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In this episode we meet English Instructor, Jane Cowden. Jane is also a faculty advisor for the student engagement council and decided to sublet her time on the podcast to a student and co-founder of the SEC, Preston Schaeffer. Preston shares his story as a member of Gen Z, a user of Tik Tok, and a participant in two different documentaries on the subject. Join us as we listen to a student remind us of the Dahli Lama's words, "Compassion is the radacalism of our time."

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In this episode we meet the college director of admissions, the one and only Jordan Schreiber. Jordan shares her passion for the work she does helping students get started at the college including those that deserve a second chance after being incarcerated. She discusses her work with the second chance pell grant and the innovation celebration grant she won. Join us for an enlightneing episode, "We are not going to be the people that gave up on them."

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In this episode we meet Director of Communications and Marketing, the one and only Sarah Bargo. Sarah shares her passion for the work she does at and outside the college  as we continue to discuss and get excited for the upcoming innovation celebration. We learn how the younger generations use the "internets" and we discuss the future of one of our most popular show segments.  Join us as we answer the question, "Why do we celebrate innovation?" 

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In this episode we meet Director of Strategic Planning and Grants, the one and only Calie Holden.  We learn about Calie's passion for grant writting and promoting innovation at the college .  We also uncover a hidden talent for standup comedy that we hope to encourage in the future.  Join us as we answer the question, "How do I win 10,000 Dollars?" 

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In this episode we meet English Instructor Jennifer Dunkel. Jennifer shares her wealth of experience in and passion for teaching, students, and collaborative learning.   She also discusses her new roll on the Student Learning Experience Task Force. In a podcast first, Jennifer asks us a question rather than answer our gumby question. Join us for a fantastic episode where we dive deep into collaborative learning, the challenges of teaching online, and ask, "What are your Students' Learning Experiences?"

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In this very special episode, we record live at the 2022 Springfield campus Fall Picnic! This amamzing episode is packed with special guests including the campus retirees that attend each picnic and a handful of students who share their view of the college.  Join us in the fun as we talk to several of our fellow OTC community members in attendance for the "22 Fall Picnic Extravaganza!!"

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In this episode we meet director of student engagement, Vicki MacDonald.  We learn about Vicki's new position at the college and all of the fun and engaging things she has been doing with students. You can also find out how to start your own student group and how to keep it going. We also introduce our second new challenge of the year and stick around for a special announcement at the very end.  Join us as we ask the question, "How do I start up a student group."

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In this episode we meetPolitical Science Instructor, Cara Griffin.  We learn about Cara's love of horses and passion for local government. We learn about how our local government operates and how are taxes are used within our city and state. Cara comes prepared and challenges Andrew and I to a guanlet of tests and questions.  We also introduce a new challenge to start the year off. Join us in welcoming a new semester in a fun filled episode of Oh That's Cool where we dare to insist, "No taxation without representation, and no hissing cockroaches without an option to sing."

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In this episode we meet Chemistry Instructor, Patrick Casey  We learn about Patrick's love of chemistry and passion for teaching. Patrick and Jared answer's all of Andrew's questions about the universe as we discuss the James Webb telescope and the history of the atomic model. Then Patrick shares his love of coin collecting and teaches Andrew and I about the history of coins and money in the U.S. Join us as we wax philosophic and exlpore the universe, "From cosmos to coins" 

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We are back with our second summer episode of Oh That's Cool! In this episode we meet Human Resources Director, Ocki Haas. Ocki shares her experience coming to the U.S. and discusses her children's inflluence on minimalism in the modern world. Not to shock anyone, but Andrew also talks a little politics. Join us for another fantastic episode as we embrace the mantra, "Minimalist in the home and Maxamilist in the heart."