On this episode of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast, Co-Hosts Mason and Jaida discuss the ins and outs of student leadership opportunities for USC Chan OT students.Join in to hear the breakdown of USC Chan Division opportunities, including identity-based affinity spaces and nationally recognized organizations. Additionally, hear from special guest Alyssa Dharmawan, current 2nd year OTD student, and co-chair of the Occupational Therapy and Science Council (OTSC) at USC Chan, as she describes her

In this conversation, a caller grapples with whether to stay in his 11-year marriage, sharing feelings of loneliness and frustration. He details how COVID-19 and his wife's postpartum depression affected their relationship, leading to emotional isolation and communication breakdowns. The discussion reveals a lack of emotional guidance in his upbringing, contributing to his view of relationships as transactional. Stefan encourages the caller to confront his past, improve communication, and reconnect

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In this episode, I examine the West's existential crisis linked to statism and reliance on government solutions for complex social issues. I argue that governmental interventions in poverty and education are fundamentally flawed, often worsening conditions and entrenching dependency. I critique welfare programs, highlighting their failure to effect meaningful change and calling for a reevaluation of the efficacy of government initiatives. The discussion emphasizes the need for community-driven

Student development of communication skills is essential for professional practice. To address this, a structured peer review process was implemented in a beginning nursing course, providing students with opportunities to engage in scholarly discourse, refine their writing, and practice crucial conversations in a supportive environment. The teaching strategy involved 3 peer reviews throughout the semester. In this podcast and article, Dr. Kristen Tobin and Christina Buxton explain how they

Twitter Space 11 August 2025In this episode, I explore the complexities of human relationships, focusing on love and societal influences on our interactions. I discuss the challenges of sustaining friendships and romantic partnerships amid changing life stages, emphasizing the evolution of these bonds over time. Through personal anecdotes, I highlight how parenting reshapes identities and illuminates the selfless nature of love. I also stress the importance of authenticity and critical evaluation in

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) engage learners at lower levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Richards and Mr. Zachary Hall discuss how they developed a CAT known as the Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity to promote engagement at a higher level among students in the classroom setting. Read more about this innovative, interprofessional strategy in their article in Nurse Educator.

Evidence-based guidelines about textbook selection in nursing are lacking. Lucille Downing discussed their study to identify the essential characteristics in nursing textbooks based on a survey of faculty members across the United States.Faculty had a strong preference for textbooks emphasizing clinical judgment and application to practice, with content being the top priority. Additionally, instructor resources, such as test banks and teaching strategies, were prioritized within supplemental

An unfolding case study for a complex concept such as chronic pain management can be scaffolded across a curriculum to better prepare future nurses for practice. This podcast with Dr. Kari Firestone presents a 4-term unfolding case study that was developed to address gaps in students’ learning. It was aligned with the American Association of College of Nursing Essentials and followed a patient from acute to chronic pain transition. Details are provided in their article.

Foundations of FinanceBusiness Finance, FIL 240-002, Autumn 2025, Lecture 2 Type: mp3 audio file ©2025

Foundations of Finance Business Finance, FIL 240-001, Autumn 2025, Lecture 2 Type: mp3 audio file ©2025

A new report, the CHLOE 10 Report, was just released, and its findings are a wake-up call for our higher education institutions. The report, which is a collaboration between Quality Matters, Eduventures, and EDUCAUSE, tracks 10 years of online learning growth and reveals a boom in short-term credentials and uneven progress on AI across higher education. The top-line finding is impossible to ignore - nearly 90% of colleges and universities plan to expand their online programs in the next three years

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This lecture explores the existential crisis in the West, attributing primary significance to statism and the misconception of government as a solution to complex social issues like poverty and education. The speaker argues that reliance on government often exacerbates problems rather than solving them, illustrating this with historical data on poverty and personal anecdotes. The discussion addresses how government intervention can create dependency, undermining personal responsibility and

This lecture introduces students to IEE 475 (Simulating Stochastic Systems), a required course for Industrial Engineering majors that covers the design and analysis of simulation models of real-world engineered systems. The lecture covers contents of the syllabus as well as where students can find more information in the Canvas Learning Management System site for the course.

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Twitter/X Space 9 August 2025In this episode, I explore the intersection of personal growth and atheism, examining how non-believers navigate moral frameworks and the balance between immediate pleasures and long-term commitments. Sharing personal anecdotes, I discuss the impact of childhood experiences on adult choices and the complexities of altruism without religious context. The conversation also challenges traditional gender roles in relationships, inviting listener perspectives on partnership