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LEARNING COLLEGE SUMMIT: REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
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 Early Registration Deadline: May 3
Bring your success story or gather inspirations from others at the Learning College Summit, June 6-9, 2010. Located at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore, the Summit focuses on organizational transformation initiatives that deliver results. Click here to learn more! |
STEMTECH CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE APRIL 16
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 October 31-November 3, Walt Disney World Swan and
Dolphin, Orlando
The League for Innovation is accepting proposals to present at our new fall
conference, STEMtech, an interactive learning experience
with a strong focus on STEM disciplines in general education and workforce
training. STEMtech continues the 25-year legacy of the fall technology conference--the place to explore the intelligent application of
information technology in community and technical colleges. The deadline for submitting proposals to present at STEMtech is April 16. |
CROSS PAPERS FELLOWSHIP 2010-2011: NOW OPEN
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Proposal
Deadline: April 30
The
League invites proposals for The
Cross Papers Fellowship for 2010-2011. Each year the K. Patricia
Cross Endowment names a scholar/practitioner of community college teaching and
learning as The Cross
Papers Fellow. Read more....
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| APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2010 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE |
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 Application Deadline: July 31
Community college senior-level administrators with presidential aspirations
are invited to apply now for the League for Innovation's Executive Leadership Institute, December 5-10, Phoenix.
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IT TAKES A BOARD
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 It Takes a Board: Building a Community College Foundation, by Brenda Babitz, Is Now Available.
Babitz, president
emeritus of the Monroe Community College (MCC) Foundation, offers advice on
building or transforming a foundation board into a vibrant, influential, fully
engaged fund-raising body that supports the foundation, the college, and the
students through its work. The monograph includes practical advice and
guidelines as well as an inside look at the revitalization of the MCC
Foundation board. Order your copy from the League Store.
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NATURE OF INNOVATION IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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 The Nature of Innovation reports on a one-year study identifying the traits of successful innovation in community colleges and
the effects of award recognition on programs, individuals, and
institutions. Download the report and video.
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 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Driving Success in the New Economy Sinclair's Workforce Development & Corporate Services has launched two new strategic training programs for displaced workers through funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Defense Acquisition Academy and Composite Technician Training programs will bridge the gaps in skills and workforce training to help displaced workers obtain jobs in the Dayton, Ohio, region. Read more....
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| GET A SNEAK PEEK AT iSTREAM'S RESOURCES |
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 Check Out the New iStream Home Page
What is iStream? What will I find in iStream? How do I use it? What do other people say about iStream? The new iStream home page answers your questions about the League's web-based, multimedia resource portal. Learn why over 160 community colleges and college systems across the U.S. are iStream members. Advance your institution's commitment to professional development and
student success while meeting today's budget challenges. Contact Cheri Jessup
to learn how to get iStream resources for your college.
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LEAGUE MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
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The League Recognizes Innovation of the Year Recipients
Every year the League honors outstanding innovations recognized by League Alliance member institutions as Innovations of the Year. The 2009 winners were recognized during the Innovations 2010 conference in Baltimore. Not a League member? Raise your institution's profile...Get the word out...Join the League today!
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GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM METLIFE & CIVIC VENTURES
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Grants for Innovative Community Colleges Retraining Boomers for Encore Careers in Health and Education
Civic Ventures and MetLife Foundation announced eight new $25,000 Community College Encore Career Grants for institutions retraining 50+ adults for careers in health and education. Application deadline is April 12, 2010. Read more....
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METLIFE SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN TEACHER
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MetLife Publishes Parts 2 and 3
Findings from their new American teacher survey are now available in Part 2: Student Achievement, and Part 3: Teaching as a Career. Part 1 was published in February.
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2010 EXAMPLES OF EXCELENCIA AWARDS
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Nomination Deadline:
May 7
The 2010 Examples of Excelencia call for nomination process is open through 5:00 p.m. EST, May 7, 2010.
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OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS AND CONSULTANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH LEAGUE SERVICES
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 Hear Terry O'Banion Speak at Your Next Event!
In keeping with our commitment to provide outstanding speakers, the League has arranged to make nationally known speaker, presenter, and seminar leader Terry O'Banion available for your next event. Those who have heard O'Banion speak can attest that he is no ordinary speaker!
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WALMART BRIGHTER FUTURES PROJECT
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 Lighting the Way for Displaced Workers
Community colleges throughout the U.S. are challenged to
meet the needs of dislocated workers who want the education and training
needed to go back to work. The League's Walmart
Brighter Futures project is designed to help community colleges meet
these important demands. Read more in the Walmart Brighter Futures newsletter....
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