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Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 154- Engaging with Learning Centers with Amanda Haney-CechFor nearly a decade, Amanda worked in TRiO programs, spending a year with Talent Search and the next nine leading an Upward Bound project. In 2008, she joined the staff at Marietta College directing the Academic Resource Center (ARC). As the Director of the ARC, Amanda has led the center in tremendous growth including such activities as developing the PioPREP Academy bridge program, the Campus Food Pantry, and co-advising the Tri-Alpha first-generation national honor society to name a few. Under her direction, the ARC has achieved and renewed national certification from the College Learning Center Association’s (CRLA) International Tutor Tr...
2025-04-1456 minOffice Hours with John GardnerEpisode 55 - Amanda Haney-Cech Engaging Academic SupportFor nearly a decade, Amanda worked in TRiO programs, spending a year with Talent Search and the next nine leading an Upward Bound project. In 2008, she joined the staff at Marietta College directing the Academic Resource Center (ARC). As the Director of the ARC, Amanda has led the center in tremendous growth including such activities as developing the PioPREP Academy bridge program, the Campus Food Pantry, and co-advising the Tri-Alpha first-generation national honor society to name a few. Under her direction, the ARC has achieved and renewed national certification from the College Learning Center Association’s (CRLA) International Tutor Tr...
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NCLCA TodayNCLCA Today October 2021 with Kiara Kumar: The Unique Benefits of Academic Coaching ProgramsToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with down with Kiara Kumar, Coordinator for Academic Coaching and Engagement (ACE) and Access Programs at the University of Central Florida (As of this posting, Kiara is now with Florida International University). In this episode, we discuss Kiara's work in building and running coaching programs and the unique benefit of academic coaching programs in the university setting.
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2021-10-1831 min
NCLCA TodayNCLCA Today July 2021 with Dr. P. Brandon Johnson: Supporting your Staff and Participating in the Learning Center CommunitiesToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with down with Dr. P. Brandon Johnson, Associate Dean for the Office of Undergraduate Education at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Johnson's work in building mentorship programs for first-generation college men of color, being active in the NCLCA community, supporting your Learning Center staff, and managing Learning Centers through challenging circumstances that change the campus climate.
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2021-07-1643 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today May 2021 with Dr. Russell Hodges: Research and Publication in the Learning CenterToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with Dr. Russell Hodges, Associate Professor with the Graduate Program in Developmental Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Hodges's experience developing a graduate program, the process of publishing in the Learning Center field, and the future of the Learning Center profession.
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2021-06-0727 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today April 2021 with the NCLCA Community: A Panel Discussion on the NCLCA ExperienceIf you are still considering an NCLCA membership, this is the podcast episode for you! Today, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with a panel of NCLCA members who attended the 2021 NCLCA Virtual Conference. In this episode, we discuss our panel's experiences attending the virtual conference, along with all of the amazing benefits and experiences that have gained by being a member of the NCLCA community.
Visit www.nclca.org to learn more about getting published in the next issue of The Learning Assistance Review.
2021-04-2044 min
Student Success Heroes by Engineerica SystemsThe 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #5. Data Collection for Continuous Improvement“Another piece of data that I think is extremely important to collect is student feedback. Students are our reason for being and sometimes you have to remind people of that.” - Dr. Penny Turrentine
In the final part of a short series of podcast episodes, we conclude a discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar upon which to successfully build your college or university Learning Center.
Her book, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), inspired these discussions and foc...
2021-03-0317 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today March 2021 with Youlanda Henry: The Journey from Faculty to Learning Center ProfessionalToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with Youlanda Henry, the Director of Tutoring Services for Florida State College at Jacksonville. In this episode, we discuss Youlanda's journey from faculty member to Learning Center Director, as well as her work as an officer for FCLCA and her experience as a returning student currently pursuing her Ed.D.
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2021-02-2231 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today February 2021 with Dr. Courtney Barry: Management, Budgets, and Decision-Making in the Learning CenterToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with Dr. Courtney Barry, the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence at Florida State University. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Berry's experiences as a Director, including her advice for managing teams in the digital environment, recommendations for budget creativity, and her experiences making tough decisions regarding Learning Center programs.
Visit www.nclca.org to check out the NCLCA Winter Conference schedule and to learn more about our NCLCA Today Happy Hour!
2021-02-1635 minStudent Success Heroes by Engineerica SystemsThe 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #4. Establish Rapport with Your StudentsIn part four of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university.
Her recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), presents fundamentals for learning center directors, such as welcoming each student and going above and beyond to show that you care. Penny gives examples of building rapport through playfulness, attending student games as a team, and training her staff for...
2021-02-0407 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today January 2021: Helping Students get Motivated: Dr. Saundra McGuire and Supporting Students in the College EnvironmentToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with Dr. Saundra McGuire, the Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success at Louisiana State University and author of "Teach Students how to Learn: Strategies you can Incorporate into any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, and Motivation." In this episode, we discuss Dr. McGuire's learning center experiences, the process of writing a book with her daughter, and the secrets to helping students find their motivation.
Visit www.nclca.org to learn more about the upcoming NCLCA Winter Conference!
2021-01-1131 minStudent Success Heroes by Engineerica SystemsThe 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #3. ResourcefulnessIn part three of a short series of podcast episodes, we continue our discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university.
Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, including the need for 'making something from nothing' when faced with insufficient funding. We discuss several instances where Penny was able to use resourcefulness to propel her...
2021-01-0607 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today December 2020: Conferences in the Virtual Age: Lindy Coleman and the NCLCA Virtual ConferenceToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with Lindy Coleman, 2020-2021 NCLCA President, to discuss the upcoming NCLCA Virtual Winter conference and the role NCLCA has played in her journey from new Learning Center staff member to NCLCA President.
Visit www.nclca.org to register for the 2021 Virtual Winter Conference
2020-12-0723 minStudent Success Heroes by Engineerica SystemsThe 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #2. Support from Faculty and AdministratorsIn part two of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, including soliciting and gaining the support of faculty and administrators.
During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in working with student-athletes and published, Champions in...
2020-12-0109 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today November 2020: The Higher Education Journey: Being a Learning Center ProfessionalToday, Patricia and Kelsey sit down with one another to discuss their Higher Education professional journey, the benefits of attending NCLCA conferences, and their advice for other professionals in the field.
2020-11-0231 minStudent Success Heroes by Engineerica SystemsThe 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #1. Professional DevelopmentIn part one of a short series of podcast episodes, we sit down with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, to discuss some of the foundational pillars on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Learning Centers (and then some…), we delve into essentials for learning center directors, the first being the need for professional development for learning center staff.
During her twenty-seven years in the field, Dr. Turrentine has specialized in work...
2020-10-2917 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today September 2020: Caring for Your Learning Center TeamIn this episode we sit with Director Lindsay Singh from Florida Gulf Coast University who shares practical tips on how to care for a Learning Center staff during a Pandemic.
2020-09-1031 minNCLCA TodayNCLCA Today August 2020: Dr. Geoff Bailey, NCLCA 2020 PresidentEpisode number 1 for the National College Learning Center Association. Interviewers Patricia Hartley and Kelsey Fischell; Interviewee Dr. Geoff Bailey, NCLCA President. They discuss COVID-19 impact on Learning Centers. This is an extended version, with a running time of 50 minutes, future episodes should run less than 30 minutes.
2020-08-1050 min
Solidarity BreakfastGlobal Unity Movement II Over the Wall II Travel ban & Migrant Workers II Logging the Tarkine II West Papua & the Indonesian Free Trade Deal with AustraliaGlobal Unity Movement II Hanna from GUM explains what it is about and invites you to participate in the movement which brings all issues onto the table.Over the Wall II Peter Davis talks to the Community Legal Centres Australia (nclca) for people affected by Bushfires who are on centrelink payments.Travel ban & Migrant Workers II Matt Kunkell from the Mirgant Workers Centre explains how the travel ban around Coronavirus is unfairly affecting mirgant workers and those on temporary visas. He also talks to the affects of fall of the celebrity chefs' empires and how wage theft and loss of...
2020-02-1400 min