The Mt. San Antonio College Podcast

An exploration of professional development related topics by and for faculty at Mt. San Antonio College. A frequent theme of the podcast is improving the success of students from designated campus equity populations.

Happy Holidays From The Mt. SAC Podcast! 12/10/2024

Regular and Substantive Interaction: Enhancing Online Teaching & Learning Episode 207 12/03/2024

Crafting An Intentional Land Acknowledgement at Mt. SAC with Primavera Reza-Nakonechny & Alisa Ciulla Episode 206 11/26/2024

Creating Student Impact: The First People’s Native Center Episode 205 11/12/2024

Empowering Students: Constitution Day and the Importance of Voting with Kelly Rivera Episode 204 10/29/2024

The Right To Read: The Role Of Libraries with Monika Chavez & Chisa Uyeki Episode 203 10/22/2024

The Right To Read with Isabel Quintero, Banned-Book Author Episode 202 10/08/2024

The Right To Read with Isabel Quintero, Banned-Book Author Episode 202 To bring attention to book banning as an equity issue, the Mt. SAC Library and Mt. SAC Equity center collaborated to host Isabel Quintero, the author of Gabbi, A Girl In Pieces. Gabbi has been challenged and banned from libraries in the United States and in this episode, our host Chisa Uyeki and Isabel Quintero sit down for a conversation about Gabi and the power and healing effects of writing and sharing stories, particularly the stories that have been pushed to the periphery. Book challenges, at their best may seem to come from an attempt to protect, but they are actually an attempt to control. To control others reading and beyond that, others thoughts and knowledge. But the reality is that not reading about subjects doesn't make them go away. Without access to books that speak to the authentic reality of lives, which include addiction, homophobia, sexual assault, or the impact of unattainable, white centered standards on girls of color, we are still left with addiction, homophobia, sexual assault, and unattainable, white centered standards, but without the solace, solidarity, or opportunities to build self understanding that can be found between the covers of books. We also miss out on the joy, empowerment, and stories of love and success. We encourage you to read books that have been challenged or banned. Both the library and the multicultural center have collections of banned books for you to explore. We hope you will delve into the lived experiences of people like and unlike yourself, and we celebrate and honor the lived experiences of persons whose stories have been hidden or pushed to the periphery. Resources: Follow and learn more about Isabelle Quintero’s work Gabi, A Girl in Pieces and her many other works. PEN America tracks book bans and fights censorship in public schools and libraries across the country. A campaign by the American Library Association to share information and data about book challenges, support actions against book bans, and provide access to news, tools, and resources. Book banning is simplistic- judging books not on their entire content, complex characters, or potential for impact. In response, United Against Book Bans created Book Résumés to help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members defend books from censorship. They detail each title’s significance and educational value and are easy to share with administrators, book review committees, elected officials, and board members. Authors Against Book Bans is a coalition of creators and editors who “stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read.” They support organizing by sharing information on bans, supporting those responding to challenges, and authors who are being challenged An article shared by Isabele Quintero that provides practical advice on what we can all do to fight book bans. Run time: 21:31 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click /episode/index/show/themagicmountiepodcast/id/33365432

Instructor Best Practices for Embedded Tutoring Episode 201 09/24/2024

Explore the NEW Mt. SAC Student Center w/ Students & Staff Episode 200 06/11/2024

Turning On The Lights - Empowering Students with the Learning Culture with Inspired Teaching Day Keynote Rafael Alvarez, SDCC Mesa Program Director Episode 199 05/28/2024

CELEBRATING EARTH WEEK: Environmental Justice and Community Health with Nalleli Cobo, Climate Activist Episode 198 05/14/2024

Advocacy, Access & Student Success with Connie Gutierrez, Ed.D.,Dean of ACCESS & Wellness Episode 197 04/30/2024

Access Matters - Creating Supportive Academic Environments for All Episode 196 04/16/2024

Continuing the Conversation: Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 195 04/02/2024

Continuing the Conversation: Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 195 The conversation of Burnout continues as our host Tania Anders catches up with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years, to have a deeper discussion about her recent presentation from Spring Flex day 2024, on her findings regarding Burn-out during her sabbatical. We revisit the defining factors of Burnout from how it feels to how to recover and how we can take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner. Resources: Mental Health Support EMPLOYEE COUNSELING CENTER (ECC) • Free, voluntary, and confidential counseling, workshops, and referrals. • In-person & zoom • (909) 274-6211 www.mtsac.edu/ecc • [email protected] EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR EDUCATION (EASE) • Confidential counseling, phone consultation, and community referrals. • (800) 882-1341 • https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE • 24/7 free and confidential support • Dial 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.namiurbanla.org/resources Black Mental Health Resources https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural- Dimensions/Black-African-American Asian Mental Health Collective www.asianmhc.org Therapy for Latinx www.therapyforlatinx.com Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission- Health & Mental Health https://lanaic.lacounty.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-health- mental-health/ Videos About Stress: Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEcdGK4DQSg Madhumita Murgia: How Stress Affects your Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyPuH9ojCE&t=3s Well-Being Resources: Mt. SAC Exercise Science/Wellness Center: https://www.mtsac.edu/wellness/index.html Greater Good Science Center: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/ UC Berkeley center for studying the science of happiness - podcasts, meditations, articles, and more resources all backed by empirical studies, especially Stress Management for Educators: https://ggie.berkeley.edu/collection/stress-management-for-educators/ The BIG JOY Over a week helps you identify what micro-acts of JOY work best for you: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/bigjoy guided Mindfulness & Meditation Andrea Torres, M.S., MFT, Counselor/Professor; Mindfulness, Meditation and Breath Work Guide: https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html Check POD calendar for workshop Healthy Minds free evidence-based app for learning about meditation and guided meditation Calm meditation app free to Faculty Association Members offers guided searchable database of guided meditation, music, sleep stories, and more: https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/calm Run time: 26:11 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click /episode/index/show/themagicmountiepodcast/id/30630248

Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 194 03/19/2024

Moving from Burnout to Resiliency with Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty at Mt. SAC Episode 194 What is burnout? What causes burnout? How can we recover from burnout? How can we take on the work of social and environmental justice and anti-racism in a sustainable manner that won’t leave us burnt out? While most of us have, unfortunately, seen the impact of burnout on ourselves, colleagues, and students, we may not have a shared understanding of the root causes or how to address burnout, manage stressors, and develop meaningful ways to break stress cycles and build resiliency. Additionally, the role and responsibility of individuals, institutions, and systems play a role in perpetuating a culture which leads to burnout. Chisa Uyeki, Collection Development Librarian Faculty of 17-years embarked on a year-long sabbatical research project during which she studied burnout, it’s causes, and how to recover, and she shared her findings with us at our 2024 Spring Flex Day to contribute to building a community of care at Mt. SAC. Enjoy Resources: Mental Health Support EMPLOYEE COUNSELING CENTER (ECC) • Free, voluntary, and confidential counseling, workshops, and referrals. • In-person & zoom • (909) 274-6211 www.mtsac.edu/ecc • [email protected] EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR EDUCATION (EASE) • Confidential counseling, phone consultation, and community referrals. • (800) 882-1341 • https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE • 24/7 free and confidential support • Dial 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.namiurbanla.org/resources Black Mental Health Resources https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural- Dimensions/Black-African-American Asian Mental Health Collective www.asianmhc.org Therapy for Latinx www.therapyforlatinx.com Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission- Health & Mental Health https://lanaic.lacounty.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-health- mental-health/ Videos About Stress: Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEcdGK4DQSg Madhumita Murgia: How Stress Affects your Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyPuH9ojCE&t=3s Well-Being Resources: Mt. SAC Exercise Science/Wellness Center: https://www.mtsac.edu/wellness/index.html Greater Good Science Center: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/ UC Berkeley center for studying the science of happiness - podcasts, meditations, articles, and more resources all backed by empirical studies, especially Stress Management for Educators: https://ggie.berkeley.edu/collection/stress-management-for-educators/ The BIG JOY Over a week helps you identify what micro-acts of JOY work best for you: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/bigjoy guided Mindfulness & Meditation Andrea Torres, M.S., MFT, Counselor/Professor; Mindfulness, Meditation and Breath Work Guide: https://www.mtsac.edu/healthcenter/mindfulness/index.html Check POD calendar for workshop Healthy Minds free evidence-based app for learning about meditation and guided meditation Calm meditation app free to Faculty Association Members offers guided searchable database of guided meditation, music, sleep stories, and more: https://www.ctamemberbenefits.org/calm Run time: 32:07 min To find the full transcript for this episode, click /episode/index/show/themagicmountiepodcast/id/30428068