Episodes

  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Season 2, Episode 3 - " Overcoming Fears of College"
    Apr 22 2026
    Keith Stoner and his guest, Steven Haynes, share about overcoming the fears of college. Often, we hear that the hardest part of enrolling in college is walking in the door. Students have all manner of fears — from can I do the work to what if I don't succeed. We believe that with the right support, everyone can succeed.
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    9 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Season 2, Episode 2 - "Changing Workplace and Jobs Skills of Tomorrow"
    Apr 15 2026
    Keith Stoner and his guest, Steven Haynes, discuss the changing workplace and the skills the jobs of tomorrow will require. Education is now modular, transferable, and flexible. The skills you learn can be adapted to business, manufacturing, healthcare and more. We're teaching students how to learn throughout their careers instead of the skills of today that will be obsolete in a few years.
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    8 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Season 2, Episode 1 - “Supporting Student Success”
    Nov 19 2022
    Students today face many challenges from academics and the rigor of college coursework to learning how to adjust, advance and succeed. The next episode of College Connections focuses on the support available at NC State. Keith Stoner of NC State is joined by Monica Durham, Director of Student Success and Retention, and Barb Keener, Director of Trio and Transition Services, Barb Keener.

    “College Connections,” The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you! Learn more at NCStateCollege.edu
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    15 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Episode 7 - “The Cedar Sky Painting Partnership”
    Aug 3 2022
    The NC State College Foundation recently partnered with accomplished Crawford County artist Tina Husted, spouse of Lieutenant Governor John Husted, Cedar Fair Charities and Cedar Point to raise funds for student scholarships to North Central State College. In the next episode of College Connections hear the story behind her original painting “Cedar Sky.”

    “College Connections,” The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you!
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    16 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Episode 6 - “Flexible Life Long Learning”
    Jun 10 2022
    Make sure the institution you attend will deliver your education the way you need it. Everything from the versatility of online classes to the benefit of touch, try and experiment when attending in person. “Flexible Life Long Learning” is the topic on episode 6 of College Connections. Keith Stoner is joined in studio by Kelly Gray, Vice-President of Academic Services and Randy Blankenship, Interim Director of Workforce Training.

    “College Connections,” The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you!
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    17 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Episode 5 - “Make the Right Choice”
    Mar 22 2022
    When choosing a college, consider the entire package. The plan, the flexibility, the cost and the outcome. “Make the Right Choice” is the topic on the next episode of College Connections. The North Central State College podcast series.

    Keith Stoner is joined by with Amanda Sheets, the Director of Admissions and Recruiting and Tom Prendergast, Vice-President of Student Services.

    “College Connections,” The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you! Available today on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts.
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    15 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Episode 4 - “College Credit Plus”
    Mar 16 2022
    Every college-ready student in Ohio in grades 7 and above can earn college credit for FREE while completing their high school education. “College Credit Plus” is the topic on the next episode of College Connections. The North Central State College podcast series. Keith Stoner is joined by Caree Bash, the Director of College Credit Plus and Scott George, College Credit Plus Success Coach.

    “College Connections,” The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you! Available today on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts.
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    15 mins
  • NCSC Podcast "College Connections" - Episode 3 - "What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up"
    Mar 9 2022
    Making a good college choice now will have far-reaching impact on your education, and your life. So choose wisely! “What do you want to be when you grow up” is the topic on the next episode of College Connections. The North Central State College podcast series on iHeart Radio.

    Keith Stoner, Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Creative Services, is joined by Brandel Boyd, the Academic Liaison for the Kehoe Center in Shelby and Alicia Camak, Career Pathway and Internship Coordinator for the college.

    The North Central State College podcast focuses on topics that help you make the college choice that’s right for you! Available today - listen on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts.
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    13 mins