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Hokie Track Chats
by Virginia Tech New Student & Family Programs
Hokie Track Chats are designed to support and educate Proud Hokie Families by providing information on campus and community resources, promoting healthy student/family relationships, and proactively addressing questions and concerns.
Episodes
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Keys to Student Success with Three Virginia Tech Students
Gear up for the upcomming semester with Hokies on Track! On this episode of Hokie Track Chats Trent Fox, Francisco Granizo, and Walter DIckey discuss what they have learned from their time as students at Virginia Tech. Reflecting on their experiences and giving advise to parents and students....
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2023 Orientation Experience with Dr. Gabby McCollum, Associate Dean and Director of New Student and Family Programs
In today's episode, one of our Hokies on Track interns, Aaron, speaks with the Associate Dean and Director of New Student and Family Programs, Dr. Gabby McCollum. Aaron and Gabby talk about the orientation experience at Virginia Tech, ways that you as Proud Hokie Families can also participate in...
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Interview with Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Director of the Black Cultural Center
In today's episode, Aaron (Hokies on Track Intern) interviews Kimberly Clark-Shaw, the Director of the Black Cultural Center and they discuss the importance of the Cultural and Community Centers on Virginia Tech's campus, and the impact that identity-based communities have on the student...
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Presidential Address Recap
On today's episode, two of the NSFP student interns, Aaron and Francisco, recap some of the highlights from President Sands' State of the University Address on January 18. For the full speech, watch it here: https://youtu.be/NATmXvXLyOU For a captioned version of today's episode, click here:...
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Mental Health at Virginia Tech
Today's episode is a shortened version of the Mental Health at Virginia Tech Facebook Live co-hosted by New Student and Family Programs and Cook Counseling Center. Erica Coates discusses ways to support your student, and provides an in depth explanation of TimelyCare. Find the captioned version…
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Supporting the Continued Transition
In today's episode, Kenlee discusses the importance of the first six weeks of college (a period that just ended) and how to support your student throughout the remainder of their first semester. Kenlee prompts reflection of the semester so far, and discusses some specific resources you can...
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Get to know the 2022 Virginia Tech Orientation Leaders
In this episode, Kenlee talks to two of the Virginia Tech Orientation Leaders, Nick Swetz and Ayana Bullock, about their experiences at Virginia Tech. Discussing their favorite memories, traditions, spots on campus, and more, listen to hear directly from students about what it means to be a Hokie.
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Proud Hokie Families
The Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs, Kenlee, went around at the Spring Family Weekend Tailgate to ask families why they are proud to be a part of the Hokie Nation. This episode features the responses of our proud families, Go Hokies! Find a captioned version of this episode here.
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Spring Family Weekend and the Sesquicentennial HokieQuest
Kenlee and Eryn talk about what families of current Hokies can expect when they arrive April 15th for Spring Family Weekend. There is also an activity that students can participate in throughout April, called HokieQuest, in celebration of 150 years of Virginia Tech. You can find a captioned…
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Supporting International Hokies
In today's episode, Kenlee chats with Thomas Andre Alves de Lima, the Assistant Director for Orientation and Leadership in New Student and Family Programs. Thomas is from Brazil and attended George Washington University in D.C. He shares his experience as an international student, as well as the...
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Let's Debunk This! VT Myths
Faculty and student leaders from New Student and Family Programs discuss the reality of different college and Virginia Tech myths. This episode will address the Freshman 15, making friends in college, what to do in Blacksburg, as well as the supposed pool on top of Slusher Tower! A captioned...
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How to Love Your Hokie
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, New Student and Family Programs discusses different ways to support and love your students while they are at Virginia Tech. This episode will address healthy family relationships, love languages, and different ways you can feel connected to your…
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What to Expect - Dean of Students
Jonathan interviews Dr. Byron Hughes, Dean of Students, about the support his offices give to students.
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What to Expect - Money Matters
Jonathan interviews Diane Roberson and Henry Showalter about the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid and the Bursar’s Office.
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What to Expect - Orientation and Transition Experience
Jonathan interviews Dr. Kimberly Smith and Lizette Rebolledo about the 2021 Orientation and Transitions Experience.
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Student Success and the Role of Family Members
Jonathan talks with Dr. Michael Williams about the Student Success Center and how students can engage with tutoring, success coaching and much more.
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What are Hokie Track Chats?
Hokie Track Chats are designed to support & educate Proud Hokie Families by providing information on campus & community resources, promoting healthy student/family relationships, and proactively addressing questions & concerns. This episode gives a brief overview of the structure of Hokie Track...
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New Student Transition and the Role of Family Members
Lizette D. Rebolledo, Associate Dean of Student and Director of New Student & Family Programs joins us to talk about the new student transition and the role of family members. In this episode, she shares about her philosophy for helping students transition, how family members play a role in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hokie Track Chats are designed to support and educate Proud Hokie Families by providing information on campus and community resources, promoting healthy student/family relationships, and proactively addressing questions and concerns.
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Virginia Tech New Student & Family Programs
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Hokie Track Chats currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Hokie Track Chats about?
Hokie Track Chats are designed to support and educate Proud Hokie Families by providing information on campus and community resources, promoting healthy student/family relationships, and proactively addressing questions and concerns.
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Hokie Track Chats is created and hosted by Virginia Tech New Student & Family Programs.
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