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Register Now for #NISOD2025!
The 47th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 24-27, 2025, in the heart of Austin, Texas. This is a must-attend event for faculty, staff and administrators at community and technical colleges. Early bird registration ends on April 11, 2025.
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Interested in Presenting?
Share your expertise at our annual conference! The deadline to submit your proposal is February 21, 2025. You can shape the future of higher education by providing valuable insights and solutions to common challenges. All submissions go through a blind, peer-review process by a proposal review committee.
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Suanne Davis Roueche Faculty Scholarship
Named in honor of the late Suanne Davis Roueche, who served as NISOD’s director from 1985 to 2000, this scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, lodging, and up to $400 toward travel to Austin, Texas, for each of the five recipients. Faculty members at NISOD member colleges who would like to attend the annual conference, but lack the financial means to do so, are encouraged to apply here.
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Building Communities of Practice Together
We are seeking individuals from NISOD member institutions to serve as facilitators to lead various Learning Communities this fall. Facilitators define the topic, purpose, develop content, organize meetings, and foster peer connections through Zoom with support from NISOD staff. These groups of up to 100 participants bring faculty and staff together to share best practices and innovative ideas on topics related to teaching, learning, and student success. Meetings, held virtually at least four times, will be tailored by facilitators to meet the group’s goals. Learn more and apply here.
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Placement Into Developmental Education Is an Equity Issue: Eliminate English and Reading Dev Ed and Maintain or Improve Success Rates for All Students
Today! Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up
Facilitators: Malkiel Choseed, Professor, Onondaga Community College; Matthew DelConte, Associate Professor, Onondaga Community College
In Sync With Asynchronous Embedded Support: Strategies for Implementing Embedded Tutoring in Asynchronous Online Courses
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up
Facilitators from Lincoln Land Community College:
- Tiffany-Anne M. Elliott, Academic Support Programs Coordinator
- Lisa Avendano, Writing Center Specialist
- Tim McKenzie, Professor
- Colin Suchland, Professor
- Kat Winchester, Tutor
The Power of Esports: Building an Esports Program at Your College
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up
Facilitator: David Bruno, Associate Dean of Educational Programming and External Relations,
Camden County College
Note: NISOD webinars are free and only available to NISOD members.
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If you work at a NISOD member college, it is free and easy to create your individual account here. You get access to webinars, publications, discounted registration for our conferences, and more! The Resource Library is a great place to view and access your member benefits. | | |
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Encourage your students* to showcase their creativity and share their stories through NISOD's Student Contests! These contests offer a unique opportunity for students to reflect on their academic journey, celebrate the support they've received, and demonstrate their talents, all while competing for $1,000 and other exciting prizes.
Learn more about the contest requirements and download a flyer to share with your students for the Student Essay Contest and the Student Graphic Design Contest.
The deadline to participate is March 7, 2025.
*Only students at NISOD member colleges are eligible to participate.
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