CECI Connect
Welcome to the CECI Connect Podcast! Join the Undergraduate Advising Team in the College of Education and Community Innovation at GVSU as they explore resources in Advising, Community Connecting, and Networking.
Episodes

Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
22 min
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.

Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
15 min
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?

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
11 min
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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Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
16 min
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!
To learn more about the CECI Advising Center, you can follow us on social media!
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Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
21 min
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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Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023
21 min
This week Laura sits down with the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director, Dr. Sally Pelon. Dr. Pelon talks through the secondary admission process of the social work program along with the program requirements. She also touches on the benefits of having a BSW degree, common minors with social work, and internship opportunities in the 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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Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
15 min
Welcome to part two of our six-part series: What can I do with this major?
In this episode, Tom is joined by Dr. Patrick Gerkin from the school of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Dr. Gerkin is the program chair of the Criminal Justice program at GVSU. Tune in as he shares great insight on our CJ major, popular minors, and various program opportunities!
Continue to check 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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Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
25 min
Join the CECI Advising team for a six-part series: What can I do with this major?
Trent is starting us out with Professor Quincy Williams and the Public, Nonprofit, and Health administration (PNH) major. Listen to learn more about the various opportunities in PNH, the different emphasis areas, and the program requirements. Professor Williams shares his insights on the career outlook for this major and why this might be a good path for students!
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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Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
7 min
Listen in with CECI's graduate assistants, Elizabeth, Nicole, and Obed, as they talk through the course registration process. They offer some helpful tips and important information going into registration. Questions about overrides, waitlists, planning ahead, or delivery methods? Our grads will talk you through all of those details!
You are able to register for the Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters on your registration date. Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor on Navigate if you have any other questions about course registration!
To learn more about the CECI Advising Center, you can follow us on social media!
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Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
11 min
Come listen to Bree and our second-year graduate assistant, Elizabeth Clark, and they talk about our very own CECI Peer Mentorship program. The peer mentor program is designed to provide leadership for participants across our undergraduate majors in CECI. Our mentors give support to new GVSU students (First-Year and Transfer Students) as they navigate Grand Valley and learn about their major. In addition, the program’s primary goal is to retain new students by providing a sense of community, professional development, and preparation for post-graduation.
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