In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, we've been hearing a lot about resiliency. And one vital part of that is emergency services, including 911. On today's show we're going to be looking at the work of dispatchers and seeing how HCC is helping meet the needs of communities both near and far.

Host: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce

Guests: Jessica Snead Lead Instructor HCC Public Safety Telecommunicator Program

Mia Broussard Adjunct Instructor HCC Public Safety Telecommunicator Program

Amy Stubblefield Current Student HCC Public Safety Telecommunicator Program

https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/ce-programs/public-safety-telecommunicator-911-dispatch/

#resilience #911 #emergencyservices #firstresponders

The Innovation In Education team lays out innovative pathways for college faculty and staff to provide students with the latest technological advances (including AI) needed to keep up with the ever-changing job market. Students enjoy the new learning processes and the success they have after graduating.

HCC's Online College has the highest enrollment of the seven colleges within our system, and today we'll be looking at resources to help students get the most out of their experience online, including online library resources, online tutoring and virtual student life.

Host: Amy Tan, Ph.D. Dean, English and Communications, Instructional Services

Guests: Jerome Drain, Ph.D., MBA President, HCC Online and COE of Academics

Mick Stafford, MLS Executive Director, Library Services

Alex G. Kanakis, MLA Manager, HCC Upswing Online Tutoring

Jana Vise, M.Ed. Student Life Coordinator, Online College

hccs.edu/online https://library.hccs.edu/tutoring https://www.facebook.com/Houston-Community-College-Libraries-299554673394811/ https://twitter.com/HCCLibraries https://www.youtube.com/user/hccslibrarian?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.facebook.com/thehccstudentlife https://tinyurl.com/OnlineStudentLife https://www.facebook.com/thehccstudentlife

#onlinecollege #onlinelibrary #onlinetutoring #studentlife #WeAreHCC #HoustonCommunityCollege #RealWorldEducation

In this episode, we learn about services provided by Harris County Veteran Services Department and Bay Area Turning Point.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: James Cabarrus, MPA Community Development Officer Harris County Veteran Services Dept.

Melissa Prentice Outreach, Education, and Prevention Director Bay Area Turning Point

Veterans Voice website hccs.edu/VeteransVoice

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) hccs.edu/veterans

Harris County Veteran Services Dept. harrisvets.com

Bay Area Turning Point bayareaturningpoint.org

Facebook: @bayareaturningpoint Instagram: @bayareaturningpointinc

#veterans #veteransvoice #harrisvets #domesticviolence #sexualviolence

HCC's Financial Aid office provides a wide range of ways for students to pay for their education. Work/Study is one opportunity made available to students, and the environments available for work/study students is more diverse than ever.

Host: Alex G. Kanakis, MLA Manager, HCC Upswing Online Tutoring

Guests: Cherylyn Jospeh, MAHS Financial Aid Work-Study Coordinator For District and Off Campus Organizations

Lakisha D. Hadley, MS, RN Faculty, Simulation Specialist Associate Degree Nursing

Frances De Castro Maria Administrative Assistant Student Services.

More and more retirees are choosing to age-in-place, staying in the community they know and love. New services and new career paths are opening to help seniors achieve that lifestyle. Today we'll look at a few of those careers.

Host: Nakia Edwards HCC Executive Director, Adult Education

Guests: Anima Smith, Occupational Therapist Registered, OTD Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Calvin Stewart Owner, The Tech Savvy Senior

Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach

Web Links: cdc.gov/steadi

tools.silversneakers.com https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/health-sciences/occupational-therapy-assistant/

https://thetechsavvysenior.org/

https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/construction-industry--manufacturing/electrical-technology/

https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/

bridgingapps.org

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

#aginginplace #seniors #smarthome #onlinebank

Today is part of our continuing special Topic series called "Financial Focus." Like many employers, HCC provides ways for employees to save for retirement. Today we'll be talking about the options available to HCC faculty and staff. We'll also discuss some do's and don'ts, many of which are applicable to anyone who wants to be financially sound in retirement.

Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach

Guest: Janice Wheelwright-Griffin HCC Financial Coach

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/

#financialcoaching #personalfinance #retirement #TRS #highereducationretirement

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. "It's Your Business" was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC.

Guest: Dietrich von Biedenfeld Executive Director of Procurement Operations Houston Community College

Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program

Record date: August 27, 2024

Houston Community College is always seeking better ways to serve our students. One tool in that effort is our Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP. We'll be taking a deep dive into the QEP today!

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Jeremy Estrella, MA Director, Quality Enhancement Plan Strategy, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness

Kimberly Koledoye, Ed.D. Program Coordinator, Integrated Reading and Writing Academic Student Success

Amanda Guerrero, MBA Director of Instructional Support Tutoring Services

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/accreditation/quality-enhancement-plan/ #QualityEnhancementPlan #QEP #MyHCCPathway

You may have heard the saying "everything old is new again." Apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning have been the norm through much of history. Today's workforce is discovering the power of incorporating work-based learning into preparation for all sorts of careers.

Host: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce

Guests: Christina Robinson, Ed.D. Executive Director, Work Based Learning & Industry Partnerships, Talent Solutions

Yanet Joosten VP of Human Resources for Houston Fracht Group

Shari Carter Faculty Program Director Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management

#workbasedlearning #apprenticeships #logistics