MARCH 2026

What's In This Issue

Membership Renewal Updates
Due Soon! Student Contest Submissions
Early Bird Conference Registration
March Events
Recent Innovation Abstracts
Recent NISOD Papers
New Members
NISOD in a Nutshell Changes

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Early Renewal Season is Coming with Changes

Renewal for the July 1–June 30 membership period isn’t due until June 30, but we begin outreach in March to colleges with June expirations to ensure ample time for planning ahead of the slower summer months.

Early reminders for renewal will be emailed later this month to colleges with a membership that expires June 30, 2026.

The email will contain a link to click to indicate the college will renew. We will follow up with an invoice after we receive this confirmation. Payment can be completed immediately or later with a check or purchase order.

Membership Updates for 2026-2027

As NISOD continues its integration into CCCSE, we are making updates to our membership structure for 2026–2027, including a rate adjustment and the addition of an expanded group tier. Click this link to visit our membership webpage for the updates.

Colleges that renew and complete payment by June 30 can receive their current 2025 rate.

We are grateful for your continued partnership and remain committed to supporting your institution through meaningful professional development and recognition programs. Please email questions to membership@nisod.org.

STUDENT CONTESTS

Due by This Friday!

March 6 is the deadline for Student Essay Contest and Student Graphic Design Contest submissions. Please check with your campus contacts to ensure they know that the opportunity ends soon for students to share their voices and creative talent. Click the links below to copy and share the web pages for each program for full details.

Stay tuned as we review submissions and announce winners later this month!

EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registration Rates Increase in April

Discounted registration rates are available through April 11 to help optimize your team's travel budget. Single day rates are also available for those who want to attend but may not have as much time.

Click this link for to share information with colleagues about attending the conference, including discounts when registering groups of 5 or more, and 11 or more attendees!

We can't wait to see you in Austin in May!

MARCH EVENTS

Monday, March 2

1:00 - 2:00 PM Central

TODAY!

Building Community: Establishing Professional Learning Communities at Your College (free)

Thursday, March 26

1:00 - 2:00 PM Central

Student Success: What Can I Do About it? (free)

RECENT INNOVATION ABSTRACTS

Research Paper Reboot: Creating Another Pathway to English Composition Success

Professor HVAC(R):Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Career and Technical Education

Beyond the Podium: Exploring Student Perception of Skills and Confidence Across Modalities

RECENT NISOD PAPERS

Reverse Mirroring: Expanding Access and Retention Through Course Alignment Between Career and Technical Education and Continuing Education

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to the NISOD Community!

Southwestern Community College (NC)

Click this link to see the Member list.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Thankful for this Liaison Community

In addition to the quickening pace of activity for the upcoming spring conference as well as membership renewal, organizational change also is unfolding!

In an effort to streamline our communications and reduce the volume of email you receive, we are exploring combining this Liaison monthly update with our regular member newsletter. As a result, NISOD in a Nutshell will pause after this month while we determine the best approach for sharing updates and incorporating CCCSE opportunities.

What's not changing is our dedication to the colleges engaged with this community of dedicated educators working hard to advance student outcomes! As ever, we are here to help with questions so don't hesitate to reach out. Click here to schedule a call when time permits for an overview, or just to check in.

Victoria Rios, MS

Memberships and Partnership Manager

512-471-4054 | victoria@nisod.org