LEAGUE FOR INNOVATION IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS JOBNET
League JobNet is an innovative feature that provides community colleges with an
efficient and effective means to post their administration and faculty positions. This
job site allows individuals to search job listings by various means, as well as notifies
potential job candidates of current community college administration and faculty
openings. Find out more…
LEAGUE RADIO PREVIEW EDITION
Experience League Radio, a web-based talk show featuring pertinent interviews and
discussions on topics important to community college educators.
In this edition of League Radio, guests Ann McGee and Brenda Babitz explore the rise
of fundraising in the community college field. The discussions covers a range of
topics including (1) why should community colleges be involved in fundraising, (2)
what kinds of giving options work best, and (3) the important roles of CEOs, Boards,
and all college employees. Read more…
CLEARLY QUOTABLE
The League has just published the eagerly awaited The Leadership Dialogues:
Community College Case Studies to Consider. More than 50 authors contributed their
leadership experiences to this volume, in a highly readable format that treats each
case by context, case summary, questions to consider, thoughts and analysis, and
outcomes.
This months quotes are from the Questions to Consider sections of some of the
chapters in The Leadership Dialogues. Read the quotes…
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE LEAGUE’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE
The League for Innovation's Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) provides the
opportunity for potential community college presidents, or those in transition, to
review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in
discussions on leadership with outstanding community college leaders from across
North America. Find out more…
JUST THE STATS
This months Stats show part of the data presented by Kati Haycock, Director, The
Education Trust, at Innovations keynote session, March 2, 2004. See the stats…
LEARNING SUMMIT 2004
It's not too late to register for the League's Learning Summit, August 1-3, 2004, at
the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore! With keynote speeches by Belle
Wheelen, Cindy Miles, and Mark David Milliron; two preconference workshops; more
than 60 breakout sessions; tabletop exhibits from League corporate partners and
friends; and a variety of opportunities to become part of this community of learners,
the Learning Summit is a great way to greet the 2004-2005 academic year. Find out
more…
2004 CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Online registration for the 2004 Conference on Information Technology (CIT), which
includes an exciting selection of informative Learning Center Courses, is now
available. Early registration helps ensure that you reserve a place in the Learning
Center Course(s) of your choice and that you take advantage of early registration
discounts of up to 30 percent! Find out how to register…
LEAGUE SERVICES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE SEVERAL NEW TOPICS
The League for Innovation provides community colleges with high-value, high-quality
solutions to a variety of issues being dealt with by today's educational leaders.
The League for Innovation has added several new topics to our ever expanding list of
outstanding presentations and consulting opportunities. Find out more…
2004-2005 HERI FACULTY SURVEY ADMINISTRATION BEGINS IN OCTOBER
Reminder: There’s still time to register for the 2004-2005 Higher Education Research
Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey, the sixth in a triennial series initiated in 1989. Since
1989, over 300,000 faculty at more than 1,100 two-year and four-year colleges
nationwide have participated in this research. Find out more…
WALDEN UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES M.S. IN NURSING PROGRAM
As community colleges face the challenge of finding enough nurse educators to meet
growing demand nationwide, Walden University, an accredited online institution, has
announced that it is launching a Master of Science in Nursing program this fall, with
specializations in Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership and Management. Find
out more…
CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT CHANGE!
Hundreds of community college leaders have changed the way they think about
change. Here's your opportunity to learn how to facilitate a positive revolution in
change on your campus. Find out more about this program…
HOW SHOULD YOU CAPITALIZE ON THE RETIREMENT-ON-CAMPUS
MOVEMENT?
Based on interest by aging baby boomers, investors, and developers, retirement on
campus may be a major opportunity for your community college.
Campus Continuum invites League members to a day-long briefing with thought
leaders from institutions that have developed, or are thinking about developing,
campus-linked retirement communities. Find out more…
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon
The Digital Campus—Helping to Deliver the Best Learning Experience Possible
Salem, Oregon-based Chemeketa Community College wanted to improve its learning
experience. Consequently, the IT team faced a tough technology challenge: Unify an
awkward and disconnected network of systems and applications spanning four
campus locations, then turn it into an integrated and efficient self-service
environment. Read more…