Podcasts about Pima Community College

This intro episode sets the stage for season 4 of the All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast which will feature students who began their college journeys enrolling in adult education courses that propelled them to pursue further education and career pathways at their respective colleges. The All In host Marc Goldberg moderates a panel discussion with three innovative workforce development and adult education college leaders who have led impactful student-centered programs and partnerships at their institutions, across their states and at the national level – Dan Belyea, Chief Workforce Development Officer, Maine Community College System and Alfond Center, Laurie Kierstead-Joseph, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Adult Basic Education for College & Career, at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, and Sheridan Nixon, Associate Vice Provost, Career Connected Learning, School of Workforce Education, at Dallas College. The panelists all share insights on effective Adult Ed models that have created pathways to careers with economic mobility through workforce education at their institutions. They offer their perspectives on the value and importance of Adult Education within their communities and at their colleges and highlight strategies in how they have centered student voices to shape better programs, policies and partnerships. This engaging and inspiring conversation is the perfect way to kick off the new season of the All In podcast. The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregon's participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network.

On this episode of The Cowboy-Up Podcast, Russell and Steven sit down with Greg Watson. Greg is a leading voice in Tucson where entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence connect. Greg guides business leaders, students and anyone who wants to learn more about A. I. technology. Greg has been at the forefront of integrating A. I. into practical business education and is a familiar face at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He is best known as someone who presents complex technology in plain english. Between his engaging style and free online portal professorwatson.com, he is dedicated to equipping students and entrepreneurs with the A. I. knowledge they need today to thrive in tomorrow's business landscape. Stay tuned as we delve deeper with an expert shaping the future of A. I. in Southern Arizona.

Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day and Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.

GUEST: Ken Jacome, Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach, Pima Community College

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick it off with Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona's 6th Congressional District, who gives us the latest developments regarding the Trump assassination task force, the most recent job reports released, and his bipartisan affordable housing bill in Congress. Following this, Joe Bishop-Henchman from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation will discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, the recent Chevron decision on businesses, and Biden's outrageous White House payroll. Finally, Alexander Raiken from the Ethics and Public Policy Center presents his analysis on how Donald Trump does not pose a threat to democracy. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of these pivotal issues shaping the political landscape.-www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Congressman Juan Ciscomani represents Arizona's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Juan and his family immigrated to the United States when he was a young boy. They established roots in Tucson, Arizona, where his father worked as a bus driver to give his children a shot at the American Dream. Growing up in a working class family taught Juan the value of hard work and the importance of a can-do attitude.Juan attended public schools in Tucson, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He worked his way through school with maintenance and service jobs until becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. After college, Juan worked for the University of Arizona and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce before joining Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's administration as Senior Advisor and Vice-Chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Juan focused on the issues of international trade and diplomacy, border security, and economic development.In 2022, Juan was elected to represent Arizona's new 6th congressional district, becoming the first naturalized American citizen from Mexico elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona history.In 2024, Juan was named the most bipartisan member from Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives by the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University Bipartisan Index.Juan often shares a conversation with his dad where his dad asked him:“Where else could we have our story? We come to the US, learn English, immerse in the culture, become US citizens, I drive a bus most of my life, and now my son is a United States Congressman. Where else in the world? Nowhere else, that's the American Dream.”Juan is determined to fight to keep that dream alive for others. Juan resides in Tucson with his wife, Laura, and their 6 kids — Zoe, Juan David, Kenny, Lily, Lucas, and Gloria.-Joe Bishop‐Henchman is Executive Vice President at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, leading our work to protect taxpayer rights through research, litigation, and outreach. He has worked with elected officials and stakeholders to achieve major state‐level tax changes, advised on the interplay between federal and state policy changes, and authored over 100 studies on tax policy and tax law. Bishop‐Henchman is a class plaintiff in a major lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service seeking refund of $300 million of illegally collected fees, was lead counsel in NTUF's Halstead Bead litigation that successfully prompted reform of Louisiana's complex local sales tax practices, and his brief in South Dakota v. Wayfair was cited twice by the U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion.Bishop-Henchman joined NTUF from the McDermott Will & Emery law firm, where he counseled clients on tax policy and compliance, and prior to that, 14 years at the Tax Foundation, where he co-authored 8 books on tax policy. He has testified to Congress seven times, in 36 state houses around the country, and on anti-corruption tax reform efforts in-person in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2023. He was educated at the University of California, Berkeley and received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and a certificate in International Legal Studies from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge and the University of Salzburg. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, and the 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, and D.C. Circuits.-Alexander Raikin is a friend on the show. He is a Visiting Fellow in Bioethics and American Democracy Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His research focuses on the dignity of human life and end-of-life issues, especially on its impact on the field of medicine and broader ethical questions of social belonging. His writing has been widely cited in major publications such as The Atlantic and the New York Times and in academic journals in the United States, Canada, UK, and France. He wrote cover stories for National Review and The New Atlantis, while his other bylines include City Journal, Plough, and the Washington Free Beacon. Raikin frequently speaks on national radio and on major podcasts.Last year, Raikin was an inaugural Richard John Neuhaus Fellow at the Public Interest Fellowship and EPPC. He was a Tikvah Summer Fellow and a Killam scholar with Fulbright at American University. He graduated from Carleton University with a bachelor's degree in public policy. Raikin is a proud member of Kesher Israel synagogue and lives with his wife in Washington, D.C. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

On this show I chat with Adam Baldy. Adam holds an MA in East Asian Studies and is a PhD student at the University of Arizona. As a Senior IT Systems Analyst at Pima Community College, he blends his in-person and online teaching experience with ed tech management.Highlights·      Starting a doctoral program is a big decision (perhaps the biggest decision you will ever make). If at any time you feel pressured to start a program, question the motives of that organization.·      Do your research! Speak with current students, graduates, and faculty. Ask for  time-to-completion statistics and graduation rates. Complete the exercises in Ch. 1 of The Happy Doc Student Handbook. See episodes below.·      There are unique challenges for first-generation college students and navigating the unfamiliar territory of graduate school can add to an already stressful environment. ·      Graduate school will happen in the context of your LIFE; there are no easy answers when it comes to deciding how to manage your own mental health, supporting others, building a career, etc.·      Knowing your core values is key; you will have to let some things go; be honest in terms of your priorities during this season.·      Embracing a part-time program may allow you to balance work, academia, and family life.·      Like stepping into a doctoral program, stepping out of one is also a big decision. Be cautious of “reacting."  Instead, responded thoughtfully to these feelings (see the I-Think-I-Want-To-Stop activity in The Happy Doc Student Handbook). ·      If you do decide to step out (whether forever or for a season), refrain from feelings of guilt/failure and listen to the Good Goodbye episode:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8016142 Connect with Adamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-baldry-ab6501117/Relevant episodes for when you are researching programs:#2 The Doc Journey: Things You Need to Know (that they probably won't tell you)#21 Should I Pursue a Doctoral Degree? with Dr. Chris Cappannelli#31 Reality Check: Is a Doc Program for You? with Jamie Hillman#53 Are We Teaching Students To Be Unhappy? with Dr. Leonard Cassuto#69 Career Diversity & The Doctorate with Dr. Leonard CassutRelevant episodes for when you want to STOP:#7 When You Want to Quit with Dr. Jodie Hemerda#10 ABD, Limiting Beliefs and Giants with Dr. Scott BurrusSupport the showSupport this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new Get The Happy Doc Student Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732Other resources at: http://Expandyourhappy.com Treat me to a green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expandyourhappyWant to make my day? Rate, review, subscribe & share with someone you love.

Some state lawmakers want to make unauthorized border crossing a state crime; Pima Community College gets a boost to help students in health care fields; The road to the moon might be paved by termites; and more...

Barb started her professional life as a dispatcher for the Tucson Police department, became a street cop and things took off from there! She promoted to Sergeant but left the department to follow her family to better opportunities. She continued her career as a Deputy Chief in Missouri, then she was an instructor at the Illinois State Police Academy, then back to Tucson where she worked for the Pima Community College police department before finally hiring on in the Town of Marana.She had a fascinating career and I'm more than honored she gave me the opportunity to help her create a legacy for her family. Please show her a warm welcome and enjoy the show!!!

Brimage holds the top leadership position for the University's Gilbert Campus and is a member of the University's executive leadership team. She is responsible for leading the strategic growth and operations of the campus, including academic programming, market development, community relations, fundraising, enrollment growth, student services, student academic support, student engagement, and athletic program development and growth.  Most recently, Brimage has been the principal and owner of Brimage Consulting in Tucson, Ariz., which specializes in working with educational, health care and small businesses to prepare their workforces with competency-based skill development.  Brimage is not a stranger to higher education in Arizona. For nearly four years (August 2014 to June 2018) she served as vice president of student affairs and engagement at Pima Community College's downtown campus in Tucson. She also served a variety of roles with Maricopa Community Colleges for 14 years, including vice president of student affairs at Phoenix College from 2010-14, and associate dean of enrollment services (2000-05), dean of student affairs (2005-09) and acting vice president of student affairs (2009-10) at Scottsdale Community College. Brimage began her career in higher education at Arizona State University, serving nine years in undergraduate admissions for various campuses, as well as in student affairs for the ASU East (now Polytechnic) Campus.  She has been active in the Tucson community, having served as a liaison with the Tucson Urban League and Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and as a board member with the University of Arizona Campus Christian Center, Wesley Fontera, Paiute Neighborhood Center Scottsdale, Chandler-Gilbert ARC, and most recently House of Refuge, Gilbert Talks, Phoenix East Valley Partnership and Educational Partnership.  Brimage is working to earn her Doctorate of Education degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University (expected to graduate in Spring 2024), following the completion and successful defense of her dissertation on “Latina Leadership in Community College.” She earned a Master of Education degree in educational leadership and policy studies from NAU and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and communications from ASU. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

This WAIA Wednesday, the inspiring and incredibly thoughtful curator Olivia Miller discusses de Kooning's 'slashed' women, opportunities and challenges of working in a smaller city, the inspirational significance of women-led art organizations, the contextual power of a museum, the return to craft and fiber arts in this age of AI, and an artist's original intentions versus the ever-changing meaning of their work itself. Olivia Miller is the Interim Director and Curator at the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) where she has worked since 2012, curating or co-curating more than 30 exhibitions. She has contributed scholarship for exhibition catalogues and regularly presents her research at academic conferences. As an arts educator, she has taught at the University of Arizona's Humanities Seminars Program, the Arizona State Prison Complex, Osher Life-Long Learning Institute, and Pima Community College. Her most recent exhibition is Restored: The Return of Woman-Ochre, which traces the incredible story of Willem de Kooning's stolen, recovered, and recently conserved painting. She is currently co-curating a solo exhibition of Diné weaver and painter, Marlowe Katoney, which is supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art and will open at UAMA in October, 2023.

More discussion on the KOLD story on crime along the Huckelberry loop. Jim Monaco, Pima Community College Athletic Director. Hosting the Men's and Women's Division II Soccer Tournament, drawing over 700 players, coaches, and staff to Tucson.

n this Episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" Dr. Thomas Dreisinger and I discuss the importance of direct strengthening for the spinal muscles with technologies like the MedX Lumbar Extension Machine.Dr. Thomas Dreisinger has over 40 years of clinical and consulting experience on the treatment and management of back and neck pain.Dr. Dreisinger is an educator and researcher. He has written articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals, such as Orthopedics, Spine, and The Spine Journal, and has taught physiology courses in the Department of Biology at Pima Community College.He is a Managing Partner of Therapy Advisors, a consulting firm with expertise in spine pain. He has led injury prevention programs for several Fortune 500 companies and has owned and operated multiple spine rehabilitation clinics.Schedule your FREE Introductory Workout Session in studio or online by following the link HERE.Schedule your FREE Introductory Workout Session in studio or online by following the link HERE.

Elijah Rushing might not be the only huge recruiting news this week. Basha high school 2024 quarterback Demond Williams is now trending in the Wildcats direction.Williams' father played football at Pima Community College before going off to Michigan State. Will this play any role in Demond Williams' recruitment?What is the likelihood that Jedd Fisch can bring in another top 25 class?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elijah Rushing might not be the only huge recruiting news this week. Basha high school 2024 quarterback Demond Williams is now trending in the Wildcats direction. Williams' father played football at Pima Community College before going off to Michigan State. Will this play any role in Demond Williams' recruitment? What is the likelihood that Jedd Fisch can bring in another top 25 class? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lt. Col. (Rtd) Jon Boyd served in the USAF through transformational times. Joining in the late 1970s, Jon would fly the venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, the Hog to those who fly her, before joining the then Top Secret program that was working up the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk, The Black Jet as Jon refers to it. It would be flying the Stealth Fighter that Jon would see combat over Iraq during Desert Storm. Jon was very generous with his time and it was fantastic to be able to walk around one of his old aircraft, 84-0810 Dark Angel, which is being readied for display at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.You can find out more about Pima Community College's Field Archaeology Program here: https://www.pima.edu/news/stories/2021/202111-08-change-whats-possible.html Please check out our sponsor, the Pima Air and Space Museum, through the links below: Visit the Pima Air and Space Museum's website here: https://pimaair.org/Learn more about the Titan Missle Museum here: https://titanmissilemuseum.org/Find out who is in the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame here: https://pimaair.org/about-us/arizona-aviation-hall-of-fame/Want to know how the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum is progressing? Find out more here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/Fancy becoming a Damcasteer? Join the fun on Patreon! Join from just £3+VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt and grab some merch. Check out the link below for more info.The Damcasters © 2022 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of our April Zoom about our FSL Common Read book, this episode begins Chapter 4: Creating Relationship-Rich Classrooms. We hear the story of Imad Mays at Pima Community College. Faced with a choice between curriculum and connection, she chose relational connection. What is your choice in these moments?

Breaking news…Alabama basketball steps in it again. Guest Marcus Smith, head golf coach at Pima Community College, is hosting a tournament Monday and Tuesday as his team gets set for a run at a national title. The burning question continues: Is Arizona basketball a blueblood. Callers chime in.

Breaking news; Guest Brian Peabody, head basketball coach at Pima Community College discusses his team's season and getting his 200th win at Pima; Guest former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer talks about the upcoming ASU game and also how he approached spring football practice.

With a history dating back to the 1930s, Tucson City Golf has been part of the fabric of the city for decades. Modern amenities, traditional designs and native southern Arizona landscapes make these municipal courses a stand-out in the area. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Landyn Lewis, PGA, gives us an overview of Tucson City Golf, talks about his lowest score, and explains his connection to Barry Friedman, a dear friend of ours. He also talks about winning the Southwest PGA Development Award, highlights his work with Operation 36 and details his work as the Pima Community College Men's Golf Assistant Coach. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Landyn on this show! Let's tee off. 

Jim Rosborough, a former Arizona basketball assistant now at Pima Community College, recalls his time working with Lute Olson at Iowa and Arizona, memories he shared in Steve Rivera's book, Lessons from Lute.

Our Great Coach on this episode is American women's basketball coach Brenda Frese While injured as a player at the University of Arizona, Brenda volunteered as an assistant coach at Pima Community College. After graduation in 1994 she started as an assistant coach at Kent State. In 1999 she was appointed into her first Head Coach role at Ball state and then in 2002 to the University of Maryland. Her success with Maryland places her in the elite levels of women's basketball, the highlights of which are: · 2006 NCAA Championship · the 2009 and 2012 ACC Championships · Big Ten champions in 2015 · 4x Big Ten Coach of the Year (2002, 2015, 2019, 2021); National Coach of the year awards in 2021, 2013 and 2002 · And a winning % of 78 at the end of the 2021 season. Brenda is the type of calm, spirited leader who can see a clear path forward when the anxiety within the team is at its apex. She is able to regulate her emotions, and response in such a way that it matches the moment and helps to build self-belief in others. She demands a lot from her athlete and support team, but you have the impression that she also gives more than she gets. There were many key parts of this interview but some of the key points that stayed with me afterwards were: Her view that great coaches are able to connect with people in a way that makes the person feel like they are worth a million dollars. Her view that women in leadership positions need to move beyond being grateful and lead the change they want to see. Her focus on positivity and bringing confident energy into practices and game day; as she this enables you to produce the best performance that you are capable of. This was a wonderful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com

Talented forward Caden Hunter is a name to watch out for to have a big senior season out at Liberty High School. The 6'6 forward averaged a double double last season and now has an even more talented roster to play with that is hoping to get in on the state title conversation. We got to chop it up and talk over what led to success last season, his commitment to Pima Community College and what to expect from him and the rest of the lions this upcoming season. It's an awesome episode that is LIVE on all platforms. Hope you guys enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parker-g/support

On today's episode, of the podcast EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Ian Roark, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Innovation at Pima Community College. The two discuss what it means to be innovation oriented and how to build micro-pathways that entice learners to continue their education for a lifetime. 

Rebekah Quiroz, head softball coach at Pima Community College, discusses her team's work in the fall season which will include a game against the Arizona Wildcats tomorrow.

Local product Jason Jacome talks about making to the big leagues as a pitcher out of Rincon High School and Pima Community College which helped him become a member of the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame.

Chris and Ted conclude the discussion on ballot propositions. Jesse Lugo and Chris talk ballot propositions Pima Community College issues....HLC investigation and PCC Board candidates.

KOLD reports on issues at Pima Community College PCC Board candidate Demion Clinco reports on his donors. An update on the Rockin' For Heroes Concert, Sunday Oct 16th, 2PM, James Kriegh Park in Oro Valley. Free concert featuring Leonid and Friends. All proceeds benefit the Arizona Heroes Memorial. For more info, visit rockin4heroes.org

Born: Panama Canal Zone 1956 Hometown: Sierra Vista, AZ Occupation: Career Musician, Organ/keyboards, Entertainer, Composer, Recording Artist, Studio Engineer Experience: 40 years Self Taught Lamont Arthur has been playing, composing and teaching jazz in Tucson for the last three decades. Born in Panama, the son of an army soldier, Lamont found himself growing up at Ft. Huachuca in Southern Arizona. At the age of 12 he became aware of his passion for music. He learned to play the Glockenspiel from his 6th grade music teacher Mrs. Smith. He turned his musical attention to the Hammond B-3 organ and played in mixed-ethnic rock and country groups at places like the Blue Room and Carr Canyon Corral in Sierra Vista. By the late seventies he had moved to Tucson and began playing with groups like Street Pajama, Rapid Transit, Bloolyte, Bondavi and legendary blues-man Sam Taylor to name just a few. He began playing gigs at many of the clubs in Tucson; the Pirates Den, Fun Factory, Bobby McGee's, The Doubletree, Nino's, Gentle Ben's and Merlin's. The scene was very open and loose at that time and his ability to play the Hammond B-3 allowed him to crossover as well and play blues, reggae, latin and gospel. His love for jazz music prompted him to take the jazz improvisation class at Pima Community College under the tutelage of sax man Mike Kuhn and he was asked to assist him with some of the more novice musicians. This, was the turning point for what would become his passion to be a mentor and a better jazz musician. Not only as a keyboardist but as a jazz scat vocalist as well.. For a 7 year stint ('93-2000) he played in a keyboard/guitar duo with Phil Davis named L.A.P.D. at Sakura Japanese Restaurant. They reached a cult status with their penchant for playing standards and uptempo barn-burners then turning things right around to play cumbias or R&B dance tunes. Legions of Tucson-ans flocked to Sakura for their performances. During his career Lamont has tried to give back to the community through his gift of music. He has performed for the Tucson Jazz Society, the Oro Valley Jazz Festival, the Jazz Guild of Tucson, and the Rising Star Baptist Church.. He has collaborated with Tucson Jazz fixtures such as pianist Dan "Sly" Slipetsky, trumpeter Tony Frank, trombonist Rob Boone, bassist Elliot "Kirk" Kuykendal and drummer Gil Rodriguez. He has also been involved in many recording endeavors and has a gospel/Christian CD of all original songs on itunes entitled: "It's Time For Knowing". Over the last several years he has been mentoring a stable of young musicians. One is currently enrolled at the Arizona Jazz Academy. Often he will get a student who is classically trained and Lamont puts it on himself to get them to "get off the sheet" and use their hearts and ears to bring out the music that dwells within them. He has also mentored many musicians within the church. Having not been mentored himself as a young music- ian he feels that being a mentor is a great way to give the younger musicians a head start and leave a continuing musical legacy especially for the future "serious jazz musicians". Lamont had to move back to Sierra Vista to be closer to his mother. He has been an unsung hero in the Tucson Jazz Community and the JJA for 2012 would be a fitting way to acknowledge his humble persona and love of music. Beyond the Music; Jake

In this episode Anna and Dan dive into librarianship from the MLS professor's perspective. Keith presented at the NEKLS 2022 Spring Directors Institute on performing a community assessment. Keith Rocci is an academic librarian with three advanced degrees. Keith is the Distance Education Library Department Head at Pima Community College. He has been in a library leadership role since July, 2015. He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate level since 2005. Since August, 2010, he has been teaching for Emporia State University. He also teaches for the EDU Department at Pima CC. He has written one book (Library Research Strategies, 2013) and has presented at three national library conferences: Internet Librarian, Computers in Libraries and ACRL. Learn more about Keith here: https://www.teachingdesigner.org/bio.html, you will be glad you did!

My guest today is Ahn-Thuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American photographer, educator, and all-around fantastic human being. Through her art, Ahn-Thuy investigates her personal history as a female immigrant, creator, and product of her heritage. She lives and works in Tucson, Arizona, where she's the head of the photography program at Pima Community College. You can find her work in galleries, on magazine covers, receiving awards, and in permanent museum collections throughout the southwest. I found Ahn-Thuy to be a compassionate, thoughtful, and enlightening person. I truly enjoyed my conversation with her and I hope you enjoy it as well. In our conversation, we discussed genuine conversation, educators and how they deliver lectures, individuals, late starts, art class, the value of art education, the words we use, phrases such as “I don't care”, learning online, the ocean of knowledge, finding a teacher you connect with, Appreciating the Intangible, liberal education, creativity as puzzle solving, children and culture, if everyone is making art, becoming a visitor again, memories, exploring past experiences through art, humans as hardware and software, being a simulation of the universe, software, operating systems, software packages, language packages, Vietnam, Vietnamese, English, energy in the universe, we are the universe simultating itself, evolution, sophistication, pain, a need to figure out how to exist, having nothing to regret, death is the end, the destination is not the work, Buddhism, and wanting a little and knowing that's enough. Episode Details: Guest Name: Ahn-Thuy Nguyen Website: https://www.anh-thuynguyen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anh_thuynguyen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anhthuyartist/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/anhthuynguyen Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorerpoet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplorerPoetPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Explorer-Poet-105087492172066 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

In the fifth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia Baker sits down with Abdi Abdirahman, author of the July 2022 book: Abdi's World. Abdi Abdirahman is a 5-time Olympian in the 10,000m and marathon. Born in Somalia, he fled the country along with his parents and 4 siblings in the midst of a civil war at just 13 years old. After spending several years in a refugee camp in Mombasa, Kenya, he immigrated to the United States through a program for Somali refugees. It wasn't until his freshman year at Pima Community College that he would set foot on his first track but it was immediately clear that he was very talented. As a junior, he transferred to the University of Arizona where he would begin to train under Coach Dave Murray (who is still his coach to this day) and kick off a running career that has seen Abdi consistently compete at the elite level and represent the United States on the world stage for the last quarter of a century through present day.   In this episode, we discuss how he got his infamous "Black Cactus" nickname, the ways he continues to find fun in the sport after all this time, and the secret to his longevity in this sport at the elite level among other things.   Show notes: Runners Who Read Book Club: www.atlantatrackclub.org/runners-who-read   Follow Abdi: Twitter: @Abdi_runs Instagram: @abdiruns   Follow Olivia Twitter: @obaker64 Instagram: @obaker64

Dr. Chris Bustamante serves as the Executive Director of the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council (AC4). In this position, he leads the statewide council of presidents/chancellors of the ten community college districts in their work to advance the mission and interests of Arizona's community colleges. He is also the former president of Rio Salado College (Rio) and the Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR), both located in Tempe, Arizona. The institutions are part of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) which serves approximately 200,000 students annually. Rio is the largest of the District's ten individually accredited colleges and serves nearly 50,000 students each year. Dr. Bustamante retired in August 2018 after forty years of public service in Arizona, including over twenty-six years in MCCCD.  Dr. Bustamante is a well-known advocate for increasing access to higher education and degree completion. In addition, he is highly regarded for forging transformational partnerships with business, government, and educational providers.  He was appointed President of Rio in June 2010 and President of MCOR in August 2016. Prior leadership roles at Rio include: Vice President of Community Development and Student Services and Dean of Academic Affairs. Previously he served in senior level government affairs positions for MCCCD and as Assistant to the Superintendent for Community and Government Relations for the Phoenix Union High School District, and as a Legislative Assistant in the Arizona House of Representatives.  A native to Arizona, he holds both a doctorate and master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arizona and attended Pima Community College as a transfer student.  Dr. Bustamante's commitment to higher education is noted by his leadership roles nationally and locally. He currently serves as the Board Chair for Higher Learning Advocates (HLA), a Lumina funded advocacy organization, and served as Chair of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Board of Trustees (2016-17), and as a CAEL Senior Fellow (2020-21); currently serves as a CAEL Advisory Board member (2018-Present) and ED2Work Advisory Council member (2021-). In addition, he served as a board member for the American Council on Education (ACE) (2016-2018) and Chair of ACE's Commission on Education, Attainment, and Innovation (2014-15). He served on the Board for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) (2015-2017) and its Executive Committee (2017), and as President of the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) (2014-15). In 2018, he completed service as a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), the Presidents' Forum Advisory Board, Credential Engine Board, and the Advisory Board for the Higher Education Research and Development Institute (HERDI). In addition, Dr. Bustamante served as President of the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN/AFIT) and member of its Executive Committee (2012-2018). He currently serves on the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and its Executive Committee. Locally, he was co-chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission's Education Committee (2016-2018), Friends of Public Radio Arizona Board Member (2010-2018), and currently serves on the local boards of the Boy Scouts of America and the Be A Leader Foundation in Phoenix.  Chris and his wife, Mary, live in Tempe, Arizona, where they are raising their three daughters.

Shaun McClusky joins Chris for the hour. Chef Mario and Chef Jerome along with three culinary students Imelda, Patricia, and Angela join Chris and Shaun McClusky to discuss the culinary program and an upcoming special event. The Pima Community College Center of Excellence Hospitality Program presents the Chef Jeff Project culinary competition at Casino del Sol Ava Ampitheater on May 5th. Tickets are FREE, you just have to register for them. Go to pimafoundation.org/event/the-chef-jeff-project/ for your free tickets and information. A fun segment you don't want to miss. Patrick and Fernando join Shaun and Chris to discuss the Marana Brewery Club. Check them out on Facebook or maranabreweryclub.com

In this week's episode, Northeast president Ricky G. Ford shares a major change to graduation in May (May 12 and May 13 in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum). In addition to the major change to commencement ceremonies, Ford talks about all the events happening in and around Northeast and all that is going on with the college. Northeast athletics is seeing a majority of its sports teams in action this week and early next week with men and women's basketball participating in the Region XXIII Tournament, the baseball and softball teams with a variety of games, the tennis and golf programs taking advantage of the good weather and even the Northeast archery team with its 18 participants scheduling its first Match for Saturday, March 5. Ford reminds those who are interested in applying for the NEMCC Honors Institute that the deadline will fall on March 15 and talks about the college's upcoming Spring Break along with the college sharing its expertise with other colleges and universities across the world such as Pima Community College in Arizona. Ford gives an update on the Creating Futures through Technology Conference on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that Northeast is helping to sponsor and the Mobile Learning Conference that will happen virtually June 13 and June 14. 

Craig Curley (Diné) is a marathoner and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier. Craig's professional running journey has been a winding path. In the early 2000s, he was considered a top high school runner in Arizona. Forgoing Division I collegiate opportunities, he went on to compete for Pima Community College for two years and broke the 5,000m record which was previously held by Pima Community College alum Abdi Abdirahman. Shortly after the 2012 trials, Craig won the Columbus Marathon and signed a contract with Mizuno. In this conversation, we talk about the different phases of his running journey, the coaches he's worked with, and how his home life and cultural upbringing intersect with his running career. I am lucky to have connected with Craig through our mutual friend, Mario Fraioli. Mario is currently coaching Craig as he tackles this new season of running and life.   In this episode: Wings of America Billy Elliot (Movie) Craig Curley on the Morning Shakeout Podcast “With Pro Runners Eager to Race, a Marathon Comes to Arizona,” by Sarah Lorge Butler, com, September 24, 2020. Taylor 50k Race The Presets (Band) Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado Men's Cross-Country Team (Book by Chris Lear)] There, There (Book by Tommy Orange)   Follow Craig Curley: Instagram: @craigcurley_   Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee   Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher   Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).   This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Steve and Jay go over the UCLA-Arizona top 10 matchup from Thursday night along with the behavior of a certain UCLA player and the Zona Zoo student section. Marcus Smith, golf coach at Pima Community College also talks about his team's start to the season.

Our Great Coach on this episode is American women's basketball coach Brenda Frese While injured as a player at the University of Arizona, Brenda volunteered as an assistant coach at Pima Community College. After graduation in 1994 she started as an assistant coach at Kent State. In 1999 she was appointed into her first Head Coach role at Ball state and then in 2002 to the University of Maryland. Her success with Maryland places her in the elite levels of women's basketball, the highlights of which are: · 2006 NCAA Championship · the 2009 and 2012 ACC Championships · Big Ten champions in 2015 · 4x Big Ten Coach of the Year (2002, 2015, 2019, 2021); National Coach of the year awards in 2021, 2013 and 2002 · And a winning % of 78 at the end of the 2021 season. Brenda is the type of calm, spirited leader who can see a clear path forward when the anxiety within the team is at its apex. She is able to regulate her emotions, and response in such a way that it matches the moment and helps to build self-belief in others. She demands a lot from her athlete and support team, but you have the impression that she also gives more than she gets. There were many key parts of this interview but some of the key points that stayed with me afterwards were: Her view that great coaches are able to connect with people in a way that makes the person feel like they are worth a million dollars. Her view that women in leadership positions need to move beyond being grateful and lead the change they want to see. Her focus on positivity and bringing confident energy into practices and game day; as she this enables you to produce the best performance that you are capable of. This was a wonderful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as Jim and I did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us and comment on all our Great Coaches here Twitter @CoachesGreat Facebook @TheGreatCoaches Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast

Lee D. Lambert, J.D., has been Chancellor of Pima Community College since July 2013. Chancellor Lambert has long held that community colleges such as Pima are uniquely positioned to address systemic educational and economic inequity. Throughout his community college career, he has been an innovator in connecting industry and community colleges in order to revitalize communities through educational opportunity in an age marked by rapid technological and demographic change. A graduate of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., Chancellor Lambert appreciates the lifelong value that a Liberal Arts education provides for thousands of our students. Chancellor Lambert received a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law and a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Evergreen. Chancellor Lambert is a U.S. Army veteran. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, grew up on three continents, and graduated from high school in the Olympia, Wash., area. 

Many college students and professors will return to their physical campuses this fall, and it's tempting to think things will return to “normal” when they do. But given the events of the past 15 months, what happens in the classroom come September is likely to be anything but normal. In this week's episode of The Key, Mays Imad, professor of pathophysiology and biomedical ethics and coordinator of the Teaching & Learning Center at Pima Community College, looks both back at what students and instructors experienced during the past year and ahead at how they can prepare to teach, learn and support each other this fall. Imad, mixing her personal story with practical advice, draws on her writings for Inside Higher Ed, including her March 2020 column that has been viewed more than 800,000 times and a new essay with 13 steps educators can take to promote students' mental health (and their own). This episode of The Key is sponsored by Blackboard.

S2, E1 – Three community college marketers who are still working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic chat with host Jeff Julian about how their year has been going, what they miss about working in an office, and how they've stayed connected to colleagues. Guests are Greg Harris from Portland Community College in Oregon, Lisa Brosky from Pima Community College in Arizona and Shannon Rooney from Community College of Philadelphia.

TC Tolbert is a genderqueer, feminist poet and teacher committed to social justice. S/he believes in working across communities – building bridges wherever possible. TC earned his MFA in Poetry from UA in 2005 and currently teaches Composition at The University of Arizona and Pima Community College.

“Another piece of data that I think is extremely important to collect is student feedback. Students are our reason for being and sometimes you have to remind people of that.” - Dr. Penny Turrentine In the final part of a short series of podcast episodes, we conclude a discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar upon which to successfully build your college or university Learning Center. Her book, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), inspired these discussions and focuses on the fundamentals for learning center directors, including seeking feedback from those you serve. Penny points out that data collection is important for demonstrating to your administrators and others the importance of your mission. During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in the Classroom, a professional reference guide for student-athletes, learning support staff, coaches, advisors, parents, and school administrators. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, selecting studies in sociology, psychology, and exercise and sport sciences as preparation for her goal of working with student-athletes in the academic area. She went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Arizona College of Education with a minor in exercise and sport sciences before moving on to earn her doctorate. She recently "retired" as the director of the West Campus Learning Center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. Though, Dr. Turrentine continues to teach and coordinate the Aztec Academics program for the Athletic Department at Pima College - designing and implementing a series of student success workshops that draw parallels between athletic skills and academic skills. She also developed a mentoring program for student-athletes and facilitates tutor-led study halls for the athletes. She designed and developed the Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence and continues to be a consultant to the Athletic Department in all facets of academic support. In the field of learning assistance, Dr. Turrentine has earned Level 4 certification from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). She has served both as the Arizona/Nevada director and as the SIG leader for the Learning Assistance Center Management SIG. She has been a Master level reviewer for the International Tutor Training Program Certification Program for 13 years and has coordinated the ITTPC. Engineerica helps you to engage, track, and retain students. Learn more at www.engineerica.com. Want to hear more? Visit the Podcast website: https://www.engineerica.com/student-success-heroes-podcast/ We want to hear your story! Leave us a voicemail telling us about one of your center's current goals or initiatives. How are you achieving it or what challenges have you uncovered? We may just play your message in an upcoming episode so that others can learn from your experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentsuccessheroes/message

Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application============Do you own an early year Mustang?: yesPlease upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.: https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/BgfP33rQQg6nBMn4VfWL?She_may_not_look_like_it_but_this_old_girl_needs_some_love._Who_can_relate_17893548991703957.jpg?image/jpegWhat do you do for a living?: I am Department Head for the Building and Construction and Technologies Department at Pima Community College in Tucson AZ.If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: Just She/Her for nowIf you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: I am comfortable with making repairs but I lack the equipment. I have a friend who has a nice garage set up at his house. So far, I installed new front wheel cylinders as one was seized. New HEI distributor. New tires, New turn signal switch and steering wheel. I am not happy with the braking so after listening to "The Doc" on your show I ordered a disc brake conversion kit and hope to install it this weekend. Mostly I just wash it and drive around waving at people!What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: I enjoy driving the old girl so I want it to feel like an old car. I won't do too many modern upgrades that will take too much of the feel away. Right now it feels like I am driving a time capsule and I want it to stay that way. The convertible top is automatic and does not work that well. this is on the back burner since my goal is to never put the top except in case of emergencies. The same is true with the heating and air conditioning. Neither works but my goal is to never need them. If you are on social media, please share your social media names/handles so we can tag you when promoting your episode.: Instagram: @66_mustangconvertible Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:doug@turnkeypodcast.comGet our episodes in your inbox follow the link in the show notes: www.TheMustangPodcast.comThanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin' and keep it on the road! Until next time. 

In part four of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Her recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), presents fundamentals for learning center directors, such as welcoming each student and going above and beyond to show that you care. Penny gives examples of building rapport through playfulness, attending student games as a team, and training her staff for interactions with students. During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in the Classroom, a professional reference guide for student-athletes, learning support staff, coaches, advisors, parents, and school administrators. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, selecting studies in sociology, psychology, and exercise and sport sciences as preparation for her goal of working with student-athletes in the academic area. She went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Arizona College of Education with a minor in exercise and sport sciences before moving on to earn her doctorate. She recently "retired" as the director of the West Campus Learning Center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. Though, Dr. Turrentine continues to teach and coordinate the Aztec Academics program for the Athletic Department at Pima College - designing and implementing a series of student success workshops that draw parallels between athletic skills and academic skills. She also developed a mentoring program for student-athletes and facilitates tutor-led study halls for the athletes. She designed and developed the Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence and continues to be a consultant to the Athletic Department in all facets of academic support. In the field of learning assistance, Dr. Turrentine has earned Level 4 certification from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). She has served both as the Arizona/Nevada director and as the SIG leader for the Learning Assistance Center Management SIG. She has been a Master level reviewer for the International Tutor Training Program Certification Program for 13 years and has coordinated the ITTPC. Engineerica helps you to engage, track, and retain students. Learn more at www.engineerica.com. Want to hear more? Visit the Podcast website: https://www.engineerica.com/student-success-heroes-podcast/ We want to hear your story! Leave us a voicemail telling us about one of your center's current goals or initiatives. How are you achieving it or what challenges have you uncovered? We may just play your message in an upcoming episode so that others can learn from your experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentsuccessheroes/message

In part three of a short series of podcast episodes, we continue our discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, including the need for 'making something from nothing' when faced with insufficient funding. We discuss several instances where Penny was able to use resourcefulness to propel her center forward and engage more students in the process. During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in the Classroom, a professional reference guide for student-athletes, learning support staff, coaches, advisors, parents, and school administrators. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, selecting studies in sociology, psychology, and exercise and sport sciences as preparation for her goal of working with student-athletes in the academic area. She went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Arizona College of Education with a minor in exercise and sport sciences before moving on to earn her doctorate. She recently "retired" as the director of the West Campus Learning Center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. Though, Dr. Turrentine continues to teach and coordinate the Aztec Academics program for the Athletic Department at Pima College - designing and implementing a series of student success workshops that draw parallels between athletic skills and academic skills. She also developed a mentoring program for student-athletes and facilitates tutor-led study halls for the athletes. She designed and developed the Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence and continues to be a consultant to the Athletic Department in all facets of academic support. In the field of learning assistance, Dr. Turrentine has earned Level 4 certification from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). She has served both as the Arizona/Nevada director and as the SIG leader for the Learning Assistance Center Management SIG. She has been a Master level reviewer for the International Tutor Training Program Certification Program for 13 years and has coordinated the ITTPC. Engineerica helps you to engage, track, and retain students. Learn more at www.engineerica.com. Want to hear more? Visit the Podcast website: https://www.engineerica.com/student-success-heroes-podcast/ We want to hear your story! Leave us a voicemail telling us about one of your center's current goals or initiatives. How are you achieving it or what challenges have you uncovered? We may just play your message in an upcoming episode so that others can learn from your experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentsuccessheroes/message

In part two of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, including soliciting and gaining the support of faculty and administrators. During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in the Classroom, a professional reference guide for student-athletes, learning support staff, coaches, advisors, parents, and school administrators. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, selecting studies in sociology, psychology, and exercise and sport sciences as preparation for her goal of working with student-athletes in the academic area. She went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Arizona College of Education with a minor in exercise and sport sciences before moving on to earn her doctorate. She recently "retired" as the director of the West Campus Learning Center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. Though, Dr. Turrentine continues to teach and coordinate the Aztec Academics program for the Athletic Department at Pima College - designing and implementing a series of student success workshops that draw parallels between athletic skills and academic skills. She also developed a mentoring program for student-athletes and facilitates tutor-led study halls for the athletes. She designed and developed the Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence and continues to be a consultant to the Athletic Department in all facets of academic support. In the field of learning assistance, Dr. Turrentine has earned Level 4 certification from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). She has served both as the Arizona/Nevada director and as the SIG leader for the Learning Assistance Center Management SIG. She has been a Master level reviewer for the International Tutor Training Program Certification Program for 13 years and has coordinated the ITTPC. Engineerica helps you to engage, track, and retain students. Learn more at www.engineerica.com. Want to hear more? Visit the Podcast website: https://www.engineerica.com/student-success-heroes-podcast/ We want to hear your story! Leave us a voicemail telling us about one of your center's current goals or initiatives. How are you achieving it or what challenges have you uncovered? We may just play your message in an upcoming episode so that others can learn from your experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentsuccessheroes/message

I am delighted to share this conversation with Mays Imad.   Mays serves as a Professor of Genetics, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Pima Community College and is the founding coordinator of the Teaching and Learning Center.  Her current research focuses on stress, self-awareness, advocacy, and classroom community.   Through her teaching and research, Mays seeks to provide students with transformative opportunities which are grounded in the aesthetics of learning, truth-seeking, and self-realization.   In this interview Mays talks about her own journey from a humanities undergraduate to a STEM postgraduate and how her research developed through her deep love of teaching.   She talks about the difference between ‘good' and ‘bad' stress and how, when it is overwhelmed, the brain can become hijacked by emotions which hinder the capacity to process information as the focus is on survival.   She identifies how the experience of the pandemic has caused many people to slow down cognitively and how it is important to attend to activating our natural ‘reward network' in order to calm the nervous system and allow information to pass to the cortex.    Mays references John O Donohue's discussion of cultivating a landscape of interiority.  You can access a recording with him here: https://onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-of-beauty-aug2017/   Mays closes with an invitation to cultivate a sense of wonder through engaging with creativity and beauty.

In part one of a short series of podcast episodes, we sit down with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, to discuss some of the foundational pillars on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, the first being the need for professional development for learning center staff. During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in the Classroom, a professional reference guide for student athletes, learning support staff, coaches, advisors, parents, and school administrators. She earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, selecting studies in sociology, psychology, and exercise and sport sciences as preparation for her goal of working with student-athletes in the academic area. She went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Arizona College of Education with a minor in exercise and sport sciences before moving on to earn her doctorate. She recently "retired" as the director of the West Campus Learning Center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. Though, Dr. Turrentine continues to teach and coordinate the Aztec Academics program for the Athletic Department at Pima College - designing and implementing a series of student success workshops that draw parallels between athletic skills and academic skills. She also developed a mentoring program for student-athletes and facilitates tutor-led study halls for the athletes. She designed and developed the Student Athlete Center for Academic Excellence and continues to be a consultant to the Athletic Department in all facets of academic support. In the field of learning assistance, Dr. Turrentine has earned Level 4 certification from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). She has served both as the Arizona/Nevada director and as the SIG leader for the Learning Assistance Center Management SIG. She has been a Master level reviewer for the International Tutor Training Program Certification Program for 13 years and has coordinated the ITTPC. Professional Development Resources: College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) LRNASST-L Listserve: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals Learning Support Centers in Higher Education (NSCHE) Engineerica helps you to engage, track, and retain students. Learn more at www.engineerica.com. Want to hear more? Visit the Podcast website: https://www.engineerica.com/student-success-heroes-podcast/ We want to hear your story! Leave us a voicemail telling us about one of your center's current goals or initiatives. How are you achieving it or what challenges have you uncovered? We may just play your message in an upcoming episode so that others can learn from your experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studentsuccessheroes/message

En este episodio hablé con Marisol Greco, Senior Strategic Support Partner de Linkedin. Hablamos de cómo llegó a EEUU y su transición de Arizona a Silicon Valley, su trabajo de Inside Sales y su trabajo en Dell, su primer contacto con Linkedin y el trabajo de soporte técnico, beneficios y las cosas que le llaman la atención de la empresa y el trabajo que puede hacer un latino bilingüe en Linkedin. También hablamos acerca de referencias, networking y sus palabras de consejo para la audiencia. Conexiones se hace posible gracias a Audible. Ve a www.audibletrial.com/latinos y obten tu audiolibro gratis!   Suscribete a nuestro newsletter mensual donde encontrarás estrategias de networking y otras herramientas de desarrollo personal! Aquí o en Conexiones.io Conéctate con Marisol vía : Marisol Greco Recursos mencionados: Pima Community College University of Arizona Monster CalDoor Dell Eventbrite Meetup HOLA Employee Resource Group Linkedin Learning Nos quieres ayudar a crecer?: Déjanos una reseña en ITunes Mandanos un mensaje a ConexionesPodcast@gmail.com Compártelo con un amigo Notas del programa: 01:01 – Dando la bienvenida a Marisol Greco 01:53 – Acerca de cómo llegó Marisol a EEUU 03:06 – Transición de Arizona a Silicon Valley 06:01 – Inside sales - Marisol hablando por teléfono 09:31 – Motivo por el cual Marisol decide cambiarse a Dell 12:26 – El primer contacto con Linkedin 16:54 – El trabajo de un especialista de soporte técnico 18:42 – Lo que más le sorprende a Marisol de Linkedin 19:53 – Beneficio preferido 22:21 – Qué clase de trabajo puede hacer un latino bilingüe en Linkedin 24:04 – Lo que hace a Marisol única para su primer puesto en Linkedin 25:15 – Acerca de las Referencias, cómo funcionan y “networking” 33:25 – Últimas palabras de Marisol Greco y su “Next Play” Acerca del episodio: Marisol Greco es mexicana y trabaja como Senior Strategic Support Partner en Linkedin. Tiene un associates degree en business administration de Pima Community College, y un bachiller en Business administration y marketing de University de Arizona, Eller Community College en Arizona. Una vez graduada y con el beneficio de tener visa por un año, se puso a buscar trabajo a través de Monster solamente en Arizona. Después de haber aplicado a más de sesenta trabajos sin éxito, decidió aplicar en otras ciudades también. Fue a través de un tutor que supo que había gente de una empresa constructora que estaba contratando recién graduados de la universidad de Arizona, del colegio de Eller, que hablen español y puedan establecerse en San José de California. Todo fue muy rápido. Mandó su resume, la aceptaron, tuvo la entrevista telefónica, le mandaron el pasaje y otra entrevista personal. Allí estuvo cinco años disfrutando mucho de lo que hacía. Estaba en el área de ventas telefónicas “inside sales” a cargo del territorio de California logrando muy buenos clientes debido al manejo de su español. En el 2010 con el impacto de la construcción y el vencimiento de su visa, volvió a México donde se casó. Después de un año y medio volvió a San José, EEUU y se puso a buscar trabajo. Ahora tenía el permiso de residencia lo cual le permitiría trabajar donde sea. Marisol buscaba tener experiencia de trabajo en alguna compañía de Tech, una compañía grande en la que pueda tener un impacto con Latinoamérica y en 2012 consigue trabajo en Dell haciendo “inside sales”. De casualidad, una vecina de Marisol trabajaba como “product manager” en Linkedin y le sugirió buscar trabajo en una compañía en donde pudiese hablar tanto el español como el inglés. Días después surge un puesto de soporte técnico con manejo del español y le comenta que si le interesaba, la podía tener como referencia.  A los dos meses la llamaron, tuvo la entrevista en persona, e hizo un test del dominio total del español. Es así como empezó a trabajar en Linkedin como soporte técnico bilingüe en un equipo en gran desarrollo; un puest...

Coach Christian Vitale, Special Teams Coordinator at Pima Community College is the Guest on this edition of Coaches Corner. Coach Vitale talks about a unique approach to Special Teams play that he first applied at the High School level while at Waterford Mott High School in Michigan.  Coach Vitale has a web site at www.thekickisup.com