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New Year, New Opportunities

As the school year kicks off, it’s a perfect time to set New School Year Resolutions! At NISOD, we’re here to support you in your professional growth with resources that empower you to accomplish your goals.

Here are three resolutions that can help you enhance your work this year—and how NISOD can support you in achieving them:

1. Attend Professional Development Events

Stay ahead of the curve by expanding your knowledge and skills. Whether you want to explore new teaching strategies or dive into the latest research, our Webinars and Virtual Workshops are perfect for ongoing professional development. We’ve got a lineup of topics ready to inspire and challenge you throughout the year.

2. Grow Your Network Beyond Campus

Learning isn’t just about content; it’s about connections. Our Virtual Conference and Annual Face-to-Face Conference offer opportunities to engage with educators from across the country. By joining these events, you’ll have the chance to exchange ideas, collaborate on best practices, and gain fresh perspectives.

3. Share Your Expertise

You have knowledge and insights that can benefit others. Why not share them? Submit a proposal to present at one of our conferences. Tomorrow is the deadline to submit a proposal for this year's Virtual Conference. Whether you’re spotlighting innovative practices in your classroom or leading discussions on student engagement, you can contribute to our community of educators and grow as a thought leader.

Commit to Your Goals

As you look forward to the academic year ahead, we invite you to make the most of NISOD’s resources to help you meet your New School Year Resolutions. Plus, we’re offering shareable graphics so you can inspire your colleagues to set their own resolutions. Download them here and let your network know what you’re committing to this year! Tag us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or Instagram to share with us, too.

Here’s to a successful year filled with learning, connecting, and sharing!

In this week’s Innovation Abstracts, “Humanities and Pedagogy: Freud and Jung" Alfredo Torres, Jr, Adjunct Instructor, Humanities and History, Palo Alto College, and Rafael Castillo, Professor, English and Humanities, Palo Alto College, use films like "Legends of the Fall" and "A Dangerous Method" alongside Calvin S. Hall's textbooks to help students understand Freudian and Jungian psychology through visual examples and structured analysis.

Call for Manuscripts

We are seeking submissions for our online publications for the Spring 2025 semester. Learn more about author requirements for Innovation Abstracts and The NISOD Papers. The submission deadline for spring semester publication is November 1, 2024.

NISOD’s Annual Fall Virtual Conference, October 16-18, brings together full- and part-time faculty members, librarians, and student support services personnel to share best and promising practices that increase student success at community and technical colleges. 

Institutional Registration

Early Bird pricing through September 13, 2024. Click here to purchase.

• An Institutional Registration allows every employee to attend the live event or view the recorded sessions after the event at no additional cost.

Interested in Presenting?

The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is this Friday, September 6! Do you have an innovative practice or cutting-edge research you want to share with your colleagues from around the world at NISOD's 2024 Fall Virtual Conference? You are invited to submit a presentation proposal. Presenters receive a free conference registration!