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Call for Proposals: Deadline Extended!
The deadline to submit your proposal has been extended to March 21, 2025.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to share your expertise at our annual conference and become part of a transformative event that contributes to the advancement of community and technical colleges! Presenting your work is a wonderful way to connect with peers and share innovative ideas. Click the button below for proposal criteria, best practices, and to submit your proposal.
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Three Weeks Remain to Participate In These Activities
The deadline for the following programs is March 7.
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.
*Only students at NISOD member colleges are eligible to participate.
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NISOD Interim Associate Director: Kris Tolman
We are pleased to announce Kris Tolman, M.S., as NISOD Interim Associate Director. Kris was previously NISOD Education Programming Manager.
Prior to NISOD, Kris worked in faculty development and was an adjunct professor at Austin Community College (ACC). She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University and is currently working towards a Doctorate of Philosophy in adult education at Texas State University. She has led various service learning initiatives including an Elementary School Health Education Outreach for a local elementary school serving minority students and the Tiny Earth Student Sourcing Antibiotic Discovery program through Wisconsin University.
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Kris’s current research interests include barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion training, the intersection of adult development and adult learning, and psychological safety in the classroom.
Under Kris's leadership, we look forward to continuing to deliver on NISOD's mission of providing professional development excellence to our members.
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Campus workshops allow colleagues to come together at a more localized level to share experiences, network, and learn from one another as they address issues and best practices that are specifically relevant to their institution. They are more affordable, too!
Is your college interested in hosting a campus workshop?
Click here for details.
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Call for Webinar Proposals!
NISOD webinars provide resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in teaching, thanks to a large network of dedicated educators. Submit a proposal about your innovative practice or cutting-edge research and help educators improve their teaching techniques for online, hybrid, blended, or face-to-face learning.
Webinars must have 50-60 minutes of content and are delivered via NISOD’s Zoom platform with support from the team. Learn more about selection criteria here.
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Top 3 Reasons to Facilitate a Webinar
- Share with and learn from colleagues who can provide feedback about your practice or program in real time.
- Realize a professional development goal as you expand your portfolio and influence.
- Make new connections and be part of a dynamic community committed to student success.
Submit your webinar proposal by May 2!
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Two Opportunities to Learn About NISOD Learning Communities!
NISOD team members will be on the road next week with a new opportunity to foster connection and share best practices and innovative ideas on topics related to teaching, learning, and student success. See us at these conferences:
We are seeking individuals from NISOD member institutions to serve as facilitators to lead various Learning Communities this fall. These groups of up to 100 participants bring faculty and staff together at least four times, in virtual meetings tailored by facilitators to meet the group’s goals. Come see us in New Orleans or Houston! You can also learn more and apply here by March 7.
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