CECI Connect

Degree Planning: Finding your footing when stepping into the future

Academic advisors are here to help you make a plan to finish your degree; but, what is degree planning? In this episode of CECI Connect, our host, Melanie, will share a personal story about how degree planning helped her grow her sense of hope and joy throughout her college experience.

Uncomfortable Learning with Jen Torreano

For this episode of CECI Connect, Melanie discusses how safety and discomfort impacts the learning process for students in college with Jen Torreano, Director of the Knowledge Market at Grand Valley State University.

Good Grades and More: Making academic success your own

Academic advisors are here to help you achieve academic success; but, what is academic success? In this episode of CECI Connect, our host, Melanie, will share a personal story about her journey toward defining academic success for herself.

My Major | Interview with Laura Kastler

My Major - What’s your major? What are you majoring in? What are you studying? Did anyone ask you this when you told them you were going to college? Well, our speakers today know a lot about those questions. Our host, Melanie, and Laura, Academic Advisor in CECI, have a candid conversation about how they picked their majors in college, what it meant to them, and what they recommend for others picking or sticking with a major.

My Value | Interview with Breeann Mann

My Value - What did you learn? What was it worth? There’s a lot of talk out there about the value and cost of college. It’s definitely an investment, but does it pay back what it promises? In today’s episode, Bree Mann, Director of the CECI Advising Office and our host, Melanie, will discuss what college offered them - what they gained and how they changed because of their choice to go to and graduate from college.

My Choice | Interview with Tom Fellows

My Choice - In today’s episode, our host, Melanie, and Tom Fellows, Senior Academic Advisor in CECI,  talk to each other about the very real, deep-down reason they went to college, stuck with college, pursued more college, and now even work at a college. They delve into the practical and philosophical heart of their reasons for higher education study and stewardship. 

My Self | Interview with Melanie Rabine-Johnson

My Self - Meet Melanie. Laura Kastler, Academic Advisor for Bachelor and Master of social work students, interviews Melanie, our new CECI Connect Podcast host. In this conversation, Laura asks Melanie about “self” – what makes us who we are, and how do we see ourselves?

Legal Studies with Professor Joshua Sheffer

Welcome to part two of our six-part series: What can I do with this major?
In this episode, Tom is joined by Professor Joshua Sheffer from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Professor Sheffer is a part of our Legal Studies program at GVSU. He gives us insight into the benefits of our Legal Studies program, popular minors, immersive internship opportunities, and more! 
Continue to check in each week to learn the rest of our majors in the College of Education and Community Innovation!
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Birth-Kindergarten Education with Dr. Kathryn Ohle

In this episode, Bree chats with the director of our newest program, Birth-Kindergarten Education (ED-BK). Dr. Kathryn Ohle provides some great insight into the development of the ED-BK program and the benefits of this curriculum. Listen to learn more about the outline of the program, some potential career opportunities, and our advising resources! Dr. Ohle also shares information on the clinical and experiential learning requirements that provide great benefits for our students.
Continue to tune in each week to learn the rest of our majors in the College of Education and Community Innovation!
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Hospitality and Tourism Management with Kristi Jack

Welcome back to the CECI Advising team's six-part series: What can I do with this major? 
In this episode, join Trent to learn more about our Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) major. He sits down with the HTM program director, Kristi Jack, and discusses the countless opportunities that exist within this major. 
Listen to learn more about the various concentrations in HTM, the internship requirements, and the career outlook in this exciting industry! Kristi also shares some insight on the massive alumni network that exists within our Grand Valley HTM program. 
Continue to tune in each week to learn the rest of our majors in the College of Education and Community Innovation!
To learn more about the CECI Advising Center, you can follow us on social media!
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