The HCCTV Podcast Network

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We're capping off HCC's celebration by getting perspectives from members of our own campus community. Host: Amy Tan, Ph. D. Dean, English and Communications, Instructional Services Guests: Annie Tsui, M.Ed. Dean, College Readiness Hoa Chung Supplemental Instructor, ASL Interpreting Zen Zheng, M.A. Director of Communications, HCC Southwest #AAP...

The HCC "Innovation In Education" team talked to a variety of people about sustainability and what we are doing here in Houston in higher education. Some innovative teaching and learning techniques are taking place in many ways including an English class that uses gardening activities to gain a deeper understanding of English literature. 

Since 2013, Houston Community College has hosted the Houston Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of a national network to grow existing business for the health and vibrancy of our economy. Today we're learning about an upcoming event recognizing some of the successes of the organization. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services...

In this edition, we're exploring programs in our Architectural Design and Construction Center of Excellence.  Host: Amy Tan, Ph. D. Dean, English and Communications, Instructional Services Guests: Sergii Pyrog, MS-Engineering Program Coordinator, Drafting and Design Engineering Technology Fred Chalk Instructor, Industrial Electricity  Cheryl Pleasant  Instructor, HVAC and Refrigeration hccs.edu/co...

The "Innovation In Education" team looks into the important role that Artificial intelligence is playing in innovative projects to help students in higher education. AWS and other corporations are helping HCC lead the way.

In this episode, we go fishing with the Veterans Summer Slam, meet HCC's newest Communications Director and get creative with Stay Tuned. Host: Tim Stroud Guests: Cass Coroiescu  Founder & Fleet Captain, Veterans Summer Slam Donald Sparks, MA Communications Director, HCC Central  Rod Thornton Stay Tuned Web Links: Veterans Voice website hccs.edu/VeteransVoice HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated...

Today is the first episode of a special Topic series called "Financial Focus." Every other month, we'll be bringing you ideas for working more skillfully with your finances to live your best life, take care of your family and benefit your community.   HCC serves a wide range of students of all ages and each generation has its unique challenges. We'll talk about those today with Chris Hensley, a Fi...

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: S...

HCC's Resource Development – Innovation Grants department partners with faculty and staff to secure and monitor grants from federal, state and local government. Here on The Topic, we are proud to profile some of the programs and initiatives that grants make possible. First generation college students face a unique set of challenges. HCC is reaching out to high school students who will be the first...

Summer may seem far away, but it will be here before you know it. Houston Community College is hosting a Manufacturing Summer Camp through a grant from the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation. We're joined by Alberto Urbina, Dean of the Smart Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Ed Dernulc, Director of NBT Foundation, Amanda Field, with Auredia's Strategic Business Development & Community Partner...

The "Innovation In Education" team at Houston Community College is looking into how education is moving forward to help students achieve their career goals. This episode covers "Space Workforce 2030" and "Inventathon at HCC." Check out what's new in educating our workforce and our nation.

We are surrounded by digital information from the moment we wake up to when we go to bed at night. Our entertainment, information, economic transactions, and interpersonal communication often take place on digital platforms. This has created whole new career paths. In this episode, we explore HCC's Digital Communication, Digital Gaming & Simulation program, and talk with one of its industry partne...

In this episode, we explore what's on at the Center of Excellence for Media, Visual & Performing Arts. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Jennifer Gardner, BA Instructional Support Specialist, Media, Visual, and Performing Arts Colleen Reilly, PhD Dean, Center of Excellence for Media, Visual, and Performing Arts Web Links: hccs...

In this episode, we learn about a group that lives to SERVE, resources for women veterans and a place for healing from PTSD. Host: Timothy Stroud Guests: Jay Coppock Chief Operations Officer, SERVE Tina Eldridge, SHRM-SCP Development Associate VISTA  David Maulsby Executive Director of Support and Giving, PTSD Foundation of America Web Links, Social Media, and Emails: info@setexasheroes.com setexa...

In this episode, we talk about the value of apprenticeships for both students and companies. Host: Daniel Scholl  Financial Coach Guests: Shamyia Henderson Business and Community Outreach Coordinator Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships Maria Darby Chief Operating Officer Dwyer Workforce Development Collin Kinstley Human Resources Trainer JAS Worldwide hccs.edu/apprenticeship https://www....

In this episode, we learn about VA caregiver resources, a launch pad for veterans and how behavioral health contributes to veteran success. Host: Timothy Stroud Guests: Quindola Crowley, Ph. D., LISCW, BCD Chief, Social Work Service Deirdre Gilbert, MEd Office Administrator The Houston Launch Pad Valerie Kim James CEO/Founder VAST Texas Web Links: hccs.edu/VeteransVoice https://www.hccs.edu/suppor...

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: S...

Resilience is a buzzword that appears in just about every discussion of employment today. In today's episode, we're going to look at some ways Houston Community College is helping students respond rapidly to changing market demands. Hosts: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce Nakia Edwards HCC Executive Director, Adult Education Guests: Michael Webster, PhD Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce...

In this edition, we're taking the pulse of Coleman College for Health Sciences, bringing you up to date on the latest programs, initiatives and accomplishments. Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Jeff Gricar, Ed. D., CPhT, PhTR Dean, Coleman College for Health Sciences Michele Voigt, DHSc, MPA, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant...

HCC's Resource Development – Innovation Grants department supports HCC's mission by securing and monitoring external funds from Federal, State, and Local government agencies used to strengthen institutional programs, improve student services, enhance instruction, and expand workforce training. Today we continue our series highlighting grant projects, with Adult Education.  Host: Parrish Murphy Hos...

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: S...

In this episode, we learn about a MADsquerade Ball, chat with an old friend, and discover resources for military families facing medical crisis. Host: James Mable, M.Ed. Director, Career & Job Placement Services Guests: Melanie Dubendorff Executive Director, MAD for Vets Tim Stroud Incoming Host for Veterans' Voice Natasha Pickard The Yellow Ribbon Fund Web Links: Veterans' Voice website hccs.edu/...

HCC believes that everyone has a vast capacity for growth. We believe it so much that we have a whole program called VAST.     Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Sue Moraska, M.Ed. Director, VAST Academy Dina Webster Program Manager, VAST Academy Spring Branch Ken Gurka Senior WorkKeys Program Coordinator Work-Based Learning &...

It's cold and flu season, and this year we're also dealing with COVID and RSV. Today we'll talk about some simple ways you can mitigate your risk for respiratory infections and explore HCC's Respiratory Therapy program.  Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Teodoro "Teddy" Tovar, MA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RCP Program Director / Faculty J...

Our economy is growing and changing at an unprecedented pace. Fortunately, HCC has ways to help you remain resilient … and employed.   Host: Darin Baskin, Ed. D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services Guests: Michael Webster, PhD Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Instruction Konnie King Briggs, BS, CCT, CCI Program Manager/Faculty EKG, Telemetry, Phlebotomy, PCT...