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Don't miss this annual conference focused on community and technical college educators!

The conference features engaging keynote speakers discussing critical issues facing community and technical college educators; 200+ innovative and engaging sessions; five intensive preconference seminars; and limitless opportunities to share and learn from your peers!

“There is such a positive vibe at this conference, with everyone willing and trying to share ideas in order to make us all better teachers. A spirit of collaboration and community pervades each session.”

EXPLORE THE CONFERENCE:

Lodging | Preconference Seminars | Administrator Series | Excursion | List of Sessions

NISOD is proud to announce the winners of the Student Essay Contest and the Student Graphic Design Contest.

Student Essay Contest

Students describe in a 500-word (or less) essay a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who encouraged them to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college and how that encouragement helped them reach their goal(s). Congratulations to the 2024 winners!

Student Graphic Design Contest

Congratulations to this year's winner, DaShawn Rustin, College of Southern Maryland! DaShawn's artwork will serve as the look and feel for our 2025 conference.

In “What About the Average Student?” Regina Ray, Professor, Psychology, Harford Community College, advocates for focusing on the educational needs of average students, proposing strategies such as building motivation, encouraging perseverance, and increasing expectations to help them reach their full potential.

Thursday, April 4 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central TODAY!!

Co-Create and Collaborate: Unlocking Student Potential Through Open Pedagogy

This session explores the benefits of an open approach that empowers students as partners in the learning process. When students help shape course assignments and activities, they take greater ownership over their education. Discover ways to collaborate with students to design more authentic assessments, incorporate real-world projects, tap into their passions and skills, and explore the transformative impact of student partnership on engagement and learning outcomes. Learn tips for guiding students through the process of co-creation, handling challenges that arise, and assessing open pedagogy initiatives.

NISOD Members: Free | Non-Members: $49 | Sign Up

Thursday, April 25 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

The Fulbright Scholar Program: Opportunities in 2025-2026

Join the Institute of International Education for this informational webinar on the variety of opportunities the Fulbright Scholar program offers community college staff, adjunct faculty, and independent scholars to teach, research, or conduct projects abroad. Learn how Fulbright Scholar awards can globalize your campuses and classrooms as well as provide funding for international collaboration. Alumni share their experiences as Fulbright Scholars.

NISOD Members: Free | Non-Members: $49 | Sign Up

Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00-6:00 p.m. Central

Prompt, Play, Learn: An Interactive Generative AI Workshop

Generative AI is revolutionizing education, so don’t be left behind! Join this workshop to get on the fast-track to becoming an AI-savvy educator. We kick things off with a whiteboard session focusing on the AI challenges educators face. The challenges shared set the stage for our solutions exploration. Next, we take a quick tour of the major AI tools available before diving into the ethical and practical layers of Generative AI. The workshop wraps up with some hands-on training for crafting prompts. 

NISOD Members: $150 | Non-Members: $200 | Learn More!