Save your seat for "The Mentor Mindset: The New Science of Motivation"

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Monday, March 4 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

The Mentor Mindset: The New Science of Motivation

Imagine a world in which Gen Xers, millennials, and boomers interact with young people in ways that leave them feeling inspired, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute—rather than disengaged, outraged, or overwhelmed. This webinar explains how to adopt the mentor mindset, which is a leadership style that’s attuned to young people’s need for status and respect.

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Virtual Workshops, Webinars, and Regional Workshops provide CEUs, which are awarded by passing the learning assessment with a score of 80% or better.

MARCH 8 IS THE DEADLINE!

The deadline for the following programs is March 8!

Suanne Davis Roueche Faculty Scholarship. Faculty members at NISOD member colleges who would like to attend NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, but lack the financial means to do so, are encouraged to apply.

Student Essay Contest. Students describe in a 500-word (or less) essay a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who encouraged them to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college and how that encouragement helped them reach their goal(s).

Student Graphic Design Contest. Students design the official Conference Program front cover for NISOD’s 2025 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.

NISOD Excellence Awards. NISOD members are invited to submit the names of men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues.

INNOVATION ABSTRACTS

In “The Power of Possibility: How Community Colleges Can Champion Success for English Language Learners,” Mercedes L. Wilson-Everett, Lead Supervising Professor, Houston Community College, highlights the common barriers found in higher education for English Language Learners (ELL) and shows how the efforts of the Continuing Education Languages Department at Houston Community College has empowered their ELL students to succeed in higher education.

IN THE HEADLINES

Inviting Community College Students to See Themselves as University Researchers - EdSurge News

How a research program inspires community college students to consider transferring to earn bachelor's degrees.

States bet big on career education, but struggle to show it works - The Hechinger Report

As college costs soar and demand for skilled labor rises, programs that prepare students for well-paid work are gaining popularity: In 2022, 36 states enacted policies promoting career training for high schoolers, college students, and adults. Yet many states struggle to answer a basic question: Is career education working?

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