Bobcat Chat

Ever wonder about how our team supports students? We chatted with Bridget on the Student Success team to get insight into these details. We also talk a little about returning to school as an adult learner and a few tips and tricks to stay on track while in school.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

HCC is Nationally recognized for our Natural Resources Program. With a variety of subjects, programs, and certifications available it’s nice to know a little more about this unique program. We sat down with two of our instructors to learn more! If you’ve been wondering what the difference is between Fish & Wildlife Management and Forestry Management – here’s your chance to hear all about it! In this episode, Andrew and George share the differences, similarities, and a bit about how to succeed in the program.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

Have you ever wondered how a trail through the woods is even made? In this episode we sat down with Todd Branham with Long Cane Trails to talk about how he entered this industry, how it’s grown over the years and what all goes into building a trail system. It’s interesting to learn about the equipment to physically build the trails as well as how the planning process works. HCC’s trail build had its challenges and successes, just like any new trail, but the results is a stacked loop system that incorporates nature and pavement making it unique with great resources for length options and safety measures. Give a listen to learn all about it!
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

Having a love for learning doesn’t come to all of us naturally. Once Tim Scapin found his passion within higher education, he never dreamed where it could take him. Tim is an Instructional Designer and Media Specialist with HCC and his start at a community college has helped guide his educational journey. In this episode we chat about where he started and where he is now along his higher educational path. He has had the opportunity to travel abroad as part of an international collaboration project and is very much looking forward to where his journey will take him in the years to come as he supports HCC students and works toward his doctorate degree simultaneously. Where can your educational journey take you??? Listen to Tim’s journey for some wonderful inspiration!
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

What is CCR? How does our team personalize the experience for each student? That's what we're here to answer when we set down with out College & Career Readiness Director, Jennifer Yowell. Jennifer and her team provide amazing assistance in a variety of important subjects to keep members of our community on track toward their educational goals. From Adult High School to English Language Acquisition, HCC provides a variety of FREE resources for those that need it.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

Haywood Community College has partnered with TimelyCare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students and HCC Employees. Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. We chatted with Susannah High, Director of Student Wellness here at HCC to take a deeper dive into what this service offers our students and employees. Services available include: MedicalNow, TalkNow, Scheduled Medical, Basic Needs Support, and Self-Care content. Take a moment to hear all about this FREE app and service.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

The second week of May is nationally recognized as Public Services Appreciation Week. HCC is taking this opportunity to say thank you to the Public Service workers at HCC and in our community.

We sat down with two HCC colleagues to learn more about what Public Service Workers do for our community and why it's important to say thank you to them as often as we can.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

Have you ever wonder what it takes to start a new degree track? Did you know that HCC is launching a Tourism program in Fall 2023?? We sat down with the Program Dean and Business Instructor to learn more about how a new program gets started and what students can look forward to this fall with the Tourism concentration under the Business Administration Degree. Listen to a chat with Jodi Wijewickrama and Meredith Carpenter to learn all about this new program and a little more about them.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

How exciting to sit down with one of our Professional Craft instructors - Robert Blanton, Jewelry Instructor. He has been with HCC for a majority of his career and loves to see the great success our students find in this unique program to take into the "real world". Hear about the rich history of this program from one of our own instructors.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php

Lynn Milner serves as the Chair for HCC's Board of Trustees. In this episode we chat about how she progressed through her career in education, her passion for sports and what coaching can teach everyone, and a few tips on how we can all #EmbraceEquity in recognition of International Women's Day.
Transcript: www.haywood.edu/marketing/podcast-2023-2022.php