and Dr. Seth Meyers | Episode 94 Audio | Duration: 30:33 | Episode 94 Transcript |
Special guest host Andrea Torres, professor, counselor & mindfulness guide at Mt.
SAC talks with Dr. Seth Meyers, licensed clinical psychologist at Mt. SAC on the topic
of grief. As Dr. Seth Meyers tells us "grief is an emotional reaction to loss" and
we discover through the conversation that we are all experiencing some form of it
this year due the many challenges of 2020. One thing to remember is that you're not
alone and we're all in this together.
Stages of Grief:
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Resources mentioned:
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross:
Check out her book On Death & Dying
Check out the EKR Foundation
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness | September 29, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 093 | Lianne Greenlee, Director of Professional & Organizational Development: Title V Grant Put To Work! | Lianne Greenlee | Episode 93 Audio | Duration: 25:14 | Episode 93 Transcript |
Lianne Greenlee, Director of Professional & Organizational Development, also known
as POD talks with our host Sun Ezzell about the many projects and people leading and
creating these projects that are being funded by the Title V Grant, many of which
are equity focused opportunities.
Learn more by visiting: www.mtsac.edu/pod/
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Title V Grant, Resources for Faculty | September 22, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 092 | How To Best Connect Students with Basic Needs Support Resources |
Koji Useugi, Dean of Student Services, Rigo Estrada, Basic Needs Coordinator, Pauline Swartz, Library Faculty and Basic Needs Committee Faculty Co-Chair |
Episode 92 Audio | Duration: 28:18 | Episode 92 Transcript | Koji Uesugi, Dean of Student Services, Rigo Estrada, Basic Needs Coordinator, and
Pauline Swartz, Library faculty and Basic Needs Committee Faculty Co-chair, join us
today for a very important discussion about Basic Needs. In 2016 and 2018, more than 40,000 students at 57 California Community Colleges responded to The Hope Center's #RealCollegeSurvey about student experiences of college life. 50% of respondents reported food insecurity in the past 30 days, 60% reported housing insecurity in the previous year, and 19% reported being homeless in the previous year. Mt. SAC has a range of Basic Needs support available, including CalFresh, the Mountie Fresh Food Pantry, Housing Referrals, the Laptop Loaner program, and more. We know that faculty play an important role in connecting students to Basic Needs support, so thanks for joining us today to learn more about the resources available to support the health, wellness, safety, and academic success of your students. Please encourage your students to participate in the California Community Colleges #RealCollegeSurvey this fall. The better we understand students' experiences in college, the better we can work together to support students in their academic and life journeys. Some Basic Needs Resources: Visit the Basic Needs Website Learn more about the #RealCollege survey by visiting The Hope Center To access scanned text book chapters visit Library Resources Learn more about how to help students access text books by visiting the Open Educational Resources Guide Learn more about the CalFresh Program Apply to CalFresh easily and on your own Contact Estrada Rigo if you are a student wanting a consultation. Instagram: @mtsacbasicneeds *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 091 | Classified Professionals Role in Achieving Institutional Equity with Dr. Frank Harris III - Part 2 | Dr. Frank Harris III | Episode 91 Audio | Duration: 35:37 | Episode 91 Transcript |
If you missed CPD Day, this part 2 episode features the second half of keynote Dr.
Frank Harris’ talk called “the critical role of classified professionals in student
success and achieving institutional equity.” There’s also a great Q & A at the end
so stick around for that but first Dr. Frank Harris expresses that the “goal is to
account for the factors that influence community college student’s success, which
can be thought of as the experiences and dispositions towards education that a student
brings with them.”
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 090 | Classified Professionals Role in Achieving Institutional Equity with Dr. Frank Harris III - Part 1 | Dr. Frank Harris III | Episode 90 Audio | Duration: 29:28 | Episode 90 Transcript |
In today’s episode, we bring you Part 1 of a very special Classified Professional
Development Day keynote speech by Dr. Frank Harris III on “the critical role of classified
professionals in student success and achieving institutional equity.”
Classified professionals are likely to not only be the first point of contact for new students but also the ones to to engage with them in a moment of crisis, or provide connection, encouragement and support that is often critical in whether a student takes that next step in their education. We spend some time becoming aware of what stage of growth we are at within our OWN education around equity, how to hold each other accountable and what we can start to pay attention to in order to become better advocates for the student. The challenges that we continually address like basic needs support and digital equity are now escalated during this time of the Corona Virus pandemic and if you didn't get to attend CPD Day, Part One of Dr. Harris' talk can help us all begin to reassess what it means to be equity minded during this time. Enjoy. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 089.5 Bonus Episode | A Mindful Guided Meditation with Andrea Torres | Andrea Torres | 89.5 Bonus Episode Audio | Duration: 15:23 | 89.5 Bonus Episode Transcript |
We have a special guided meditation episode for you led by Andrea Torres. Professor
Torres is a counselor and certified mindfulness teacher at Mt SAC.
If you can, we recommend that you listen with headphones on so you can fully immerse yourself
into relaxation. So get comfortable and enjoy.
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness | August 25, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 089 | Easy Mindfulness Practices with Andrea Torres | Andrea Torres | Episode 89 Audio | Duration: 25:42 | Episode 89 Transcript |
We talk with Mt. SAC Professor, Counselor, and mindfulness meditation facilitator
Andrea Torres. Thanks for joining us as Andrea shares the story of her journey to
mindfulness meditation, some ideas for developing your own practice, and some of her
favorite resources for further exploration.
I felt calm and peaceful after just a few moments of talking with Andrea. So I hope
you feel the same!
And for some additional calm & peace we even have a special guided meditation companion
episode also led by Andrea so be sure to listen to that next, if you haven’t already.
Resources:
Andrea Torres' Mindfulness page Books mentioned in this episode:
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana How to Train a Wild Elephant by Jan Chozen Bays, MD Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield Revolution of the Soul by Seane Corn *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 088 | Connecting With Nature Part 3: | Yolanda Haro | Episode 88 Audio | Duration: 28:54 | Episode 88 Transcript |
Welcome back to the third and final episode of our summer mini-series on nature. In this episode we continue a conversation that we started last summer with Yolanda Haro. Yolanda shares how noticing, enjoying, and caring for the natural world around us can be part of a repertoire of healthy and compassionate self-care practices. So, find a comfy spot, take a deep calming breath, and let’s get started! References Mentioned:(*the Magic Mountie Podcast & Mt. SAC are not affiliated and does not endorse any of these products or beliefs but they are listed here only as a reference to support the conversation in this episode) *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Nature |
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| 087 | Connecting With Nature Part 2: | Lance Heard | Episode 87 Audio | Duration: 32:00 | Episode 87 Transcript |
Welcome back to our summer mini-series on nature! In this episode we continue a conversation with Lance Heard that we started last summer. Lance shares some ideas for staying connected to nature in our increasingly online work lives, guides us through how to forest bathe--and why--, and walks us through some of his favorite resources for discovering more about the natural world around us. So put on your forest bathing shoes, and let's get started! Resources mentioned in this episode & more:Your Guide to Forest Bathing The Joy of Forest Bathing Law's Guide to Nature Journaling The Naturalist's Notebook The Secret Life of Trees The Nature Fix Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs "These Nine Wildlife Web Cams Offer Access to your Favorite Animals" Lonely Planet *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Nature | July 21, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 086 | Connecting With Nature Part 1: | Sun Ezzell, Jared Burton | Episode 86 Audio | Duration 32:02 | Episode 86 Transcript |
Most of us have been working from home for about 4 months due to the corona virus. Many of us have spent more time than ever before at home. Maybe you’re growing a veggie garden or taking time to watch the sunset — or noticing a lot more bird activity in your neighborhood recently. This week our host Sun Ezzell checked in with Jared from last summer’s nature mini-series. He shared some bird watching tips, some thoughts about how connecting with nature connects us with our communities, and some resources for learning more about the natural world around us. Put on your bird watching hat and let’s get started! Check out Bird Notes Podcast. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Nature | July 14, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 085 | Creating Space For Student Voices | Amy Truong | Episode 85 Audio | Duration 19:15 | Episode 85 Transcript |
Mt. SAC student Amy Truong shares with us her journey at Mt. SAC while she prepares to transfer to UC Davis, what it means to lean into available resources, groups and clubs on campus and how powerful the student voice actually is in creating tangible change to better serve the student population. Follow Associated Students of Mt. SAC on Instagram: @mtsacas Follow Mt. SAC Inter-Club Council on Instagram: @mtsac_interclubcouncil For info on The Mt. SAC Associated Students visit:https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/as/ *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Students in Conversation | July 7, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 084 | Academic Support & Achievement Center: Creating A Virtual Culture To Serve Students | Sun Ezzell, Kristina Alvarado-Grassman, Gizelle Ponzillo | Episode 84 Audio | Duration: 43:02 | Episode 84 Transcript |
Host Sun Ezzell talks with Kristina Alvarado-Grassman, Director of ASAC and Gizelle Ponzillo, supplemental instruction coordinator about the changes in operations after moving all resources and functions online and the importance of maintaining the culture of the center while operating virtually. With serving students at the core of the academic support & achievement center, Kristina, Gizelle and their colleagues have taken great care in creating as seamless a transition as possible. Visit the ASAC Website *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Academic Support, Teaching and Learning Online | June 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 083 | The Writing Center: Fostering A Sense Of Community | David Charbonneau, Nicole Blean, and tutor Jackie | Episode 83 Audio | Duration: 42:10 | Episode 83 Transcript |
David Charbonneau, Nicole Blean, and long-time tutor Jackie from the Mt. SAC Writing Center share how the Writing Center is supporting students during this time of online learning and social distancing. They talked about the journey of moving a Writing Center online, the discoveries they made along the way, and how those discoveries are fostering connections with students. Visit The Writing Center's Website *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Academic Support, Teaching and Learning Online | June 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 082 | Mt. SAC: United Against Racism | Sun Ezzell, Chisa Uyeki, Lance Heard, Kelly Rivera | Episode 82 Audio | 24:49 | Episode 82 Transcript |
Host Sun Ezzell talks with the President Chisa Uyeki, Vice President Lance Heard, and Vice President-Elect Kelly Rivera of the Academic Senate to discuss the college’s commitment to affirming that Black Lives Matter, the actions that our campus is going to take moving forward, and the role of the Academic Senate in doing this crucial work. Other Magic Mountie Episodes in Support:FLEX Your Equity Approach With Dr. Frank Harris Episode 60 FLEX Strategies To Address Inequity In The Classroom With Dr. Frank Harris Episode 63 Dr. Frank Harris was the Keynote speaker for Mt. SAC’s Fall 2019 Flex Day. Dr. Harris and Dr Wood’s Racial Equity and Education certificate programs are designed to provide college educators with an introduction to racial microaggressions and unconscious bias and their numerous manifestations in educational settings. These programs offer both live sessions with CORA facilitators and opportunities to dialogue with your Mt. SAC certificate program cohort and are open to all Mt. SAC faculty, classified, and managers. You can learn more, and register, on the POD Connect Calendar. Resources: Anti-Racism Resources for all ages A Project by the Augusta Baker Chair | Dr. Nicole A. Cooke | The University of South Carolina Improving Equity in Campus Hiring California Community Colleges Vision Resources Center. The video of The California
Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Call to Action Webinar is now available via
the Vision Resource Center, accessible through POD Connect.
Reading about policy solutions to improve policing in our communities National Association for the Advancement of Colored People American Civil Liberties Union How to Protest Safely During a Global Pandemic 26 Ways To Be In The Struggle Beyond The Streets Mt. SAC Counseling Services: 909.274.4380
Online at: https://www.mtsac.edu/counseling or via email: counseling@mtsac.edu
Mt. SAC Student Health Services: 909.274.4400Need help?
Text COURAGE to 741741 In Crisis? Text HELLO to 741741
*This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Equity | June 9, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 081 | Dr. Seth Meyers & Livier Martinez: An Introductory Conversation About Mental Health & Loneliness | Dr. Seth Meyers, Livier Martinez, | Episode 81 Audio | Duration: 42:50 | Episode 81 Transcript |
This episode is being recorded and released during a time that is isolating in nature, that being a result of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine that we are experiencing as a result. This has been taking a toll on our mental health and may be bringing up feelings of loneliness and many other emotions and stressors. So we decided to bring on some amazing mental health staff members from the Mt. SAC community, Dr. Seth Meyers and Livier Martinez, to have a poignant conversation about how we can help ourselves through any feelings of loneliness and beyond. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Health and Wellness | June 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 080 | The Mt. SAC Library: Online Resources & Support For Faculty & Students | Sun Ezzell, Esteban Aguilar, Monika Chavez, Kolap Samel | Episode 80 Audio | Duration: 32:09 | Episode 80 Transcript |
Host Sun Ezzell had the pleasure of talking with Mt. SAC librarians Esteban Aguilar, Monika Chavez, and Kolap Samel to find out how the Library is supporting the campus during this time of online learning. The Library has a wealth of support for online learning. In addition to the online databases, e-books, and 24/7 chat with a librarian that the Library has always had, they are now offering reference workshops ONLINE and an all new option to book a half hour research appointment with a Mt. SAC Librarian! *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Academic Support, Teaching and Technology, Teaching and Learning Online | May 26, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 079 | Distance Learning Center: SPOT Training & Other Tools To Support Online Teaching | Carol Impara, Catherine McKee | Episode 79 Audio | Duration: 34:14 | Episode 79 Transcript |
This episode we had the pleasure of talking with Carol Impara, Distance Learning Coordinator and Catherine McKee, Assistant Distance Learning Coordinator to get a perspective on their version of what the transition to online teaching and learning has been like for them while they also share some details about SPOT training. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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Pedagogy, Teaching with Technology, Teaching and Learning Online | May 19, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 078 | Faculty Center For Learning Technology: Supporting Mt. SAC's Transition To Online | Michelle Newhart, Hugo Aguilera | Episode 78 Audio | Duration: 36:45 | Episode 78 Transcript |
We are back! Like everyone on campus, we at The Magic Mountie Podcast have had to transition to working remotely. For us, this included new equipment and new processes for remote podcast interviews. We have been so inspired by the incredible work of the Mt. SAC community to transition online in a very short period of time. Folks all over campus are pulling together and doing amazing work to every day, especially now, and we are excited to bring you some of those resources and stories through the podcast. Now more than ever, we hope The Magic Mountie Podcast will be a way to connect and celebrate the Mt. SAC community. We talk with Michelle Newhart and Hugo Aguilera from the Faculty Center for Learning Technology. Part of the Library, Learning Resources, and Distance Learning Division, the FCLT is a resource for teaching with technology and home to distance learning at Mt. SAC. The FCLT offers workshops in teaching and technology, including teaching online. As you can imagine, the FCLT has been working around the clock to support the College's transition to online instruction. Visit the FCLT website: www.mtsac.edu/fclt/ To access a "Canvasador", A Peer Mentor on using Canvas and other learning technologies for students you can visit here. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant.
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| 077 | When They Should But They Don't: Scaffolding Students Into Transformational Learning | Dr. Lindsay Masland | Episode 77 Audio | Duration 64:22 | Episode 77 Transcript |
Today we captured the keynote speaker from our very own spring Flex Day, Dr. Lindsay Masland. She is an associate professor of psychology at Appalachian State University and she does a deep dive with us on the topics of how to motivate students, what motivates student achievement, and engagement and what can we do about it? Questions she addresses are “what is learning, what teaching strategies lead to effective learning, and what is the role of the student in the teaching and learning relationship”. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Equity, FLEX Day, Pedagogy | March 3, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 076 | Data Coaching: How Data Can Influence the Classroom & Campus | Tania Anders, Daniel Berumen, Lisa Rodriguez | Episode 76 Audio | Duration 21:27 | Episode 76 Transcript |
This episode is all about data--how data is being used on campus by faculty in their research and decision-making processes. Tania Anders speaks with Daniel Berumen of the Research department as well as Lisa Rodriguez (Assistant Director in the POD office and The Title V grant) about how data coaching is a tool in creating a “culture of inquiry." Learn what a data coach is, how to work with one, and how this can influence your processes and outcomes in the classroom. More specifically, learn how data has helped secure our Title V grant, “Creating am Equity-minded Campus Culture to Improve Student Outcomes.” To learn more about Using our Data, Becoming a Data Coach, and Listening to Student Voices, attend “The Power Of Our Data” on Friday, March 13th from 8:00 am-12:30 pm in Founders Hall and in addition there will be a celebration of faculty who recently received their sabbaticals. To reach Lisa Rodriguez Email:Lrodriguez208@mtsac.eduExt: 4177Located: 6-141To reach Daniel Berumen:Email: dberumen7@mtsac.eduExt: 4923Located: 4-2435 *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 075 | Getting a Full-Time Job at a Community College Part 2 | Julie Laverty, Derek Dokter | Episode 75 Audio | Duration 22:45 | Episode 75 Transcript |
Welcome to the second episode in our mini-series on Getting a Full Time Job at a Community College. Hosted by Julie Laverty, Professor of Communication, this workshop series demystifies the hiring process--from the paper screening to the interview to the teaching demo. In this episode we'll hear from Derek Dokter, Professor of Business Management who attended last year's workshop, What to Expect When You're Applying as an adjunct, and returned to this year's workshop as a new full-time, tenure-track faculty member to share his journey from adjunct to full time. Join us as Derek shares Do's and Don'ts of applying for a full time faculty position, including how he gave his Cover Letter and Resume a complete makeover and got 17 interviews, 5 final interviews, and multiple job offers before he landed his full time position right here at Mt. SAC. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | February 11, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 074 | Getting a Full-Time Job at a Community College Part 1 | Julie Laverty, Sokha Song, Joan Sholars | Episode 74 Audio | Duration 24:06 | Episode 74 Transcript |
Today's episode kicks off the first annual series on Getting a Full-Time Job at a Community College. Hosted by Julie Laverty, Professor of Communication, this workshop series demystifies the hiring process--from the paper screening to the interview to the teaching demo.; In today's episode we'll hear from HR Deputy Director Sokha Song and Faculty Association President Joan Sholars as they discuss the application process, including tips and recommendations -- and top mistakes to avoid. There have been some changes in the process since last year, so if you've already listened to our series What To Expect When You're Applying, you can expect to learn even more about how to put your best foot forward to land that full-time position. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | January 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 073 | Buses, Boats, & Oceanography: The Importance of Field Trips & Excursions Outside of The Classroom | Tania Anders | Episode 73 Audio | Duration 21:27 | Episode 73 Transcript |
Taking learning outside of the classroom can have beneficial effects to a student in ways that impact not only their understanding of the class material but to their lives as a whole. Hands-on, interactive excursions encourages students to ask more questions, engage in teamwork and digest application at a deeper level. Join Tania Anders and her Oceanography classes as they take two field trips, one to Dana Point and one to the Southern California Marine Institute on the Pacific Coast on the RV Yellowfin. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 072.5 | Bonus Announcement Happy Holidays From The Magic Mountie Podcast! | Bonus Announcement Audio | Duration 00:48 | Bonus Announcement Transcript |
Happy holidays from the Magic Mountie Podcast, we hope you join us again in 2020 when we come back with some fresh episodes to start your New Year off on an informed foot beginning January 14th. We would also love to hear from you by way of a review and rating on Apple Podcasts or iTunes so we can keep creating episodes that resonate with you. Happy Holidays & we’ll see you soon! *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
Happy Holidays from the MMP! | December 18, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 072 | The Question Formulation Technique In Practice: A Mt. SAC Panel Discussion | Episode 72 Audio | Duration 32:29 | Episode 72 Transcript |
Staying curious allows us to stay engaged and what better way to practice curiosity than asking questions. We have our last installment episode of The Question Formulation Technique and this time you’ll hear from your very own Mt. SAC colleagues who have bravely tested this technique in the classroom. Here we have a panel discussion of observations, challenges, and discoveries they made while going through the process. And if YOU’D like to try it out in your classroom you can reach out to them to help get you started. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 071 | Unpacking The Question Formulation Technique | Episode 71 Audio | Duration 16:47 | Episode 71 Transcript |
In this episode we spend just a little more focused time unpacking the Question Formulation technique, exploring why it's useful. As you’ll hear Luz say in the episode, QFT “offers a little more joy in a demanding profession” and she quotes journalist Clive Thompson when he says “How should you respond when you get powerful new tools for finding answers? Think of harder questions”. The Harvard Education publishing group says…. [The] Right Question Institute have developed [a technique] called the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). This technique helps students learn how to produce their own questions, improve them, and strategize on how to use them. In the classroom, teachers have seen how the same process manages to develop students’ divergent (brainstorming), convergent (categorizing and prioritizing), and metacognitive (reflective) thinking abilities in a very short period of time. **For more information visit Right Question Institute (https://rightquestion.org) *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 070 | An Introduction To The Question Formulation Technique Process | Luz Santana | Episode 70 Audio | Duration: 22:51 | Episode 70 Transcript |
Captured during Fall Semester, Inspired Teaching Day, the DEST team brought in some amazing facilitators to take us through the process of The Question Formulation Technique. Luz Santana, the co-director of Right Question Institute and Andrew Minigan director of strategy for the Education Program of The Question Formulation Technique all the way from Boston. They introduce us to the process and emphasize why there is such an importance to asking questions, especially good ones. You can even follow along with the exercises at home! The Harvard Education publishing group says: [The] Right Question Institute have developed [a technique] called the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). This technique helps students learn how to produce their own questions, improve them, and strategize on how to use them. In the classroom, teachers have seen how the same process manages to develop students’ divergent (brainstorming), convergent (categorizing and prioritizing), and metacognitive (reflective) thinking abilities in a very short period of time. Typically, questions are seen as the province of teachers, who spend years figuring out how to craft questions and fine-tune them to stimulate students’ curiosity or engage them more effectively. We have found that teaching students to ask their own questions can accomplish these same goals while teaching a critical lifelong skill. The Right Question Institute (RQI) [rightquestion.org] began its work with a dropout prevention program in Lawrence, Massachusetts, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, when parents told [them] they were not participating in their children’s education because they “don’t even know what to ask". Parents had identified an obstacle that prevents many people from learning, from thinking for themselves, from doing their own problem solving, and from becoming more self-sufficient. *This episode was funded by the Mt. SAC Title V Grant. |
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| 069.5 | Bonus Announcement – Holiday Podcast Schedule | Bonus Announcement Audio | Duration 0:51 | Bonus Announcement Transcript |
Today rather than releasing a full episode we just have a small announcement for you. As we head into the busy holiday season, we decided we would release bi-weekly rather than weekly going forward until further notice. You can expect a full episode next week, with the following week November 26th off. We at the Magic Mountie Podcast hope you are enjoying you Fall semester as we thank you so much for being dedicated listeners for the course of over 70 episodes so far! We’ll see you next week. |
Bonus Announcement: Holiday Podcast Schedule |
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| 069 | Meme Madness: A BRIDGE between Students, The Mt. SAC Library & Literature | Cynthia Flores, Dianna Velasco, Eva Rios-Alvarado, Pauline Swartz | Episode 69 Audio | Duration 24:18 | Episode 69 Transcript |
In this week's episode we bring you Meme Madness--an amazing collaboration between Professor Cynthia Flores, tutor Dianna Velasco, along with Mt. SAC Librarians Eva Rios-Alvarado and Pauline Swartz AND the Summer Bridge Students! The goal of this collaboration was to get students into the library and engaged in the concepts they were working with in their multicultural literature class, such as ethnic identity, cultural pluralism, assimilation, acculturation, and gender and family roles. And what better way to do so than create an engaging, fun and interactive assignment that allows students to learn how to utilize the library’s resources, collaborate with their classmates and have fun competitively creating their very own original memes. Welcome to Meme Madness! |
Academic Support, Pedagogy, and Equity | November 5, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 068 | Mt. SAC Student Leaders Of Change: Indigenous Peoples Day | Episode 68 Audio | Duration 19:44 | Episode 68 Transcript |
The Mt. SAC campus honored Indigenous Peoples Day on October 14th and if you missed the celebration that took place at the Indigenous Peoples Fountain in front of the Mt. SAC Library, here is your chance to hear from those who participated talk about their message and why Indigenous Peoples Day is important. According to the SAC Media article "Why Mt. SAC Dropped Columbus Day," "In 2016, the Mt. SAC Associated Students voted 16 to 2 and passed a resolution to change Christopher Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day....thanks to the hard work and activism of Mt. SAC MEChistas and the Mt. SAC Native American Intertribal Student Alliance." According to the article: "Mt. SAC renamed the holiday before the city of Los Angeles did. It wasn’t until 2018 that LA celebrated their first Indigenous Day that included all-day celebrations of Native American history and culture. Other states such as New Mexico, Maine and Wisconsin have also voted to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day. Since the change, both MEChA and NAISA celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day yearly. The celebrations grow every year, and more student organizations have joined in collaboration." MEChA and NAISA club members in collaboration with American Indian Movement and Environmental Action Group for a Liable Earth (EAGLE) were involved in organizing this year's event, particularly student leader, Julian Ibanez Mandujano. |
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| 067 | OER Means Zero Cost Textbooks for Your Students | Episode 67 Audio | Duration 18:06 | Episode 67 Audio | Duration 18:06 |
The cost of textbooks can have a negative effect on students' budgets. Faculty who use OER (Open Educational Resources) can help. OER is a way to use free textbooks in the courses you teach. In this episode find out how you can be part of the library's initiative to increase the number of faculty at Mt. SAC who use and create OER text books. Participants in this initiative can receive up to $5000 in monetary support. Learn more at the OER Kick off on Oct 23, 2019 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the POD LOFT. This initiative is funded by the Improving CTE Online Pathways Grant. |
Academic Support, Equity, and Basic Needs Support | October 22, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 066 | Alumni Turned Faculty & Classified: A Sense of Belonging & Giving Back | Episode 66 Audio | Duration 21:26 | Episode 66 Transcript |
This episode features the stories of our dedicated alumni who have come full circle to continue adding to the culture of Mt. SAC by accepting jobs as faculty members and classified employees. Their stories and words of wisdom reflect on their personal journey’s of attending Mt. SAC as students and finding themselves in the process |
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| 065 | Sneak Peek Into The Monthly Mentoring Program | Eric Lara, Tannia Robles | Episode 65 Audio | Duration 25:28 | Episode 65 Transcript |
If you want to take your connection with students to the next level, you may want to consider the Monthly Mentoring program. Eric Lara and Tannia Robles breakdown what it means to students to get this type of interaction with Mt. SAC faculty, what the typical framework of a monthly mentor meeting is like and you’ll even hear first hand from a student mentoree. Taken from the Fall FLEX day session, here is a sneak peak into Monthly Mentoring. |
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| 064 | Academic Support From All Perspectives: A Panel Discussion | Episode 64 Audio | Duration: 17.24 | Episode 64 Transcript |
We want to share with you some clarification around different types of academic support as well as some first hand experiences from faculty, students who have worked in the academic support programs and one student who decided to invest in himself to further his success in his class. Taken from the FALL FLEX Day breakout session “ASAC and ET’s, Oh My! Navigating the Waters of Academic Support, here are some first accounts. Enjoy! |
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| 063 | FLEX Strategies To Address Inequity In The Classroom With Dr. Frank Harris | Dr. Frank Harris | Episode 63 Audio | Duration: 35:23 | Episode 63 Transcript |
In this episode we are following up on Dr. Frank Harris’ keynote featured in episode 60 FLEX Your Equity Approach With Dr. Frank Harris, go check out that episode if you haven’t yet. In today’s show we have some actionable steps outlined during Dr. Harris’ breakout session called Employing Culturally-Affirming Teaching and Learning Practices to Advance Institutional Equity. You’ll hear some great dialogue from your colleagues and lots of strategies to consider bringing into your classroom to address inequity and disproportionate impact. Enjoy! |
Equity, FLEX Day, Pedagogy | September 24, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 062 | What's New And Cool At The Library | Episode 62 Audio | Duration 20:42 | Episode 62 Transcript |
This week is the Library's Welcome Week! It’s a perfect time to learn about the services the library offers and how they are partnering with faculty across campus to proactively reach students in their classes. So much is happening at the Library from the super fun Library Welcome week, Library Workshops, new technology, OER: Open Educational Resources (including zero cost textbooks), and the library’s GPS grant. The Library is a fun and happening place so tune in to this podcast to learn about the Zombie Apocalypse workshop, the Sweet Sixteen Meme Battle, Library Bingo and more! |
Academic Support, FLEX Day | September 17, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 061 | Change Your Students' Lives In The First Two Weeks Of Class | Emily Versace, Richard Meyers | Episode 61 Audio | Duration: 24:49 | Episode 61 Transcript |
In today's episode, we are talking about validation. It turns out that feelings of validity can heavily influence how we do at the things we attempt -- like attending college. Therefore, establishing a validating environment in the classroom can be life changing. Presenters Emily Versace and Richard Meyers facilitated a breakout session at Fall FLEX Day called Change Your Students’ Lives in the First Two Weeks of Class based on what they learned from Laura I. Rendon’s theory. Stick around and discover what is behind that catchy title. And just a quick note that there were many interactive exercises in this session that we couldn’t capture on audio for the podcast but I hope you enjoy this abridged version of this very validating session. |
FLEX Day, Pedagogy | September 10, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 060 | FLEX Your Equity Approach With Dr. Frank Harris | Dr. Frank Harris | Episode 60 Audio | Duration: 37:08 | Episode 60 Transcript |
We are bringing you what you might have missed at FLEX day starting with Dr. Frank Harris’ stellar keynote presentation on Advancing Equity in A Climate of Resistance. And even if you attended this is a great way to revisit the content after having some time to process the info packed FLEX Day you experienced. Dr. Harris is a professor of postsecondary education and Co-Director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) at San Diego State University. He is best known for his expertise in racial [in]equity in postsecondary education. You definitely want to listen until you get to the Q&A in this episode because Dr. Harris said himself, Mt. SAC asks the BEST questions. |
Equity, FLEX Day | September 3, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 059 | Growth Mindset Through Emotional Intelligence with Kevin Walsh: CPD Day 2019 | Kevin Walsh | Episode 59 Audio | Duration: 44:16 | Episode 59 Transcript |
Guest keynote Kevin Walsh amazingly breaks down situations we encounter in all parts of our lives on and off campus and offers techniques to grow our emotional intelligence and in turn foster a growth mindset overall. I think you’ll really enjoy this special CPD Day episode to kick off Fall semester 2019. |
Health and Wellness, Classified Professional Development Day | August 27, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 058.5 | Bonus Episode: Season 3 Announcement & Summer Thank You's! | Sun Ezzell | Bonus Episode Audio | Duration 2:24 | Bonus Episode Transcript |
From all of as at The Magic Mountie Podcast, whether you have been in an episode or two of the podcast or if you have dedicatedly listened, we want to THANK YOU! We will be taking a short break, returning on August 27th with brand new episodes! Now is a great time to catch up on any that you may have missed! And in this episode we announce a few fresh faces and voices you'll see and hear joining the podcast street team, headed up by Sun Ezzell. |
August 14, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 058 | Nature Escapes On Campus Part 3: Yolanda Haro | Yolanda Haro | Episode 58 Audio | Duration 13:11 | Episode 58 Transcript |
We're back with our final episode in our summer mini-series featuring favorite nature spots on campus. We'll go barefoot in the grass and join Yolanda Haro from POD under her favorite tree on campus. In this episode, Yolanda shares a childhood memory of spending time in nature with her grandfather--as well as how teaching mindfulness classes at Mt. SAC impacts her own mindfulness practice, tips for busy people for finding a few minutes to soak up some sunshine, and how mindfulness can support us and our students. |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability & Nature, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | August 13, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 057 | Nature Escapes On Campus Part 2: Jared Burton | Jared Burton | Episode 57 | Duration 12:45 | Episode 57 Transcript |
We're back with another episode in our summer mini-series about favorite nature spots on campus. In this episode, we'll go birdwatching with Jared Burton from the Library, and learn more about the flora and fauna at Mt. SAC. We'll also have a chance to think about how the natural environment on campus is meaningful for students, the importance of "Vitamin N" in all our lives, and how we as a campus community might explore the concept of the natural world as a Library and why. Enjoy! |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability & Nature, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | August 6, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 056 | Nature Escapes On Campus Part 1: Lance Heard | Lance Heard | Episode 56 Audio | Duration 15:23 | Episode 56 Transcript |
Inspired by Lance Heard’s previous episode How To Walk It Off With Nature: An Introduction To Forest Therapy, we decided to explore a few faculty member’s favorite nature spots across campus. As well as how they make the time to connect with nature and its impact on their work with students. In up-coming episodes we’ll take a bird watching walk with Jared from the library, we’ll sit under a favorite tree with our toes in the grass with Yolanda from POD, but on this hot summer day Sun Ezzell sits with Lance Heard by one of his favorite spots, the Koi pond located north of the Mt. SAC farm. Enjoy! |
Health and Wellness, Sustainability & Nature, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | July 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 055 | 50th Anniversary Celebration of Apollo 11 | Jim Uranga | Episode 55 Audio | Duration 8:28 | Episode 55 Transcript |
Get a summer sneak peek into Mt. SAC's July celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and human's first steps on the moon! The on-campus planetarium hosted and professor Jim Uranga and his students reveal the 80% scale model replica of the lunar module. Enjoy! |
Campus Special Events Mt. SAC: Our Campus | July 23, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 054 | Students In Conversation: The Summer Class Struggle To Success | Sun Ezzell | Episode 54 Audio | Duration 15:18 | Episode 54 Transcript |
Thanks for joining us for another episode in our ongoing series: Students In Conversation. Students in Conversation offers the opportunity to hear directly from students about their lives, educational journeys, and what it's like to be a student here at Mt. SAC. During 2019's summer session, Sun Ezzell talked with a few students who were willing to share their experiences taking summer classes, at a time when many of their friends are taking time off and enjoying the heat. One thing they all seemed to have in common was a full plate of obligations and that juggling life along with classes is always a feat. It's important to note that many facilities to aid students are still open during the summer like the tutoring centers, the library, the financial aid offices and careers services. So if you happen to be teaching this term, make sure to tell your classes about these opportunities. We hope you enjoy this episode as students share what it's like taking short term classes and why it's worth it |
Students in Conversation, Equity | July 16, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 053 | Dr. Virginia Burley: Reflections on a Life in Education | Dr. Virginia Burley, Sun Ezzell | Episode 53 Audio | Duration 10:48 | Episode 53 Transcript |
Retiring interim Vice President of Instruction Dr. Virginia Burley is a professor emeritus and retired Vice President of Instruction. She is also a lifelong learner who went back to school for her doctorate. She was called out of retirement this year to serve as interim Vice President of Instruction. Before she left, she sat down with Sun Ezzell to share her reflections on a life in education—as a teacher, a manager, and as a student. Join us as Dr. Burley shares her reflections on the importance of listening, the value of dissenting voices, how courage can open doors, and the simple thing everyone can do that just might change someone’s life. Enjoy! |
Mt. SAC Community | July 9, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 052 | The Dream Is Real: A Memorable DREAM Program Graduation | Episode 52 Audio | Duration 21:0 | Episode 52 Transcript |
We are proud to present a sneak peek into the DREAM Program’s unique, heartwarming and supportive graduation of 2019, as our last episode for the season. We’ll be taking just a small break so you can focus on your last days of the semester and catch up on episodes you may have missed.
The DREAM Program provides support services to DREAMers (undocumented students) at Mt. SAC. Its purpose is to increase the personal growth and development of DREAM students through academic, career, and personal counseling, peer mentoring, assistance in applying for the California Dream Act/Financial Aid, scholarship opportunities and workshops regarding DACA and other issues relative to this student population. And we learn in this episode that they will also have the help of a dedicated lawyer, who speaks to the graduates at this very special event. Enjoy.
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June 11, 2019 | Equity, Campus Special Events | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 051 | A Lavender Graduation To Remember | Sun Ezzell, Melinda Bowen, Bill Scroggins, Dr. Ronni Sanlo | Episode 51 Audio | Duration 29:36 | Episode 51 Transcript |
As the school year begins to wind down we created a unique and very special episode for you. Captured by Sun Ezzell we bring you Mt. SAC’s Lavender Graduation. Lavender Graduation is a special annual graduation ceremony that is conducted on numerous campuses, in which it recognizes and honors the accomplishments of graduating/transferring LGBTQ+ students. In our case we also highlight the contributions and successes of the Pride Center, Mt. SAC staff and student employees, and our allies across campus and in the community. This year the ceremony was led by the Pride Center Director Melinda Bowen. Mt. SAC’s President and CEO Bill Scroggins also delivers a special message to the new graduates. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish Lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her own sexual orientation. Why Lavender? It is a combination of the pink triangle that gay men were forced to wear in concentration camps and the black triangle designating lesbians as political prisoners in Nazi Germany. The LGBTQ civil rights movement took these symbols of hatred and combined them to make symbols and color of pride and community. The first Lavender Graduation began at the University of Michigan in 1995, with three graduates. Today, over 200 colleges and universities offer lavender graduation ceremonies for their students.[6] These events are so important because they provide a sense of community for minority students who often experience tremendous culture shock at their impersonalized institutions. For many students they are the payoff for staying in school. Here is a glimpse at Mt. SAC’s third annual Lavender Graduation. |
Equity, Campus Special Events | June 4, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 050 | To Ask or Not To Ask: Techniques To Help Students Formulate Better Questions With Sun Ezzell | Sun Ezzell | Episode 50 Audio | Duration 19:02 | Episode 50 Transcript |
Sun Ezzell, a member of the DEST team and a facilitator of the Inspired Teaching Day as well as the facilitator of the breakout session you are about to hear captured on Inspired Teaching Day takes us through a Question Formulation Technique. The Harvard Education publishing group says…. [The] Right Question Institute have developed [a technique] called the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). This technique helps students learn how to produce their own questions, improve them, and strategize on how to use them. In the classroom, teachers have seen how the same process manages to develop students’ divergent (brainstorming), convergent (categorizing and prioritizing), and metacognitive (reflective) thinking abilities in a very short period of time. Typically, questions are seen as the province of teachers, who spend years figuring out how to craft questions and fine-tune them to stimulate students’ curiosity or engage them more effectively. We have found that teaching students to ask their own questions can accomplish these same goals while teaching a critical lifelong skill. The Right Question Institute (RQI) [question.org] began its work with a dropout prevention program in Lawrence, Massachusetts, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, when parents told [them] they were not participating in their children’s education because they “don’t even know what to ask.”…Parents had identified an obstacle that prevents many people from learning, from thinking for themselves, from doing their own problem solving, and from becoming more self-sufficient. So here is a peak at what that technique looks like in action. Enjoy!
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Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | May 28, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 049 | Inspired & Active Learning With Jennifer Imazeki Part Two | Jennifer Imazeki | Episode 49 Audio | Duration 29:32 | Episode 49 Transcript |
In this episode we have Part 2 of Jennifer Imazeki’s keynote taken from Inspired Teaching Day which was hosted by the DEST TEAM. You’ll hear more of the discussion they had around active learning and employing pedagogy techniques for a flipped classroom. Professor Imazeki is the director of the center for teaching and learning at San Diego State University, a Senate Distinguished Professor and Professor of Economics with a passion for teaching and education at all levels. Enjoy! |
Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | May 21, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 048 | Inspired & Active Learning With Jennifer Imazeki | Jennifer Imazeki | Episode 48 Audio | Duration 32:09 | Episode 48 Transcript |
We have another mini-series for you taken from what we captured on Inspired Teaching Day. We heard from a wonderful keynote, Jennifer Imazeki who is the director of the center for teaching and learning at San Diego State University, a Senate Distinguished Professor and Professor of Economics with a passion for teaching and education at all levels. She is an advocate for active learning, especially with the use of team-based learning and technology in the classroom. And this is what we will be exploring in this episode. The goal is to learn how to engage our students more and therefore increasing their success by increasing retention. In part one of the Inspired Teaching series we will go over some pedagogy that Professor Imazeki uses to employ active learning with the participation of the faculty in attendance. |
Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | May 14, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 047 | Diving Into Depression with Faculty Part 3 | Dr. Seth Myers, Herschel Greenberg | Episode 47 Audio | Duration 16:22 | Episode 47 Transcript |
This episode is our last segment of the One Book One Campus mini series. We eaves drop on the breakout session hosted by Dr. Seth Myers and Herschel Greenberg where they have an exploratory discussion around how to incorporate the program into your curriculum and how to broach the subject of depression with students. But first a quick mini interview with Dr. Seth Meyers. |
Health and Wellness, One Book, One Campus | May 7, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 046 | Diving Deeper Into Depression with Seth Meyers Part 2 | Dr. Seth Meyers | Episode 46 Audio | Duration 38:04 | Episode 46 Transcript |
This episode is part 2 of a mini series highlighting the One Book One campus program as well as the topic of depression, all captured from this year's Spring Flex Day 2019. We hear from our very own Dr. Seth Meyers, a licensed psychologist, who spoke at Spring Flex on the topic, offering us great overview as well as signs to look for and some points of action faculty can take when facing the issue of depression in our students. |
Health and Wellness, One Book, One Campus | April 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 045 | Diving Deeper into Depression with One Book One Campus, Part 1 | Allie Brosh, Shannon Ustatis | Episode 45 Audio | Duration 12:15 | Episode 45 Transcript |
Today’s episode kicks off a 3 part series focusing on the topic of depression in tandem with our commencement of the One Book One Campus program. The book Hyperbole and A Half by Allie Brosh, is a first-person honest telling of what it feels like to have depression. In this series we’ll be diving a little deeper with featured content captured from Spring Flex Day. Beginning with an excerpt from the book turned award winning live performance by Shannon Ustatis, a Mt. SAC Forensics national winner and alumni. |
Health and Wellness, One Book, One Campus | April 23, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 044 | Leaving No Student Behind with Universal Design | Deana Hight | Episode 44 Audio | Duration 20:16 | Episode 44 Transcript |
This episode is another capture from Spring Flex Day taken from Equity Inclusion with Universal Design for Learning presented by Art History Professor Deana Hight. The very nature of universal design for learning or UDL is to develop pedagogy for creating equity and inclusion in the classroom environment that all students will benefit and become engaged in the learning process. Deana speaks of her own experience when having to adapt her classroom to accommodate a blind student that not only embraced the subject but in turn was embraced by his fellow classmates. Here’s professor Hight. |
Pedagogy, FLEX Day | April 16, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 043 | Awards, Degrees & Certificates, Oh My! | Patricia Maestro, George Bradshaw | Episode 43 Audio | Duration 21:44 | Episode 43 Transcript |
In this episode focused around Student Success, we captured a presentation from Spring Flex Day lead by Patricia Maestro and George Bradshaw. They cover everything from the types of degrees awarded to why students are denied completion. Learn the intricacies of the process of awarding degrees, how a student might accomplish more than one award and how it relates to their financial aid, as well as the ins and outs of registration dates. Enjoy! |
FLEX Day | April 9, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 042 | Getting Ahead with Mt. SAC’s Early College High School | Bill Scroggins, Liesel | Episode 42 Audio | Duration 10:03 | Episode 42 Transcript |
Mt. SAC has made getting ahead even more accessible recently by opening it’s door to the Mt. SAC Early College High School. Hear from the President himself, Bill Scroggins, about his goals and future plans for this endeavor. And learn more about what a first-hand experience is like, as Liesel interviews an ambitious student of the high school, Jaythan. |
Academic Support, FLEX Day | April 2, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 041 | How To Walk It Off With Nature: An Introduction To Forest Therapy | Lance Heard | Episode 41 Audio | Duration 24:37 | Episode 41 Transcript |
Join us in a discussion recorded LIVE on Spring Flex Day addressing how to best introduce Forest Therapy to students and faculty. Lead by Lance Heard, Professor of Administration of Justice, we learn how he discovered Forest Therapy within his own life, what a Forest Therapy session might be like, the health benefits and how to employ our very own Wildlife Sanctuary that is a part of the Mt. SAC campus. |
Sustainability & Nature, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | March 20, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 040 | What to Expect When You’re Applying, Part 4: Getting A Handle on the FT Faculty Role in Guided Pathways, Shared Governance, and Curriculum. | Episode 40 Audio | Duration 19:11 | Episode 40 Transcript |
A panel discussion about topics full-time faculty need to know about Guided Pathways, Shared Governance, and Curriculum. Slides from this episode can be found with episode 37. |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | February 25, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 039 | What to Expect When You’re Applying, Part 3: Preparing for the FT Faculty Interview | Episode 39 Audio | Duration: 26:58 | Episode 39 Transcript |
How to prepare in advance for likely questions in your full-time faculty interview, including an approach to writing excellent icebreaker answers. Slides from this session can be found in the notes for episode 37. |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | February 21, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 038 | What to Expect When You’re Applying, Part 2: Cover Letters | Episode 38 Audio | Duration: 20:40 | Episode 38 Transcript |
A continuation of our seminar about how to get a full time faculty job at a California Community College. This episode features Professor Julie Laverty and includes tips that made one attendee remark, “Mind blown." |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | February 11, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 037 | Getting a FT Job at a Community College; Part 1 - What to Expect When You’re Applying | Episode 37 Audio | Duration: 21:47 | Episode 37 Transcript |
Taped live at a sold-out on campus seminar. This is the first in a series of multiple episodes to support people interested in full-time faculty jobs at community colleges. This episode contains an overview of full-time faculty responsibilities and tips for completing the online faculty application. Upcoming episodes will address cover letters, interview preparation, and critical responsibilities and initiatives you may be asked about in an interview. Getting a Full-Time Faculty Job at a Community College |
Resources for Adjunct Faculty | February 6, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 036 | Mounties for LIfe: Faculty, the Foundation, and Enhancing the Alumni Experience | Danee Pye | Episode 36 Audio | Duration: 18:00 | Episode 36 Transcript |
Alum Danee Pye and her company have been consulting with the Mt. SAC Foundation to improve connections with and between other alums. We talk with Danee and the Foundation team to learn more about how we can keep the 1.5 million former Mt. SAC students feeling like they are all in the family. |
Mt. SAC Community, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | December 3, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 035 | What If We All Read the Same Book at the Same Time? One Book, One Campus is Headed Our Way | Herschel Greenberg | Episode 35 Audio | Duration: 25:08 | Episode 35 Transcript |
A brief overview about the hilarious book Hyperbole and a Half and the plan to get everyone on campus to read it. Herschel Greenberg from the English Department shares the plan and the thinking behind this creative campus-wide initiative that will start in Spring 2019. |
One Book, One Campus | November 26, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 034.1 | Bonus Mini Episode 34.1: Thanksgiving Gratitude from the Magic Mountie Podcast | Episode 34.1 Audio | Duration 5:55 | Episode 34.1 Transcript |
The podcast is taking a short holiday break but wanted to take a moment to give thanks to everyone who has been part of bringing to it fruition. See you back again on 11/26 with a full episode! |
November 19, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 034 | Island Adventures with Students: Experiential Learning Revisited | Episode 34 Audio | Duration: 23:03 | Episode 34 Transcript |
As part of our ongoing exploration of field and experiential learning, we invite our audience to come along as a public speaking class spends a day on Catalina island. We’ve got wildlife, surprise guests, and - hopefully - some motivation for faculty who are wondering if getting students out of the classroom makes a big enough impact to justify the all effort required. Spoiler: it does!
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Sustainability & Nature, Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | November 12, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 033.1 | Bonus Mini Episode 33.1: The Potential Impact of Measure GO at Mt. SAC | Episode 33.1 Audio | Duration 9:34 | Episode 33.1 Transcript |
Listeners in the Mt. San Antonio Community College District will be asked to vote on November 6, 2018 on a large bond measure for the college. Learn a bit more about the projects that would be covered by the bond. Whether you support it or plan to vote against it, it's fair to say that the outcome of this election will be highly consequential in the education experience of thousands of future students. |
Research and Data, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | November 2, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 033 | Transferring with the Stars: Encouraging Our Students to Aim High in their Academic Journeys | Episode 33 Audio | Duration 22:18 | Episode 33 Transcript |
Transfer deadlines are approaching soon. Your words of advice or referral to on-campus resource might forever change a student’s future. We talk with campus experts, current students, and alum Sona Movsesian, who shares her wild transfer story and somewhat unexpected career journey to a job with talk show host Conan O’Brien. Sona's Podcast with Conan O'Brien To request an in-class transfer presentation, email Krystle Bybee kbybee@mtsac.edu |
Campus Special Events | October 29, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 032 | Zoltar Sees Teaching with Technology in Your Future | Liesel, Christina | Episode 32 Audio | Duration: 17:50 | Episode 32 Transcript |
Who says learning about technology can't be fun? Join Liesel and Christina for a walk through of a carnival of creative teaching tools at the 2018 Mt. SAC Teaching with Technology Fair. With so many great new resources and helpful colleagues to help us implement them, everyone will leave a winner. |
Teaching with Technology, Teaching and Learning Online | October 22, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 031 | Top Takeaways from a Sold Out Student Success Conference | Episode 31 Audio | Duration: 27:53 | Episode 31 Transcript |
It sold out months in advance, but we were able to capture some highlights of the October 2018 RP Group Student Success Conference for you. More than a dozen attendees share their top takeaways with us from the 78 breakout sessions and multiple keynote speakers at one of the largest and most popular academic conferences in California. Information about the 2018 RP Group Student Success Conference: RP Group Student Success Conference Conference and Travel funding for Mt. SAC employees: POD Conference and Travel Funding |
Teaching Conferences | October 15, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 030 | A Really Rough Week: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities in a Climate of Sexual Abuse Discourse | Episode 30 Audio | Duration: 18:05 | Episode 30 Transcript |
Our planned episode about the RP Group Student Success Conference is postponed this week to address the topic of sexual assault and need for faculty to support students who may be triggered by recent events and/or may disclose to them privately or in class. In some cases discussed here, faculty may also be required to report. Mt. SAC Police and Campus Safety Sexual Violence Information Page Mt. SAC Public Safety Guidelines for Sexual Assault
Websites: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) rainn.org Information resource and live chat (on web) Love is Respect A great web resource aimed at teens & young adults on relationships Call: 1.866.331.9474 TTY: 1.866.331.8453 Text: loveis to 22522 loveisrespect.org |
Resources for Faculty | October 8, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 029 | Nice Company to Keep: Meet Other Six Higher Ed Podcasts | Episode 29 Audio | Duration: 18:13 | Episode 29 Transcript |
Reviews and clips from several podcasts that may be of additional interest to community college educators, from highly structured interviews to conversations over cocktails. |
Resources for Faculty | October 1, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 028 | One Small Step: Healthy Habits for Busy Educators | K.C. Kranz | Episode 28 Audio | Episode 28 Transcript |
Personal wellness is central to our efficacy as educators; We need to be at our best so we are fully able to serve our students. In her popular Healthy Habits talk, Mt. SAC's own K.C. Kranz offers immediate and fun steps we can all implement while at work - and beyond. Slides for this presentation may be requested from the presenter at kkranz1@mtsac.edu. |
Health and Wellness | September 24, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 027 | Constructing Their Own Communities of Support: Foster Youth REACH for Success | Bricella Maciel, Rigo Estrada, Christian Green | Episode 27 Audio | Duration: 23:02 | Episode 27 Transcript |
Important information about working with foster youth, recorded live at a FLEX Day session presented by Bricella Maciel and Rigo Estrada from the REACH program. Also features additional interviews and a special conversation with former Mt. SAC student Christian Green. |
Equity, FLEX Day | September 17, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 026.1 | Special Bonus Episode 26.1: A Moment of Remembrance for 9/11 | Liesel | Episode 26.1 Audio | Duration: 4:19 | Episode 26.1 Transcript |
A group of students were gathering on 9/11 and Liesel happened to be there with her microphone. |
Campus Special Events | September 11, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 026 | Food for Thought: How Can We Help Our Hungry and Homeless Students? | Pauline Swartz, Koji Uesugi, Eric Lara, Rikiesha Pierce, Michael DeCarbo | Episode 26 Audio | Duration: 32:25 | Episode 26 Transcript |
Many college students do not have access to affordable, nutritious food, stable housing, and other basic needs – impacting their academic success. Pauline Swartz, Koji Uesugi and Eric Lara from Mt. SAC’s Homelessness and Basic Resources Committee and Student Equity team provide an excellent overview of the issue, including surprising resources we can start sharing immediately with students in need. We also hear from two Mt. SAC alums, Rikiesha Pierce and Michael DeCarbo, who remind us that – despite immediate challenges - every student’s potential is limitless.
Mountie Fresh Food Pantry Flyer Rikiesha Pierce’s “Scholar Story” page |
Equity, Health and Wellness, Basic Needs Support | September 10, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 025 | I Get So Emotional! Activating the Power of Emotions, Movement, and Memory in Your Classroom | Laura Jacob, Rita Van Dyke-Kao, Zoltan Dornyei | Episode 25 Audio | Duration: 19:46 | Episode 25 Transcript |
Emotions can negatively impact students, but can also unlock their brains and support greater learning. Several strategies to activate positive emotions are shared in the Fall 2018 Flex Day session “Brain-Based Teaching Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement” by ESL faculty Laura Jacob and Rita Van Dyke-Kao. Interesting video presentation by Zoltan Dornyei (referenced in this episode) about engaging language learners:
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Health and Wellness, FLEX Day, Pedagogy | September 3, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 024.1 | Episode 24.1: We Have A Contract! What's in It? Bonus Mini episode with members of the Faculty Association Negotiations Team | Episode 24.1 Audio | Duration: 6:09 | Episode 24.1 Transcript | Resources for Faculty | August 28, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 024 | “Why We Drop” – Honest Talk from Students and Some Strategies for Early Term Retention | Episode 24 Audio | Duration: 38:48 | Episode 24 Transcript |
This workshop developed for Mt. SAC’s New Faculty Seminar was the winner of the 4CSD Innovative Activity Award for Excellence in a Professional Development Activity or Event. It features an honest discussion with four Mt. SAC students about their experiences during the first few weeks of school and the factors that influenced their decision to drop a class. Research about building engagement trust, and community during the first class session is also shared.
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Equity, Pedagogy, Students in Conversation | August 28, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 023 | Staying Centered and Managing Stress in the New School Year with Dr. John Pellitteri | Dr. John Pellitteri | Episode 23 Audio | Duration: 47:59 | Episode 23 Transcrip |
Start the academic year with some tools to help manage the stress in your life. One of Mt. SAC’s most popular – and funny - presenters provides research, does a revealing live demonstration, and shares some great personal anecdotes. Recorded live at CPD Day.
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Health and Wellness, FLEX Day | August 22, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 022 | Reflections on Teaching and Professional Development: A Parting Conversation with Vice President, Dr. Irene Malmgren | Dr. Irene Malmgren | Episode 22 Audio | Duration: 21:22 | Episode 22 Transcript |
As she retires from Mt. SAC, Dr. Irene Malmgren shares some of her formative experiences as a teacher and perspectives on lifelong learning for all educators. Books referenced in this episode: Teaching with Fire: Poetry that Sustains the Courage to Teach (Various Authors) The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer The Heart of Higher Education by Parker J. Palmer, Arthur Zajonc, and Megan Scribner Redesigning America’s Community Colleges: A Clear Path to Student Success by Thomas Bailey, Shanna Smith, and Davis Jenkins The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffery Zaslow |
Mt. SAC Community | July 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 021 | Students in Conversation: Mass Transit Riders | Episode 21 Audio | Duration: 9:43 | Episode 21 Transcript |
On a very hot summer day, we talk with students who use public transportation to commute to campus to learn about their different reasons for using mass transit and how, if at all, it impacts their educational experience. |
Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | July 23, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 020 | Students in Conversation: Mt. SAC DREAMers | Episode 20 Audio | Duration: 18:20 | Episode 20 Transcript |
A moving and revealing conversation with a few of the 500 students pursuing their college education with the support of the Mt. SAC DREAM Program. Letter from Mt. SAC's President on DREAM DACA Students
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Equity, Students in Conversation, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | July 16, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 019 | Your All-ACCESS Pass to An Innovative Student Support Center | Episode 19 Audio | Duration: 14:07 | Episode 19 Transcript |
Our co-hosts make an enlightening visit to the ACCESS Technology Center, or ATC, a state-of-the art center for assistive technologies, professional experts, and a variety of great student resources.A useful guide to help faculty refer a struggling student to ACCESS services. |
Equity, Academic Support | July 9, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 018 | Serving Students Who Serve: A Visit to the Veterans Resource Center | Liesel, Christina | Episode 18 Audio | Duration: 14:58 | Episode 18 Transcript |
Liesel and Christina make an inspiring visit to the VRC - a student support center located at the heart of the Mt. SAC campus. |
Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | July 2, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 017 | Breaking Barriers: First Gen Students and the ACES Program | Episode 17 Audio | Duration: 12:07 | Episode 17 Transcript |
For students who are the first in their family to attend college, the process can be confusing and discouraging. Learn about the ACES program at Mt. SAC that – among their many services – helps fill practical, emotional, and motivational gaps “first gen” students may face as they try to beat the odds and earn that college degree. More info at www.mtsac.edu/aces/ |
Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | June 25, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 016 | Summer Series Featuring the Mt. SAC Pride Center | Episode 16 Audio | Duration: 16:26 | Episode 16 Transcript |
Our summer series hopes to enrich faculty through better understanding of some of the amazing people, places, resources, and initiatives on campus. This week learn about one of the only community college LGBT+ centers in the country and meet their inspiriting students and faculty coordinator. |
Equity, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | June 18, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 015 | “And the Winner is…”: Adventures in the Art of Employee Recognition | Episode 15 Audio | Duration: 17:04 | Episode 15 Transcript |
How do we build community at community colleges? We visit a special new event to talk with faculty, staff, and a member of the Board of Trustees, and the VOICES committee about the role of recognition in both professional development and creating more positive work environments. Voices information and the “shout out” online form: https://www.mtsac.edu/governance/committees/voices/ |
Mt. SAC Community | June 11, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 014 | Students in Conversation: Why We Take Night Classes | Episode 14 Audio | Duration: 19:46 | Episode 14 Transcript |
The first in a series of discussions with groups of Mt. SAC students about challenges they are facing and ways faculty can support them in achieving their personal and academic goals. In this episode, Liesel talks with select members of her night class about their complicated lives as evening students. |
Students in Conversation, Equity | June 4, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 013 | Giving Students Parachutes and Ladders and Turning Researchers into Teachers: Meet the DEST Team | Episode 13 Audio | Duration: 20:28 | Episode 13 Transcript |
We took some time to connect with the Mt. SAC Developmental Education Study Team, or DEST, to learn about the philosophy and activities of this high-impact community of educators. |
Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | May 28, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 012 | Inspired Teaching Conference and David Middlebrook: For Whom the Book Scrolls | Episode 12 Audio | Duration: 40:12 | Episode 12 Transcript |
A visit to the 2018 Inspired Teaching Conference where we learn about a new technique for helping your students - and possibly yourself - better understand course textbooks. |
Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | May 21, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 011 | Episode 11: Colson Whitehead’s Visit and Leading for Equity | Episode 11 Audio | Duration: 31:22 | Episode 11 Transcript |
A jam-packed episode that includes a “Leading for Equity” pre-lecture talk, a performance by the national championship Mt. SAC forensics team, discussion about supporting equity in an era of guided pathways, and a few moments with Colson Whitehead himself. Language advisory: sensitive language used in this episode. |
Equity | May 14, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 010 | The Real and Fictional History of Colson Whitehead's Underground Railroad with Kim Earhart | Kim Earhart | Episode 10 Audio | Duration: 24:36 | Episode 10 Transcript |
History Professor Kim Earhart offers insight into the mingling of fact and fiction in Whitehead's award-winning book, and ways in which our work with students might be influenced by this remarkable text. North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements How Fictionalizing the Past Might Help Change the Future - Handout |
Equity | May 7, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 009 | Referring Students and Reporting Students: More Great Resources from Julie Laverty | Julie Laverty | Episode 9 Audio | Duration 11:42 | Episode 9 Transcript |
In a continuation of a popular previous episode, Professor Julie Laverty explains how to refer Mt. SAC students to a surprising array of no-cost services, as well as how to report instances of student misconduct. |
Resources for Faculty | April 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 008 | A Talk and a Tour: Faculty, Sustainability, and the Conundrum of Purple Pants | Chisa Uyeki, Christopher Briggs | Episode 8 Audio | Duration 36:24 | Episode 8 Transcript |
Professors Chisa Uyeki and Christopher Briggs premiere a faculty professional development talk about our campus climate commitment and efforts to support sustainability at Mt. SAC. Later in the episode, we join for part of the campus sustainability tour given by student Rene Jimenez. To schedule a tour for your students or department, go to: |
Sustainability & Nature, Mt. SAC: Our Campus | April 23, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 007 | Developing an Adjunct Faculty Resource: Discussion with Julie Laverty | Julie Laverty | Episode 7 Audio | Duration: 22:07 | Episode 7 Transcript |
Professor Julie Laverty explains her motivation to create a special web-based resource just for adjunct faculty at Mt. SAC . Julie also details the various topics covered on the site, many of which will be surprisingly useful to all faculty - even if they have been at the college for a while. |
Resources for Faculty | April 16, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 006 | The Podcast About Professional Development Podcasting | Liesel, Christina | Episode 6 Audio | Duration: 24:16 | Episode 6 Transcript |
Co-producers Liesel and Christina take a beat to discuss the reasons for this experimental approach to professional development, some of their discoveries so far, and Christina’s recent Mt. SAC workshop on podcasting for educators. |
Resources for Faculty | April 9, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 005 | Experiential Learning with Marco Benassi, Part 2 | Marco Benassi | Episode 5 Audio | Duration: 23:44 | Episode 5 Transcript |
A multi-part episode featuring Marco Benassi for the College of DuPage’s Field and Experiential Learning Program. Part 2 travels into the field for a Palm Springs hike with faculty participants. |
Sustainability & Nature, Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | April 2, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 004 | Experiential Learning - Open That Door | Marco Benassi | Episode 4 Audio | Duration: 26:20 | Episode 4 Transcript |
A multi-part episode featuring Marco Benassi for the College of DuPage’s Field and Experiential Learning Program. Part 1 captures some of his on-campus workshop at Mt. SAC, while Part 2 travels into the field for a Palm Springs hike with faculty participants. |
Sustainability & Nature, Teaching Conferences, Pedagogy | March 26, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 003 | Emily Versace and Jazz Up your Lecture | Emily Versace | Episode 3 Audio | Duration: 23:22 | Episode 3 Transcript |
Mt. SAC Counselor Emily Versace leads a workshop at 2018 spring Flex Day based on an inspiring workshop that changed her teaching forever. Her method is based on Sharon Bowman and her Training from the Back of the Room model, derived from brain science. To enroll in her up-coming 2-day workshop May 11 & 18, visit POD CALENDAR.
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Pedagogy, FLEX Day | March 19, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 002 | Overview of Spring Programs for Mt. SAC Faculty & Staff | Christina, Liesel | Episode 2 Audio | Duration: 13:08 | Episode 2 Transcript |
Christina and Liesel discuss the upcoming calendar of free professional learning activities available on POD CALENDAR including: March 27 Christina's Podcasting for Faculty Level 1 Course April 13 Campus Sustainability at the ReNew Faculty Seminar March 16-20 Learning Technology Week April 26 & 27 Inspired Technology Conference May 8 Colson Whitehead lecture |
Resources for Faculty | March 10, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 001 | Sonia Nazario & Supporting Immigrant Students | Liesel Reinhart, Christina Barsi, Sonia Nazario | Episode 1 Audio | Duration: 23:55 | Episode 1 Transcript |
In this episode, hosts Liesel Reinhart and Christina Barsi discuss what "FLEX" day is and then meet some of the faculty, staff, and students who are attending it. The second half of the podcast includes an interview with Sonia Nazario about her perspectives on immigrant students and what faculty can do to help serve them. The podcast concludes with suggestions for faculty about how to best support immigrant and "dreamer" students. |
Equity, FLEX Day | March 9, 2018 |
