Advocacy, Access & Student Success with Connie Gutierrez, Ed.D.,Dean of ACCESS & Wellness Episode 197
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
Release Date: 04/30/2024
Creating A Campus Transfer Culture Episode 213
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
Do you have questions about the transfer process? Or how to support students on their transfer journey? Host Ivan Sanchez sits down with Josh Louden, the director of the transfer and completion center, as well as one of our many wonderful counselors, Alana Bachor. Listen in as we explore ways faculty can play bigger roles in assisting students with their transfer goals, and nurturing a positive transfer culture on campus. We’ll dig in on transfer opportunities like the TAG and highlight ways we can all be a bigger part of our students’ transfer stories. Enjoy! Resources:...
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The Right To Read: Combatting Coordinated Censorship Episode 212
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
“This book makes me feel understood…I see parts of myself within this book and reflected in ways that I didn't think I would ever hear anybody reflect them.” Listen in to hear Mt. SAC students, like Jimmy Smith, thoughtfully reflect on the book Flamer, written by Mike Curarto, who you’ll also hear from in this candid and informative discussion about banned books and the ways in which we can combat coordinated censorship. We’ll explore the importance of the freedom to read, the power of books, and the damage that censorship causes. First, we’ll hear from a few students,...
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Healing-Centered Engagement - Highlights from SPRING FLEX 2025 Episode 211
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
Today we bring you the highlights from Spring Flex Day 2025, featuring segments from our keynote speaker Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez who starts us off on the theme of “Healing-Centered Engagement”. You’ll also hear key moments from the sessions “Common Course Numbering,” presented by Kelly Rivera, “Healing and Empowering Rising Scholars”, presented by Graciela Padilla & Joe Louis Hernandez, Ph.D and “Future Healers Lead With Early Alerts”, presented by Kenny Yen & Yolanda Haro. Enjoy! Resources: Keynote by , Associate Provost for Equity-Centered Initiatives and...
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Addressing Basic Needs for Student Success in 2025 Episode 210
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
The Mt. SAC Podcast last checked in on our Basic Needs Resources in Fall of 2022, in what has become our most downloaded episode in the nine seasons of the podcast. Because there is a clear interest in this topic we wanted to provide an update about the resources currently available, the students served, and how we can best support students facing housing, food, and other basic needs insecurities. Join Chisa Uyeki, Mt. SAC Podcast co-host, as she invites Admin Specialist, Monica Arellano, Program Specialist, Lorena Cardozo and Student Resource Navigator Lead, Richard Chavez to talk with...
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DREAM Center: Supporting Undocumented Students in Uncertain Times Episode 209
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
Today our hosts Ivan Sanchez and Chisa Uyeki are joined by Dario Fernandez, director of the DREAM center at Mt San Antonio College to have this critical conversation. Dario shares with us the barriers faced by undocumented students and students in mixed-status families, as well as how recent federal and local policy changes have reshaped these barriers. We also explore how faculty and staff can stay informed and take action to better support these students. Listen in for specific actions that we can each take to support students and develop an undoc-friendly campus culture. RESOURCES: Mt. SAC...
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STUDENTS IN CONVERSATION: Understanding Hidden Histories with Insights from the Far East Deep South Filmmakers Episode 208
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
Everyone’s story matters. In today’s episode we listen in on documentary film Director and Producer Larissa Lam and Producer Baldwin Chiu in conversation with Mt. SAC students about the making of their film, Far East Deep South - Discover The Past You Never Knew. This film began as a search for one family’s roots but became an exploration of a broader story about hidden histories of intersectional communities forged in the segregated south. They share their filmmaking process and challenges they faced in their work to preserve these lost histories. Be sure to listen for Larissa Lam’s...
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L.A Fires Resources - Seek Support or Contribute
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
On behalf of the Mt. SAC Podcast team we want to take a moment to acknowledge the wildfires in Los Angeles County and their impact; the horrendous loss, the overwhelming grief, and the continued fear that we are living through. We know that so much has already been lost to so many. We offer our heartfelt solicitude and our hopes that you and yours are safe. We’ve gathered some information and resources listed below, and encourage you to seek the support and assistance that you may need or if you'd like to contribute, you can do so at the Donations will go directly to support members of the...
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Happy Holidays From The Mt. SAC Podcast!
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
All of us at the Mt. SAC Podcast - we wish you a very Happy Holidays! We're going to be taking a little break until January, but we have over 200 episodes for you to browse and catch up on over the break, including six great episodes from this past semester. Catch up on Season 9:
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Regular and Substantive Interaction: Enhancing Online Teaching & Learning Episode 207
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
If you teach online, this episode is for you. You may have heard of RSI or Regular and Substantive Interaction and in today's episode, Mt. SAC Podcast cohost Ivan Sanchez will be talking with the two faculty who are serving as Mt. SAC's RSI coordinators, Sheila Wright from English Literature and Creative Writing and Jenny Gernhardt from Biology. They will discuss what regular and substantive interaction in the online learning environment is and how it connects to Mt. SAC's ACC JC accreditation and most importantly, why it matters to you. Mt. SAC faculty are committed to delivering quality...
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Crafting An Intentional Land Acknowledgement at Mt. SAC with Primavera Reza-Nakonechny & Alisa Ciulla Episode 206
The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast
What does it really mean to acknowledge the land? In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Primavera Reza-Nakonechny, director of Mt. SAC’s First Peoples’ Native Center and a descendant of the Tarahumara or Raramuri people. They are joined by Alisa Chiula, a Mt SAC student of Pueblo descent. Our conversation is led by our host Chisa Uyeki, guiding us through a conversation on the importance of language, the practices and meaning behind land acknowledgments, how Mt. SAC is working to craft a Land Acknowledgement with tribal input, and how we can go beyond statements into...
info_outlineWe're thrilled to sit down with Dr. Connie Gutierrez, our new Dean of Access and Wellness, who joined our community in January of 2024. Today, Connie shares her compelling personal journey, marked by her roots in community college that dramatically altered her family's course. From her mother's transformative experiences to her own unique path through higher education and various professional roles. Connie's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and profound commitment to accessibility and support services.
As she leads the Access and Wellness department, Connie brings a wealth of experience in working with diverse populations including the deaf and hard of hearing community and individuals with disabilities. Get ready to explore the impactful programs under her leadership and hear inspiring stories that highlight the crucial services provided to our students.
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Access: https://www.mtsac.edu/access/
Run time: 25:55 min
To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE