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We are back! In this episode, we sit down with Marcia Wheeler, our Director of Assessment and Accreditation and the force behind the New Faculty Institute, to pull back the curtain on what “assessment” and “accreditation” actually look like on a real college campus. Expect practical tips you can use right away, the most common myths that stress faculty out for no reason, and a few laugh out loud moments that feel way too familiar if you have ever battled Canvas, deadlines, or a department meeting agenda. If you want the behind the scenes playbook for Access, Assess, and Address, plus a fresh boost of confidence for teaching and improving without drowning in paperwork, this one is for you.

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After a short hiatus, Oh, That’s Cool! is back! Jared and Andrew sit down with Nathan Cassidy, longtime OTC communications faculty member and advisor for The Eagle, OTC’s newly relaunched student-run newspaper. Nathan shares insights on teaching public speaking, navigating media’s rapid changes, and guiding students as they bring campus news to life. From stage fright to fake news, and from student reporters to the future of journalism at OTC, this episode dives into why student voices matter and how The Eagle gives them a platform.

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In this special episode of Oh That's Cool, we sit down with Dr. Tracy McGrady, Provost at Ozarks Technical Community College, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation as she prepares to retire this May. Dr. McGrady reflects on her journey through higher education, shares stories from her time at OTC, and offers wisdom on leadership, learning, and what it means to serve a college community. Whether you're a student, staff member, or simply someone who values education, this episode gives you a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of OTC’s most influential leaders. Don’t miss this thoughtful and celebratory send-off for a true campus legend.