The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast

By: Mt. San Antonio College
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • L.A Fires Resources - Seek Support or Contribute
    Jan 16 2025
    On behalf of the Mt. SAC Podcast team we want to take a moment to acknowledge the wildfires in Los Angeles County and their impact; the horrendous loss, the overwhelming grief, and the continued fear that we are living through. We know that so much has already been lost to so many. We offer our heartfelt solicitude and our hopes that you and yours are safe. We’ve gathered some information and resources listed below, and encourage you to seek the support and assistance that you may need or if you'd like to contribute, you can do so at the the Mt. SAC Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief fund.Donations will go directly to support members of the Mt. SAC community in need of emergency support. Please take good care. Resources: Los Angeles County Emergency Response for status of evaluation orders and recovery resources. Air Quality Monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) at AirNow.gov and take precautionary measures as needed. Be aware that larger pieces of ash may not be detected by the instruments used to measure AQI, but can be harmful. For Mt. SAC Employees: Employee Counseling Center offers mental health support with free and confidential counseling, workshops, information, and referrals. EASE Program (Employee Assistance Service for Education) is a specialized program for you and your immediate family members. Human Resources can provide guidance for any employee who finds themselves in a situation where they must take extended time off to manage their personal affairs. For Mt. SAC Students: mental health support services are available through Behavioral Health Services in Building 9E-2300. The Basic Needs Program (in Building 9C) provides resources to support students experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and other emergency/crisis situations. Contribute: Donations to the Mt. SAC Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief fund will go directly to support members of the Mt. SAC community in need of emergency support.
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    1 min
  • Happy Holidays From The Mt. SAC Podcast!
    Dec 10 2024

    All of us at the Mt. SAC Podcast - we wish you a very Happy Holidays! We're going to be taking a little break until January, but we have over 200 episodes for you to browse and catch up on over the break, including six great episodes from this past semester.

    Catch up on Season 9:

    Instructor Best Practices for Embedded Tutoring Episode 201 The Right To Read with Isabel Quintero, Banned-Book Author Episode 202 The Right To Read: The Role Of Libraries with Monika Chavez & Chisa Uyeki Episode 203 Empowering Students: Constitution Day and the Importance of Voting with Kelly Rivera Episode 204 Creating Student Impact: The First People’s Native Center Episode 205 Crafting An Intentional Land Acknowledgement at Mt. SAC with Primavera Reza-Nakonechny & Alisa Ciulla Episode 206 Regular and Substantive Interaction: Enhancing Online Teaching & Learning Episode 207

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  • Regular and Substantive Interaction: Enhancing Online Teaching & Learning Episode 207
    Dec 3 2024

    If you teach online, this episode is for you. You may have heard of RSI or Regular and Substantive Interaction and in today's episode, Mt. SAC Podcast cohost Ivan Sanchez will be talking with the two faculty who are serving as Mt. SAC's RSI coordinators, Sheila Wright from English Literature and Creative Writing and Jenny Gernhardt from Biology. They will discuss what regular and substantive interaction in the online learning environment is and how it connects to Mt. SAC's ACC JC accreditation and most importantly, why it matters to you.

    Mt. SAC faculty are committed to delivering quality instruction in all modalities, so listen in and learn more about the opportunities to connect with your students through RSI. Faculty teaching in the spring of 2025 will learn how and why to take advantage of the opportunity right now and through winter to work with an RSI mentor in a supportive process to enrich your online class with interaction enhancing online teaching and learning. Thank you for joining us and enjoy today's episode!

    Resources:

    Email Contact: Jenny Gernhart (RSI Coordinator) jgernhart@mtsac.edu

    Email Contact: Sheila Wright (RSI Coordinator) slwright@mtsac.edu

    Smartsheet Sign Up:

    Sign up for RSI Review! Get helpful feedback to ensure you are on track and ready for our Spring 2025 accreditation visit. Smartsheet Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d34109ea221d42d7b7ea6a36de73260c

    RSI Hub on Canvas:

    A canvas shell filled with helpful tips and advice on meeting RSI.

    Link: https://mtsac.instructure.com/courses/134094

    Mt SAC Accreditation Page:

    https://www.mtsac.edu/accreditation/

    Run time: 30:20 min

    To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

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    30 mins

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