Our College, Your Voices

Latest Episodes:

134: Be Well IN Mar 04, 2021

Show notes

We are partnering with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to share resources that may be of use to anyone in our communities across the state, whether they are a part of the Ivy Tech family or not.

In this episode, Kelsi Linville, State Disaster Mental Health Coordinator, shared great information on the Be Well Crisis helpline. This is a wonderful resource that includes both phone based and online confidential support. You can access the Be Well Crisis helpline by calling 2-1-1 or going to www.BeWellIndiana.org.

As a reminder, Ivy Tech faculty and staff also have access to an incredible Employee Assistance Program that was launched in July of 2020. For more information on the Employee Assistance Program, which was expanded in late August 2020 to also include part-time employees, check out Episode 100 at https://ourcollegeyourvoices.libsyn.com/ivy-tech-has-a-new-employee-assistance-program

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

133: IN 2-1-1 Feb 25, 2021

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IN 2-1-1 is a state telephone line that serves all Hoosiers. In today's episode, we'll hear from Tara Morse and Jaimie Ferren – Executive Director and Deputy Director of IN 2-1-1 about the comprehensive resources provided by IN 2-1-1.

For our Ivy Tech family, 211 is another resource we can connect to as employees or direct our students to in times of crisis or for questions about various supports needed. As I shared in the episode, 77% of our students per our last Hope Center REAL College survey believed they did not qualify for resources. 211 provides a confidential no-cost mechanism for students to determine if they qualify for services.

2-1-1 is a free service available to anyone in Indiana; it is confidential. It's as easy as calling 2-1-1 or for our bordering counties you may need to dial 1-866-211-9966 to make sure you connect with Indiana 2-1-1. We serve every Hoosier. If you are not sure if we can meet your need or not, call us anyway, it's as easy as calling 2-1-1.

To access IN 2-1-1

- o simply call 2-1-1 from anywhere in Indiana 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
- o or go to IN211.org
- o or if you prefer to text, Text your zip code to 898211, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm (excludes holidays)

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

132: Earning the Indiana College Core in High School Feb 18, 2021

Show notes

In today's episode, we will talk with a student and principal from Greensburg Community High School about their experiences with the Statewide Transfer General Education Core, now known as the Indiana College Core.

To learn more about the things we referenced in today's show, check out:

Ivy Tech Dual Credit Web Site - https://www.ivytech.edu/dual-credit/
Ivy Tech Indiana College Core Self Assessment Tool –
Indiana Commission for Higher Education Early College Report - https://www.in.gov/che/files/2021_Early_College_Credit_Report_02_01_2021a.pdf
Indiana Commission for High Education Early College Infographic - https://www.in.gov/che/files/2021_ECC_DAAG_Placemat_2-01-2021a.pdf

Thanks to our guests:

Grant Peters, principal at Greensburg Community High School
Rebecca Rahschulte, Vice President of K-14 Initiatives and Statewide Partnerships at Ivy Tech
Mark Schneider, Director of K-14 Initiatives at Ivy Tech Columbus
Ella Tungate, current Ivy Tech student and graduate of Greensburg High School
Russ Baker, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ivy Tech

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

131: Career Champions Feb 11, 2021

Show notes

Career Champions is a campaign launched in November 2020 by Strategy Team 4.4, to fulfill the tactic "build a culture of career coaching statewide." On this week's episode, we'll hear from six of our Team Ivy family who serve as Career Champions across the College.

You too can become a career champion. To access the Career Champion training, check out the Career Champion learning module in IvyLead. This direct access link should work: https://ivytech.bridgeapp.com/learner/courses/16748/slide/12371. If not, you can get to the training by visiting MyIvy and clicking on the Employee tab. Select IvyLead.

Once you're in IvyLead, click the Learning Library link at the top of the screen. Click your mouse next to the Search icon and type Career. Scroll down just a bit and you'll see the e-Learning for Career Champions. You can also watch this video to learn more about how to access the e-Learning. Click the image to start the e-Learning. If you'd like to watch a quick video of how to access the training, visit https://www.loom.com/share/62842ed447464137a208301158525aa0

130: Government Relations 101 Feb 04, 2021

Show notes

In this week's episode, College Vice President for Government Relations, Mary Jane Michalak, will be talking about the College's government relations efforts, both at the federal level as well as the state level. We will hear about what our college does in terms of government relations, how it works, and what issues we are following. We will also hear about the differences in advocating for the College at the federal level and the state level. Finally, we will hear why it is important that the College have individuals specifically dedicated to government relations.

Call to Action: Check out the Political Activity Policy in the Employee Handbooks at https://www.ivytech.edu/hr/3848.html. Reach out to MJ if you have questions or comments about government relations.

And, don't forget to vote.

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

129: Indianapolis Campus Update and Chancellor Search Jan 28, 2021

Show notes

Learn more about the Indianapolis campus by visiting: https://www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis/index.html

To learn more about the Indianapolis Chancellor position and to apply, visit: https://opportunities.ivytech.edu/cw/en-us/job/507442/chancellor-indianapolis-campus.

If you have questions about the Indianapolis Chancellor search, feel free to reach out to anyone on the call. Chad Bolser is the best contact. His information is cmbolser@ivytech.edu. If you want to know more about benefits and employment opportunities at Ivy Tech in general, visit https://www.ivytech.edu/hr/index.html.

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

128: Marwin Strong Jan 21, 2021

Show notes

Today we are joined by Marwin Strong, an Ivy Tech alumni who was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana. He has recently expanded his career into motivational speaking and is the owner of Marwin Strong Motivation, LLC.

In June 2020, Marwin published "Back from the Shadow of Death." After a near-fatal attack by an unknown assailant, he made a dramatic comeback from his former life by starting his own in-the-trenches war against drugs and violence. Through adversity, his message is achieving dreams is possible for everyone.

He will be sharing with us a little about his past, his book, and what he believes is needed for students to overcome adversity and challenges in the classroom.

Get in Touch

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

127: Ivy Tech and Martin University Partnership Jan 15, 2021

Show notes

Ivy Tech and Martin University have embarked upon a new partnership drawing upon the strengths of each to better serve students in Indianapolis and beyond.

The partnership includes the development of a new highly marketable cyber entrepreneurship credential, developing guaranteed admission agreements, collaborating through the new Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion to build capacities in our institutions and community, and addressing Ivy Tech's challenge in credentialing dual credit faculty.

We are discussing the development of the partnership and where it may be headed in the future.

Panelists include Dr. Marcus Kolb, Dr. Mattie Jones, and Dr. Sean Huddleston.

Get in Touch!

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast

126: Process Improvement at Ivy Tech Dec 31, 2020

Show notes

Today I'm joined by the Process Improvement Team to discuss the origins of the process improvement model at Ivy Tech, available training, and campus and statewide projects using this model.

Get in Touch!

You can connect with Kara Monroe on Twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via Twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.

125: Plan Ahead Get Ahead Outcome Dec 24, 2020

Show notes

In late September and early October, Ivy Tech offered students who registered before October 9 the opportunity to win one of ten free classes or one offer of free tuition for the spring. In today's episode, you'll hear from three of our winners of the Plan Ahead, Get Ahead promotion.

Get In Touch!

You can connect with Kara Monroe on twitter @KNMTweets

Reach out with show ideas, comments, or questions via twitter or at our email address - ourcollegeyourvoices@ivytech.edu.

Leave us a voice mail at 317-572-5049. Respond to the Call for Action, ask a question, give a shout out to a colleague, or an episode suggestion.

Check out show notes, listen to past episodes, and get instructions on how to access the podcast on our website at http://www.ivytech.edu/podcast.