Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

On the Know Your Network Podcast, we sit down with MCLA staff and faculty to highlight the departments, services, and people that support students throughout their college journey. This series gives departments a platform to share what they offer—and helps students build more personal connections with the people and resources available to them on campus.

In this episode, we sit down with Connor Wentrick, Assistant Director of New Student Programs and First Gen Initiatives at MCLA, to talk all things First Generation student support.

Together, we discuss what it means to be a first-generation college student, how MCLA defines and supports first-gen students, and why orientation, community-building, and accessible resources matter—especially during the transition into college. Connor also shares personal experiences, common challenges like imposter syndrome, and highlights events, scholarships, and programs designed to help first-gen students feel supported, connected, and successful at MCLA.

This podcast is produced and scheduled through the Student Access Media (SAM) Lab, located in Murdock Hall, Room 118.If you’d like to schedule a podcast, create a video, music project, or start something new, visit:lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and follow the instructions to book time with us.

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Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

On the Know Your Network Podcast, we sit down with MCLA staff and faculty to highlight the departments, services, and people that support students throughout their college journey. This series gives departments a platform to share what they offer—and helps students build more personal connections with the people and resources available to them on campus.

In this episode, we talk with the Music Collective Club, including Evie, Helen, and Naliyah.Together, they discuss what they hope Music Collective can be for the college and students, discussing how music can shape the campus and how music can bring us all together. They bring us into the comradery of their club displaying what makes the Music Collective desirable and open-armed

This podcast is produced and scheduled through the Student Access Media (SAM) Lab, located in Murdock Hall, Room 118.If you’d like to schedule a podcast, create a video, music project, or start something new, visit: lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and follow the instructions to book time with us.

For updates on the SAM Lab and to stay connected with our latest projects, follow us on social media below:

== Follow Us ==

https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia

Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!On the Know Your Network Podcast, we sit down with MCLA staff and faculty to highlight the departments, services, and people that support students throughout their college journey. This series gives departments a platform to share what they offer—and helps students build more personal connections with the people and resources available to them on campus.In this episode, we talk with the TRIO Student Support Services team, including Cassie Rochelo, Diana El Hariri Sai, Danielle Galietti, and Monica Thyme, a TRIO Scholar and Ambassador.Together, they discuss how TRIO supports first‑generation students, students from low‑income backgrounds, and students with disabilities through academic advising, financial and college navigation support, tutoring referrals, personal and professional development, cultural enrichment opportunities, and strong community building. The conversation also highlights the TRIO success advisor model, student‑driven goal planning, leadership development, and what it truly means to belong at MCLA.This episode offers an inside look at how TRIO helps students persist through college, reach graduation, and prepare for life beyond MCLA—while becoming part of a nationwide TRIO community.This podcast is produced and scheduled through the Student Access Media (SAM) Lab, located in Murdock Hall, Room 118.If you’d like to schedule a podcast, create a video, music project, or start something new, visit:lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and follow the instructions to book time with us.For updates on the SAM Lab and to stay connected with our latest projects, follow us on social media below:== Follow Us ==https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia

Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

In this Podcast we talk with members of MCLAs Staff and Faculty and give them a platform of the services they provide and how these things are useful for students. You will learn not just about the department but the people within the department so that students can form more personal connections on Campus.

Today we talk with Jacqueline Krzanik and Aimee Bullett-Smith from Health Services. They discuss how Health Services is here to help at MCLA. Jacqueline Krzanik talks about how the Department provides care to Students. Aimee Bullett-Smith talks about the care resources Health Services are providing to students.

This Podcast is Produced and Scheduled with the Student Access Media Lab in Murdock Hall Room 118. If you would like to Schedule a podcast or you would like to create something, go to lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and schedule a time with us following the instructions on that page. For continued updates on the SAM Lab and to be kept up to date with the new things that are happening here follow us on our socials through the link tree link below

==Follow Us==

https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia

Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

In this Podcast we talk with members of MCLAs Staff and Faculty and give them a platform of the services they provide and how these things are useful for students. You will learn not just about the department but the people within the department so that students can form more personal connections on Campus.

Today we talk with Michael Dilthey and Brian Cook from the FPA Department. They discuss how the FPA Department is here at MCLA. Michael Dilthey talks about how the Major has changed over the years. Brian talks about where the department is going and the new resources FPA are providing to students.

This Podcast is Produced and Scheduled with the Student Access Media Lab in Murdock Hall Room 118. If you would like to Schedule a podcast or you would like to create something, go to lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and schedule a time with us following the instructions on that page. For continued updates on the SAM Lab and to be kept up to date with the new things that are happening here follow us on our socials through the link tree link below

==Follow Us==

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Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

In this Podcast we talk with members of MCLAs Staff and Faculty and give them a platform of the services they provide and how these things are useful for students. You will learn not just about the department but the people within the department so that students can form more personal connections on Campus.

Today we talk with Jonah from Counseling Services. He discusses what Counseling Services can do for students. Jonah talks about how students can self-help and how counseling can assist students in whatever fashion they need.

This Podcast is Produced and Scheduled with the Student Access Media Lab in Murdock Hall Room 118. If you would like to Schedule a podcast or you would like to create something, go to lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and schedule a time with us following the instructions on that page.

For continued updates on the SAM Lab and to be kept up to date with the new things that are happening here follow us on our socials through the link tree link below

==Follow Us==

https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia

Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast! In this Podcast we talk with members of MCLAs Staff and Faculty and give them a platform of the services they provide and how these things are useful for students. You will learn not just about the department but the people within the department so that students can form more personal connections on Campus. Today we talk with Matt and Kacey from the Writing Studio. They discuss what they do at the writing studio and discuss potential tips to students to improve their writing. Kacey and Matt discuss their own struggles with writing and how they overcome that and in the process hope to lower hesitancy to seek out their help. This Podcast is Produced and Scheduled with the Student Access Media Lab in Murdock Hall Room 118. If you would like to Schedule a podcast or you would like to create something, go to lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and schedule a time with us following the instructions on that page. For continued updates on the SAM Lab and to be kept up to date with the new things that are happening here follow us on our socials through the link tree link below ==Follow Us==https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia

Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!

In this Podcast we talk with members of MCLAs Staff and Faculty and give them a platform of the services they provide and how these things are useful for students. You will learn not just about the department but the people within the department so that students can form more personal connections on Campus.

Today we talk with Anthony Napolitano, He works in Career Services here at MCLA. Tony talks about what Career Services does for its students and how students can best take advantage of what the Career Services Department offers. Tony also talks about his own personal challenges when he was getting out of Secondary Education.

This Podcast is Produced and Scheduled with the Student Access Media Lab in Murdock Hall Room 118. If you would like to Schedule a podcast or you would like to create something, go to lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and schedule a time with us following the instructions on that page. For continued updates on the SAM Lab and to be kept up to date with the new things that are happening here follow us on our socials through the link tree link below

==Follow Us==https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia