Last Chance: #NISOD2025 Early Bird Registration

Deborah Manning

Bergen Community College

Deborah Manning is the Dean of the Office Multicultural Services at Bergen Community College in New Jersey. Deborah and her colleagues create programs that empower underrepresented students, promote cultural awareness, and facilitate meaningful dialogues. She also enjoys building community connections and supporting student success through advocacy and mentorship; emphasizing the importance of fostering a supportive environment where students can overcome challenges and discover their passions as they pursue higher education.

Deborah notes that a few of the greatest benefits of NISOD membership for her institution are:

Recognition with the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award, presented by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Networking and learning from a diverse community of educators.
Professional development resources, including webinars and workshops focusing on innovative teaching practices and leadership skills.

Read more about Deborah and watch a video here.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

NISOD 2025 Conference, May 24-27. Note: Early Bird Registration Ends April 11.

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Tim Mousel

Professor, Kinesiology, and Department Chair, Chemistry, Kinesiology, and Physics, Lone Star College

Pre-Conference Seminar:

Creating Engaging Assignments With AI: Hands-On Strategies for Effective Assignments

Discover innovative ways to invigorate your curriculum with the transformative power of generative AI in higher education. This workshop explores how generative AI, which creates unique content from trained data, can revolutionize curriculum design, assignment creation, and student engagement.

Beyond its practical applications, generative AI represents a significant paradigm shift in teaching and learning. Learn how to harness AI to create more engaging and personalized learning experiences while preparing students for a future shaped by AI technologies. Gain practical skills for integrating AI into your teaching practices through hands-on activities.

Join this workshop to engage in a critical conversation about the future of education and equip yourself and your students for the digital age ahead.

View all the pre-conference seminars and register HERE.

Add an excursion to your NISOD Annual Conference experience here. Hurry! Space is limited.

Early bird pricing ends this Friday, April 11!

With a diverse selection of sessions, and two exciting keynote speakers, this is a must-attend conference for faculty, staff, and administrators at community and technical colleges. Register today to secure your spot at the best price; deferred payment options are available.

Are you planning on attending the conference this year?

WEBINARS

SUPPORTING Minds, SUPPORTING Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up

Facilitator: Marisol Garza, Program Manager, Institutional Engagement and Capacity Building, CCCSE, University of Texas at Austin

Executive Dysfunction in Higher Education: How to Help Neurospicy Students in College

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up

Facilitator: Cassandra Estey, Quinsigamond Community College

Note: NISOD webinars are free and only available to NISOD members.

Upcoming Webinars

Past Webinars (On-Demand)

Call for Webinar Proposals!

If you have attended a NISOD webinar and want to explore presenting your own innovative practice or cutting-edge research, take the next step and submit a proposal by the May 2 deadline.

NISOD webinars provide resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in teaching, thanks to a large network of dedicated educators. Selection criteria and more details are available here.

IN THE HEADLINES

How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education's Transfer Crisis

The purpose of an integrated university system is to offer an array of options for students which transfer seamlessly across all colleges.

Community College Isn't a Backup Option: Rebranding Higher Ed's Underdogs

Three years ago, the Lumina Foundation became curious about the stigma surrounding community colleges. Americans saw them as the convenient, practical choice-but as a backup to something "better" and often not the first choice for serious students.

To view past issues of NISODirect, click here.

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