Welcome to Austin Community Conversations!

Episode 1 September 28, 2025 00:01:03
Welcome to Austin Community Conversations!
Austin Community Conversations
Welcome to Austin Community Conversations!

Sep 28 2025 | 00:01:03

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Toño Ramirez

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[00:00:01] Central Texas is home to one of the largest open enrollment institutions of higher learning in the country, where students whose goals, hopes and backgrounds are welcomed and nurtured by teachers and helpers who serve from a shared commitment to courage, compassion, joy, and a spirit of yes. [00:00:20] Austin Community Conversations is a podcast featuring the voices that animate this vibrant learning environment. [00:00:27] Whether you're a student interested in knowing more about the paths that your teachers and mentors have taken to realize their own goals, a faculty member curious about the backgrounds and current projects of your colleagues, or simply someone curious about the people bringing community and college together in Austin, Texas, you're invited to join the conversation.

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