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Dragon Talk Archive

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Produced and hosted by Dragon Podcast Manager, Ryan Record, Dragon Talk is a student-focused podcast highlighting topics of interest to our diverse student population at Howard Community College. Tune in to find out what’s happening in Dragon Country!

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  • Step UP to Success: Navigating HCC with a Coach in Your Corner

    Step UP to Success: Navigating HCC with a Coach in Your Corner
    Apr 10 2026
    Starting college is a major milestone, but the transition can often feel more like climbing a mountain than a straightforward path. In this episode of Dragon Talk, host Ryan Record explores Howard Community College’s Step UP program, a dedicated initiative that has been guiding students through the complexities of college life for over 20 years. Joining the conversation is Naya Patterson, Assistant Director of Step UP, who provides insight into the program’s long-standing mission of fostering student success through personalized care. We also hear from Sandra Lee, a Step UP Coach, who describes how her mentor meetings focus entirely on the student’s individual needs, honest conversation, and emotional support. Finally, HCC student Zinny shares a firsthand testimonial about the reality of being a student in the program and how having a dedicated faculty mentor helped her turn overwhelming moments into manageable goals. From connecting students to vital campus resources to simply providing a space where someone truly listens, this episode highlights why Step UP is more than just a support program, it is a community. Whether you are a new Dragon looking for guidance or a returning student seeking a stronger connection to HCC, listen in to discover how the right coach can help you reach exactly where you want to be.
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    24 min
  • Mission: Education–Your Guide to Veteran Resources at HCC

    Mission: Education–Your Guide to Veteran Resources at HCC
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of Dragon Talk, we’re honoring our veterans and military families at HCC. Join host Ryan Record as he sits down with Assistant Registrar, Lauren Nelson-Smith, VA Cohort Liaison, Jean Melvin, as well as veteran student and Dragon Podcast intern, John Fry, to break down your VA benefits, campus support and resources. Whether you're a veteran beginning your educational journey, a military family member looking for guidance, or a campus community member wanting to better understand veteran life at HCC, this episode offers clarity, connection, and encouragement. Tune in to learn how HCC proudly stands beside those who served—every step of the way.

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    28 min
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Training a New Generation of Cyber Experts

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Training a New Generation of Cyber Experts
    Oct 15 2025

    October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Dragon Talk is celebrating by exploring how Howard Community College is shaping its digital education. Joel Offenberg, Department Head for Computer Science and Cyber Technology, joins host Ryan Record to discuss why cybersecurity is an essential skill for everyone to stay on top of. Learn about the fantastic apprenticeships and career opportunities available to HCC’s computer science/cyber technology students, and how a game-changing National Science Foundation grant is completely revamping the college's Cybersecurity program. If you are looking into career paths that protect our digital information or even want to brush up on your cyber tech know-how, this is a must-listen!
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    18 min
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