Best Christina Barsi Podcasts (2024)

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Turning On The Lights - Empowering Students with the Learning Culture with Inspired Teaching Day Keynote Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director Episode 199 1:04:22

2h ago1:04:22

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Is there a secret to cultivating student success? In this episode we delve deep into the transformative power of the learning culture in higher education. Inspired Teaching Day keynote, Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director, shares insights on fostering a mindset for learning, implementing strategies for success, and empowering students throug…

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APPRENTICESHIPS: A Pathway To A Sustainable Future Workforce Episode 120 25:08

1d ago25:08

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Why don’t we hear about more apprenticeship opportunities for students? Today we’ll discuss the development of apprenticeships and cover what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to funding, planning, executing, and regulating these programs, and why they're so hard to come by. Digging in deep we’ll cover the barriers to apprenticeships and how …

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CELEBRATING EARTH WEEK: Environmental Justice and Community Health with Nalleli Cobo, Climate Activist Episode 198 16:09

6h ago16:09

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We are thrilled to have Nalleli Cobo, an award-winning environmental activist and Mount San Antonio College's keynote speaker for our 2024 Earth Week events. Growing up next to a toxic oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, Nalleli began her activism journey at just nine years old. Despite severe health impacts on her and her community, Nalleli's …

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How Partnering with Education Improves Long Lasting Employee Relationships With Donald Bradburn, Director Of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning & Analytics At Kaiser Permanente Episode 119 29:52

10h ago29:52

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What does the new generation want out of their work environment? In order to appeal to the future workforce, we must shift and reimagine how jobs function. Donald Bradburn, the Director of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning and Analytics for Southern California and Hawaii Markets, at Kaiser Permanente is joining us today to cover what employers…

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Advocacy, Access & Student Success with Connie Gutierrez, Ed.D.,Dean of ACCESS & Wellness Episode 197 25:56

6d ago25:56

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We're thrilled to sit down with Dr. Connie Gutierrez, our new Dean of Access and Wellness, who joined our community in January of 2024. Today, Connie shares her compelling personal journey, marked by her roots in community college that dramatically altered her family's course. From her mother's transformative experiences to her own unique path thro…

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How Educating Existing & Future Workforce On Green Technologies Can Change The World With Jaime Nack President At Three Squares Inc. Episode 118 28:13

14d ago28:13

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What would a true sustainable future look like? Jaime Nack, the Founder and President of Three Squares Inc., an award winning sustainability and environmental social and corporate consulting firm is here to dive into that very question. We’ll explore the current trends within green technologies and how these trends impact the present curriculum in …

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Access Matters - Creating Supportive Academic Environments for All Episode 196 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Are you doing all you can to support the needs of your students in and beyond the classroom? In this inspiring episode, host Tania Anders leads a powerful conversation with a dynamic group of faculty and students who delve into the realities and stigmas surrounding the Access Program at Mt. SAC. Students, Jason Chico, Jesus Ramirez, Joshua Flores, …

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Becoming A Leader of Significance with Dr. Rocky Cifone, Executive Coach at The John Maxwell Team Episode 117 28:13

27d ago28:13

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Everything rises and falls on leadership. But what are the mindset, intentions, and actions required to be a good leader, especially when failing up isn’t an option? Dr. Rocky Cifone, Executive Coach at The John Maxwell Team, joins us today to discuss the philosophy behind good leadership. How do we assess our failures while celebrating our success…

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Continuing the Conversation: Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 195 26:12

2M ago26:12

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The conversation of Burnout continues as our host Tania Anders catches up with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years, to have a deeper discussion about her recent presentation from Spring Flex day 2024, on her findings regarding Burn-out during her sabbatical. We revisit the defining factors of Burnout from how it feels …

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Revisiting: Why Technical Education & Post Secondary Career Programs Will Change The Future Of Work With Jennifer Zeisler Senior Program Director Of Career Readiness At ECMC Foundation Episode 116 25:00

2M ago25:00

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It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising se…

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Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 194 32:08

2M ago32:08

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What is burnout? What causes burnout? How can we recover from burnout? How can we take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner that won’t leave us burnt out? While most of us have, unfortunately, seen the impact of burnout on ourselves, colleagues, and students, we may not have a shared understanding …

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Revisiting: The Key To Becoming A Lifelong Learner, With Amrit Ahluwalia Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University Episode 115 33:14

2M ago33:14

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When was the last time you learned something new? Today I’m joined today by Amrit Ahluwalia, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University. You’ll learn how support students and advocates for lifelong learning through detailed publications and access to a community of industry professionals. We’ll cover what topics have been the mo…

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Spring FLEX Day 2024 Opening Session Recap - Catch What You May Have Missed! Episode 193 20:53

3M ago20:53

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Welcome back to the Mt. SAC podcast, today we have a fun recap of the opening session highlights from 2024’s Spring FLEX Day, so you can catch up easily or recap easily and stay in the know. Here is Shiloh Blacksher to kick us off! Run time: 20:52 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE…

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The Intersection of Education and Incarceration: Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline Episode 114 25:02

3M ago25:02

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Could community college be a pattern disruptor for K-12 students primed for the prison pipeline? In this episode, host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, tackle the complex and often overlooked issue of the school-to-prison pipeline. Their co…

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Mt. SAC Vault: Centering Students While Disrupting Inequity With Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud Episode 192 54:25

3M ago54:25

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What do students of color need? The work of addressing inequity consistently, the consistent challenging of ourselves and our colleagues, and the creation of programs, classrooms and environments that foster: belonging, validation, support networks and cultural affirmation. This quote is taken from this year's Fall Flex Day's keynote Dr. Regina Sta…

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Revisiting: How To Tackle Workforce Inequity with Kome Ajise Episode 113 23:16

3M ago23:16

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How can we actively work towards equalizing educational opportunities for all students? The goal of Kome Ajise, the Director at the Southern California Association of Governments, is to level the playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the…

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Mt. SAC Vault: Breaking Barriers to Black Student Success Episode 191 37:03

4M ago37:03

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Today we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, originally released on May 18th, 2021. You’ll hear from Lance Heard and some amazing black student’s personal success stories as well as their hurdles along the way that were captured during Black Student Success Week. If there is one takeaway, let it be the question “What can we all do to break…

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What You Need To Know about Workforce Training Episode 112 30:01

4M ago30:01

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How do we help students earn more money and raise their quality of life? To start, it’s about teaching them the skills they need to increase their wages and create generational wealth for them and their families. The key is workforce training. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and Les…

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Technology, Tango, and Teaching With Victor Zamora, Computer Information Systems Professor Episode 190 23:08

4M ago23:08

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Thomas Edison said “The value of an idea lies in the using of it”. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Victor Zamora to explore his journey from a sales merchandiser to an influential educator and innovator in computer information systems at Mt. SAC. Victor shares his philosophy on the importance of human connections in education, the valu…

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Unveiling the True Voice of the Future Workforce Episode 111 26:51

4M ago26:51

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How do we start changing the conversation around the future of work so more students can get jobs? To best adjust the current landscape, we need to create more safe spaces that open up the dialogue around what organizations and students need in order to reach their goals. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at …

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Meet Mt. SAC’s New President/CEO Dr. Martha Garcia Episode 189 31:57

5M ago31:57

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Introducing Mt. SAC’s new president and CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia! In this episode our host Tania Anders, speaks with Dr. Martha Garcia to learn a little more about her vision. Dr. Garcia is the 10th President/CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, the first President of color for the College, as well as the second female President. Resources: Learn more abo…

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Confronting the Uncomfortable Truth: Why Students Are Struggling to Find Work in 2024 Episode 110 29:52

5M ago29:52

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How can we do a better job at providing students with opportunities that fulfill them both personally and professionally in 2024? It all begins by selecting program funding intentionally and choosing partners and projects that make a real impact on a student’s future and career path. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Dev…

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The Number One Reason People Are Facing Homelessness Episode 109 24:44

5M ago24:44

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What can we do to support the most vulnerable members in our society? In order to ensure the success of everyone, even students without a home, we must debunk the myths of what actually causes homelessness here in Los Angeles and throughout the entire world. We need to bring together the community, both employers and educators, to focus on jobs, ch…

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Happy Holidays From The Mt. SAC Podcast! 0:50

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The Mt. SAC podcast will be taking a break along with you with new episodes coming your way mid January. We hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s library of episodes and encourage you to catch up on the ones you may have missed! Mt. SAC has experienced some milestones this year like becoming the first AGZA Green Zone Certified Community College which you…

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Thirty Years of Excellence and Inspiration at Mt. SAC with Bruce Rogers, Director of Choral Activities Episode 188 23:49

6M ago23:49

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This episode features an interview with the soon to be retiring Director of Choral Activities, Bruce Rogers. Bruce directs Mt. San Antonio College’s award-winning Chamber Singers and the elite vocal jazz ensemble, Singcopation. He was honored this year by the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) with their Lifetime Achievement Award. This…

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The KEY To Shifting Into Your Most Optimal Life! With Barsi Episode 152 22:28

6M ago22:28

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The truth is, I’ve been creating this for a long time. If you’re ready to really make the shift INTO OPERATING from your INTUITIVE WISDOM AND PURPOSE and STOP operating from outside rules and guidelines, outside values and outside markers of success and hustling your way to your goals and INSTEAD start aligning with what you ACTUALLY want in this l…

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The Synergy of Learning & Earning: A New Vision for Workforce Education Episode 108 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

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How do we really put more students on the pathway to prosperity and success? It all begins by developing infrastructure that can bridge the gap between industry and education. Listen in as Host, Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College shares a panel recap from this year's Future Of Work Conferen…

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Women of Color Making Waves in the World of STEM Episode 187 33:40

6M ago33:40

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In this episode we are diving into the world of Stem with a special focus on the brilliant women of color making waves in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Joining us are trailblazers in their field. Dr. Bao-Chi Nguyen, a faculty member at our very own Mt. Sac, in the Math department. Dr. Cathy Samayoa, biology professor and Health…

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The Future of Work Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment Episode 107 16:41

6M ago16:41

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How can educators join forces with employers to better shape the opportunities available for the future workforce? Tune in as Host, Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College introduces the keynote speaker from this year's Future of Work Conference as he tackles that very question. Guest speaker St…

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Mt. SAC Becomes The FIRST AGZA Green Zone Certified Community College! Episode 186 30:55

6M ago30:55

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We are celebrating Mt. SAC’s efforts in earning the title of being the FIRST community college in the country to be certified as a Green Zone by the American Green Zone Alliance. This means a transition from gas-powered landscaping equipment to more sustainable electric or battery-powered alternatives and it's a remarkable accomplishment that paves…

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Recognizing Mt. SAC Veterans - BONUS 1:06:27

7M ago1:06:27

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This episode honors Veteran's Day. We showcase the work being done at the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Our episode begins with Desiree Campos, the Manager of our VRC, highlighting the amazing work she has accomplished in her time on our campus. We also chat with two current Mt. SAC students, Jonathan Haggard who served in The Marine Corps and Ed…

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Bettering Our Cities for the Future Workforce With Alfred Fraijo Jr. The Founder and Partner of the SOMOS Group Episode 106 39:56

7M ago39:56

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Do you know all the ways your city’s land laws might be holding the future workforce back? To uncover a positive path towards change for you and your community, Alfred Fraijo Jr. is here, he’s the Founder and Partner of the SOMOS Group– where he provides legal advice to clients pursuing innovative urban renewal projects in the inner city and other …

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The Happy Brain Workshop: Crafting Equitable Environments and Lowering Learning Barriers with Krislam Chin, Professor of Graphic Design Episode 185 27:18

7M ago27:18

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What if you could have a playbook to craft a more equitable learning environment for your students? Well that is what Professor of Graphic Design, Krislam Chin’s thesis was about and she shared it with us in a workshop during Fall Flex Day, 2023. She covers 3 main topics that are chapters of her playbook, one: Be Present: Meet Your Students Where T…

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The Power of Passion: How to Identify & Pursue Your Calling in the Future of Work with Dennis Rodriguez Director of Business Development – Western US & Design Build – Governments & Environment at Black ... 30:37

7M ago30:37

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Attend the 5th annual Future Of Work Conference October 26th The path to success looks different for everyone. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College is joined by Dennis Rodriguez, Director of Business Development – Western US and Design Build – Governments & Environment at Black & Veatch …

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LatinX Success: A Fall Flex Day 2023 Recap Episode 184 37:00

7M ago37:00

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Welcome back to the Mt. San Antonio College podcast. In today’s episode you will be hearing from our new Mt. SAC President and CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia, our new Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Melba Castro, as well as the Fall Flex Day 2023 presentations from TRIO ACES program and Faculty Coordinator for Title V Student Development & Counselo…

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Discover The Path To Success at The Future of Work Conference Episode 104 26:00

8M ago26:00

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Change in our education systems can be uncomfortable but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t embrace it. Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College, and Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, dive into the exciting details of the upcoming Future of Work Conference on October 26th. Where did t…

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Embracing Feminine Leadership: Celebrating Success and Preventing Burnout with Lisa Malia Norman- Feminine Leadership Coach Episode 151 52:21

7M ago52:21

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Are you finding yourself in a place of “in-between”? It may be fueled by new realizations, new priorities, new creative ideas or heart-messages, or something just emerging that needs more space to develop clearly... This process can look differently depending on what is needed. You may be experiencing burnout, you may be going through some healing,…

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How To Tap Into Abundance Energy When You Feel Tapped Out Episode 150 23:29

7M ago23:29

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"Trusting the process" when life gets real and resources get low...is one of the hardest things to do. It's also the time when we actually NEED to trust the process the most. SO MANY OF US are in a place of transition, transformation and rebuilding. Myself included. In this episode I share with you what my process has REALLY been like during my tim…

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Further Exploring Course Designing In The Age of Generative A.I With Derek Bruff, PhD. Episode 183 36:00

8M ago36:00

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If you enjoyed our previous episode featuring Dr. Derek Bruff’s Keynote on Teaching and Learning In the Age of Generative A.I captured at Fall Flex Day 2023, then today’s episode we have more on this topic for you. Listen in as Dr. Bruff does an even deeper dive in his follow-up discussion also taken from the 2023 Fall Flex Day. Enjoy. Resources: h…

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Creating A Collaborative Strategy For Educational Flexibility With Mayor Gordo Episode 103 23:45

8M ago23:45

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How can community colleges partner with their respective cities? What new opportunities are out there, and how can we offer them to more constituents? Which incentives will help us expand job training and mental health services? Formal education is important, but it’s even more important to remember it comes in many different shapes and forms. Host…

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Discover Your Wellness Strategy with Jesse Torres & Beth Bloom on Hack My Business Episode 149 41:29

7M ago41:29

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Do YOU have a wellness strategy? It is almost October which happens to be Emotional Wellness month. I joined Jesse Torres, host of the Hack My Business podcast, along with another guest Beth Bloom to discuss our definitions and processes for wellness, particularly in relationship to being in business. Wellness does NOT have to look one certain way …

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Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI w/ Derek Bruff, PhD. Episode 182 33:52

8M ago33:52

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If you missed Fall Flex Day 2023 or just want a recap of the amazing presentation on A.I from Derek Bruff, PhD, then this is your chance to relisten and learn ways in which to leverage A.I in the classroom, along with some tools beyond ChatGPT, as well as the barriers they might pose. Enjoy. Resources: https://inworld.ai https://beta.character.ai h…

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Live Your Dreams Without Sacrifice Kristel Bauer of Live Greatly Episode 148 42:22

8M ago42:22

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We often talk about healing through the context of our mental, emotional or spiritual bodies, but our physical bodies are the manifesters of the others…and all must work together. Today’s episode touches on the transition that led our guest, Kristel Bauer to create her brand Live Greatly, the fundamentals around how traditional medicine is approach…

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Embracing the Journey with Jason Robinson, Director of Professional and Organizational Development Episode 4 38:21

8M ago38:21

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Jason Robinson has seen the world. He believes that our life experiences significantly impact our interactions in an educational setting – so we should talk more about them. His colorful life has infused him, in particular, with a passionate drive to build community. Jason’s journey eventually led him to his current role as the Director of Professi…

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Everything You Need To Know About Cancer Prevention With Katrina Foe, Author & Functional Nutritionist Episode 147 53:35

8M ago53:35

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How often do you get the chance to actually LISTEN to what your body is telling you? For example, if you're tired, you take a break and rest or if you're stressed, you pause and take time away...In this episode we are talking about the power the body has to heal, how we acquire sickness and how that can serve as a wake-up call to change the way tha…

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