Episodes
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What's Happening at IVCC? A Conversation with President Tracy Morris
In this episode, we welcome IVCC President Tracy Morris back to the podcast for an update on what's happening across campus. We discuss facility improvements, a record year for scholarships, student support services, prior learning assessment and other academic initiatives, and the many ways IVCC...
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From IVCC to Career Success: Edgar Lucero Castillo and Petra Estrada
As part of IVCC's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, alumni Edgar Lucero Castillo and Petra Estrada returned to campus to share their experiences with current students. Edgar discusses his journey from IVCC to a career in law, while Petra reflects on a lifetime of service in education.…
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IVCC Celebrates Commencement
In this, our last episode of the season, we couldn’t think of a more fitting subject than Commencement. We sit down with Mark Grzybowski and Jen Etscheid, two members of the Commencement Committee, to talk about the planning of the event, the people involved, and the day itself. We also discuss...
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Finals Study Help with IVCC Tutoring
The end of the semester is quickly approaching at IVCC, almost time for finals. If you need extra help in one or more of your classes, this is the episode for you. Angela and Kathy from the Academic Support Center’s Tutoring group share with us the different subjects the professional and peer...
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Double Event featuring IVCC Art Show and SciFest 2026
This episode of IVCC Pulse is a double feature, highlighting two different events at IVCC. For the first event, we speak with Shannon Slaight, IVCC art instructor and coordinator of the IVCC Spring Art Show. Different works of art created by area high school and college students will be on…
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"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at IVCC
This edition of IVCC Pulse is a little different from previous episodes. We interview the cast and IVCC students of the IVCC Theatre Department’s production of THE TWENTY FIFTH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE on location in the Weeg Cultural Centre. They are asked what role they are performing…
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IVCC Celebrates Women's History Month
This episode of IVCC Pulse celebrates Women’s History Month, with our guest IVCC President, Dr. Tracy Morris. We talk about the women trailblazers of IVCC’s early days and the women working at IVCC today who are continuing that legacy while making their own way.
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Earthquake 2023
This podcast explores the earthquake that occurred in the Illinois Valley on November 15, 2023, with IVCC Geology professor, Mike Phillips.
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Wellness Series November 2023
This podcast discusses the Wellness Series planned to help students destress, relax, and learn ways to improve their physical and mental health with Student Government Vice President, Drew Knipper.
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Welcome Week Fall 2023
This podcast explores the exciting things happening on campus as the Fall semester begins to welcome our new, current, and returning students back to campus.
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Health Fair
This podcast discusses the upcoming Health Fair events on April 20th with Nicolette Kendall, IVCC student and Student Government President and Sarah Trager, IVCC Assessment Center Coordinator. The Health Fair has events on the Main Campus as well as the Ottawa Center including the Health…
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Student Spotlight - Virginia
On this student spotlight podcast, IVCC student, Virginia Garcia, is interviewed. It explores her journey and challenges as an adult student working towards her degree.
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Fitness Center
This podcast discusses the Fitness Center, open to IVCC employees and students, with current students, Ty Perin and Maryanna Amaral.
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One Book One College October Events 2022
This podcast discusses One Book, One College and the events planned in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with guests Grace Norris, IVCC's Electronic Resources Librarian, and Heather Steele, Safe Journeys Community Educator.
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YMCA Little Eagles Child Care
This podcast discusses the YMCA Little Eagles Child Care with IVCC students, Corrina Hernandez & Jennifer Tomkins. Find out more about this free service for IVCC students and learn a little about their journey.
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One Book One College Maid
This podcast discusses One Book, One College and the exciting events planned with Grace Norris, IVCC’s Electronic Resources Librarian, and Heather Steele, Safe Journeys Community Educator. This year's selection is Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land.
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Welcome Week August 2022
This podcast discusses the exciting things happening on campus to welcome new, current, and returning students back on campus with guest Grace Norris, IVCC's Electronic Resources Librarian. There are opportunities to ensure students are prepared for the start of the fall semester, along with a...
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Medical Assistant Information Session
This podcast explores the limited admission Medical Assistant program with program coordinator, Kaity Ritter.
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Commencement 2022
This podcast explores the details about the 2022 Commencement Ceremony with guest and soon to be IVCC graduate, Emme Bottom.
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Winter Intersession
Are you interested in learning more about IVCC's Winter Intersession, such as what courses are being offered? This podcast explores the details with the Director of Financial Aid, Eric Johnson, and the Director of Admissions & Records, Tom Quigley. #ivcceagles
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Delivery Modes
This podcast explores the various delivery formats that IVCC courses have with the Director of Learning Resources, Dr. Patrice Hess.
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IVCC Student Services Updates
This podcast is an IVCC Student Services update with information regarding October events, Spring registration, applying for graduation, and withdrawals.
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Automotive
This podcast explores the Automotive Associate in Applied Science degree and certificates, what job opportunities these can lead to, how much time is spent in the lab versus the classroom, and more! #ivcceagles
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One Book, One College
This podcast explores the One Book One College program, the book selection for the 2021-2022 academic year, events, and more. #ivcceagles
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FAQ for New Students
What should new or returning students know as they come back to campus this fall? Listen to our new podcast that answers frequently asked questions, such as where to park and how to find your classes. #ivcceagles
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Help Desk
The Help Desk podcast explores this new certificate and what to expect as a technician with program coordinator for Cybersecurity, Nancy McDonnell. #ivcceagles
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Fall 2021 Recharge your career
Recharge your career at IVCC this fall; There are in-person, online, day, and evening options available. #ivcceagles
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Fall 2021 Come Back to IVCC
You might be closer to completing your degree than you think!
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Workforce Development
Soar into the many pathways within Workforce Development with dean, Shane Lange. #ivcceagles
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Welding
Soar into Welding with program coordinator, Tony Sondgeroth. #ivcceagles
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Nursing
Soar into Nursing with IVCC instructors, Anne Bruch and Laura Hodgson. #ivcceagles
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Medical Assistant
Soar into the Medical Assistant program with program coordinator, Kaity Ritter. #ivcceagles
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Early Childhood Education
Soar into the Early Childhood Education Program with program coordinator, Tammy Landgraf. #ivcceagles
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Criminal Justice
Soar into many options in Criminal Justice with program coordinator, Kevin Hermes. #ivcceagles
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Business Administration
Soar into Business Administration with program coordinator, Bob Reese. #ivcceagles
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Begin Your Educational Journey
Begin your educational journey with IVCC. #ivcceagles
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Agriculture
Soar into agriculture with program coordinator, Willard Mott. #ivcceagles
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Accounting
Soar into the rapidly growing field of Accounting with instructor, Amber Fox. #ivcceagles
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Commencement 2021
This podcast discusses the 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and answers frequently asked questions. #ivcceagles
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Medical Assistant
This podcast explores our limited admission Medical Assistant program, explains what a Medical Assistant does, provides steps on applying to the program, and more. #ivcceagles
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Nursing - Adult Student Perspective
This podcast is about one student’s journey as an adult student while working towards her Nursing degree.
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Learning Resources Support Services 2021
This podcast explores the support services offered by Learning Resources, including Connect to Complete, Success Coaching, Peer Tutoring, and more.
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Health Professions
This podcast dives into the certificates and degrees within Health Professions, such as Medical Assistant and Nursing, with new Health Professions Director, Dr. Grobe.
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Registration
This podcast explains what students should be doing now to prepare for registration. #ivcceagles
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Advice From Faculty
This podcast is advice for students from IVCC faculty. Included in the podcast are tips on how to be successful with online learning. #ivcceagles
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Transferring
This podcast explores the transfer process with IVCC Counselor, Valery Calvetti. Topics discussed include how credits transfer, ways to narrow down college choices, and what students can do now to prepare for their next steps. #ivcceagles
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Welcome Back To Campus
This podcast discusses the changes that students, staff, faculty, and visitors can expect when coming to campus this fall with returning guest, Dr. Patrice Hess, the Director of Learning Resources. As President of IVCC, Dr. Jerry Corcoran, said in a recent video update, everyone’s health and…
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Cannabis Production Certificate
This podcast explores the new Cannabis Production Certificate with Ag program co-coordinator, Kathryn Seebruck. Topics discussed include courses within this certificate, length of time for completion, types of local or regional jobs that can be expected, and how this feeds into the Associate in...
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Welding
This podcast dives into our Welding degrees and certificates with program coordinator, Tony Sondgeroth. It explores the different types of welding and what types of jobs students could expect upon completion of the degrees or certificates. #ivcceagles
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Destressing Tips
This podcast offers advice on ways to destress. #ivcceagles
About this show
Brief podcasts to help increase student awareness of available resources and to inform community members.
Hosted by
Crystal Credi
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