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  • Is remote work going away?

    As more companies demand that employees return to the office, is the work from home era ending? 


    Guest:  Misty Bennett, associate dean for the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University 


    • 00:00 Introduction 
    • 01:38 What factors inform a company’s decision to work remotely or in person post-pandemic? 
    • 04:09 What is the impact of remote work on efficiency and productivity? 
    • 06:50 How does remote work impact employee recruitment and retention? 
    • 09:28 What are the challenges and benefits of remote work? 
    • 12:36 How can companies adapt to the changing work landscape? 
    • 14:35 What should employees consider before accepting a remote position? 
    • 18:22 What is the importance of work-life balance and setting boundaries in a remote environment? 
    • 24:53 What is the value of personal time and flexibility in meeting employees’ needs? 
    • 27: 43 What does the future work landscape look like? 
      • 31 min
    • How is climate change impacting the Great Lakes?

      How is climate change impacting the Great Lakes region? 

      Guest: Zach Johnson, climate scientist and assistant meteorology professor at Central Michigan University. 

      • 00:00 Introduction
      • 01:43 What is the definition of climate and climate change?
      • 03:34 How does climate change impact the Great Lakes region?
      • 11:34 How is climate change impacting Michigan communities?
      • 13:17 How can we mitigate the effects of climate change?
      • 16:33 What is the current focus for addressing climate change?
      • 18:43 What is the significance of water quality and the Great Lakes’ impact on climate?
      • 23:46 What is the potential impact of rising water temperatures on Great Lakes ecosystems?
      • 24:46 Why is an interdisciplinary approach important to addressing climate change?
        • 31 min
      • How do I get the most out of networking events?

        Networking events can be intimidating. How can you stand out while also getting the most out of networking events? 

        Guest: Deborah Gray, professor of marketing, College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University

        • 00:00 Introduction
        • 00:41 How do I prepare for a networking event?
        • 02:04 What are good conversation topics for networking?
        • 04:48 How do you navigate a networking event?
        • 08:44 Who should I talk to at a networking event?
        • 10:12 How do I avoid feeling overwhelmed while networking?
        • 11:00 What networking mistakes should I avoid?
        • 11:30 What should I do after the event?
        • 12:51 What is the value of networking beyond career development?
          • 15 min
        • What's the secret to career success?

          How can mentorship and sponsorship set you on the path for professional success?


          Guest: Misty Bennett, associate dean for the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University

          • 00:00 Introduction
          • 00:42 Why is mentorship in the workplace important?
          • 02:55 What are the benefits of a mentorship relationship?
          • 04:31 What should you consider when choosing a mentor?
          • 08:05 How do you build a relationship with a mentor?
          • 10:11 Who can be a mentor?
          • 11:58 What is the value of a mentorship relationship for the mentor?
          • 16:15 What’s the difference between mentorship and sponsorship?
          • 19:06 Why is sponsorship important?
          • 19:41 What does mentorship look like in a remote world?
          • 24:45 What should my next steps be?


            • 26 min
          • How does mentorship in college foster success?

            What makes a good college mentor, and how does having one

            set you on the path to success?


            Guest: James Span Jr., executive director of Student Inclusion and Diversity at Central Michigan University.

             

            00:00   Introduction

            00:57   What is your personal experience with mentors?

            06:57   What are the benefits of having a mentor in college?

            12:22   How can you be intentional in a mentoring relationship?

            18:38   How do you become a mentor?

            22:06   What’s the value and pressure of mentorship for individuals with shared identities?

            28:50   What mentorship programs exist at Central Michigan University?

            34:19   What is the role of mentorship in academic and student affairs?

            37:19   What’s the value of building relationships with students?

            43 min
          • Why should all students complete the FAFSA?

            What is the FAFSA form and why should every student fill it out? And what do you need to know about the major changes coming to the FAFSA submission process for the 2024-2025 academic year? 

             

            Guest:  Sarah Kasabian-Larson, director of scholarships and financial aid at Central Michigan University. 

             

            00:00 Intro 

            00:21 What is the FAFSA form? 

            01:31 Who should fill out the FAFSA form? 

            03:13 Is there a cost to file the FAFSA form? 

            03:44 What are common roadblocks in the FAFSA process? 

            05:00 What changes are coming to the FAFSA form?   

            09:05 How does the FAFSA Simplification Act impact the FAFSA process? 

            17:29 What information do I need to have on hand to fill out the FAFSA form?  

            18:40 When will students receive their financial aid offers?  

            21:06 Why is it important to file the FAFSA early? 

            24 min
          • How does El Niño affect Michigan and the Midwest?

            What exactly is El Niño? And how will it impact the weather and ecosystems in the Midwest? 

              

            Guest: Zach Johnson, climate scientist and assistant meteorology professor at Central Michigan University. 

             

            00:00 Introduction 

            00:28 What is El Niño?  

            03:47 What happens to trade winds during El Niño? 

            05:54 What’s the difference between weather and climate? 

            06:30 What is the impact of El Niño on the Midwest? 

            09:11 What are signs of El Niño’s impact? 

            11:09 How can you prepare for El Niño in the Midwest? 

            13:17 What’s the importance of studying and teaching about El Niño? 

            14:39 What are the challenges in predicting El Niño? 

            16:30 What’s the connection between El Niño and climate change? 

            19 min
          • Why do we believe what we believe?

            What is justified belief? And what drives belief in conspiracy theories?

            Guest: Josh Smith, philosophy professor at Central Michigan University


            00:00 Introduction

            01:07 What is epistemology?

            03:40 What is justified belief?

            08:11 What is knowledge?

            11:16 Do we need evidence to support our beliefs?

            17:47 Why is it difficult to get an unbiased view of the world?

            23:32 What’s the role of skepticism and cynicism?

            26:46 How do we prevent the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation?

            33:05 How do you spot misinformation or fake news?


            39 min
          • What is trauma?

            Does trauma ever go away? What can be done to lessen its

            lasting effects? And what sort of help is out there for people dealing with trauma?

             

            Guest: Nikita Murry, director of diversity education at Central Michigan University

            25 min
          • How can I land my dream job with a philosophy degree?

            What can you do with a philosophy degree? Almost anything you want - seriously.

            Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding how to turn a philosophy degree into your dream job.
            Guest: Matt Katz, faculty member in the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion, at Central Michigan University

            19 min

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