The HCCTV Podcast Network

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 Saf...

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.

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 Onl...

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...

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 Org...

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 Ca...

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...

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: D...

Houston Community College is always seeking better ways to serve our students. One tool in that effort is our Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP. We'll be taking a deep dive into the QEP today! Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Jeremy Estrella, MA Director, Quality Enhancement Plan Strategy, Planning, and Institutional Effective...

You may have heard the saying "everything old is new again." Apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning have been the norm through much of history. Today's workforce is discovering the power of incorporating work-based learning into preparation for all sorts of careers. Host: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce Guests: Christina Robinson, Ed. D. Executive Director, Work Based Lear...

Houston Community College has created several partnerships with other institutions to make it easier for students to earn bachelor's degrees while starting close to home and saving some money as well. The latest of these partnerships is our Agriculture Academy, with Sam Houston State University. Host: Todd Duplantis Director, HCCTV Guests: Christopher Qualls Program Manager, Agriculture Academy Sh...

Today's show is all about the money! We're looking at financial aid and some services the Financial Aid department offers that you might not know about.  Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Bianca Matlock, MBA Director, Financial Aid Operations Cherylyn Joseph, MAHS District Work-Study Coordinator Courtney Wilkes, MBA Financial...

In this episode, we join the Greyshirts of Team Rubicon, horse around with Rainbow of Hope and get back to school with HCC's veterans' services. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Juan Vargas Volunteer Team Rubicon Ann Henderson Founder/Exec. Dir.  Rainbow of Hope Texas Daviana Tucker Equine Instructor and Trainer Rainbow of Ho...

When we talk about immersive technology, like Virtual Reality, many of us think about gaming. But immersive technology is having an impact on so many areas of our lives, including how we design and visualize our homes, our workplaces and any other spaces we inhabit. Host: Nakia Edwards HCC Executive Director, Adult Education Guests: Jackie Barry, M.Arch. Full-time Faculty, Interior Design David C....

In this episode, we get the latest from Coleman College, including a new satellite campus, advice on how to get started toward your new healthcare career, and the in's and out's of the nursing program. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Lutricia Harrison, DNP,APRN, FNF-BC Interim President, Coleman College for Health Sciences J...

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: T...

In this episode, The Topic's Darin Baskin talks with Houston Community College representatives about the wide range of student services offered at HCC, from financial aid to general counseling and many other support programs. Host: Darin Baskin Guests: Rima Adil. Ed. D. HCC Interim Vice Chancellor, Student Services Chassity Holliman-Douglas, Ed. D. HCC Associate Vice Chancellor, Special Programs &...

The Innovation In Education team explored college students food insecurities and how Houston Community College is supporting students, the Alief Hayes Early College high school students Earth Club ecosystem pond project, and the "Back to the Foodture" project at HCC.

In this episode, we're going to talk about the recovery process after Hurricane Beryl and resources to make things easier. Host: Montrose Cunningham  Coordinator of Community Outreach Northwest College Guests: Norma Perez, Ph. D. Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services and Chief Academic Officer. Daniel Scholl Financial Coach Christopher Smith, MA Faculty Tutor, English, Academic Success Center We...

In this episode, we learn about resources for homeless veterans, how legislative advocacy for veterans works and how guitars can be instrumental in healing. Host: Tim Stroud Guests: Carla N. Bokemper Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern The Warrior's Refuge Tom Zampieri Past President Blinded Veterans Association Daryl Morrison Houston Chapter President Guitars for Vets Web Links: Veteran...

If you've installed a video doorbell or bought a webcam to keep an eye on a new puppy, or even just asked your smart speaker to play your favorite podcast, you've dipped your toe into the world of smart building technology. In this episode, we're going to explore how smart buildings can make life richer, easier and safer. Host: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce Guests: Walter "Matt" Adams I...

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Butch Herod, the Interim President of Central College, who brought along some representatives from three programs that have exciting things going here at HCC: Electrical Technology and Smart Building Technology; Consumer Arts and Sciences; and Architectural Design and Construction. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instr...

In this episode, we preview upcoming events at the City of Houston, discover how military experience was the start of a life of service for one HCC staff member and learn about job services for veterans at Goodwill Houston. Host: Timothy Stroud Host Guests: LaShondra C. Jones, Ph. D. Director, Office of Veterans and Military Affairs City of Houston – Mayor's Office Barbara Ramirez, Ed. D., MBA Dir...

Running a college as large as HCC takes a lot of supplies, materials, and services provided by vendors. Today we're going to talk about what vendors are and how being a vendor at HCC works. And we'll meet a few of our vendors.  Host: Todd Duplantis Director, HCCTV Guests: Ledrea Harden, MBA Supplier Analyst, Small Business Development Program, Procurement Operations. George Cosakis Account Executi...

Running a college as large as HCC takes a lot of supplies, materials, and services provided by vendors. Today we're going to talk about what vendors are and how being a vendor at HCC works. And we'll meet a few of our vendors.  Host: Todd Duplantis Director, HCCTV Guests: Ledrea Harden, MBA Supplier Analyst, Small Business Development Program, Procurement Operations. George Cosakis Account Executi...