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Driving Success: A Fleet Advantage PodcastEP 14: OffLease Reimagined: Modernizing the Lease Surrender ProcessIn this episode, Tracy Derival sits down with Matt de Aguiar, Chief Operating Officer; Brian Antonellis, SVP, Fleet Operations; and Jackie Dusseau, VP, Data Analytics & Corporate Development, to discuss the launch of OffLease Reimagined, Fleet Advantage’s innovative platform for modernizing truck lease surrenders. The team explores how the software streamlines workflows, leverages real-time data and automation, and delivers measurable savings and operational efficiencies. Tune in to hear how OffLease Reimagined is driving transformation in fleet management and equipment finance, and learn about the award-winning solutions helping fleets save time, reduce costs, and gain transparency across the lease lifecycle....
2025-11-1814 min
The Inclusive InstructorEp. 012 - Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Student SuccessGuest Host: Chelsey William, Faculty - LBCC Communications Department. Chelsey and I discuss the role that EQ plays in student success and retention. We explore the many ways in which faculty can implement key features of EQ to promote student growth and resiliency. Episode Notes.
2021-05-2156 minThe Inclusive InstructorEp. 013: Open Educational Resources (OER), Textbook Affordability and Copyright RulesGuest: Michaela Willi Hooper, Faculty member with LBCC's Library. Michaela began at LBCC in 2017 and is the college’s OER and copyrighted material expert . She also co-chairs the Textbook Affordability Steering Committee and leads the effort to provide students with low or no cost course materials. Michaela joins me to discuss Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Educational Resources (OER) are “any type of educational materials that are in the public domain or introduced with an open license.” OERs provide faculty with options to customize course material while reducing or eliminating textbook costs to students. "While there is no...
2021-04-271h 08The Inclusive InstructorEp.011 - Boundaries with Compassion: The Journey Starts with YouGuest: Kellie Sturgeon, Accessible Technology Specialist with the Center for Accessibility Resources (CFAR) at LBCC. Kellie earned a nursing degree in 1979 and worked as an Emergency Room nurse for 25 years before returning to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Family Counseling. Kellie's role at the college is working with students and faculty in reducing and removing barriers to student success through the implementation of accommodations and other strategies that "level the playing field" for diverse learners. In Part 1 (of 3) of this series - Boundaries with Compassion: The Journey Starts with You, Kellie and I discuss self...
2021-04-061h 08The Inclusive InstructorEp.010: The Pedagogy of Conocimientos: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments that are Collaborative and EquitableGuest: Javier Cervantes, Director of the Department of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at LBCC. The title of this episode is from Dr. Josephine Mendez Negrete’s Pedagogical Conocimientos: Self and Other in Interaction”. In this work, she examines ways to unpack inequities (race, ethnicity, gender, class, etc.) and "build a sense of belonging or inclusion when we realize that we all carry knowledge, have the capacity to know, and have variant ways to express it, we asserted that no one single individual can possess all knowledge—we all carry knowledge".A key factor in creat...
2021-03-141h 26The Inclusive InstructorEp. 009: College is a Privilege on the Outside and an Absolute Luxury on the InsideSonya James, Guest: Sonya James - PT Faculty and Academic Planning Specialist with LBCC University Partnership Program joins me to discuss a student population who aren't talked about much - those who are experiencing incarceration. Sonya and I explore the barriers, challenges and successess of students who are taking college classes while housed in an adult or youth detention facility. We examine the ways in which inclusive instructional design, equitable content delivery and assessment practices can improve and support the success of students experiencing incarceration. Ep. 009 Notes
2021-03-141h 13The Inclusive InstructorEp. 008: It's Not All or Nothing: Rethinking Deadlines and Due DatesLBCC Faculty Member, Rob Priewe - Journalism Department, joins me to discuss flexibility with assignment and project deadlines. Rob and I talk about the diverse needs and experiences of students in the college learning environment. Flexible due dates can remove barriers and increase the opportunity for students to succeed. Rob shares the evolution of his teaching practice as he prepares students for post-college careers. He provides examples of when and how flexibility with deadlines benefits students without creating a grading nightmare for instructors. Flexibility with deadlines is supported by evidence-based adult learning theory and Universal Design for Learning Practice.
2021-02-011h 02The Inclusive InstructorEp. 007: Tips and Strategies for Supporting Stressed and Distressed StudentsLBCC Faculty Member - Lisa Hoogesteger, Advising Center - joins me to discuss tips and strategies for supporting students who experience stress and distress during the academic term. We explore the needs of diverse learners and identify barriers that may arise. Lisa talks about how the advising center can provide services and support for both faculty and students. We examine various scenarios and offer techniques to address real classroom situations. Faculty tips include building in flexibility, effective communication, setting boundaries (with compassion), clarifying expectations, and holding students accountable. Episode 007 Notes.
2021-01-251h 01The Inclusive InstructorEp. 006: Stop: Pause, Reflect and Refresh - Thinking of New Ways to Do Old ThingsLBCC Faculty member, Mike Randolph - with the Distance Education Program, joins me to discuss 3 key methods to engage students and enhance online instruction. Mike draws on his extensive experience of instructional design, content delivery, and virtual/online teaching to offer tips and strategies for increasing engagement, participation, and student success.
2021-01-1959 minThe Inclusive InstructorEp. 005 - Take them to the Beach: Building Relationships and Engaging Students in Math CoursesLBCC Faculty member Michael Lopez (Mathematics Dept.) joins me to discuss the unique and meaningful strategies he implements to engage students in his math courses. Michael is passionate about, and committed to, building relationships with students and connecting them to mathematics in ways that promote participation, belonging and inclusion. Episode 005 Notes.
2020-12-131h 39The Inclusive InstructorEp. 004 - Active Learning and Student Engagement in Science ClassesJoin LBCC faculty member Deron Carter and I as we discuss the magic of active learning, evidence based teaching practice, and adult learning theory. Deron is passionate about student success. He skillfully engages his students in both in-person and virtual learning environments. His students come to class prepared and ready to participate. Furthermore, they are submitting "good, quality work which is as good or better than the in-person classes". Episode 004 Notes.
2020-11-171h 02The Inclusive InstructorEp:003 - Gen Z Students with Kristi MurpheyLBCC's Kristi Murphey, Faculty with the Health and Human Performance Department, is a faculty fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year and she is researching our youngest college students - Gen Z. Kristi explores this generation who are "digital natives" and what that means for their learning expectations and needs. She offers suggestions and strategies to engage and motivate Gen Zs in the classroom environment. Episode 003 Notes.
2020-10-0633 minThe Inclusive InstructorEp.002 Student Engagement in the Remote Classroom Environment with Tristan StrikerGuest faculty Tristan Striker discusses techniques to engage diverse learners in the virtual classroom. We explore various strategies used to motivate and peak the interest of students in college writing classes. These tips and tools will allow listeners to enhance their curriculum and content delivery in order to provide students the opportunity to successfully achieve course and assignment outcomes. Tristan provides listeners practical classroom suggestions that can be implemented in any course - in every discipline - whether online or in-person. Episode 002 Notes.
2020-10-0348 minThe Inclusive InstructorEp:01 Accommodations in the 2020-2021 LBCC Virtual Classroom with Julie HesselJulie Hessel from the Center for Accessibility Resources discusses how student accommodations apply to the remote learning environment. Ensure your students have access to content and curriculum. Learn more about specific accommodations such as flexibility for attendance and note taking. Ep. 001 Notes.
2020-09-2934 min