Good School: Community College students investigate the complexities of higher education

Good School Community College of Baltimore County Student Journalists
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Good School, it’s not just a phrase. It defines who we are. It determines our future success. It determines our social network, and it determines our social mobility. Join the students of the Community College of Baltimore County as they explore the concept of a “good school” in this ongoing podcast series. Season 1 is live! Subscribe now to be notified.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    The Application

    A high school student dreams of a college with dogs in the dorms but first must confront college counselors, essay coaches, and admissions officers— oh my! Featuring Eric Hoover, Senior Writer at the Chronicle of Higher Education; Christopher Wild, Associate Director of Admissions at Goucher College; and Calvin Pickett, essay coach at College Essay Guy. Hosted by Keith Anstead.

  2. Episode 2

    The Rankings

    In 1996, Dr. Richard Freeland was appointed president of Northeastern University. His main goal as president: to break into the U.S. News & World Report’s top 100 Colleges. Does a high U.S. News Ranking make a good school? Follow host, Abby Spies, as she tries to answer this question.

  3. Episode 3

    The Faculty

    What makes a good college professor? And what does tenure have to do with it?  Host Olivia Yates spills the tea with an adjunct professor, a tenured professor, and a nontenured professor as they uncover the realities of the faculty hierarchy in higher ed and explore how the hierarchy can affect the student experience.

  4. Episode 4

    The Students

    Life long friends, Katie and Alyssa, discuss their path to community college and why they didn’t end up at a "good school". Are they happy with the way things worked out or are they simply making the best of it? Hosted by Attia Robinson.

  5. Episode 5

    The History

    Akira Tisdale, Ian Kafes, and Sam Horn discuss the history of higher education in the U.S. and ponder where community colleges fit in to this history.

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Good School from the Community College of Baltimore County

    Welcome to the Good School podcast! Launching February 15, 2023 from ForReal Media and the Community College of Baltimore County's New Media Collective. Good School investigates the complexities of higher education from the perspective of community college students. Student journalists explore the admissions process, college rankings, the faculty hierarchy, the history of higher education and more. Hosted by Community College of Baltimore County students: Olivia Yates, Keith Anstead, Abby Spies, Attia Robinson, Sam Horn, Akira Tisdale and Ian Kaffes Co-Produced by ForReal Media and CCBC's New Media Collective Writing Consultant and Editor: Stacia Stein Editors: EJ Snyder and Kyle Woodworth Audio Engineer: Nicholas Karlin Original music and sound design: Kyle Woodworth Cover Art: Jacob Elliott

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Good School, it’s not just a phrase. It defines who we are. It determines our future success. It determines our social network, and it determines our social mobility. Join the students of the Community College of Baltimore County as they explore the concept of a “good school” in this ongoing podcast series. Season 1 is live! Subscribe now to be notified.

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