Is Your College Registered for #NISOD2024VC?

In today's fast-paced world, NISOD's Virtual Conference helps break down barriers and open doors to learning and collaboration like never before. No matter where you are, you can access cutting-edge content, connect with industry leaders, and engage with peers—all from the comfort of your home or office. NISOD's Virtual Conference is designed to be inclusive, offering features such as live captions and flexible viewing options. This ensures that everyone, regardless of physical location or ability, can fully participate. Join us in embracing the future of conferences, where accessibility is at the heart of the experience!

Institutional Registration

Price increases $500 after 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.

PUBLICATIONS

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.

Did you know that educators at NISOD member colleges can enjoy past issues of Innovation Abstracts and The NISOD Papers?

UPCOMING WEBINARS

ChatGPT Is Coming for Us All (or Not?): The Ethics and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

Facilitator: Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics and Law, St. Petersburg College

With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) writing programs, such as ChatGPT, educators, students, and administrators face both opportunities and challenges. While these tools offer enhanced writing capabilities and learning experiences, they also pose potential risks when misused. This webinar offers a comprehensive look into the capabilities of AI writing tools, their projected trajectory in education, and recommendations for drafting rules and policies to regulate their use effectively.

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

Beyond Laziness: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to College Success

Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

Facilitator: Simone Nelson, Professor, Biology, Seminole State College of Florida

As faculty, we have all struggled to understand why students miss assignments, don’t come to class, procrastinate when taking exams, etc. Instead of contributing this behavior to laziness or apathy, what if we tried to identify potential barriers that might be precipitating these actions and devise targeted interventions to mitigate their effects? This webinar provides strategies to find, understand, and alleviate potential hidden barriers to student success in higher education.

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

IN THE HEADLINES

How can an 8-week term improve community college student success rates?

Students juggling full-time jobs and other obligations can accomplish more in half the time with this innovative academic scheduling approach. Russell Frohardt, dean of academic success at Northwest Vista College (a NISOD member college) shares the reasoning and approach in implementing the eight-week term.

At community colleges, every student is more than a number, more than a grade.

"Teaching is about meeting each student where they are, understanding their unique circumstances, and helping them navigate the path to success," says Ken Robol, an instructor at Johnston Community College (a NISOD member college).

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