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The Catalyst

Northeast Iowa Community College

Explore the people, programs and partnerships that make Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) more than a campus. From student success stories to behind-the-scenes of athletics, innovation and industry collaboration, each episode answers the question: What’s happening at NICC? Energetic, informative and always evolving, this is your inside look at the impact of community-driven education.

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50 эпизодов

  1. NICC Athletics Year-In-Review: National Titles, Program Growth and What’s Next 34:35
  2. Leading NICC: Deep Roots, Bold Future (Part 2) 32:52
  3. Leading NICC: Deep Roots, Bold Future (Part 1) 33:09
  4. Safety Beyond the Checklist: Brandon Schroeder’s Story of Choice, Consequence and Culture 30:38
  5. First Responder Trends and Lifesaving Strategies: Tri-State Emergency Responders Conference 33:45
  6. Building Skilled Trade Careers with NICC & Four Mounds 22:44
  7. Crafting Midwestern Stories and Empowering Student Voices with Keith Lesmeister 24:31
  8. A Shared Vision for Education: Inside the NICC Manchester Center Partnership 20:02
  9. From Art Teacher to Cybersecurity Instructor: Making a Mid-Career Switch with Maren Larsen 22:55
  10. Affordable College & Career Training Close to Home: Inside the NICC Waukon Center 22:25
  11. Cougars in the Wild: Amanda Kennedy on Lifelong Learning & Leadership 26:23
  12. Big Ideas in Small Towns: Howard County's Rural Success with Jason Passmore 24:24
  13. Inside the New Delaware County Leadership Program with Donna Boss 20:18
  14. How to Find Joy and Have More Fun at Work with Paulette Milewski 28:47
  15. Dubuque Jobs and Free Training: How GDDC and NICC Partner for Your Success with Jason White 28:16
  16. The Undercover Candidate: Nora Burns on Bridging the Gap Between the Boardroom and the Breakroom 33:24
  17. NICC Summer Camps: Hands-On Career Exploration and Fun for Northeast Iowa Youth 22:10
  18. The Power of 10: Fast Leadership Lessons from Local Experts 20:54
  19. From Iowa to the Rockies: NICC Spring Break Service Trip with Lexi Wallroff 22:54
  20. Built by Employers: New Core Manufacturing Skills Career Pathway Certificate and Industry Partnership 26:12
  21. How to Navigate College with NICC Academic Advisors 28:40
  22. The Digital Shift: AI and Technology at NICC 31:55
  23. Leading with Empathy: The Essential Skill for Modern Leaders 36:47
  24. The Student Leader Journey: Finding Your Place at NICC 25:42
  25. The ROI of Well-Being: Creating a Thriving Workplace 28:19
  26. All About the Amys: One Name, Infinite Impact at NICC 25:29
  27. From Autopilot to Aligned: Molly Knuth on Business, Burnout and Connection 37:42
  28. The Roadmap to Your Career: Understanding NICC Pathways 11:27
  29. The Skills Fast-Track: Redefining Career Entry with Career Pathway Certificates 28:02
  30. Unlocking Opportunity: A Guide to WIOA and Workforce Support at NICC 28:56
  31. The AI Playbook: Leadership, HR and Training in the Age of Automation 32:40
  32. Your One-Stop Shop for Workforce Training: NICC Customized Solutions 32:18
  33. The Heart of NICC: 2025 Reflections & 2026 Visions 8:24
  34. Dugout Energy & 12-Hour Days: The Modern Student-Athlete Blueprint 25:28
  35. From Resume to Reality: Unlocking Northeast Iowa's Career Potential with NICC 36:21
  36. Meeting Students Where They're At: NICC Student Support 31:47
  37. Unsung Heroes: Inside NICC Operations and Customer Service Core 26:31
  38. The Local Solution: Maximizing Grants, Scholarships and State-Funded Tuition at NICC 32:14
  39. The Competitive World of College Esports 28:09
  40. Redefining Manufacturing: The Industry 4.0 Advantage 32:54
  41. Haunted History: Halloween Special 32:20
  42. Teamwork and Technique with NICC Dance 26:08
  43. Academic Advising: Your Personal Roadmap to Success 28:40
  44. How One Leader Went from NBA to NICC 23:52
  45. Future-Proofing Dubuque’s Workforce: AI, Automation and Opportunity Dubuque 35:20
  46. Bonus: AI Innovation with Susan Frew 24:38
  47. The First Pitch: Inside the Start of Cougar Baseball 24:57
  48. How to Build Soft Skills That Employers Value 28:28
  49. Game On: The NICC Athletics Era Begins 32:20
  50. Leading NICC: A Talk with Interim President Dave Dahms 28:41