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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.

The Magic Mountie Podcast Mt. San Antonio College

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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.

    Transforming Teaching & Learning: Applications of Sentipensante To Address Equity, Justice & Inclusion -Part Two: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023

    Transforming Teaching & Learning: Applications of Sentipensante To Address Equity, Justice & Inclusion -Part Two: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023

    Today we are featuring Part Two of Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023, a segment taken from the second workshop created and led by Laura Rendon, this time focusing on Laura’s methodology called Sentipensante Pedagogy or Sensing & Thinking Pedagogy and how to apply Sentipensante to address equity, justice and inclusion. Enjoy.
     
    Resources:
    Strange Fruit By Nina Simon
    https://youtu.be/BnuEMdUUrZQ
    Sentipensante Pedagogy
    https://www.laurarendon.net/sentipensante-pedagogy/
    Dr. Laura Rendon, Keynote Speaker
    https://www.laurarendon.net/bio/
     
    Run time: 28:34 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

    • 28 min
    Fostering Academic Success for First-Generation & Racially Minoritized Students -Part One: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023

    Fostering Academic Success for First-Generation & Racially Minoritized Students -Part One: Inspired Teaching Day Spring 2023

    If you missed Inspired Teaching Day this Spring 2023 or are ready for a recap, this episode features an abridged version of Part One of Dr. Laura Rendon’s workshop called Fostering Academic Success for First-Generation & Racially Minoritized Students. Enjoy.
    Resources:
    Dr. Laura Rendon, Keynote Speaker
    https://www.laurarendon.net/bio/
    Sentipensante Pedagogy
    https://www.laurarendon.net/sentipensante-pedagogy/
    Run time: 37:57 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

    • 37 min
    Let’s Talk Money: New Updates & Equity Data With The Money Management Center

    Let’s Talk Money: New Updates & Equity Data With The Money Management Center

    Lisa Amos, Professor of Family Consumer Sciences and Faculty Coordinator of the Money Management Center joins us once again to share some updates and equity data – as well as an invitation to the campus community! Enjoy!
     
    Resources:
    Lisa Amos
    Professor of Family Consumer Sciences & Faculty Coordinator of the Mountie Money Management Center
    lamos1@mtsac.edu
    Mountie Money Management Center
    https://www.mtsac.edu/mmmc/index.html
    Mt. SAC Title V Grant: Creating an Equity-Minded Campus Culture to Improve Student Outcomes
    https://www.mtsac.edu/titlev/
    Run time: 23:31 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

    • 23 min
    The Heritage of Heritage Hall

    The Heritage of Heritage Hall

    Co-host, Tania Anders welcomes Kinesiology professor Marc Ruh to the podcast to talk about a beautiful new space on campus: Heritage Hall. Heritage Hall is the home of the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division offices, as well as The Douglas Smith Museum of Mt. SAC Athletics. Tania and Marc explore the history of Mt. SAC’s athletics program, the path to making the dream of Heritage Hall come true and the stories behind some of Professor Ruh’s favorite museum pieces. Enjoy!
    Resources:
    Mt. SAC Heritage Hall
    https://www.mtsacathleticscomplex.com/main-facilities/heritage-hall
    Mt. SAC Heritage Hall Ribbon Cutting
    https://www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/news/heritage_hilmer.html
    San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Mt. SAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in new Heritage hall
    https://www.sgvtribune.com/2022/02/28/mt-sac-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-held-in-new-heritage-hall/
    Mt. SAC Foundation and Alumni Association: Heritage Hall
    https://mtsacfoundation.org/community-connections-1/heritage-hall
    Mt. SAC Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Division
    https://www.mtsac.edu/kinesiology/department/
     
    Run time: 22:45 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

    • 22 min
    Learn About The Mt. SAC Digital History Project!

    Learn About The Mt. SAC Digital History Project!

    Our Host Sun Ezzell talks with Mt. SAC Librarians Hong Guo, Jamie Castaneda, and Michael Emery about the Digital History Project, a growing online collection of historical photos of the campus and community. In our conversation, Hong, Jamie, and Michael discuss some of their favorite historical photos they’ve encountered so far, as well as the origins and future of the Digital History Project, and how the community can get involved! Enjoy!
    Resources:
    View the Digital History Project photos: https://mtsacdigitalhistory.omeka.net/items/browse
    If you are able to provide any information about the contents of the photos included in the Digital History Project, or if you have photos you would like to contribute to the collection, please reach out: digitalhistory@mtsac.edu
     
    Run time: 23:54 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

    • 23 min
    Students In Conversation: Spring FLEX Day Student Panel 2023

    Students In Conversation: Spring FLEX Day Student Panel 2023

    We bring you a fantastic student panel hosted by counselor and Academic Senate co-Vice President Sarah Mestas at Mt. SAC’s 2023 Spring Flex Day Opening Session. Students are the experts on their own learning. Thanks for joining us to learn from these student panelists as they share their educational journeys, experiences, and wisdom. Enjoy!
    Resources: 
    Health Center
    https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/
    Library
    https://www.mtsac.edu/library/
    Mindfulness and Meditation
    https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/
    Mountie Fresh Food Pantry
    https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/mountiefreshfoodpantry.html
    Tutoring Centers
    https://www.mtsac.edu/tutoringcenters/
    Student Laptop and Hotspot Loans
    https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/05c5576dc6864592bde8f1abe10593ef
    Student Life
    https://www.mtsac.edu/studentlife/
    Student Services
    https://www.mtsac.edu/studentservices/
     
    Run time: 21:39 min
    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE
     

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