Campus Conversations: The Shawnee Community College Podcast

This week on the Campus Conversations Podcast, we are chatting with Blake Goforth, the career services coordinator at Shawnee Community College.  Whether you're looking for career advice, advice on what path to follow in college, help to build a resume, or aren't sure what you want to do with your life, Blake is here to help. You can visit the Career Services website or contact Blake by ca...

This week on the Campus Conversations Podcast, Vice President of Student Affairs Jeff McGoy will discuss fall recruitment and the services Shawnee Community College offers students and the public.  We have several upcoming events, and we want you to be a part of them! Monday, Aug. 5 - Enrollment Extravaganza at the Massac County Extension Center (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, Aug. 6 - Enrollment Ext...

It's a little quiet right now at Shawnee Community College as the summer semester moves forward. However, behind the scenes, we are bustling with activity. On this episode of Campus Conversations, we want you to meet Student Ambassador Kaylynn Harris. She shares more about her experiences at SCC and what's next for her. We also remind you that the fall semester starts on Monday, August 12....

Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor has discussed the College's strategic planning and how it fits in with the changes in higher education in several podcasts. In this episode, we tie up all the loose ends of those conversations, as the reimagining of higher education continues to evolve. We always welcome your questions and feedback. Please email  podcasts@shawneecc.edu  today!

Shawnee Community College is proud to work with a dozen high schools in our district to develop Dual Credit courses that provide students with knowledge and skills through academic and CTE courses, preparing them for lifelong learning. The Dual Credit program at SCC is not just a course, it's a collaborative partnership with all 12 local high schools. This partnership enables high school stude...

On this episode of the Campus Conversations Podcast, we hear from SCC student Janyia Williams. Janyia, who graduated last year with an Associate's degree, has now embarked on a new chapter of her educational journey. She has returned to Shawnee Community College, not just as a student, but as a participant in the Highway Construction Careers Training Program and our basic electricity program,...

We recently discussed how the film industry has influenced all walks of life, including higher education. That conversation continues this week but with the newspaper industry. Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor looks ahead to what the future holds for higher education and SCC. Our other episodes in this series can be found here. Adaptive Change Shawnee Reimagined Music Industry Fi...

Two women's basketball players join us this week on the Campus Conversations Podcast. Ava Stephens and Haylie Oliver share their thoughts on the season, coming together as a brand new team, and what their futures hold. Let us know what's on your mind. Email today! And if you're interested in enrolling at Shawnee Community College, visit our website .

It's a new Campus Conversations Podcast. This week, Anna-Jonesboro High School senior Tysen Tripp joins us. Tysen is part of the Union County CEO Program, and SCC President Dr. Tim Taylor mentors him. Tysen shares his experiences and why he plans to come to Shawnee Community College in the fall. You can learn more about Tysen's business, Union Print, here .

The Total Solar Eclipse will reach our region on Monday, April 8. This week on the Campus Conversations Podcast, SCC Astronomy Instructor Craig Bradley shares some tips on what to do on Eclipse Day. You can also join us for the Skywatch Party! Totality hits at 1:59 p.m. that day. We have classes scheduled, but we encourage everyone to step outside and watch the Eclipse! More Eclipse information ca...

This week on the Campus Conversations Podcast, we chat with Shawnee Community College Women's Basketball Player Jaiden 'Petey' Foster.  She discusses her experiences as a two-sport athlete at SCC (she started as a softball player), and what the future holds for her. Email us your comments or questions to  podcasts@shawneecc.edu .

On this episode of the Campus Conversations Podcast, we hear from two women's basketball players. A'coria Phillips and T'yonna Burris share their experiences in high school and what it's like to play basketball at the college level. If you have questions or comments, let us know—email  podcasts@shawneecc.edu .

This week, we continue our talks with Shawnee Community College student-athletes.  Hear from volleyball player Jayla Wiggins and men's basketball player Linkin Lockhart. Let us know what's on your mind by emailing podcasts@shawneecc.edu . Remember to subscribe and leave a review!

We hear from some Shawnee Community College baseball players on this week's Campus Conversations Podcast. Delvon Yates and Colin Club are here to talk about life as college athletes, social media, their families, and much more.  Speaking of social media, check out Delvon's YouTube channel. It's Del's in a Life . Let us know what's on your mind; email  podcasts@shawneecc.edu . D...

This time on the Campus Conversations podcast, we hear from a couple of softball players. Freshmen Alyssa Aikins and Lily Shehorn stopped by to talk about the game and life as a Shawnee Community College student. Let us know what you think. Hit that subscribe button and leave a review!

This time on Campus Conversations: The Shawnee Community College Podcast, we chatted with some Saints basketball players. Sophomore Tray'von Thomas and freshman Ladricus Pittman join the conversation, letting us know more about them, why they chose Shawnee Community College and their plans. 

We recently discussed how the music industry has influenced all walks of life, including higher education. That conversation continues this week but with the film industry. Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor looks ahead to what the future holds for higher education and SCC. We would love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Email ⁠ podcasts@shawneecc.edu ⁠ to weigh in!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is undergoing some changes. The application process is expected to start at the end of this month.  On this episode of Campus Conversations, Shawnee Community College Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Coordinator Keyarra Blissett. We discuss upcoming changes and let parents, guardians, and students know what they need to do to get started. Vis...

We're firing up the nostalgia on this week's episode of Campus Conversations. Tina Dudley joins us to share some Cap'n Crunch and discuss her roles at Shawnee Community College. Tina is the executive assistant to both SCC President Dr. Tim Taylor and the Saints Foundation of Shawnee Community College . Fun fact: we share Cap'n Crunch's full name on the show. Would you happen to...

Did you know that higher education could learn from the evolution of the music industry? It's true. This week on Campus Conversations, Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor looks ahead to what the future holds for higher education and Shawnee Community College, through the perspective of the ever-changing music industry. We would love to hear your thoughts. Email ⁠ podcasts@shawne...

Cereal is a big part of many people's lives. You're likely to have a bowl or two of this breakfast staple at some point during the day. This week on the Cereal podcast, Shawnee Community College Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. April Teske and SCC Executive Director of Public Information and Marketing Kevin Hunsperger sit down for a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. The two...

Shawnee Community College Head Basketball Coach John Sparks recently celebrated a milestone. The Saints' victory on Wednesday, November 8 was Sparks' 300th career win at Shawnee! This week on Campus Conversations, we hear more about the basketball program and Sparks' path to becoming head coach.  If you have questions or suggestions, email  podcasts@shawneecc.edu . 

Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor continues the conversation that started on episode 1 of the podcast. This time, Dr. Taylor and co-host Kevin Hunsperger look ahead to what the future holds for higher education and Shawnee Community College. We would love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Email  podcasts@shawneecc.edu  to weigh in!

Halloween is almost here, and we thought it was the right time to kick off the 'Cereal' podcast with a conversation over a bowl of Count Chocula, the popular Monsters Cereal.  Shawnee Community College Dean of Allied Health and Nursing Mandy Hannan is the guest. She shares more about the nursing program, her path to get to SCC, and childhood memories involving; you guessed it, cereal.  Joi...

This week on the Campus Conversations Podcast, we will hear from four performers from the upcoming Shawnee Community College production of Seussical. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. Get your tickets online at  shawneecc.edu . Connor Windings is an SCC alum and longtime member of the theater community. He plays Horton the Elephant in the musical. Briley McBride p...