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Located in the fourth city in the country, Houston Community College (HCC) is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Topic: HCC’s VAST Academy 03/27/2025

The Topic: HCC’s VAST Academy In this episode, we discover how HCC’s VAST Academy provides programs and services that lead to credentials, employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guests: Derek Irvin, PhD Program Director, VAST Central Sandra Pierce, BS/CBTAC/WIP-C/JPC Director of Employment Servies- VAST Madelyn Traylor, M.Ed Success Coach Workforce, VAST ACADEMY Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/departments/hcc-vast-academy/ #VAST #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Advocacy /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35893270

The Topic – Financial Focus: Women and Finances 03/20/2025

The Topic – Financial Focus: Women and Finances In this episode, we examine the unique challenges women face with their finances, and resources to grow and protect your money. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guests: Kelly Keith, LMSW Chief Program Officer The Women’s Resource. Web Links: hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/ https://thewomensresource.org/ #WomenandMoney #WomensFinances /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35796050

Veterans’ Voice: March 2025 03/07/2025

Veterans’ Voice: March 2025 In this episode, we explore Galveston County Crisis Support Team, SERVE and the American Red Cross. Guests: Shari Forward Executive Director Galveston County CISM Jay Coppock Executive Director South East Resource Veterans Effort (SERVE) Jennifer Chavira Corporate Philanthropy Officer, Gulf Coast Texas Region American Red Cross Veterans’ Voice website https://lnkd.in/g6d2bXXc HCC’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://lnkd.in/edWYPYC Galveston County CISM gccism.org SERVE setexasheroes.com https://lnkd.in/gBz9BPDp American Red Cross redcross.org #veteransvoice #crisisintervention #mentalhealth /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35580915

The Topic: Career Week 03/06/2025

The Topic: Career Week In this episode, we look at the slate of events for Career Week, March 17-21. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Filecha Lucas, M.Ed. Career Center Manager, Career Services Stela Sallaku Business Developer – Career Services, Central Campus Leslie Landrey, MS, GCDF Career Specialist, Career Planning and Job Placement Services Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/career-planning/ https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/career-planning/hcc-careerhub/ #CareerPlanning #ProfessionalWomen #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #AiInTheWorkPlace /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35565235

The Topic: Recreational Sports 02/27/2025

The Topic: Recreational Sports In this episode, we discover the world of Recreational Sports at HCC and highlight Esports and Club Sports. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Tiffany Lane Recreational Sports Director Jose Verano Esports Assistant Bella Bibbs Club Sports Assistant Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/student-experience/recsports/ #RecreationalSports #RecSports #ESports /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35473380

The Topic: Grants/OER 02/20/2025

The Topic: Grants/OER In this episode, we look at a grant funded project to develop content for Introductory, General and Organic Chemistry lab courses. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Remya Mohanraj, Ph.D. Faculty, Biology and OER Coordinator Jing Sun, Ph.D. Faculty - Chemistry Mario Rodriguez HCC Student Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/departments/resource-developmentgrants-office/ https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/science-technology-engineering--math/chemistry/ https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/science-technology-engineering--math/biology/ #grants #OER #chemistry /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35370835

Line By Line: Making Your Mark Through the Arts #13 02/20/2025

Line By Line: Making Your Mark Through the Arts #13 "Line By Line" delves into the Houston Community College Drama programs and checks out last semester's play productions. /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35369455

The Topic: Heart Health Month 02/13/2025

The Topic: Heart Health Month In this episode, we recognize Heart Health Month with experts from HCC’s Coleman College for Health Sciences and learn how HCC encourages physical activity through Recreational Sports. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Lutricia Harrison, DNP President Coleman College for Health Sciences Nicole Townsend, DNP Dean, Nursing & LVN Coleman College for Health Sciences Tiffany Lane Program Director HCC Recreational Sports Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/locations/coleman-college/ https://www.hccs.edu/student-experience/recsports/ #hearthealthmonth #hearthealth #colemancollege #healthcarecareers #recsports #fitness /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35277615

The Topic: Financial Focus – The Behavioral Side of Your Money 02/07/2025

The Topic: Financial Focus – The Behavioral Side of Your Money In this episode, Dr. Richard Simonds, Assistant Professor of Social Work and the Director of the Financial Coaching and Economic Stability Lab in the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown discusses how values, goals, and emotions play into financial health. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guest: Richard Simonds, Ed.D Assistant Professor of Social Work University of Houston - Downtown Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/ https://www.uhd.edu/academics/public-service/center-public-service-community-research/financial-coaching-and-economic-stability-lab.aspx #economics #behavioraleconomics #financialliteracy #budgets #values #moneygoals /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35191580

Veterans' Voice: February 2025 02/05/2025

Veterans' Voice: February 2025 In this episode, we get outdoors with Heroes on the Water, learn about veteran specific mental health care at Family Service Center, and suit up for the civilian workforce with Career Gear Houston. Guests: Neil Mullaney, Col (Ret) USFA CEI, Heroes on the Water Kresenda R. Foreman, MCD Director of Community Relations Family Service Center Jamay Schardien Executive Director Career Gear Houston Web Links: Veterans Voice website: hccs.edu/VeteransVoice HCC’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS): hccs.edu/veterans heroesonthewater.org www.fscgal.org www.facebook.com/fscgalveston www.instagram.com/fscgalveston careergearhouston.org #veterans #veteransvoice #outdoors #careergear #mentalhealth /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/35168325

The Topic: Career Fairs and Internships 01/23/2025

The Topic: Career Fairs and Internships In this episode, we look at upcoming career fairs and learn about how to land and ace an internship. Host: Daniel Scholl HCC Financial Coach Guests: Filecha Lucas, M.Ed. Career Services Manager Michael Green VP Buisiness-Community Development & Governmental Affairs PrimeWay Credit Union Anthony Randall Former IT Help Desk Intern Current HCC AI & Robotics Student Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/career-planning/ https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/career-planning/hcc-careerhub/ https://www.primewayfcu.com/ https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/science-technology-engineering--math/artificial-intelligence/ #careerfair #interships /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34986235

The Topic: Respiratory Therapy 01/16/2025

The Topic: Respiratory Therapy In this episode, we learn about respiratory illnesses and how to avoid them as we explore the Respiratory Therapy program at HCC’s Coleman College for Health Sciences. Host: Daniel Scholl HCC Financial Coach Guests: Herbert Jackson III, Ed.D., M.S., RRT RCP Program Director, Respiratory Therapy Kalika Hocking Respiratory Therapy Student Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/health-sciences/respiratory-therapy/ #healthcarecareers #respiratorytherapy #respiratoryillness #stayinghealthy /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34886840

Veterans' Voice #59 - January 2025 01/15/2025

Veterans' Voice #59 - January 2025 In this episode, we set some New Year's resolutions to foster a spirit of giving with Boots for Troops, improve our communication skills with JSC Toastmasters and practice hospitality with Tunnel to Towers. Host: Timothy Stroud Guests: Jimmy Rogers President/CEO Boots for Troops Jo Idoux Past District 56 Director Toastmasters Kim De Lorenzo Manager, State and Local Government Affairs, Texas Tunnel to Towers Foundation Web Links: Veterans Voice: hccs.edu/VeteransVoice HCC’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS): hccs.edu/veterans Boots for Troops Boots4Troops.org SailorJimmytx on IG SailorJimmy on Tik Tok Facebook.com/JimmyRogers34 Toastmasters: toastmasters.org JSC Toastmasters Club email: [email protected] JSC Toastmasters Club website: http://3116.toastmastersclubs.org/ District 56 Toastmasters website: https://toastmastershouston.com/ Tunnel to Towers Website: https://t2t.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tunnel2Towers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TunnelToTowers #veterans #veteransvoice #boots4troops #toastmasters #tunneltotowers /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34869360

It's Your Business: #71 12/18/2024

It's Your Business: #71 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: Stacy Duke Owner Butler Business Products Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Dec. 17, 2024 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34513840

The Topic: Financial Focus - Holiday Finances 12/05/2024

The Topic: Financial Focus - Holiday Finances Today is part of our continuing special Topic series called “Financial Focus.” It's December, and the holidays are fast approaching, as well as those dreaded New Year's Resolutions! We’re going to look at some ways to make the most of your finances during the holidays and start 2025 off right. 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 #holidayspending #newyearsresolutions /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34307625

Veterans’ Voice: #58 - December 2024 12/03/2024

Veterans’ Voice: #58 - December 2024 In this episode, we find out how Mental Health America of Greater Houston assists veterans with a range of mental health concerns and provides resources for veterans in interactions with the criminal justice system. And, learn about OATH, Inc. connects service members and veterans with nature. Guests: Kevin L. Penson Veterans Treatment Court Peer Services Coordinator Mental Health America of Greater Houston Gary J. Bartels, Jr. Founder & Executive Director, OATH, Inc. Web Links: Veterans Voice website: hccs.edu/VeteransVoice HCC’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS): hccs.edu/veterans Mental Health America of Greater Houston: https://mhahouston.org/programs/veterans-behavioral/ https://community.veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/ Outdoor Association for True Heroes: https://oathinc.org/ #veterans #veteransvoice #veteransmentalhealth #veteranscourt #veteransoutdoors /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34272655

The Topic: Getting ready for finals 11/21/2024

The Topic: Getting ready for finals In this episode, we explore how to finish the semester strong! Learn how to get individualized tutoring, how to do effective research, and how to keep calm, cool and collected when stress hits! Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Amanda Guerrero Director, Instructional Support Giselle Ayala, M.L.S. Public Services Librarian Rocio Tharp MsEd, LMFT, LPC. Counselor, Central Campus Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/tutoring/ https://library.hccs.edu/home https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/counseling/ #finals #research #tutoring #counseling #stressmanagement #WeAreHCC #realworldeducation #houstoncommunitycollege /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/34098246

The Topic: Apprenticeships 11/14/2024

The Topic: Apprenticeships In this episode, The Topic talks with Dr. Christina Robinson, HCC Executive Director of Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships, Talent Solutions and two apprenticeship students, Ty’Juana Woods and Anthony Garza. They describe the Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit going on at HCC’s West Houston Institute and the benefits of the apprenticeship program. For more information about the Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit, please visit https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/gulf-coast-region-apprenticeship-hub/ /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33937527

It's Your Business: #70 11/14/2024

It's Your Business: #70 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: Helen Callier CEO, PermitUsNow Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: October 22, 2024 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33936622

The Topic: Financial Focus – Behavioral Economics 11/07/2024

The Topic: Financial Focus – Behavioral Economics In this episode, Dr. Richard Simonds, Assistant Professor of Social Work and the Director of the Financial Coaching and Economic Stability Lab in the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown discusses the field of Behavioral Economics, and how we can use its concepts to improve our financial choices. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guest: Richard Simonds, Ed.D Assistant Professor of Social Work University of Houston - Downtown Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/ https://www.uhd.edu/academics/public-service/center-public-service-community-research/financial-coaching-and-economic-stability-lab.aspx #economics #behavioraleconomics #financialliteracy /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33840217

Veterans’ Voice: #57 - November 2024 11/07/2024

Veterans’ Voice: #57 - November 2024 In this episode, we learn about the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), have a cup of joe at The Coffee Connection and discover how military service led to entrepreneurial success. Host: Timothy Stroud Guests: Thomas Zampieri, Ph.D. Past NationalPresident Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) Reverend Tim Franklin The Connection Church Joshua Wathen CEO Triad InfoSec Web Links: Veterans Voice website hccs.edu/VeteransVoice HCC’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) hccs.edu/veterans Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) bva.org The Connection Church/Coffee Connection theconnectiontc.com coffeeconnectiontc.com Joshua Wathen and Triad InfoSec https://www.triadinfosec.io/ linkedin.com/in/joshua-wathen #veterans #veteransvoice #coffee #foodbank #entrepreneur #veteranownedbusiness #cybersecurity /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33834172

Innovation In Education: Episode 6 10/30/2024

Innovation In Education: Episode 6 The HCC "Innovation In Education" team visited the "Reality Collab" at Central College and talked with students, faculty and staff about the benefits to the students and the community at-large. It is an example of educational innovation at its finest incorporating AI, AR, VR and much more. /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33688162

The Topic: Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence 10/24/2024

The Topic: Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence When you look your best, you often feel your best. In this episode we look at the Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence and learn how their graduates help people tap into that inner confidence and present their best selves to the world. We also explore a new collaboration with Stages theater. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guests: Tovia Singleterry, M.Ed. Full Time Faculty Consumer Arts & Sciences COE Marcus Leonard Barber Instructor Consumer Arts & Sciences COE Denise Hulett, MA, MLS Archivist HCC Fashion Archive Eboni Bell Darcy Associate Artistic Director Stages https://www.hccs.edu/centers/consumer-arts--sciences/ https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/public-safety-transportation--consumer-services/cosmetology/ To schedule complimentary lash services: [email protected] 713-718-7527 stageshouston.com fashionarchive.hccs.edu #fashion #lashes #barber #cosmetology #StagesHouston /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33604342

New World Workforce: 911 Dispatch 10/23/2024

New World Workforce: 911 Dispatch 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 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33584457

Innovation In Education: Episode 5 10/17/2024

Innovation In Education: Episode 5 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. /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33504512

The Topic: HCC Online College 10/10/2024

The Topic: HCC Online College 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 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33410002

Veterans' Voice: October 2024 10/08/2024

Veterans' Voice: October 2024 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 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33382567

The Topic: Work/Study 09/30/2024

The Topic: Work/Study 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. /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33263752

New World Workforce: Aging In Place 09/18/2024

New World Workforce: Aging In Place 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 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33109522

The Topic: Financial Focus 09/12/2024

The Topic: Financial Focus 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 /episode/index/show/hcctvpodcasts/id/33027027

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