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Do you know an exceptional faculty, staff member, or leader in a community college who has made a significant impact? Submit them for the 2024-2025 Excellence Awards! Nominations are open from September 3 to December 2, 2024. Honor those who elevate student success and make lasting contributions to their institutions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g2PX47vT

🌍 Make a difference in conservation with Miami University Project Dragonfly programs! Explore the Global Field Program master's (apply by Jan 15), the Advanced Inquiry Program (apply by Feb 15), or take online & hybrid courses for professional development. Learn more: GFP.MiamiOH.edu, AIP.MiamiOH.edu, https://lnkd.in/g3TDURc #HigherEd #Conservation #ProjectDragonfly

The League for Innovation’s Innovations Conference 2025 has extended its proposal submission deadline to October 31. This conference, now in its 28th year, is dedicated to improving and enhancing teaching and learning, leadership, and the community college experience. Submit your proposal for a forum, roundtable discussion, or poster session to showcase your college's programs and share lessons learned. All sessions are one hour long. Click here for criteria and guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gDSbUS_t Rooms at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk are selling quickly, so be sure to book your stay. #HigherEd #CommunityColleges #25INNTX

The League for Innovation is pleased to share the latest episode of DIA Higher Education Collaborators College Version 2 Podcast. In Episode 2.2: Proactive Support, Dr. Paul Mabrey III from James Madison University discusses how the institution uses data-informed strategies to enhance student success initiatives. This episode offers valuable insights into how JMU fosters a supportive campus environment through proactive measures, providing important takeaways for educators and administrators focused on student-centered outcomes. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/RFuI50TMPFj #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #DataDriven #CommunityColleges

Building on prior research on quality, researchers Katherine Hughes, Michelle Van Noy, and Genevive Bjorn explored noncredit workforce education programs at William Rainey Harper College, LaGuardia Community College, Mount San Antonio College, and Northern Virginia Community College. These programs are evolving to meet learners' demands for shorter, career-focused pathways. By collaborating with employers and tailoring programs to local labor market needs, they are leading the way in ensuring students gain valuable credentials. How are your institutions adapting to this shift? https://lnkd.in/gwfdKjd2 #HigherEd #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityColleges

"Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness..." — John Keats, To Autumn The League sends its thoughts to those impacted by the recent hurricanes, wishing them strength and safety. To the rest of our community, a peaceful fall weekend. Stay well. https://lnkd.in/gEjAuaqP #CommunitySupport #SeasonOfChange #ToAutumn

The League's 2024 Fall Learning Summit, Unleashing AI’s Potential for Community Colleges, will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of higher education. In a workshop setting, we will uncover innovative strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and student success. Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate with peers and take part in this event. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsqZxDQC

League iStream subscribers can access one free monthly webinar with our partner Innovative Educators. Join them on October 22 for Creating Effective Search Committees: Selection, Training, and Best Practices. Led by Maria Poindexter, Ph.D., Director of Human Resources Operations at Reynolds Community College, this session will guide participants through the essential steps for forming and training search committees for faculty and staff recruitment. Participants will learn how to select a diverse committee, clarify roles, provide training on fair hiring practices and unconscious bias, and conduct effective candidate evaluations. Date/Time: Tuesday, October 22, 3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern) Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your recruitment process! https://lnkd.in/g7r8qGSB #RecruitmentStrategies #DiversityInHiring #HigherEd

Recognize outstanding technology students at your League member institution! Nominations are open for the 2024-2025 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards. These awards honor two students who demonstrate exceptional talent and academic excellence, with a focus on technology and strong financial need. Winners will receive $1,000 for education expenses and a commemorative plaque. Submit nominations for: • Student Technology Champion (hardware, network, cybersecurity) • Student Developer Champion (software development) Nominations are accepted through November 4. Learn more and submit here: https://lnkd.in/gvBm2Va