Redefine U
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWhat makes us change? How does it happen? Why is it easier for some than others? With the help of storytellers and experts, Redefine U explores what happens when we’re challenged to change our beliefs, our thoughts or even who we think we are.
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Episodes
To Belong
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBPresident Dawn Lindsay sits down with host Dan Baum to talk about redefining moments, and how a phone call in an Annapolis restaurant was one of hers. Hear what she’s proud of, how she feels the college has evolved the past 10 years and what AACC’s future looks like. aacc.edu/podcast
To Belong
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBPresident Dawn Lindsay sits down with host Dan Baum to talk about redefining moments, and how a phone call in an Annapolis restaurant was one of hers. Hear what she’s proud of, how she feels the college has evolved the past 10 years and what AACC’s future looks like. aacc.edu/podcast
A Full Circle
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.72 MBIf you can change a heart, can you change the world? Join host Dan Baum as he speaks with Richard Hardesty about how it takes a community college to change a heart and to raise a graduate, and how he's come full circle in more ways than one. aacc.edu/podcast
Making Connections
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBDominic Salacki thought he had a clear career direction until one weekend made him question it. Here the recent graduate explains to host Dan Baum how seeing the passion of his professors made him feel equipped to follow his own dreams. www.aacc.edu/podcast
When the Professor Calls
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MBKaren Jung never thought she would go to college, much less graduate. Host Dan Baum chats with the MBA holder who says a professor believing in her was the key to her evolving outlook and goals in education. aacc.edu/podcast
The Best Part
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBJoin host Dan Baum as he speaks with Joyce Dawson about the collaborative design involved in building AACC, what makes it an exciting place to be and how her job is “like Legos for big girls.” aacc.edu/podcast
The Best Part
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBJoin host Dan Baum as he speaks with Joyce Dawson about the collaborative design involved in building AACC, what makes it an exciting place to be and how her job is “like Legos for big girls.” aacc.edu/podcast
Covergirl
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBSitting in class at AACC was the first time Kathleen Tattersall felt like she was around new people, different people. Join host Dan Baum as they explore what the experience meant for her outlook on networking, life and community. aacc.edu/podcast
Putting Unity in Community
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBWork was a reason for his day, not an interruption. That’s how Cleveland Smith views his 16 years at AACC where he learned, grew and honed his attitude of gratitude. Join host Dan Baum as he chats with the retired police officer and parking pass poet. Can't get enough Cleveland? Hear more in episode 27, “The Golden Rule.”
Putting Unity in Community
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBWork was a reason for his day, not an interruption. That’s how Cleveland Smith views his 16 years at AACC where he learned, grew and honed his attitude of gratitude. Join host Dan Baum as he chats with the retired police officer and parking pass poet. Can't get enough Cleveland? Hear more in episode 27, “The Golden Rule.”
Making Connections
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBDominic Salacki thought he had a clear career direction until one weekend made him question it. Here the recent graduate explains to host Dan Baum how seeing the passion of his professors made him feel equipped to follow his own dreams. www.aacc.edu/podcast
Season 5 Announcement!
October 14, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBHear all about our plans for Season 5 and how to share your own AACC story. Anne Arundel Community College is celebrating our 60th Anniversary this year and we want to hear how the college has redefined you. Record your own story to share, or drop in on Zoom to be interviewed by Dan! Drop in recordings will be hosted: October 21, 2-3 p.m. November 11, 1-2 p.m. December 2, 10-11 a.m. Visit Riverhawks at Home for drop in details, questions Dan will be asking you, or how to self-record. W...
The Inevitable Surprise
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBAs we wrap up season four, host Dan Baum talks with podcast writer, Amy Willard, about the future of education, her next big adventure and saying goodbye (for now). For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
The Big Shift
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSo much dramatic change has happened in such a short time, it’s easy to forget how much we’ve accomplished. Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Jenn Bopp about what it took to move an entire catalog of classes online and how technology is a tool that opens the door of possibility. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Hallelujah
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHow do you continue to teach and perform music in an online world? Why is it important? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Doug Byerly about the ups and downs of online performing arts and how music in particular can build connections and feed souls. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
We're All Students
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBAs we continue to reflect on the future of education, we want to explore the many ways in which we learn. Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Dr. April Copes about what we are discovering during this pandemic and her passion for transformation through connected learning. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Positive Connections
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBHow can focusing on the good help us — not only in a pandemic, but in our daily lives? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Erin Baldecchi and Sara Corckran about leveraging positive psychology to rediscover joy and make stronger connections through micro-moments. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
Brave
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBCould you trade the comfort of a desk job to put yourself in harm’s way helping strangers? Join host Dan Baum as he talks with Meg Hamilton about leaving a career in I.T. to pursue her passion for nursing. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Puzzle Pieces
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThese are particularly stressful times. How do we deal with that stress? Join host Dan Baum as he talks with Diane Hallila about the benefits of seeking support, stress management and embracing life’s challenges. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Making an Impact
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHow can you make a difference in your community? Join host Dan Baum as he talks with Jameira Eades about her pandemic experience, what she’s learned and the joy of making a positive impact. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
288 Days
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat have we learned this fall? We end our third season the way we started. Host Dan Baum talks with the podcast team about guilty pleasures, what keeps them up at night, and the futures of both communication and education. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Hearts and Minds
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOur country’s struggle with racism and inequality didn’t happen overnight. How did we get here and what do we need to know to move forward? Host Dan Baum talks to Mary Bachkosky and Kymberly Jackson about what we gain from an understanding of civil rights history. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
The Sweet Spots
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIt’s Thanksgiving. With all that’s going on in the world, how do we come to the table with a grateful heart? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Brandi Shepard about how despite serious health challenges, she’s able to focus on the sweet spots. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
Fostering Positivity
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHow do we maintain positivity in the midst of so much change, uncertainty and turmoil? Host Dan Baum talks with John Englehart and LaTanya Eggleston about their strategies for finding serenity and joy in trying times. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
Static or Changing?
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn an election year, what can a survey tell us about our community or even ourselves? Join host Dan Baum as he talks with Dr. Dan Nataf about his thoughts on the survey process, the election and the opportunity we have to redefine as a community. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
The Golden Rule
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow can we ever move forward in this divided world? Host Dan Baum talks with Major Cleveland Smith about the importance of listening and empathy for police and for humans in general. For show notes: www.aacc.edu/podcast
A Voice for the Voiceless
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat does being an ally mean? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Dr. Reginald Stroble about removing barriers, making space for hard conversations, and being a voice for the voiceless. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Behind the Curtain
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat was it like to redefine a podcast about redefining? Join host Dan Baum as he pulls back the curtain to talk to the podcast team. They’ll share their favorite moments of the spring and summer seasons, what they’ve learned and their hopes for the fall. For show notes: www.aacc.edu/podcast
Summer Reading Series: Guppy — Eli Jacobs
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this episode, Eli Jacobs shares and discusses an excerpt from her unpublished novella, “Guppy.” For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Summer Reading Series: Guppy — Eli Jacobs
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this episode, Eli Jacobs shares and discusses an excerpt from her unpublished novella, “Guppy.” For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Summer Reading Series: Fairly Represented - Heather Rellihan
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this episode, Heather Rellihan shares and discusses the personal narrative she used to introduce her book, “Theory and Praxis: Women's and Gender Studies at Community Colleges.” For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Summer Reading Series: Quest Giver Dead - Garrett Brown
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this episode, Garrett Brown shares and discusses his series of poems reflecting on technology’s intersections with art, culture and other aspects of our society. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast
Summer Reading Series: The Watermelon Eating Contest — Danny Hoey
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this first episode of the series, Danny Hoey, Ph.D. shares and discusses his short story, “The Watermelon Eating Contest.” For show notes and to read the full work, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Summer Reading Series: The Watermelon Eating Contest — Danny Hoey
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhat are you reading or writing? For our summer series, Redefine U asks members of the college community to read excerpts from their original work. In this first episode of the series, Danny Hoey, Ph.D. shares and discusses his short story, “The Watermelon Eating Contest.” For show notes and to read the full work, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
When Lightning Strikes a Podcast
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat have we learned and what would we like to retain from this redefining time? In our final episode of season 2, host Dan Baum reflects on how all of us — including the podcast team — had to redefine ourselves this spring. We hear again from our guests as they recount wisdom for the present and hopes for the future. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
A Love Letter
May 13, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBAs an additional departure from our regular format and as a preview of our off-season episodes, Candice Mayhill reads her powerful blog post, “My Big Fat Community College: A love letter to my community and its college.” She and host Dan Baum then discuss what inspired her, what she learned and of course, how she redefined herself. For show notes, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
Living Longer Better
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat is the difference between health and wellness? How do we stay well in a changed world? Host Dan Baum talks with Nicole Reed about health, fitness and the role connection plays in our overall well-being. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Living Longer Better
April 29, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat is the difference between health and wellness? How do we stay well in a changed world? Host Dan Baum talks with Nicole Reed about health, fitness and the role connection plays in our overall well-being. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
Tending a Healthy Community
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn a pandemic, how can we meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our community? Join host Dan Baum for a conversation with Debbie Hammond about her past experience, current perspective and how community is the very essence of public health. For show notes, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast.
A Heart for Service
April 15, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBHow do we serve others in our community when we can’t physically connect with them in person? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Trésa Ballard about her experience with the changing landscape of service learning. For show notes and resources, visit: www.aacc.edu/podcast
A Playbook for Resiliency
April 08, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHow do we find balance amidst a swirl of bad news and hardship? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Dr. Phil Terry-Smith about his experience responding to some of our nation’s greatest crises and the importance of caring for ourselves to develop greater resilience. For show notes, visit: https://www.aacc.edu/newsroom/redefine-u/episodes/episode-15/
Uncharted Territory
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat is ambiguous loss? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Sara Meinsler about the feelings of grief so many are experiencing and how we can develop resiliency in the face of a pandemic. www.aacc.edu/podcast
Redefining Times
March 25, 2020 07:00 - 52 seconds - 648 KBWe're redefining our schedule and upcoming episodes to focus on transformation in the face of a pandemic. Join host Dan Baum and his guests for a series of conversations to learn how we process and persist in a rapidly changing world. Catch up on episodes! www.aacc.edu/podcast
Not Wrong, Just Different
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSometimes, it’s not the stories we tell ourselves, but the stories others tell that hold us back. How do we move past the negative messages within our culture? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Tiffany Boykin, Ph.D., and Kellie McCants Price, Ph.D., about their experiences and what can be learned and even gained from our differences.
NERD Philosophy
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHow do you go from shy and uncertain to confident speaker and leader? Host Dan Baum talks to Kevin Lemus and Forrest Caskey about the power of trust, community and having someone believe in you. For more show notes and resources, visit www.aacc.edu/podcast
A Second Family
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat does it mean to find a second family? Host Dan Baum talks to Duane Herr and Trey Anderson about finding family in team sports and how that has impacted their lives on and off the field. www.aacc.edu/podcast Learn more about Athletics at AACC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGDc83ZSRs&t=13s
The Gut Punch
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhen dark times come, how do you keep going? Can a shift in perspective help? Join host Dan Baum as he talks to Briana Barone and Jackie Gambone about the power empathy and gratitude can have on teaching and life.
Redefining Reflections
December 18, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBHost Dan Baum summarizes what we’ve learned about transformation and shares his redefining story. We also hear exciting news for one of our previous guests!
Building a Foundation
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHow do you persist through life’s challenges? Who do you look to for help, especially if you’re from an at-risk population? In this episode, host Dan Baum talks to Marshall Campbell and Leon Thomas about their experiences and the importance of connection.
Parts of the Whole
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhy pursue two seemingly unconnected passions? Listen in as host Dan Baum discovers the link between chemistry and dance from Seth McCoy, who tells us how he chose to pursue both. Lynda Fitzgerald explains what dance and teaching dancers has meant to her. For additional show notes and resources, visit aacc.edu/podcast.