TLC Talks Podcast
TLC Talks is a podcast produced by the Teaching and Learning Center at North Seattle College featuring discussions with faculty, staff, administration, students, and others about pedagogy, student services, leadership, and anything that relates to teaching and learning in higher education.
In this episode of the TLC Talks podcast, North Seattle College Dean of Enrollment Services demystifies the rules surrounding FERPA.
A roller coaster ride of an interview with Sociology instructor Geoff Palmer about his pathway from being a North Seattle College student to becoming a faculty member – all with a lot of sociological theory peppered through the conversation.
As longtime Math & Science Dean Alissa Agnello transitions back into a chemistry faculty role, North Seattle College welcomes Vashti Bryant from Northern Virginia Community College into this vital leadership position. Join us for an informative discussion with Alissa and Vashti about this transition, their experiences performing the role of Dean.
A roundtable discussion about sustainability group at the Seattle Colleges featuring district sustainability coordinator Adam Mauer, Applied Sciences faculty member Steve Abercrombie from the Sustainable Building Science Technology program, and student and sustainability advocate Erica Sloan. We discuss where we are with sustainability efforts at the Seattle Colleges.
Listen to a students with disabilities panel discussion organized by Student Leadership and TRiO scholar Nichole Eidsmoe featuring students Gracie, Ochoa and Semyon Kiyan with Associate Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion D’Andre Fisher, eLearning instructional designer Kathleen Chambers, and Director of Disability Services Dr. Joseph Mogharreban.
A conversation with political science faculty Jill Lane about teaching government and politics during such divisive times in society and leading assessment initiatives at the college.
Meet North Seattle College counseling faculty Jenny Mao and Melissa Allen. They talk about their pathway to becoming counselors at a community college, how the counseling department supports students, and what students are sharing with them about their experiences studying online. We conclude by discussing the new grant NSC received from the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges to pilot expanded mental health services for students.
An informative roundtable conversation with Student Leaders Vita Harvey, Leah Scott, Sabrina Springer, and program coordinator Janet Hoppe Leonard about the organization of Student Leadership at North Seattle College.
A discussion with Page One Writing Center tutor Loreen Lee and English faculty member Diana Ma about how their work as writers influences their practice as educators and vice versa. Loreen Lee recently published the book The Lava Never Sleeps: a Honolulu Memoir and Diana Ma released her first young adult novel Heiress Apparently: Daughters of the Dynasty. In this podcast, they discuss their writing process, how their work as educators has informed their approach to writing, and what it has been like to be a working writer.
A conversation about North Seattle College’s latest mural project with art faculty member Kelda Martensen, mural artist Paige Pettibon, and student Maxine Chaney. The roundtable of guests discusses the history of the mural project class, the influence of Salish culture on the latest design.
A conversation about this summer’s Climate Justice Institute developed by Dr. Heather Price to help faculty working across the curriculum weave climate justice topics into their curriculum. Members of the 2020 cohort – Laura McCracken (English), Karlee Ikebara (ESL), and Christie A. Markowitz Santos (the Equity and Welcome Center) – talk about what they learned and how they have incorporated their knowledge into their curriculum and work.
Find more here: https://northseattle.edu/climate-justice
Longtime NSC STEM faculty member Tracy Furutani talks about the rocket club, teaching in multiple STEM subject areas, climate justice, and what he hopes to see happen next year as programs explore returning to campus.
An interview with longtime North Seattle College faculty member Steve Quig, reflecting on his 33 years as an English teacher before he heads into retirement. Podcast edited by Igor Beschieru.
A roundtable conversation about Open Educational Resources (OER) with North Seattle College faculty and staff members Aryana Bates, Kathleen Chambers, Zola Mumford, and Caroline Pew. Learn about OER as a pedagogical approach to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. It is also a story about the challenges that can occur while recording a podcast online through zoom when the host gets kicked off the platform.
A conversation about the TRiO and LSAMP programs at North Seattle College with TRiO Navigator Jeffrey Bermudes, TRiO Director Kendall Cook, and LSAMP Manager Catherine Thomas. Get to know the leadership of these programs and learn about how TRIO and LSAMP support historically underrepresented students and what faculty and staff can do to help connect students to these important services.
This week meet NSC faculty librarian Shireen Deboo. We discuss the pathway she took to become a librarian, the history of information literacy, and the various ways librarians can support faculty, students, and staff with their research needs.
A discussion with Page One Writing Center coordinators Christine Unutzer-Girardet and Jeff Janosik as well as NSC English faculty member Erik Jaccard about the new courses offered through the writing center – English 197 and ESL 039 (The Workshop Class). Topics include the writing process, metacognition, and the role of the writing center on student success.
A conversation with Renee Infelise, Retention and Student Success Specialist in International Programs at Seattle Colleges, about the international student experience during remote operations due to COVOD -19, the challenge of engaging students in virtual classrooms, and how to use theatre games as ice breakers and community building activities.