Under Development
00:00:00 Jason Robinson I love that my work has a purpose. What I'm trying to make happen is that our students will walk onto this campus and feel like they belong, see themselves reflected here, going to classrooms, going to offices, have amazing experiences that help them see who they are, that help them feel, I can do this. 00:00:25 Veronica Daniel When it comes to a community college as students, we're the reason why everyone else is here. I think a lot of times when people think of students, they're thinking about us growing...
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Jason Robinson has seen the world. He believes that our life experiences significantly impact our interactions in an educational setting – so we should talk more about them. His colorful life has infused him, in particular, with a passionate drive to build community. Jason’s journey eventually led him to his current role as the Director of Professional and Organizational Development at Pasadena City College, and he is also the executive producer of the Under Development Podcast. Connect with Jason Robinson: Resources: Access upcoming learning opportuinities through the ...
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00:00:00 Dawne McClure My philosophy approach to teaching the way I go through is through my heart, wanting people to just feel comfortable to open up, be a good person, and if you make a mistake, apologize. It's not always perfect. 00:00:14 Veronica Daniel When it comes to a community college, as students, we're the reason why everyone else is here. I think a lot of times when people think of students, they're thinking about us growing and learning. But the one thing that I realized talking to my professors is that they are...
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Feeling unsafe or being in survival mode makes it very hard to function or find peace. Host Veronica Daniel interviews one of her former teachers, Dawne McClure, and discovers how a shared experience impacted their lives as students. Even when life gets better, it is rarely perfect – but openness and kindness go a long way to keeping us all moving forward. Resources: The Lancer Care Center is your centralized hub of services and resources at PCC to meet your basic needs. Housing, food resources, emergency fundings, peer mentoring and more. Life can surprise you with its many ups and downs....
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00:00:00 Giselle But there are also times when I wonder like can I actually do this job? I struggle a lot with imposter syndrome and I feel like that's one place I can really relate with some of my students, is that sometimes, it's really hard to feel like you belong, but you just have to keep reminding yourself that you're here. You've made it here, you do belong here. 00:00:19 Veronica You know, when it comes to a community college as students, we're the reason why everyone else is here. I think a lot of times when people think of...
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Imposter syndrome is not just something students grapple with. It impacts faculty and staff in the educational environment, too. Our guest this week opens up about her personal journey - and also the challenges faced by one of her closest family members. Her life’s work is a reminder of how powerful it can be to have the right support around you until you can accept that you truly belong. Giselle also explains how we can leverage resources to help students navigate the systems of oppression that are historically designed to hold them back. Giselle Miralles is an...
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00:00:00 Stephán The department itself was giving me a hard time of finding a place to showcase the show. And I was just venting to a janitor that I made really good friends with over the semester. And he said, "You're trying to do what on what day?" And I remember he looked it up, he had the same access. And I had to go home that night and think to myself like "Is this what I think this is?" 00:00:19 Veronica You know, when it comes to a community college, as students, we're the reason why...
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Opening one door doesn't always mean that we have to close another. In this episode Stephán McGrue explains his inner conflict about giving up his first passion to pursue a different professional endeavor - until he found an unexpected path forward. Stephán dives into his early career in acting and entertainment to reveal how his performance background and his family life play a big part in his role at PCC. Stephán truly believes that when you create a future for yourself, you’re leaving behind a blueprint for someone that comes after you. Stephán McGrue is an educational advisor...
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What does it mean to grow? We know that students are on a journey of both professional and personal development during their time at college but the truth is, the growing never ends. Under Development is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bridging the gap and strengthening the connection between staff and faculty members at PCC with the student population. We hope to accomplish this by creating a space where faculty and staff can share their stories of missteps, perseverance, and both personal and professional hurdles that led them to Pasadena City College with our student host Veronica...
info_outlineWhat does it mean to grow? We know that students are on a journey of both professional and personal development during their time at college but the truth is, the growing never ends.
Under Development is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bridging the gap and strengthening the connection between staff and faculty members at PCC with the student population. We hope to accomplish this by creating a space where faculty and staff can share their stories of missteps, perseverance, and both personal and professional hurdles that led them to Pasadena City College with our student host Veronica Daniel.
Hosted by Veronica Daniel, a Journalism & Communications student at PCC & Co-Hosted by Dr. Liesel Reinhart, a Mass Communications & TVR professor at PCC.
This Podcast is made possible by a Pasadena City College Foundation Community Excellence Grant, thanks to a generous investment by philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott.
Music by Podington Bear, songs used: Wonder Happens, Two Boys & A Girl
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