Come To Believe: The Podcast Come To Believe

In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Caitlin Power and Sonianne Lozada from the Partnership for College Completion (PCC) to discuss PCC's recent report "What We Need to Succeed," which aims to amplify student perspectives on topics such as advising, wrap-around supports and more. Carlos, Caitlin, and Sonianne discuss barriers preventing students from success on campus, the importance of representation in faculty and staff, and many other important topics. Enjoy!



You can read the report, and listen to PCC's limited-series podcast on the same topic, here: https://partnershipfcc.org/publications/what-we-need-to-succeed/

In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. DeAnna Katey, the Director of Undergraduate Student Programs at the Virginia Tech University College of Engineering. They discuss Dr. Katey's research on first generation student experiences within living-learning communities, including key takeaways on the importance of affordability, community, and mentorship, as well as advice for first gen students, higher ed leaders, and policymakers. We learned a lot from this conversation and we think you will, too!

This episode is a recording of CTB's latest virtual panel, "A Smart Investment: Affordability & Value in Higher Ed," held on Zoom on February 28, 2024. The conversation was hosted by CTB's President & CEO, Steve Katsouros, SJ, and featured special guests:
-Paul Tough (NYT Bestselling Author)
-Susan Burns (President, University of Mt. St. Vincent)
-James Danko (President, Butler University)

The conversation began by focusing on Paul's recent journalism on changing perceptions of the value of higher education, followed by a discussion with Jim and Susan about how higher education institutions can improve higher ed's value proposition for students today.

In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sits down with Dr. Kelly Hallberg and Dr. Shantá Robinson of UChicago's Inclusive Economy Lab. They discuss the Inclusive Economy Lab's recent report (co-authored by Dr. Hallberg, Dr. Robinson and other collaborators), "Developing a Best Fit Framework for Postsecondary Success," including the paper's methodological approach, key findings, and its implications for various stakeholders. We learned a lot from this conversation, and we know you will too!



Read the report here: https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/projects/developing-a-best-fit-framework-for-postsecondary-success



Learn more about the Inclusive Economy Lab here: https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/labs/inclusiveeconomy

In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome with Dougherty Family College professor Dr. Noah Gagner. With host Asya Meadows, Professor Gagner discusses what imposter syndrome is, how it affects students of color in postsecondary settings, and what higher ed institutions can do to better understand and address its effects. We learned a lot from this conversation, and we think you will too!

In this episode, we engage in an in-depth discussion about food insecurity among college students and the way it impacts their success with Professor Maureen McCoy from Arizona State University and Mariaton Tate,Assistant Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College. We hear these two leaders’ insights and advice on the scale of food insecurity on college campuses and various ways to mitigate this issue. CTB knows the importance of providing wrap-around support for students and addressing food insecurity is no exception. We hope you enjoy the conversation!