Category: S.A.F.E TOPICS

Going Remote – Checking in on students

In our 11th episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics Podcast, we continue our special series on Going Remote. In this episode, hosts curry and Sean are joined by students Ashley Chacon (Sociology), Aaron Blanchett (Sociology), Jessi Perreault (Studio Arts), Frank Rivas (Sociology) Trent Stechschulte (Finance), and Glenna Trone (Math & Science) to check in with our students during this time of stay-at-home orders and remote instruction.

What to listen for:

• The struggles of transitioning to remote instruction.
• Impacts of losing face-to-face interactions.
• How has communication been from instructors and the college?
• “It’s the attitude towards the transition.”
• Instructors seeing students as people, not just students.
• What was going on the week before spring break?
• How have instructors been flexible with students?
• Needing to learn how to be self-starters.
• Keeping a structure to stay sane.
• The impact of remote instruction from an athletes perspective.
• What have we been doing outside of school?
• Sleep schedules.
• TV shows, Animal Crossing, and bird poop!?
• The pandemic experience altering life plans.
• Is the zombie apocalypse really upon us?
• How have artists reacted to the pandemic?
• What do students need right now?
• The first thing each of us are going to do when this is all over.

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:

curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)

Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)

Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)

James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

Helping our students pivot when business is not usual: Going Remote, A Special Series

In our tenth episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics Podcast, the discussion continues on our special series of Going Remote. In this episode, hosts curry and Sean are joined by our colleagues Christina Sharp, Nate Scharff, and Mike Deschamps who are all from Business Administration to give us a unique and informative perspective on everything business and industry and their impact on our students.

What to listen for:

• Thinking about small businesses and our students.
• The concept of being able to “pivot” in a different direction.
• The impact on Oceanside’s local economy and small businesses.
• Who can survive and who will fall?
• What can we do to help our neighbors?
• Interpretations of federal policy and stimulus checks.
• How can we as educators help our students?
• Students and educators having to adjust and pivot.
• Encouraging innovation and new opportunities for our students.
• The shift of everything going to technology.
• The upsides to current events.
• Tapping into our secondary skills and talents to open new opportunities.
• Not all “doom and gloom.”
• “Strong Workforce” initiative explained.
• Transferable skills across disciplines and long term thinking.
• Connecting with people with empathy and understanding.
• A send off message from our guests.

Links to the articles mentioned:

• https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/20/landing-a-job-in-the-midst-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html
• https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/companies-hiring-remote-work-from-home-job/

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:
curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

Going Remote – Personal Health

In the ninth episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, we continue our special series on Going Remote. Hosts curry and Sean were joined by Ghada Osman (Health Services) this week to discuss the psychological and sociological impacts on the topic of mental care in a remote setting.

Health Services Information

• Website: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/healthservices/
• Mental Health Link: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/healthservices/counseling.html
• Groups Link: http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/healthservices/groups.html
• Email: MCCSHS@miracosta.edu
• Phone: 760-795-6675
• Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

What to listen for:

• Transitioning to Zoom and having privacy.
• Student health services during the summer.
• Telehealth vs. in-person sessions.
• Both unique and similar situations for counselors and students.
• The good and challenging aspects of using Zoom in this space.
• “A culture of positivity” and toxic positivity explained.
• The stages and process of grief.
• Holding on or letting go.
• The importance of community and the institution for our students.
• Consequences of social distancing to mental health.
• “Physical distancing and social connections.”
• Being in a fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone.
• Emotional flexibility.
• The juxtaposition of face-to-face classes and online classes in this moment.
• A positive send off from Ghada.

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:
curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

Going Remote – Supporting Ourselves

In the eighth episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, we continue our special series on Going Remote. As we enter the second week of remote instruction, hosts Sean and curry were joined by Casey McFarland (Kinesiology), Jeff Murico (Religion/Philosophy), Thao Ha (Sociology), and Rachel Hastings (Communication) to discuss how we can continue moving forward as faculty and for our students.

What to listen for:

• The importance of moving.
• Taking care of our pets during these times.
• “Corona cut” hair cuts.
• The realities of working from home.
• “Silent struggles.”
• Ensuring our students get adequate resources.
• Being flexible, forgiving, and structured.
• Humanizing our experiences.
• Practicing mindfulness and being in the moment.
• Goals and routines.
• “The Attitude of Gratitude”
• Different perspectives on this moment in history.

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:
curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

Going Remote – Supporting Our Students

In the seventh episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, hosts curry and Sean continue the special series on “Going Remote” with a conversation on the support our students and faculty can expect once classes resume. We were joined by Lise Flocken (Transfer Center), Edward Pohlert (Tutoring & Academic Support Center), and Denise Stephenson (Writing Center) through Zoom.

What to listen for:

Writing Center

● Writing center website link: (http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/writingcenter/index.html)

● Live Online ConferZoom link (https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/144052209)

● Still open! Just moved online.

● Using Zoom as the new support hub space.

● Using Zoom’s breakout rooms feature for one-on-one support.

● What the center does and does not do.

● The new hours explained.

Tutoring & Academic Support Center (TASC)

● TASC website link: (http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/tutoring/index.html)

● Integration with ConferZoom with a one-on-one link.

● Academic success coaches support and how-to guides.

● Continuously updating their front page of their website.

● Net Tutor, Star CA and MiraCosta College tutoring services explained.

● Easing the anxiety and fear of the new online format.

Transfer Center

● Transfer center website link: (http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/transfercenter/index.html)

● Student support hub on Canvas link: (https://miracosta.instructure.com/courses/16981)

● How Cal State University San Marcos has been accommodating during these times.

● University of California (UC) schools updates.

● Everything has slowed down.

● Taking care of yourself first.

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:
curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)