Protecting Your Light with Dr. Mike Muñoz
03/13/24 • 47 min
A common theme I noticed throughout today's conversation with Mike Muñoz was a focus on breathing. Whether it was metaphorically taking a breather from doom scrolling, or literally stopping yourself for a quiet moment to feel your chest move up and down. Mike’s commitment to self-preservation, his warm persona and dedication to his campus are a driving force behind his work.
Dr. Mike Muñoz, Superintendent and President of Long Beach City College (LBCC), is a nationally recognized leader, passionate about closing the equity gap, creating inclusive environments, and driving innovation.
He joined me this episode to chat about the innovative strategies he is implementing at LBCC to foster a sense of belonging and support for students, and the role of social media in enhancing accessibility and engagement. Mike discusses on campus initiatives like 'Paletas with the President,' designed to connect with students while honoring his ethnicity, and his approach to addressing challenges faced by specific groups, such as students with dependents and those experiencing homelessness.
He also emphasizes the importance of empathy, authenticity, and self-care in leadership, and highlights how sharing these values through social media can serve as a powerful platform for uplifting and connecting communities.
Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM. The show is also sponsored by Element451.
For all resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/protecting-your-light-with-dr-mike-munoz/
Mentioned in the episode:
*Remember to use code JOSIE50 for an exclusive discount through March 31st!*
Long Beach City College (@lbcitycollege) • Instagram
Long Beach City College | LinkedIn
LBCC - President's Circle Funds
Students with Dependents - Long Beach City College
Want to Become a Peer Advisor? - Long Beach City College
LBCC and Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach Launch New Service to Help Student Parents
LBCC Launches Pilot Program for Student Overnight Parking
Long Beach City College - YouTube
Long Beach City College - Facebook
LB City College (@LBCityCollege) / X
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A common theme I noticed throughout today's conversation with Mike Muñoz was a focus on breathing. Whether it was metaphorically taking a breather from doom scrolling, or literally stopping yourself for a quiet moment to feel your chest move up and down. Mike’s commitment to self-preservation, his warm persona and dedication to his campus are a driving force behind his work.
Dr. Mike Muñoz, Superintendent and President of Long Beach City College (LBCC), is a nationally recognized leader, passionate about closing the equity gap, creating inclusive environments, and driving innovation.
He joined me this episode to chat about the innovative strategies he is implementing at LBCC to foster a sense of belonging and support for students, and the role of social media in enhancing accessibility and engagement. Mike discusses on campus initiatives like 'Paletas with the President,' designed to connect with students while honoring his ethnicity, and his approach to addressing challenges faced by specific groups, such as students with dependents and those experiencing homelessness.
He also emphasizes the importance of empathy, authenticity, and self-care in leadership, and highlights how sharing these values through social media can serve as a powerful platform for uplifting and connecting communities.
Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM. The show is also sponsored by Element451.
For all resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/protecting-your-light-with-dr-mike-munoz/
Mentioned in the episode:
*Remember to use code JOSIE50 for an exclusive discount through March 31st!*
Long Beach City College (@lbcitycollege) • Instagram
Long Beach City College | LinkedIn
LBCC - President's Circle Funds
Students with Dependents - Long Beach City College
Want to Become a Peer Advisor? - Long Beach City College
LBCC and Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach Launch New Service to Help Student Parents
LBCC Launches Pilot Program for Student Overnight Parking
Long Beach City College - YouTube
Long Beach City College - Facebook
LB City College (@LBCityCollege) / X
Connect with Mike:
Connect with Josie:
Josie and the Podcast is on social too!
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In My AI Era
Diving into the world of Artificial intelligence (AI) can be intimidating. Or maybe you’re unsure about using it at all. No one is an expert in these tools right now (unless, maybe, you happen to be one of the tool creators), meaning there is so much room for playfulness and exploration open to those willing to try.
In this episode, I’ll cover the importance of staying updated with changing AI trends, discuss possible concerns and benefits of integrating AI in higher ed, provide practical and effective steps for experimenting with AI, and recommend several (several) resources for learning more.
I am also in the early stages of exploring, so I wanted to seek some advice from my colleagues and hear all about how they're using different tools. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear from me; Carrie Phillips, Chief Communications Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting (and a former Vice President for Student Affairs); and Joel Villarani, Director of Social Media at Florida International University.
AI doesn’t have to be scary, and it can be incredibly helpful! The potential benefits are limitless if we can maintain a humanized approach to AI implementation in higher education.
Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM. The show is also sponsored by Element451.
For all resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/in-my-ai-era/
Connect with Josie:
Josie and the Podcast is on social too!
Mentioned in the episode:
- Student Social Media Academy
- 2024 NASPA Annual Conference, Seattle
- ACPA24 // Chicago, IL | ACPA
- Josie Episode: Building Community vs. Facilitating Community
- Chat GPT
- Gemini
- Grammarly
- Perplexity
- HubSpot: AI Trends for Marketers 2023 Report
- Claude AI
- Consensus
- Carrie Phillips - Communications and Marketing
- Carrie Phillips, Ed.D. - University of Arkansas at Little Rock | LinkedIn
- Claire Brady, Ed.D | LinkedIn
- Claire Brady, Ed.D - Glass Half Full Consulting
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Little Giants: The Big World of Gen Alpha
Step aside Gen Z, because Generation Alpha is here and making its identity known. Born between 2010 and 2025, Alpha’s are highly digitally-integrated and are set to become the most educated generation.
For insight on Gen Alpha, I brought in a diverse group of guests to speak to what’s ahead. You’ll hear from AJ Lopez, social media & media relations manager at Texas Woman’s University (and parent of two Gen Alphas); Dr. Meghan Grace, researcher, consultant, generational expert; Dr. Amber Williams, Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville (also a parent of a Gen Alpha); and Ava Christopher, a Gen Alpha herself, and the cousin of my marketing manager, Kati Hartwig.
As we gear up for this new generation of diverse, intelligent, and independent people, it’s clear that higher ed is going to have to evolve to fit their needs. So what’s the first step?
Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM. The show is also sponsored by Element451.
For all resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/little-giants-big-world-of-gen-alpha/
Connect with Josie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieandthepodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist
Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/
Website: www.josieahlquist.com
Email: [email protected]
Mentioned in the episode:
*Remember to use code JOSIE50 for an exclusive discount through March 31st!*
NASPA session with Tim Alexander: Is Student Affairs Ready for Influencer Marketing?
Influencer Marketing and Its Place in Higher Education | Josie and the Podcast
AMA Virtual Conference: Marketing in Higher Education
Engaging the Digital Generation
AJ Lopez | Texas Women’s University
Dr. Meghan Grace | researcher, consultant, generational expert
Dr. Amber Williams | University of Tennessee
Gen Alpha will be more diverse than the rest of the US population (Insider Intelligence)
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Inside the Tween Obsession With Drunk Elephant Skin Care (Glamour Magazine)
Preparing for Gen Alpha Students: Everything Will Be Different (Volt)
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