The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast

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.

Reflections on Teaching and Professional Development: A Parting Conversation with Vice President Irene Malmgren: EPISODE 22

Jul 30, 2018

As she retires from Mt. SAC, Dr. Irene Malmgren shares some of her formative experiences as a teacher and perspectives on lifelong learning for all educators.

Books referenced in this episode:

Teaching with Fire: Poetry that Sustains the Courage to Teach (various eds)

The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer

The Heart...

Students in Conversation: Mass Transit Riders EPISODE 21

Jul 23, 2018

On a very hot summer day, we talk with students who use public transportation to commute to campus to learn about their different reasons for using mass transit and how, if at all, it impacts their educational experience.

Info on how students can get their free bus pass

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Students in Conversation: Mt. SAC DREAMers EPISODE 20

Jul 16, 2018

A moving and revealing conversation with a few of the 500 students pursuing their college education with the support of the Mt. SAC DREAM Program.

For the DREAM Program website click HERE

-A letter from Mt. SAC’s President on Dream DACA Students

-Ten Ways to Support Undocumented Students

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Your All-ACCESS Pass to An Innovative Student Support Center EPISODE 19

Jul 9, 2018

Our co-hosts make an enlightening visit to the ACCESS Technology Center, or ATC, a state-of-the art center for assistive technologies, professional experts, and a variety of great student resources.

For a useful guide to help faculty refer a struggling student to ACCESS services, click HERE

ATC Website

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Serving Students Who Serve: A Visit to the Veterans Resource Center EPISODE 18

Jul 2, 2018

Liesel and Christina make an inspiring visit to the VRC - a student support center located at the heart of the Mt. SAC campus.

To access the center's website click here.

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Run time: 14min 58sec