Third Monday Host Notes

Hi TOPcast Insiders!

As the end of the current academic term looms on the horizon, we at TOPcast hope that you, your colleagues, and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. With the US Thanksgiving holiday approaching, we would just like you to know that we are thankful for you and for the work you carry out in our field every day. Do please stay on the lookout for the December release of the “TOPcast & Friends Holiday Special,” our holiday gift back to you and our broader community of online education professionals.

- Tom and Kelvin

Coffee Links

• “S’Morey Time” Coffee from Bones Coffee Company
• Bones Coffee Company

Content Links

• Ajita Menon’s Online Bio
• The Calbright Model
• In Diverse Education: “Why California’s First Online Community College Faces a State Audit”
• In San Francisco Chronicle: “California’s online-only community college is flunking out with legislators”
• In EdSource: “Calbright College survives in new California state budget agreement”
• Presidential Reframing Communication: “Calbright College Milestone Report” (August 2020)

Just for Fun Pop Culture

• History of S’Mores

Extra Special Feature

• Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)