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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.

 

 

 

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Breaking Barriers: First Gen Students and the ACES Program EPISODE 17

Jun 25, 2018

For students who are the first in their family to attend college, the process can be confusing and discouraging. Learn about the ACES program at Mt. SAC that – among their many services – helps fill practical, emotional, and motivational gaps “first gen” students may face as they try to beat the odds and earn...

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Summer Series Featuring the Mt. SAC Pride Center EPISODE 16

Jun 18, 2018

Our summer series hopes to enrich faculty through better understanding of some of the amazing people, places, resources, and initiatives on campus. This week learn about one of the only community college LGBT+ centers in the country and meet their inspiriting students and faculty coordinator.

Visit our Pride Center 

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“And the Winner is…”: Adventures in the Art of Employee Recognition EPISODE 15

Jun 11, 2018

How do we build community at community colleges? We visit a special new event to talk with faculty, staff, and a member of the Board of Trustees, and the VOICES committee about the role of recognition in both professional development and creating more positive work environments.

 Voices information and the “shout...

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Students in Conversation: Why We Take Night Classes EPISODE 14

Jun 4, 2018

The first in a series of discussions with groups of Mt. SAC students about challenges they are facing and ways faculty can support them in achieving their personal and academic goals. In this episode, Liesel talks with select members of her night class about their complicated lives as evening students.
 
To find the...

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