League Connections - March 2010
League Connections
March 2010, Volume 11, Number 3
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Sponsored by Computer Comforts
Furniture for the Electronic Classroom
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| CALL FOR PROPOSALS: LEARNING COLLEGE SUMMIT
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 Deadline to Submit Proposals:
March 15, 2010
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 and submit your proposal! |
| HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR INNOVATIONS 2010?
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 Hear Community College Leaders Share Innovative Solutions
Innovations 2010 is the premier event for professionals
dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning and
discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college
experience. Join a diverse group of community college decision makers and
influencers from around the world who are sharing innovative solutions to issues affecting today's colleges. Last day for online registration is March 27!
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STEMTECH CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE APRIL 16
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 October 31-November 3, Walt Disney Swan and
Dolphin, Orlando
The League is excited to announce 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.
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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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THE 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:
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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College Success Program Provides Pathway for the Underprepared Students
To help underprepared students successfully manage the demands of the first-year
college experience and contribute to their overall success in college, Suffolk County Community College developed the
College Success Program. The program is open to students who
are not qualified for any grant-supported programs that the college runs. Read more....
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| GET A SNEAK PEEK AT iSTREAM'S RESOURCES |
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 Step Into iStream's eLearning Resources
Get front-row, free seating to practical and thought-provoking
workshops and webinars relevant in community colleges today, such as how to use Twitter in higher education settings from the TLT Group...just one of hundreds of professional development and eLearning resources available 24/7 to everyone on iStream subscriber campuses. 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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Capella Announces Tuition Discount for League Members
Capella University, an accredited online university for working educators, has an
alliance with the League to provide League members with exclusive benefits, including a 10 percent tuition discount. 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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NEW METLIFE SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN TEACHER
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MetLife Survey of the
American Teacher:
Collaborating for Student Success
On February 19, MetLife published findings from their new American teacher survey in Part 1 of a three-part report. Parts 2 and 3 will be released on March 11 and
March 24.
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OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS AND CONSULTANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH LEAGUE SERVICES
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Hear Carol Copenhaver Speak at Your Next Event!
Nationally known speaker/consultant Carol Copenhaver has nearly 30 years experience in higher education and speaks on a number of key topics, including workforce development, online learning programs, and conversion from a two-year to a four-year college. Read more....
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WALMART BRIGHTER FUTURES PROJECT
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Lighting the Way for Displaced Workers
Community colleges throughout the United States 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 March Walmart Brighter Futures newsletter....
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