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Bobcat Chat

Haywood Community College

Welcome everyone to Bobcat Chat. A podcast designed to immerse you in the culture and happenings here at Haywood Community College. Each episode, one of our hosts will meet up with someone GREAT and interview them to see what they’re all about. We hope your ears are ready, because we’ve got a lot to chat about!

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Episode 7: WNC Dislocated Worker Grant

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2023/11/22

Choosing a new career path can be filled with hopes and dreams for the future but can be daunting. We chatted with David and Doug, representatives for the Dislocated Worker Grant to find out more about the grant, who qualifies, and how members of our community can get the support they need to return to the classroom or the workforce. Have a listen to learn more about this grant and how you my qualify. HCC is pleased to partner with their team to share information about the possibilities

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Episode 6: A chat about HCC's onsite childcare facility

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2023/11/01

Ever wonder what RCAC stands for and why it’s so special? The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is five-star daycare located on the campus of Haywood Community College. We chatted with two of our leaders to understand why socialization is so important for children, the importance of hiring great teachers, and how this facility is a learning lab for our Early Childhood Education students.

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Episode 5: Celebrating Financial Aid Appreciation Day

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2023/10/17

Do you know what our Financial Aid department does and why it’s so impactful for our students? Hear from our specialists about what they can do to help students make the most of their financial aid application to get as much financial support as possible for their educational journey. 2023 marks an important year with the FAFSA application so give a listen to learn more about the changes coming and how you can be prepared. And a huge shout out and thank you to our financial aid team and all

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Episode 4: Club Spotlight: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

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2023/10/04

Ever wonder what PTK stands for? It’s more than just initials with this student club! Phi Theta Kappa is an invitation-only student club for students looking to be engaged with their college beyond the classroom. From volunteerism and supportive events, this club is one that spans many colleges. Hear from two members of this club and their club advisor (a PTM alum herself) about why this group is so supportive and why it’s important to try something new. As one student stated – you don’t

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Episode 3: Odd Bird Sounds with Andrew Isenhower

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2023/09/13

You may be a bird person, or not a bird person, but either way this episode is super fun! Andrew Isenhower, one of our Natural Resource instructors sits down with us to share some of his favorite odd bird sounds. You’ll hear from birds such as the Wood Duck, Barn Owl, Acorn Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, and a very special one only found in Australia. Grab those binoculars and get ready for a great time on Bobcat Chat with a variety of bird calls and learn a little about the birds while

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Episode 2: 2023 Dahlia Ridge Trail Run

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2023/08/30

Haywood Community College will hold the first Dahlia Ridge Trail Run on Saturday, September 16. This 5k is a family-friendly walk/run event open to all levels of runners, walkers, and hikers. Participants will receive a t-shirt and enjoy a post-race party with live music and food available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Haywood Strong Scholarship for displaced mill employees. Online registration is open through September 13, and participants need to register by August 30 to be

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Episode 1: Student Life this fall

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2023/08/16

HCC is planning many exciting events and reasons for students to connect this fall. In this episode we sat down with Ethan Hall, Coordinator of Student Life. He gives us the scoop on planned activities, his hopes for students, and a little about his time here at HCC when he was a student. With the start of the fall semester upon us - welcome to Season 2 of Bobcat Chat!

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Episode 31: Bridget - Success Coach

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2023/08/01

Ever wonder about how our team supports students? We chatted with Bridget on the Student Success team to get insight into these details. We also talk a little about returning to school as an adult learner and a few tips and tricks to stay on track while in school.

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Episode 30: Natural Resources

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2023/07/19

HCC is Nationally recognized for our Natural Resources Program. With a variety of subjects, programs, and certifications available it’s nice to know a little more about this unique program. We sat down with two of our instructors to learn more! If you’ve been wondering what the difference is between Fish & Wildlife Management and Forestry Management – here’s your chance to hear all about it! In this episode, Andrew and George share the differences, similarities, and a bit about how to

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Episode 29: Building trails at HCC

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2023/07/05

Have you ever wondered how a trail through the woods is even made? In this episode we sat down with Todd Branham with Long Cane Trails to talk about how he entered this industry, how it’s grown over the years and what all goes into building a trail system. It’s interesting to learn about the equipment to physically build the trails as well as how the planning process works. HCC’s trail build had its challenges and successes, just like any new trail, but the results is a stacked loop system

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Episode 28: Where Higher Ed can take you - with Tim...

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2023/06/19

Having a love for learning doesn’t come to all of us naturally. Once Tim Scapin found his passion within higher education, he never dreamed where it could take him. Tim is an Instructional Designer and Media Specialist with HCC and his start at a community college has helped guide his educational journey. In this episode we chat about where he started and where he is now along his higher educational path. He has had the opportunity to travel abroad as part of an international collaboration

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Episode 27: College & Career Readiness @ HCC

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2023/05/31

What is CCR? How does our team personalize the experience for each student? That's what we're here to answer when we set down with out College & Career Readiness Director, Jennifer Yowell. Jennifer and her team provide amazing assistance in a variety of important subjects to keep members of our community on track toward their educational goals. From Adult High School to English Language Acquisition, HCC provides a variety of FREE resources for those that need it.

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Episode 26: Susannah High announces Timely Care

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2023/05/17

Haywood Community College has partnered with TimelyCare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students and HCC Employees. Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. We chatted with Susannah High, Director of Student Wellness here at HCC to take a deeper dive into what this service offers our students and employees. Services available include: MedicalNow, TalkNow, Scheduled

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Episode 25: Public Services Appreciation Week

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2023/05/03

The second week of May is nationally recognized as Public Services Appreciation Week. HCC is taking this opportunity to say thank you to the Public Service workers at HCC and in our community.We sat down with two HCC colleagues to learn more about what Public Service Workers do for our community and why it's important to say thank you to them as often as we can.

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Episode 24: New Tourism Program

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2023/04/19

Have you ever wonder what it takes to start a new degree track? Did you know that HCC is launching a Tourism program in Fall 2023?? We sat down with the Program Dean and Business Instructor to learn more about how a new program gets started and what students can look forward to this fall with the Tourism concentration under the Business Administration Degree. Listen to a chat with Jodi Wijewickrama and Meredith Carpenter to learn all about this new program and a little more about them.

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Episode 23: A Chat about Professional Crafts

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2023/03/22

How exciting to sit down with one of our Professional Craft instructors - Robert Blanton, Jewelry Instructor. He has been with HCC for a majority of his career and loves to see the great success our students find in this unique program to take into the "real world". Hear about the rich history of this program from one of our own instructors.

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Episode 22: International Women's Day with Lynn Milner

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2023/03/07

Lynn Milner serves as the Chair for HCC's Board of Trustees. In this episode we chat about how she progressed through her career in education, her passion for sports and what coaching can teach everyone, and a few tips on how we can all #EmbraceEquity in recognition of International Women's Day.

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Episode 21: How English and Art inspired a new idea

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2023/02/22

In a chat with Janine Dalton, one of HCC's instructors, we discover why it's important to appreciate language and art through a variety of methods. Her passion for teaching shines through as she talks about her inspiration for a new idea she plans to bring to HCC with a student publication.

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Episode 20: Tammy Hall McDowell

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2023/02/08

Continuing recognition of Black History Month, we sat down with Tammy Hall McDowell, a member of HCC's Board of Trustees to learn more about her, how she supports our community, and more!

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Episode 19: Spring 2023 HCC Events

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2023/01/25

Join Hannah Moore and Elan Richards as they walk us through the Spring 2023 Student Life calendar of events. From Snacks & Crafts to Pi Day, there's lots in store for our HCC students. You'll also get to know Hannah and Elan better with a series of fun questions.

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