An exploration of professional development related topics by and for faculty at Mt. San Antonio College. A frequent theme of the podcast is improving the success of students from designated campus equity populations.
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, Academic Support Coordinator, who explains how stereotype threat may create barriers for students and how to avoid triggering it through the use of asset based language. Enjoy! Resources: Video you can watch shared during the live presentation on this topic: Professor Carolyn Robinson, Engineering and Peter Beshay, Tutoring Services Coordinator: https://mtsac-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/AsODeLJiS4Eo1eGknepbRLve0YWWa9Yu4hmAkp41NHxhZ45-sB_RZ-rqtdkSbmYG.dEPfjRLC3mZLt2ng Professor Martha Hall, Math: https://mtsac-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/Je5f8T8VWLDfv_1FTZr6sPY-EqW009wAtnOncY6CbbDATAjUNugZQ3f45MzBqISt.chLdjjBkzBE_deUw John Cardenas, Tutorial Services Manager: https://mtsac-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/IjJ22Dg2rr_pAL4dvRvXP9pefhLDqBYjTnfgKLJOQuRWJoVTqkYVd2zZXDe-E7k.wu4R5DmKzR0R-EZY 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/Free academic support for all current Mt. SAC students, including: tutoring, computer lab, Learning Assistance classes, and Achievement workshops offers free in-person and online tutoring for all current Mt. SAC students- https://www.mtsac.edu/asac/tutoring/ Run time: 38:56 min
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: Mt. SAC Student Center: https://www.mtsac.edu/studentcenter/ Rising Scholars Program: https://www.mtsac.edu/rising-scholars/ Study Rooms – Rules & Reservations: https://www.mtsac.edu/studentcenter/rules_reg.html RSCO Co-Lab Space: https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/rsco_co-lab_space.html Event Services: https://www.mtsac.edu/eventservices/ Run time: 34:15 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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. Run time: 01:04:22 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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; PROTECT CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORHOODS FROM TOXIC OIL DRILLING! : cavsbigoil.com Visit: Mt. SAC's Sustainability Website Run time: 16:09 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Access: https://www.mtsac.edu/access/ Run time: 25:55 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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/ Run time: 36:32 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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) • Free, voluntary, and confidential counseling, workshops, and referrals. • In-person & zoom • (909) 274-6211 www.mtsac.edu/ecc • employeecounselingcenter@mtsac.edu EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR EDUCATION (EASE) • Confidential counseling, phone consultation, and community referrals. • (800) 882-1341 • https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE • 24/7 free and confidential support • Dial 988 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 guided Mindfulness & Meditation Andrea Torres, M.S., MFT, Counselor/Professor; Mindfulness, Meditation and Breath Work Guide: https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html Check POD 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 guided searchable database of guided meditation, music, sleep stories, and more: https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/calm Run time: 26:11 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
What is burnout? What causes burnout? How can we recover from burnout? How can we take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner 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 Support EMPLOYEE COUNSELING CENTER (ECC) • Free, voluntary, and confidential counseling, workshops, and referrals. • In-person & zoom • (909) 274-6211 www.mtsac.edu/ecc • employeecounselingcenter@mtsac.edu EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR EDUCATION (EASE) • Confidential counseling, phone consultation, and community referrals. • (800) 882-1341 • https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE • 24/7 free and confidential support • Dial 988 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 guided Mindfulness & Meditation Andrea Torres, M.S., MFT, Counselor/Professor; Mindfulness, Meditation and Breath Work Guide: https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html Check POD 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 guided searchable database of guided meditation, music, sleep stories, and more: https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/calm Run time: 32:07 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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! Run time: 20:52 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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. Run Time: 55 min, 23 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: ASCCC Senate Rostrum Summer 2020 Mt. SAC ASPIRE Black Student Success Week Webinar Recordings The Cost of Freedom: "Speaking Up To Diversify The Faculty Ranks" Run Time: 38 min, 11 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Learn more: https://faculty.mtsac.edu/vzamora/ Email: vzamora@gmail.com Run time: 23:07 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Learn more about Dr. Garcia in Episode 184, LatinX Success: A Fall Flex Day 2023 Recap. President's office page: https://www.mtsac.edu/president/Direct link to Dr. Garcia's office hours: https://www.mtsac.edu/president/officeHours.html Run time: 31:56 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
The Mt. SAC podcast will be taking a break along with you with new episodes coming your way mid January. We hope you've enjoyed this year's library of episodes and encourage you to catch up on the ones you may have missed! Mt. SAC has experienced some milestones this year like becoming the first AGZA Green Zone Certified Community College which you can learn more about in Episode 186 or learn more about AI in our two part deep dive with Derek Bruff, phD. in Episode 182 & Episode 183. From all of us at the Mt. SAC Podcast, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!
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: Music Department: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/index-2.html Audition information: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/audition_info/index-1.html Mt. SAC Chamber Singers: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/ensembles/chamber-singers.html Singcopation: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/ensembles/singcopation.html Golden Notes: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/goldennotes.html Bruce Rogers bio: https://www.mtsac.edu/music/staff/bruce-rogers.html Run time: 23:49 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Mt. SAC STEM page https://www.mtsac.edu/stem/ Andrea Garcia Gonzalez Program Specialist, Equity Center & Multicultural Center equitycenter@mtsac.edu Dr. Maura Palacios Mejia - Professor of Biology https://www.mtsac.edu/biology/ Dr. Bao-Chi Nguyen - Professor of Mathematics https://www.mtsac.edu/math/ Dr. Cathy Samayoa- Assistant Professor of Biology, San Francisco State University https://biology.sfsu.edu/ Elizabeth Ondula, Computer Science Ph. D. student, USC https://www.cs.usc.edu/ Run time: 33:39 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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. Run time: 30:55 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Visit: https://www.mtsac.edu/veterans/ Instagram: @mt_sac_vrc Email: veterans@mtsac.edu Run Time: 1 hr, 06 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 3 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. Run time: 27:18 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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. Run time: 36:58 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
If you enjoyed our previous episode featuring Dr. Derek Bruff's Keynote on Teaching and Learning In the Age of Generative A.I 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: https://inworld.ai https://beta.character.ai https://lmsys.org/blog/2023-03-30-vicuna/ Presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chkue44f9tkma7qwuej5a/Teaching-and-Learning-in-the-Age-of-Generative-AI-Mt-SAC.pptx?rlkey=8ymeuinnnujq5mzsqszpipry7&dl=0 Run time: 36:00 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: https://inworld.ai https://beta.character.ai https://lmsys.org/blog/2023-03-30-vicuna/ Presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chkue44f9tkma7qwuej5a/Teaching-and-Learning-in-the-Age-of-Generative-AI-Mt-SAC.pptx?rlkey=8ymeuinnnujq5mzsqszpipry7&dl=0 Run time: 33:52 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: https://www.mtsac.edu/governance/committees/ccejc/ https://www.mtsac.edu/sustainability/index.html Run time: 51:15 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Anti-Racism & Accessibility https://www.mtsac.edu/deisaa/ Run time: 29:36 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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, how they fit into the ecosystem of Mt. SAC and An Ha's role. Enjoy. Mt. SAC Associated Students https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/as/ Run time: 29:08 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Strange Fruit By Nina Simon https://youtu.be/BnuEMdUUrZQ Sentipensante Pedagogy https://www.laurarendon.net/sentipensante-pedagogy/ Dr. Laura Rendon, Keynote Speaker https://www.laurarendon.net/bio/ Run time: 28:34 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Dr. Laura Rendon, Keynote Speaker https://www.laurarendon.net/bio/ Sentipensante Pedagogy https://www.laurarendon.net/sentipensante-pedagogy/ Run time: 37:57 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Lisa Amos Professor of Family Consumer Sciences & Faculty Coordinator of the Mountie Money Management Center lamos1@mtsac.edu Mountie Money Management Center https://www.mtsac.edu/mmmc/index.html Mt. SAC Title V Grant: Creating an Equity-Minded Campus Culture to Improve Student Outcomes https://www.mtsac.edu/titlev/ Run time: 23:31 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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! Resources: Mt. SAC Heritage Hall https://www.mtsacathleticscomplex.com/main-facilities/heritage-hall Mt. SAC Heritage Hall Ribbon Cutting https://www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/news/heritage_hilmer.html San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Mt. SAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in new Heritage hall https://www.sgvtribune.com/2022/02/28/mt-sac-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-held-in-new-heritage-hall/ Mt. SAC Foundation and Alumni Association: Heritage Hall https://mtsacfoundation.org/community-connections-1/heritage-hall Mt. SAC Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division https://www.mtsac.edu/kinesiology/department/ Run time: 22:45 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 and 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 Run time: 23:54 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: Health Center https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/ Library https://www.mtsac.edu/library/ Mindfulness and Meditation https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/ Mountie Fresh Food Pantry https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/mountiefreshfoodpantry.html Tutoring Centers https://www.mtsac.edu/tutoringcenters/ Student Laptop and Hotspot Loans https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/05c5576dc6864592bde8f1abe10593ef Student Life https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/ Student Services https://www.mtsac.edu/studentservices/ Run time: 21:39 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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! Run time: 25 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Ezzel 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! Enjoy. Run time: 29 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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: https://www.mtsac.edu/stem/ Run time: 1 hour, 12 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Visit: https://www.avanthausmedia.com Instagram: @thebarsi LinkedIn: Christina Barsi or Avant Haüs Media Run time: 34 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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! Run time: 1 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE Christmas by Dee Yan-Key This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
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: Mt. SAC Academic Senate Run time: 30 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Run Time: 27 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Fall 2022 Cooking Tool Drive: October 17 – November 18, 2022 Information Sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pXzpl_pCYsQqSSHSYdWqc01CJG-ACCV8Z_kWviki5jc/edit Mt. SAC Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week- Schedule of Events https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/hhaw.html Run Time: 27 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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. Resources: 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/ 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 Run Time: 33 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Run Time: 40 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Program The 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. nd 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: Sept. 21 - pages 1- 94 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 Run Time: 13 min, 35 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 in the show notes of this episode. Mt. SAC Library LibGuide -- Banned Books Week: Celebrate the Right to Read! Mt. SAC Library American Library Association: Banned and Challenged Books National Council of Teachers of English Intellectual Freedom Center: Banned Books Week Banned Books Week: Books Unite Us; Censorship Divides Us Run Time: 17 min, 53 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
“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. Run Time: 55 min, 23 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Run Time: 24 min, 40 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 https://www.mtsac.edu/online/ Mt. SAC Research on Online Learning during Covid https://www.mtsac.edu/research/ie-data.html Run Time: 20 min, 0 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Run Time: 28 min, 22 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 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 Run Time: 18 min, 25 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Department Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center Run Time: 42 min, 04 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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 Degree Visit the Mt. SAC Counseling Department Visit the Mt. SAC Transfer Center Run Time: 34 min, 25 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
What does it mean to create a flow state? How about closing a stress cycle? If you missed Inspired Teaching Day presented by the DEV ED Study Team or want a recap of what Keynote Tanya Tarr, Founder of Cultivated Insights shared on The Science of Curious Adaptation, where she not only 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, then listen in as Tanya dives into the neuroscience behind our stress, our work flow 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" Flow State Mt. SAC Developmental Education Study Team Run Time: 37 min, 7 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
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