The LAUNCH Podcast

We’re in This Together - Your Spring 2020 Guide to Online Learning with Ruth Elizabeth Morris

Learn how to set yourself up for optimal success with online learning. We talk to Ruth Elizabeth Morris, who offers simple and realistic strategies for studying, completing assignments, and otherwise engaging with online courses.
Ruth Elizabeth Morris is the LAUNCH Program Coordinator, and also serves as an adjunct faculty member with the UConn School of Business. She is currently an instructor for Business Communications, and has also served as the Lead Instructor for English at the University of Maryland. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Hollins University, and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Maryland.
Episode Resources: https://ai.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/student-disruption.pdf
https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2020/03/Resources-to-share-online-teaching-and-learning.pdf
https://achieve.uconn.edu/
Episode transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2020/03/Online-Learning.pdf
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html

Embracing Uncertainty - A Guided Meditation for Stress Management with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk

Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk joins us again on this special episode of The LAUNCH Podcast to offer some encouragement and perspective during these uncertain times. She also leads us in a guided meditation to help manage stress and anxiety, regain focus, and embrace the uncertainty. For more from Dr. Acabchuk, check out the episode called "The Life-Changing Benefits of Meditation with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk."
Episode Resources: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
sharp.uconn.edu/meditation-resources/
Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Statistics, and from the University of Connecticut with her Ph.D. in Physiology and Neurobiology. Her research interests include developing, testing and evaluating the mechanisms of mind-body interventions to support lasting health behavior change and overall well-being. View Dr. Acabchuk's full bio and links to her research here: sharp.uconn.edu/acabchuk/
Episode transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2020/03/Embracing-Uncertainty.pdf
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html

Inside the Hidden College Curriculum

Emma and Kayla discuss the "hidden" college curriculum - the unspoken, unwritten rules, values, and norms that govern the college environment. Learn ways to uncover and engage in the hidden curriculum to improve your academics, and grow as a person and professional.
Episode Resources: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/05/678815966/college-students-how-to-make-office-hours-less-scary
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/08/04/book-argues-mentoring-programs-should-try-unveil-colleges-hidden-curriculum
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/Inside-the-Hidden-College-Curriculum.pdf
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What is the Financial Management Major? With Kelly Kennedy and Dr. Paul Gilson

Kelly Kennedy interviews Dr. Paul Gilson, Associate Professor In-Residence and Academic Director of the Finance Department at the University of Connecticut. Learn about the Financial Management major, the CFA Institute, and what the career path of a Financial Management major looks like.
Kelly and Paul discuss the advantages of the Financial Management major which include proximity to employers in Hartford and Stamford, UConn's close connection to the CFA Society, prep for the CFA exams, access to guest speakers, and events for students to connect with the industry.
Dr. Paul Gilson completed his PhD in Finance and Entrepreneurship at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He began his career as an accountant with KPMG Peat Marwick in both Atlanta and London, and later served as CFO and EVP of strategic development of the Maxim Group in Atlanta, specializing in IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. Dr. Gilson has helped numerous startups prepare business plans and fundraising activities. His research interests include the application of game theoretic models to the relationship between entrepreneurs and the institutions that finance startups. He has co-authored book chapters on teams, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season! https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/What-is-the-Financial-Management-Major-with-Paul-Gilson.pdf

Being Professional and Strategic Online with Kelly Kennedy

Email is how business is conducted across industries in today's global workplace. Listen to Kelly Kennedy, Associate Director of Outreach and Student Development in the UConn School of Business, to learn how to be professional in the management and communication style of your email with faculty, staff, and others. Kelly also discusses the importance of being strategic and owning your personal brand with social media.
Kelly Walters Kennedy graduated from Merrimack College with a degree in Elementary Education, and completed her Master's in Organizational Behavior at University of Hartford. She has held positions throughout the corporate world and within higher education, most recently as the Associate Director of Student Development and Outreach. Kelly is also a Career Development Instructor and Coach who has guided over 7,000 college students as they landed their first internships and jobs.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season! https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/Being-Professional-and-Strategic-Online-with-Kelly-Kennedy.pdf

Know Thyself – The Myers Briggs Assessment with Alana Adams

Extroversion, introversion, sensing, perceiving, intuition - what do these words mean and what do they have to do with academic success? Learn about the Myers-Briggs personality assessment and what understanding your results could mean for your life, career, and academics. Alana Adams, Director of Advising in the UConn School of Business, explains how understanding your personality preferences can empower you to succeed in many different aspects of your life, and how you can take the Myers-Briggs assessment yourself.
Episode Resources: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/experience/launch
https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
Alana Adams is the Director of Advising for the Undergraduate Business program at the University of Connecticut. She earned a B.S. in Finance and a B.A. in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, and completed her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University. Alana worked as a Financial Analyst with JPMorgan Chase before entering the field of higher education. She is a Certified Practitioner of MBTI.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season! https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/Know-Thyself-The-MBTI-with-Alana-Adams.pdf

Choose to Engage - The Power of Growth Mindset with Chelsea Cichocki

What does it mean to have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? What is brain plasticity and what do these things have to do with academic success? Listen to Chelsea Cichocki explain research authored by Dr. Carol Dweck, and learn how human qualities like intelligence and creativity, and even relational capacities like love and friendship, can be developed through effort and intention.
Episode Resources:
Dweck, C. (2006) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York, New York: Ballantine Books.
Chelsea Cichocki is an Assistant Director and Counselor with UConn Student Support Services. She graduated from UConn with a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, and completed her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at Baylor University. Chelsea is passionate about supporting first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented college students through her work with UConn SSS.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season!https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals with Peter Tribuzio

Whether you want to earn a higher GPA or just stop hitting the snooze button, learn how to set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely with Academic Advisor Peter Tribuzio. Utilizing this framework to set personal, academic, and professional goals keeps students accountable and on track.
Episode Resources:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
Peter Tribuzio graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Urban and Community Studies and a Master's of Public Policy with a concentration in Public Finance. He has worked for the University of Connecticut for 9 years, most recently as an Academic Advisor supporting undergraduate students on the Hartford campus. He is passionate about supporting students in their academic, personal, and professional development.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season! https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/Setting-S.M.A.R.T.-Goals-with-Peter-Tribuzio-1.pdf

Strategies for Academic Success with Ada Rivera

Academic success in college entails more than memorizing content for exams. Learn how to harness the resources offered by the University of Connecticut Academic Achievement Center(AAC) to engage in deeper learning and achieve greater academic success. Ada Rivera, Assistant Director of the AAC explains common obstacles that get in the way of academic success and where to go for support in these areas.
Episode Resources:
https://achieve.uconn.edu/resources/
Adamil Rivera graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Sociology and Master's of Social Work. Her areas of interest include student development, coaching, non-profit work, and community organizing.
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/Strategies-for-Academic-Success-with-Ada-Rivera.pdf

The Life-Changing Benefits of Meditation with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk

Learn how to harness the power of meditation to manage stress and anxiety, regain your focus, be more present, and improve your overall well-being with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk. Dr. Acabchuk explains some of the science behind meditation and provides helpful tips for students interested in starting to incorporate it into their lives.
Episode Resources:
https://sharp.uconn.edu/meditation-resources/
Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Statistics, and from the University of Connecticut with her Ph.D. in Physiology and Neurobiology. Her research interests include developing, testing and evaluating the mechanisms of mind-body interventions to support lasting health behavior change and overall well-being. View Dr. Acabchuk's full bio and links to her research here: https://sharp.uconn.edu/acabchuk/
Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html
https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html
Episode Transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2019/12/The-Life-Changing-Benefits-of-Meditation-with-Dr.-Becky-Acabchuk.pdf