League Connections (continued)
THE ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM AND ADULT EDUCATION
The Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) has released a 123-page
paper, “The Illinois Community College System and Adult Education.” The document
is Working Paper 5 in a series issued in conjunction with CAAL's study of the role and
potential of community colleges in adult education and literacy. Read more…
CLEARLY QUOTABLE
More than 50 authors contributed to the recent League publication, The Leadership
Dialogues: Community College Case Studies to Consider. The book presents
leadership experiences in a reader-friendly format that addresses each case by
context, summary, questions to consider, thoughts and analysis, and outcomes. This
month's quotes are from the Questions to Consider sections of some of the chapters
in The Leadership Dialogues. Read the Quotes…
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH-HUMBER: JOINT VENTURE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
A joint initiative between Toronto's University of Guelph and the Humber Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning has resulted in a $45 million facility and a
partnership that enables students to earn honors degrees and diplomas in four years.
Find out more…
WHAT DO CEOS WANT TO KNOW ABOUT... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This month's stats were part of the survey results released June 1, 2004, and are
composed of the responses submitted by CEOs for the Alliance quarterly CEO survey
service. The stats looked at professional development opportunities available for
different employee groups. See the stats…
SINCLAIR'S IT SOLUTIONS WIN NATIONAL AWARD
Sinclair Community College's online student success-planning project has been
named one of two recipients of the EDUCAUSE Award for Excellence in Information
Technology Solutions. Read more…
INNOVATIONS 2005 CALL FOR PROPOSAL
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17
The League for Innovation is accepting proposals to present at Innovations 2005,
March 6-9 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. This year's conference
is hosted by Monroe Community College and Queensborough Community College.
Find out more about Innovations 2005…
2004 CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The 2004 Conference on Information Technology will be hosted by Santa Fe
Community College with support from Hillsborough Community College and St.
Petersburg College.
Find out all the updated information about 2004CIT, including the confirmation of
one of the Keynote Speakers. Read more…
ISTREAM PREVIEW EDITION
Learning Exchange Networks (LENs) is a professional development program designed
by and for faculty. The program includes six modules: Creating a Positive Learning
Environment, Developing Learning Outcomes and Competencies, Selecting Teaching
and Learning Strategies, Enhancing Teaching and Learning Using Educational
Technologies, Classroom Assessment: Formative Strategies, and Instructional
Evaluation: Summative Strategies. Find out how to preview this content in iStream…
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 confronting today's educational leaders.
The League for Innovation regularly adds new topics to its list of outstanding
presentations and consulting opportunities. With the addition of these new topics, we
again provide our members access to some of the best community college leaders in
the nation. These new topics are especially relevant because they represent
significant issues and opportunities being faced by 21 st century community college
educators. We hope that you will continue to consider League Services for your fall
and spring convocations, faculty and staff development, and consulting needs. Find
out more about the new topics…
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY AWARDS THIRD LEAGUE FOR INNOVATION PH.D.
SCHOLARSHIP
The League for Innovation Scholarship recognizes the innovative accomplishments of
educators in community colleges across the country and awards three years of
tuition in Capella University's Ph.D. program. The scholarship is valued at $50,000
and also includes residential colloquia. Find out who this years recipient is…
CERTIFY AT CIT: CERTIFICATIONS PROVE SKILLS TO POTENTIAL
EMPLOYERS
When your student walks in for a job interview, she feels a little nervous, yet she is
confident. She has studied hard, learned the curriculum, and knows she can make
her way in the business world. Plus, she has an edge on the competition: She's
certified.
Discriminating employers look for evidence on resumes that a job candidate
possesses the skills he or she may claim to have. In a highly competitive job market
filled with candidates of similar qualifications, a certification can help students stand
out from the pack. A study conducted in 2001 revealed that 7 out of 11 participating
employers [When it's a mixture of two like things, the 10-and-over rule goes out the
window.] believe certification helps simplify hiring decisions. Such a distinction could
be crucial. Find out how Certiport can help…
701 E-LEARNING TIPS: FREE DIGITAL BOOK
We all love practical tips from learning colleagues! The MASIE Center has assembled
a free downloadable digital book, based on your great tips: 701 e-Learning Tips. Find
out how to access this book here…
NEW NURSING PROGRAM APPROVED FOR BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
The Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) for the State of Texas has unanimously
approved Brookhaven College's application for initial accreditation of an associate
degree nursing program. The BNE's vote was the final approval needed for
Brookhaven's first class of 30 students, which begins this fall. Find out more about
this program…
ACRL SEEKS APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE IN
ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AWARD
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) seeks applications and
nominations for the next Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, recognizing
college, community college, and university libraries.
This award recognizes academic librarians and staff who work together as a team to
develop academic libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational
missions of their institutions. Find out more…
ADOBE SUPER POWERS: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS!
Transform your design curriculum with the ultimate creative platform. Combining
new, full-version upgrades of Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe
InDesign®, Adobe GoLive®, and Adobe Acrobat® Professional with the innovative
new Version Cue™ file manager, training, templates, design resources, and more,
the Adobe Creative Suite lets students and educators create and publish content for
print and the web faster and more affordably than ever before. Read more…
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE ADOPTS ANGEL LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
St. Petersburg College, one of the largest postsecondary institutions in the State of
Florida, has adopted CyberLearning Labs, Inc.'s ANGEL to serve its more than 60,000
students. Find out more about this implementation…
THIS STUFF REALLY WORKS!
That's what Kathy Hart, Dean of Planning, Research, and Regional Education at San
Joaquin Delta College (CA) had to say after her college used Appreciative Inquiry
(AI), a collaborative strength-based approach to change, for strategic planning. Find
out more…
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Lane Community College
Eugene, Oregon
40th Anniversary Brings College Vision to Life
The 40th anniversary of Lane Community College is bringing the college's vision
statement to life through the stories of alumni, staff, and others. They're sharing
what "Transforming Lives Through Learning" means to them. Read more…