On The Spot @ PCC
Welcome to On the Spot, a brand-new podcast brought to you by Internal Communications here at Portland Community College. This is where we get straight to the answers about the questions you—our PCC employees—want to know most about. Every episode, we dive into topics that you have submitted, whether it’s about the college’s operations, our community, or the amazing people behind the scenes.
Episodes

Friday Dec 13, 2024
On The Spot Episode 6: Workday ERP with Angela McMahon
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
The podcast, On the Spot@PCC! is hosted and produced by PCC staff. We are getting answers to your burning work-related questions.
In this episode Angela McMahon, Director of Application Systems for Academic Affairs andStudent Affairs sits down with Danielle Gabriel, Director of Marketing to talk about the colleges transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning System.
Each episode is 15 minutes or less and tackles an employee-submitted question about the college, its operations, and its people.
Download a transcript of this episode here.

Friday Nov 22, 2024
On The Spot Episode 5: Catering with Amber Mendel
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
The podcast, On the Spot@PCC! is hosted and produced by PCC staff. We are getting answers to your burning work-related questions.
In this episode Amber Mendel, Director of Auxiliary Services sits down with Danielle Gabriel, Director of Marketing to discuss food services at PCC.
Each episode is 15 minutes or less and tackles an employee-submitted question about the college, its operations, and its people.
Download a transcript of this episode here.

Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
The podcast, On the Spot@PCC! is hosted and produced by PCC staff. We are getting answers to your burning work-related questions.
In this episode Kurt Simonds, VP of SPIP sits down with Khylie Gardner, AVP of Marketing and Communication to discuss PCC's Strategy, Policy, and Integrated Planning.
Each episode is 15 minutes or less and tackles an employee-submitted question about the college, its operations, and its people.
Download a transcript of this episode here.

Friday Nov 01, 2024
On The Spot Episode 3: Strategic Planning with Sarah Rose Evans
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
The podcast, On the Spot@PCC! is hosted and produced by PCC staff. We are getting answers to your burning work-related questions.
In this podcast Sarah Rose Evans, Strategic Planning Manager sits down with Danielle Gabriel, Director of Marketing and Communications to talk about operational excellence.
Each episode is 15 minutes or less and tackles an employee-submitted question about the college, its operations, and its people.
For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
On the Spot Episode 2: Inclement Weather with Josh Peters-McBride
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The podcast, On the Spot@PCC! is hosted and produced by PCC staff. We are getting answers to your burning work-related questions.
In this podcast Josh Peters McBride, Associate VP College Operations. talks about weather and how we prioritize safety during inclement weather.
Each episode is 15 minutes or less and tackles an employee-submitted question about the college, its operations, and its people.
For a transcript of this episode, click here.

Friday Oct 04, 2024
On the Spot Episode 1: Enrollment with Ryan Clark
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Today's guest is Ryan Clark, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & Strategy.
Ryan is here to talk to us about our Fall enrollment trends, and factors impacting enrollment this year.
For a transcript of this episode, click here.