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Your Ideas Could Inspire What's Next!

The 2027 CCCSE/NISOD Conference Call for Presentations is open

What's working at your college? What new approaches are you exploring? Share your experiences, insights, and ideas at the 2027 CCCSE/NISOD Conference, Advancing the Student Experience: The Next Frontiers, May 26–29 in Austin, Texas!

We're looking for engaging, interactive presentations that connect student perspectives with practical approaches to improving teaching, student support, and success. Whether you're trying something new, building on a successful initiative, or learning from a work in progress, your experience could inspire meaningful change at another college.

With six conference tracks covering everything from teaching and dual enrollment to career pathways and student voice, there's a place for your ideas!

Don't miss your opportunity to present! Submit your proposal by January 20, 2027.

Introducing the College Excellence in Student Engagement Award!

The new College Excellence in Student Engagement Award celebrates community and technical college teams that use CCCSE survey findings to improve the student experience. Whether your initiative is new, growing, or well established, we want to hear how your college turned student insights into action.

Colleges that have participated in an eligible CCSSE, SENSE, DESSE, or CCFSSE administration are invited to apply. Award recipients will be recognized at the 2027 CCCSE/NISOD Annual Conference, May 26–29 in Austin, Texas.

Showcase your college's impact! Apply by February 1, 2027.

In Student Success in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Human Skills Versus Machine Knowledge, Aditi Samarth, Faculty in Humanities at Dallas College, explores an important question: As AI becomes more common in education, which skills matter most for student success? While AI can help students access information and complete tasks, skills such as communication, curiosity, reliability, and critical thinking remain essential. This paper invites educators to consider how they can help students build these human skills alongside AI knowledge to prepare for success in college, the workplace, and beyond.

November's membership update is here a little early and highlights opportunities to help students showcase their creativity and talents! The 2027 Student Essay and Graphic Design Contests are open to students at NISOD member colleges and CCCSE participating colleges.

Explore contest details, download promotional flyers to share across your campus, and encourage students to submit their work by February 1, 2027.

Read the November Member Update

Previous monthly updates can be found on the Liaison Corner webpage. Please email questions to membership@nisod.org.

What Can Student Feedback Reveal?

At Lee College (TX), DESSE findings revealed a gap between students' awareness and use of advising services. By bringing advisors directly into high schools, the college increased advising visits from 1,926 to 5,116.


Discover how Lee College turned student feedback into action and how DESSE can help colleges strengthen the dual enrollment experience.


DESSE registration is open! Learn More & Register

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