Registration is Now Open for #NISOD2025!

Join us in Austin for the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership, May 24-27, 2025

Registration Is Now OPEN for #NISOD2025!

Gather your colleagues and secure your spot today for the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, the premier event that inspires educators at community and technical colleges! Join us May 24-27, 2025, in the heart of Austin, Texas, for a transformative experience like no other. Register now to take advantage of early bird savings!

This conference is your chance to:

Connect with hundreds of community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff from around the world.
Learn from dynamic sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful keynote addresses focused on advancing teaching and leadership excellence.
Grow as an educator while enhancing student success.

Interested in presenting? We are seeking proposals for breakout sessions and make-and-take workshops. This conference provides a platform to share practical insights and effective practices that enhance teaching and learning.The deadline to submit is February 21, 2025. Learn more and submit your presentation proposal here.

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Suanne Davis Roueche Faculty Scholarship

Every year, NISOD awards five deserving faculty members with a 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.

WEBINARS

Looking for professional development opportunities in 2025? Check out our webinars that are currently scheduled and more to come throughout the year. NISOD webinars are free and only available to NISOD members. After participating in either a live or on-demand webinar, you will have the option to download a certificate of completion as well as take a short assessment to receive CEUs.

Placement Into Developmental Education Is an Equity Issue: Eliminate English and Reading Dev Ed and Maintain or Improve Success Rates for All Students

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up

Facilitator: Malkiel Choseed, Professor, Onondaga Community College

The Power of Communication Connection

Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up

Facilitator: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership

Upcoming Webinars

Past Webinars (On-Demand)

STUDENT CONTESTS

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.

Student Essay Contest

Student Graphic Design Contest

IN THE HEADLINES

What Community College Transfer Students Need to Succeed

With many community college students unaware of resources available to them, connecting them to support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university.

Learning Curve: Most Texas community college graduates find work or transfer schools

At least 85 to 90 percent of graduates land a job or enroll at another college after finishing classes, according to state data.

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