Parenting the Middle School Child
by
Lou Aymard, Colleen Eisenbeiser, and Cari Endicott

Winner Institution:
Anne Arundel Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
In the spring of 2008, the Parenting Center at Anne Arundel Community College, in a three-way partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the local county government, launched a program offering a comprehensive, interactive class for parents of middle school children. Using a custom curriculum created by parenting and family life expert Margaret Pevec, the class examines timely and relevant subjects such as adolescent development, parent-child communication, substance abuse, adolescent sexuality and teen popular culture, and then teaches parents easy-to-apply techniques to help them deal with these complex issues. In order to make the program accessible to as many parents as possible, the county government-funded course is offered free of charge at middle schools and community centers throughout Anne Arundel County, with marketing provided by the county school system.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Student Success & Readiness in Basic Skills
by
Robert Pacheco and Penny Shreve

Winner Institution:
Barstow Community College District

Innovation Type:
Basic Skills and Developmental Education

Description:
With 70 percent of the students entering the college testing at the pre-collegiate reading level, an instructor hired in 2003 saw the need to do something different to reach these students who might otherwise fail in the system and subsequently in life. For those students placed in Basic Skills, programs such as Kurzweil and Dragon Speak and teaching techniques that included traditional teaching, group and independent work were utilized. As a direct result of these efforts, the Basic Skills program has seen an increase in its student success rate, from 54 percent in 2005-06 to 62 percent in 2006-07. This increase in student success has led to the college distrct moving forward with a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that will make the programs and techniques in Basic Skills accessible to all students in all classes.

How this project is being recognized:
Awards Ceremony, Board of Trustees presentation, news article and college newsletter

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Integrated Online Planning and Budgeting System
by
Administration and Finance, Institutional Advancement and Information Technology

Winner Institution:
Baton Rouge Community College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
The Departments of Information Technology and Accounting and Finance at Baton Rouge Community College have worked in conjunction with one another to develop an integrated online planning and budgeting system. The integrated online planning and budgeting system is an innovative approach to systematically link college strategic priorities and unit plan objectives with financial resources. Using two industry standards (Microsoft Access and Sungard Banner), a user-friendly program was developed that has facilitated input and feedback from all levels and successfully closed the gap often found between these two critical institutional functions. It has received tremendous support and “buy-in” from faculty and staff, who feel that they have played an integral role in this process and their concerns and challenges have been well communicated and received by the Executive Cabinet. This system is easily transferable to other institutions as it is structured through an interface of two industry-standard programs, MICROSOFT ACCESS and SUNGARD BANNER.

How this project is being recognized:
School Newsletter

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Student Opinion of Instruction Surveys in On-line Courses
by
Martin A. Hoffman, Sr.

Winner Institution:
Burlington County College

Innovation Type:
Research, Assessment and Accountability

Description:
Assessing student satisfaction with instruction was complicated due to the copyrighted paper-based instrument we use in the classroom. To align the results of on-line and on-ground surveys, without violating copyright, we created a survey instrument that mapped each question to the general categories measured by the proprietary instrument and to the nationally recognized QualityMatters™ rubric. We launched this survey on-line using a stand-alone survey tool. Although we were satisfied with the data received, the 11-16% rate of return was disappointing. By combining two inherent functions of our on-line course management system we developed a somewhat unique approach to assessing on-line courses. We use the built-in features of the system to deliver the anonymous survey, but more importantly, we link survey completion to another activity, like a final paper or exam. By "releasing" the final upon survey completion, the number of surveys submitted increased to an average of 57-59%!

How this project is being recognized:
In its third cycle of institutional effectiveness planning and reporting for distance education, this information is disseminated throughout the college community at special events, and feedback is continually garnered from online instructors.

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

The Gateway
by
Bonnie L. Coe and Ann Donahue

Winner Institution:
Central Ohio Technical College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
In our fast-paced world, as consumers we expect convenience. Today’s college students expect the same culture in their higher education experience. They will find it at The Gateway, located in the heart of the campus at Central Ohio Technical College. Operating under the slogan “Access, Progress, Success,” The Gateway offers students seamless service and a centralized location for the departments that are necessary to complete an associate degree. Nestled between the cafeteria and bookstore, The Gateway is home to Admissions, Advising and Registration and located next to Fees and Deposits and Financial Aid. This one-stop-shop is unique in its structure and its staffing philosophy; staff members have been extensively cross-trained so students can visit one location and meet with one staff member to accomplish a multitude of tasks. Today The Gateway serves as a focal point on campus and a single point of access for student services ensuring “Access, Progress, Success.”

How this project is being recognized:
President's Newsletter, news release

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Career Services Video Series
by
Pat Nash

Winner Institution:
Central Piedmont Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
Career Services collaborated with David Rhew and the CPCC Television and Media Department to produce a series of short videos on topics related to career and job search issues. These videos are marketed on You Tube by CPCC Television; linked to the Career Services website; and used by Career Career Counselors during class presentations. These avenues allow Career Services to communicate to students in ways that appeal to several generations. There are two categories of videos: Career Tips Series and Ask the Employer

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

GPS (Goals + Plans = Success) LifePlan
by
Larry Litecky

Winner Institution:
Century College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The GPS LifePlan is a unique tool that helps students succeed through a number of different categories of planning activities. This initiative is built on our conviction that this kind of personal engagement makes students more active participants in their own academic futures, setting concrete goals that will help them overcome obstacles to college completion. The GPS LifePlan has been successfully integrated into the campus culture at many levels. For example, last year, 8,000+ new students were introduced to the benefits of the LifePlan with particular focus on EducationPlan and CareerPlan. This year, 5,000 students participated in an enhanced LifePlan experience that emphasized FinancePlan and personal budgeting.

How this project is being recognized:
Campus newspaper article, press release, internal recognition

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Podcasting in Education
by
Nathan Fregien, Participating Faculty: John Ochsner, William Van Lopik, and Maria Escalante

Winner Institution:
College of Menominee Nation

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Expanding the Borders of Learning Using podcast technology College of Menominee Nation gives students access to classroom lectures and supplemental course materials anytime and anyplace. Students can review course lectures on the go using their Mp3 player, iPod or computer. Nathan Fregien, Technical Specialist, assisted faculty and put into operation the necessary infrastructure to support podcasting across the curriculum. Chemistry Professor John Ochsner says “I can offer a resource to all of my students that helps solidify the concepts presented in class.” John captured video podcasts for the hearing impaired that enabled the student to review the sign language lecture on their computer or iPod. The auditory learning component allows students to instill the terms and concepts presented in class while visual learners also benefit from video and enhanced podcasts that sync classroom powerpoints with the instructor’s voice. CMN has joined iTunes U to streamline the delivery of podcasts

How this project is being recognized:
School Newsletter, Local Newspaper

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

PORTAL: Your Door to World Languages and Cultures
by
Seham El Gendi, Don Elliott, Patricia Harrigan, Rachele Lawton, Soumaya Long, and Thu Schaeffer

Winner Institution:
Community College of Baltimore County

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
In fall 2007, the Credit and Non-Credit Foreign Language programs at The Community College of Baltimore County collaborated to create a series of events designed to highlight world languages and cultures, and promote enrollment and retention of students in language classes. Six interactive and engaging sessions were held throughout the area and were open to CCBC students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Participants experienced the Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages and cultures through language lessons, authentic cuisine, presentations about cultural traditions, music, dance and martial arts performances and other hand-on activities.

How this project is being recognized:
School newsletter; possibly an award ceremony

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

The Center for Law and Society
by
Kathleen M. Smith, David Freeman, and Thomas J. Doyle

Winner Institution:
Community College of Philadelphia

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Center for Law and Society at Community College of Philadelphia provides a structure for the on-going support of law-related disciplines in the context of their connections to broad societal issues. The Center and its activities effectively address several critical issues, including those related to creating a culture of high expectations and increasing student engagement and retention. Through activites such as a Mentor Program and events such as its annual Law and Society Week, the Center helps students understand career possibilities as well as pathways for life-long learning. For many students at a community college, meeting professionals, observing interdisciplinary exchanges and participating in networking events opens new worlds of intellectual growth and possibilities, thereby forging closer connection to their academic studies and resulting in improved engagement and retention.

How this project is being recognized:
Recognition at Honors Tea, College newspaper

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Improving Operational Efficiency of the Curriculum Development/Approval Process and the Curriculum Office
by
Kathy Telban, Cheryl Kovach, and Tani Ali

Winner Institution:
Cuyahoga Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Curriculum Development and Assessment Office, which coordinates the curriculum development/approval process, took on a process improvement challenge in 2004. Lengthy cycle time, caused by poor communication and tracking of development/review status, impacted our ability to respond to constituents’ needs. Two powerful tools were implemented that have improved curriculum development/revision processes. A web-based curriculum tracking/ approval system, customized in collaboration with the vendor, centralized and controlled the flow of the curriculum process. This customization is now part of the standard system. An on-line collaboration tool, accessible 24-7, provides access to resources supporting the curriculum development/review process and to subject matter experts; it also provides for on-line targeted discussions. Decreased cycle time and enhanced support for curriculum development/review ensure high quality programs for our students.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)
by
College Advisory Environmental Group

Winner Institution:
De Anza College

Innovation Type:
Resource Development

Description:
De Anza College’s Sustainability Management Plan (SMP), believed to be the first such document among community colleges nationwide, was developed in 2007 by the College Environmental Advisory Group (CEAG) in collaboration with the broader college community. The SMP addresses all aspects of De Anza’s environmental impact on land, air and water as well as community vibrancy, environmental stewardship, social equity and financial responsibility. The SMP includes initial assessment data; the Sustainability Policy, describing concrete actions; and an implementation timeline. Key areas of focus include the reification of concepts such as green building construction and renovation, hazardous waste reduction and management, energy and water efficiency and conservation. Uniquely, the plan also addresses ecologically responsible landscaping and green purchasing and procurement procedures, with an overarching view of campus community and civic engagement in sustainability.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Delta Prism Alliance
by
Stuart Barbier

Winner Institution:
Delta College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
The 2008 League for Innovation Innovator of the Year Award, known at Delta College as the Don Laughner Award for Creative Change is presented to Stuart Barbier, Associate Professor of English, for his founding and strong leadership of the Delta Prism Alliance. The Alliance is a group of 45 faculty and staff members working to establish a safe climate at Delta for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students, staff and faculty, and raise awareness of LGBT issues across campus through education and advocacy. The Delta Prism Alliance is an important part of Delta's diverse community, and Dr. Barbier has led the effort to establish this group as an innovative and visible entity.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Tutor Blast POD/VOD Casts
by
Anastasia Lankford and Michael Forshee

Winner Institution:
Eastfield College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Tutor Blast POD/VOD Cast provides on demand three-to-four minute video tutoring for students via the learning Assistant Center Web Site. Students are able to view frequently Requested tutoring topics on their own time from any location with Web access. Tutor blasts are or will soon be available from the areas of writing, math, science, accounting and foreign language. These tutoring mini-sessions provide equity for distance learners who require assistance with the same information as on-campus students.

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

The Developmental Education Initiative (DEI)
by
Dennis Brown and Eduardo Servin

Winner Institution:
El Paso Community College

Innovation Type:
Other: College Readiness

Description:
The Developmental Education Initiative (DEI) program at El Paso Community College (EPCC) was initiated in 2002 to help students improve their placement test scores, and therefore; have fewer or no developmental education classes for which to enroll. A case management approach is used to guide students through a series of steps that include a pre-testing orientation, testing, diagnostic assessment of deficiencies, computer assisted and personal tutoring for additional help, and then guidance through the admissions process. The students that have completed the program have demonstrated tangible improvements as a result of the program. 87% of DEI participants improved their scores on the college placement test; resulting in their advancement of one or more levels on the Developmental Education course requirements. Greater success and acceleration of course completion through the DEI program means greater retention and persistence, and ultimately higher graduation rates.

How this project is being recognized:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 2008 Star Award (award ceremony, school newspaper)

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Outcomes Based Learning Cycle
by
Marian Beaman, Jack Chambers, Amani Francis, Bill Ganza, Patti Levine-Brown, and Faye Wisner

Winner Institution:
Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Florida Community College has designed an outcomes-based learning cycle that enables faculty to transition courses, lessons, or lectures into summative and evaluative assessments for both professor and student. This included professional development for 400 educators who received training to apply learning and motivation research to increase interactivity with students. Learning Outcomes Enhancement Plans (LOEP) provided training for faculty to write educational objectives for the upcoming year geared to increase student retention/success, with annual evaluation. The program includes the SIRIUS Project which developed ten cost-efficient, multimode courses in partnership with McGraw-Hill. These nationally available courses increased retention and student success.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Teaching Biology Labs and Lecture Online
by
Susan Roberts

Winner Institution:
Haywood Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Haywood Community College faculty developed an online introductory biology course with a Department of Labor Forestry Initiative grant to meet a demand for distance learning. Teaching biology online is a challenge because of the lab component. This course allows students to take both lecture and lab components online. The “kitchen labs” concept allows students to take the lab components at home. The labs are affordable because students use what they have in their homes instead of pre-assembled, costly lab kits. Students create models, build a portfolio, and use simulations and other free software programs to complete labs that are shared with the class. Students interact online via the discussion board and email to discuss course material. Grades, feedback, and evaluation show that students are learning at a higher level compared to traditional classes, report a positive experience of science, and enjoy the hands on kitchen labs.

How this project is being recognized:
The project will be recognized at the annual HCC Honors Day ceremony, and has been presented at regional conferences.

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Henry Ford Community College and Henry Ford Hospital System Accelerated Nursing Program Partnership
by
Bill Barber, Kathy Bradley, Connie Cronin, Jeraldine Jackson, Veronica Hall, and the HFCC Nursing Faculty

Winner Institution:
Henry Ford Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
In response to the growing shortage of nurses and a grant opportunity from the State of Michigan, HFCC partnered with the Henry Ford Hospital System (HFHS) in the development of an Accelerated Nursing Education Initiative in May 2005. A satellite campus was developed at the hospital, including a lecture classroom, nursing lab, and computer lab. The State Board of Nursing approved the site, and HFHS nurses serve as clinical instructors with HFCC instructors. The program enrolled 60 participants, primarily HFHS employees, in an accelerated training program of 15 months. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Applied Nursing and qualify to take the State of Michigan Board of Nursing examination. Provided that they meet other HFHS hiring criteria, the hospital intent is to hire these graduates. The first cohort of students in the program graduated in August 2007 with more than 90% passing the state nursing exam. A second cohort graduates in August 2008.

How this project is being recognized:
Awards Ceremony on April 11

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Roadtrip, DRIVE, and Crossroads
by
Brandon Student Services Team

Winner Institution:
Hillsborough Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
In an effort to address the needs of students in their academic journey and supporting HCC’s goal of continuous improvement in programs, the Brandon Student Services team developed RoadTrip, DRIVE, and Crossroads. This triad of student programs empowers students with tools and resources that support academic success, increase retention, program completion and transition to further study or workforce. Together, these elements target students at crucial mile markers along the road towards graduation. From enrollment, financial aid, transition to college and course selection, RoadTrip is the initial orientation for new students and parents. DRIVE picks up momentum at the second semester, when most students struggle with educational planning, goal setting, and career choice. Crossroads prepares students for graduation, entering the workforce and transition towards higher education.

How this project is being recognized:
School newsletter, Recognition at In-Service program

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Teaching Excellence Program (TEP)
by
Deborah Dunbar and Pat Hedley

Winner Institution:
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
All new full-time faculty, counselors and librarians hired at Humber College participate in a mandatory two-year professional development program that exposes participants to the multi-layered responsibilities of teaching in a postsecondary institution. These individuals work through various courses, completing a range of activities and assignments, all of which are geared to maximizing their effectiveness in the classroom. Components of this program include formal mentoring, weekly meetings, and networking with colleagues from across the college to explore the pedagogical foundations for preparation and deliver materials, assessment and evaluation, teaching strategies and the formulation of a personal learning plan. Individuals also complete an educational project, produce a professional teaching portfolio, attend advanced educational seminars and actively demonstrate leadership in their role. The program continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of postsecondary learners.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

IRCC Dental Dept. - Give Kids A Smile
by
IRCC Dental Science Dept: Kay Idlette, Karen Allen, Alexander Van Ovost, Carol Dombrowski, Mary Pelletier, Marta Ferguson. Students: A. Bundy, A. Schey, M. Hunt, L. Maxwell, D. Justus, A. Rigler, B. Johnson, J. Moss, K. Mendes, A. Nunez

Winner Institution:
Indian River Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching: Service Learning

Description:
Over 70 low-income children now have brighter, healthier smiles, and future Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants have gained valuable hands-on experience in treating children's dental needs, thanks to "Give Kids A Smile," an ongoing service learning initiative conducted by the Indian River Community College Dental Science Department. The Dental Science Dept. teams up twice each year with area dentists to provide free dental care for underserved children. Students and faculty in IRCC's Dental Hygiene Program provide preventive treatments such as sealants and flouride applications, while the Dental Assisting Program works with 7 local dentists to provide free dental work in the College's modern, fully equipped Dental Clinic. This year, more than $15,000 in pro bono dental work was provided through this college/community partnership. Students affirm that they developed skills in helping children overcome their fears by making dental care a positive and pain-free experience.

How this project is being recognized:
Award presentation at Board of Trustees Meeting & media coverage.

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

CareerPath
by
Nelson J. Garifi, Jr. (executive director of marketing), and Colette Haight (career counselor)

Winner Institution:
Jamestown Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Jamestown Community College introduced CareerPath, a web-based career exploration program that provides extensive resources about over 100 career options and identifies a path to those options through JCC. Funded through an internal grant process designed to support innovation, CareerPath includes a menu of over 100 careers and features direct links to state and federal sites that include descriptions, education/certification requirements, employment projections, and salary information for each career. The site also describes appropriate high school preparation for each career and links to the JCC degree or certificate program as well as articulation agreements that become the path to each career. In addition, CareerPath profiles individuals enjoying the careers including their educational pathways, advice, photographs, and e-mail addresses.

How this project is being recognized:
internal communications and external news release

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Online Curriculum Proposals Application
by
Clarissa Craig, Debby Hassur, Judy Ogden, Rhonda Barlow, Stuart Shafer, and Vince Miller

Winner Institution:
Johnson County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Online Curriculum Proposals Application uses SharePoint 2007 to securely web-enable the JCCC Curriculum Proposals Process. The college's instruction branch had a manual process in place to review curriculum changes in the form of new-course proposals that involves multiple layers of meetings, discussions, reviews, and approvals. The proposals were previously submitted using printed Microsoft Word forms which were duplicated as hard copies and e-mail attachments for distribution to the various departmental, resource, and committee stakeholders. The new Online Curriculum Proposals Application manages new-course proposals using document storage and collaboration tools. The application handles the curriculum in all stages of the process, including pending, review, and preliminary approvals/denials. The application includes workflows to notify participants in the process via e-mail. Access to the proposal information varies based on the individual's role at the college.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Learner Assistance Program
by
Debbie O'Hollaron and Cathy Davis Herbert

Winner Institution:
Keyano College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Keyano College’s Learner Assistance Program (LAP) has changed the very culture of the institution. Since its inception in 2005, the initiative has helped 263 students with disabilities in all program areas. The majority of instructors have now worked with students who present with disabilities. Instructors have also been introduced to the idea of inclusion through workshops or face to face meetings with LAP personnel. The SKILL Centre at the College is home to the disability centre that currently has two counsellors, each with Masters degrees, and a learning strategist. The centre has state-of-the-art equipment to help students. Parents, high schools and the College are all part of this community-centred initiative that has given hope to the under-represented population of the region of Wood Buffalo. These students now have access to a booming Alberta economy that has provided them with ultimate success.

How this project is being recognized:
Newsletter article

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Viticulture Program
by
Jerry Bolton

Winner Institution:
Kirkwood Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
The Viticulture came to life through an idea Jerry Bolton had when he recognized the growing number of vineyards in the State of Iowa, and surrounding areas. Jerry is the Dean of Agriculture Science at Kirkwood Community College, and through his leadership, the college was able to identify space on campus to plant 575 grape vines representing 15 different varieties. Before prohibition in the 1920s, Iowa was a leading producer of grapes and had many wineries throughout the state. This recent return to alternative agriculture programs stimulated the opportunity to provide a unique experience for agriculture students. Through Jerry’s leadership, viticulture courses were developed and eventually, the college will have an enology program as well—the art of making wine. Jerry’s leadership with this initiative was both innovative and futuristic, and the eventual graduates of this program will potentially serve the 350 commercial vineyards in Iowa.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Custom Designed Software Manuals
by
Al Motley

Winner Institution:
Lakeland College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Creating software manuals with information and examples that are relevant to students at Lakeland College has become a passion for instructor Al Motley. Motley decided the best way to help students was to create a manual they could easily follow. In 2002 he wrote a 30 page manual about Microsoft Word using examples that were pertinent to Lakeland College courses and network drives. The results were so encouraging, Motley decided to create more manuals. To date he has written manuals about Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and File Management as well as Cornerstone and AVImark, programs used at veterinary clinics. Updates are continuous as he keeps material current and finds new ways to explain processes to students. If students struggle with a certain area of a manual, he rewrites the information. Motley’s latest, and most innovative project, is creating a manual that combines Office 2003 and Office 2007. “Lakeland College is using Office 2003 for one more year, but many of our students are using Office 2007 so I am putting all the information into one manual so students can successfully use either version of the program,” he said.

How this project is being recognized:
Article in College paper and local papers

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Teacher Certification Program Expansion
by
Tom Kubala, Recruitment Specialist, Diane Edwards, Program Manager/Ombudsman, and Glenn Ricci, Dean

Winner Institution:
Lake-Sumter Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
Dr. Edwards manages LSCC’s Teacher Certification Program that prepares students for Florida’s K-12 system through a high quality, fast track, 7 month curriculum. Bachelor degree holders in fields other than education were recruited through carefully designed advertisements from The Villages retirement community in rural Sumter County. Dr. Kubala met recruits and established critical Village ties. The successful expansion addressed the local teacher shortage by attracting 20 new students. The Villages recruitment plan was critical to success with record student turnouts at 10 sessions with as many as 18 prospective students at one session.

How this project is being recognized:
Special presentation during faculty meeting and press release

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

A Successful Collaboration Benefits Nursing Students
by
Julia Sensenig

Winner Institution:
Lancaster Campus of the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Associate degree nursing students spend clinical days in a nursing care center established at an urban medical clinic. The students meet with patients who are referred to the center by primary care providers for educational sessions on topics such as smoking cessation, nutrition, and exercise. The students learn to think critically, apply the nursing process, use therapeutic communication, appreciate culturally diverse patients, and evaluate a variety of teaching strategies. The HACC nursing department benefits from this additional clinical site where students are positively impacting the health of underserved, uninsured, and underinsured persons. There have been over 3000 patient visits since the center opened.

How this project is being recognized:
An article about the HACC Nursing Care Center was published in the August 2007 issues of Journal of Nursing Education (pp. 373-379:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Back on Course (BOC)
by
Melinda Dunnick, Debby Ganser, Anthony Hampton, Beth Landy, Shirley Lukacs, Geneva Martin, Mary Parthemer, Casandra Rhay, Devin Robel, Christina Salter, and Doug Smyth

Winner Institution:
Lane Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Back On Course (BOC) is a one-credit class designed as an intervention for students who are not meeting college academic progress standards. BOC was collaboratively developed by faculty and staff in Financial Aid, Counseling/Human Development and Enrollment Services. The curriculum for BOC uses Skip Downing’s On Course text and was developed collaboratively by four Human Development instructors. Outcomes indicate Back On Course is effective in assisting students to meet academic progress standards with 73% of the students who completed BOC achieving good standing.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Portable Call Centre Project
by
Faron Ellis and James Manis

Winner Institution:
Lethbridge College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Lethbridge College integrates applied research into the curriculum using a variety of techniques, including experiential learning by way of participation in Citizen Society Research Lab public opinion polling projects. When our private sector host call centre closed its Lethbridge operations, Dr. Ellis approached Dr. Manis and the Open Source Learning Lab requesting collaboration to establish an on-campus call centre. Using free and open source software, the OSLL converted a standard College computer lab into a functioning call centre for CSRL uses. Future development of the concept, and its applications, will be made available to interested public and private sector partners.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper article, School Newsletter, Electronic signage

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Luzerne County CC Custom-Designed and Programmed Staff Intranet Site
by
Robert Dushok

Winner Institution:
Luzerne County Community College

Innovation Type:
Other: Technology Services

Description:
Bob Dushok created LCCC’s custom-designed Staff Intranet site in 05. This user-friendly site enhances communication and supports administrative functions by making faculty tools, calendar info, shared documents, contact information, discussion boards, links, etc accessible. Through broadcast e-mail, staff send messages to all staff, all students, or both (850 sent in 07). Home page highlights 3 staff weekly; news on College events publicized internally here. Thru a Meeting Space, groups can hold discussions, share/store files, send group emails and conduct electronic votes. Registration for Wireless Emergency Notification System can be accessed. Group emails can be sent to students by section or category; problems with computer lab or smart classrooms can be reported. Early Alert System enables faculty to report students experiencing academic problems. Java code runs on a Unix system comprised of over 100,000 lines of code. Bob also developed a parallel Student Intranet site.

How this project is being recognized:
Inservice, newspaper article, school newsletter, Board of Trustees

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Covenant of Student and Faculty Commitment to Miami Dade College’s Learning Outcomes
by
MDC Faculty and Students

Winner Institution:
Miami Dade College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Miami Dade College’s Learning Outcomes Initiative reached a milestone on October 19, 2007, when students and faculty signed a covenant of engagement with ten learning outcomes. Those pledging support included college leadership, the president and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Under Secretary of Education Sara Martinez Tucker. While each student’s journey is unique, we expect all to be truly educated and prepared to succeed when they graduate. The articulation of specific learning outcomes, accompanied by a series of scenario-based assessment tools, communicates exactly what we mean by a Miami Dade College education. Faculty in all disciplines are weaving the learning outcomes and relevant assessments into their coursework, demonstrating how each course addresses the ten learning outcomes. The effort is faculty-driven for only the faculty and students can bring the outcomes to life. Please visit http://www.mdc.edu/learningoutcomes to view the Covenant.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Women on the Move
by
Ivan Matthew, Jesica Miller, Corinne Mulhall, Julie White, and Patricia Williams

Winner Institution:
Monroe Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Women on the Move is a collaborative demonstration project that helps women attain economic self-sufficiency, funded by a grant from the Women’s Foundation of the Genesee Valley, and in conjunction with the Catholic Family Center. Its purpose is to create a mechanism for providing training and support to working women who are caught in the middle of the low-income spectrum, through goal setting and step-by-step achievement. Funding for this project began in January 2007.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

POWER Program
by
Diane Haar, Lori Schreiber, Pam Kennedy, and Dianne Johnson

Winner Institution:
Montgomery County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The POWER (Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness)Program has had a profound impact on participants. Designed to reflect the "recovery model" which focuses on empowering and fostering hope in people struggling with mental illness, the Program has provided significant community integration and educational benefits to the more than 30 people who have enrolled in the classes. Assisted by an advisor whose work is dedicated exclusively to the Program, students devote class time to a variety of topics: career self-assessment, motivation and assertiveness, time management, resume/cover letter writing, interviewing/interpersonal skills, networking, public speaking, and study/success skills. Some graduates have enrolled into for-credit courses at the College or gained employment. All graduates assert that the Program has changed their lives. The POWER Program has attracted several external grant awards, testifying to its impact and success in transforming lives.

How this project is being recognized:
Innovation of the Year Breakfast Ceremony; Plaque on the

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

International Sports Exchange Program
by
Bill Flinn, Charles Bales, and Gloria Coughlin

Winner Institution:
Moraine Valley Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
The Moraine Valley International Sports Exchange Program began in 2004 when Bill Finn and Chuck Bales explored opportunities to develop a sports exchange program involving Moraine Valley student-athletes and teams from aboard. Their efforts resulted in receiving an invitation for the men’s soccer team to take part in the 2005 World Interuniversity Championships in Holland. As a result of the participation in the championships, a relationship was formed with the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg in Germany. Their women’s soccer team came to MVCC in 2006, and our men’s soccer team traveled to Germany in 2007. In 2006, the women’s volleyball team competed in the Women’s Interuniversity Volleyball Championships in Dublin, Ireland, and took a silver medal. One of the major goals of the program is to educate local athletes on the culture, geography, language, and history of the countries and people involved so they become more internationally aware and better prepared to face the global demands of the 21st century. During their visits, players meet and talk with students from all parts of the world, allowing them to compare and discuss their lives socially and athletically.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Interactive Website for the Students in the French Program
by
Professor Barbara Vigano

Winner Institution:
Mt. San Antonio College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Barbara Vigano has dedicated 19 years of service for the study of French and created 15 nationally recognized websites. Mt. San Antonio College Professor Vigano has created a free three-level interactive website accompaniment to the first free college-level French textbook, Liberté, by Gretchen Angelo. Please check it out at http:/elearn.mtsac.edu/bvigano/liberte1 The websites are used by students at other institutions. The websites feature interactive exercises, integrated PowerPoint presentations, and a three-speed oral dictionary. They also include hundreds of links to cultural resources for students. Students state that the websites are “easy to use” and appreciate “the financial relief they offer.”

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

NAIT eLearning Strategy
by
Eleanor Frandsen, Bill Dushenko, Helga Kinnaird, John Kent, Margaret Rhodes, Bill McMullen, Garry Bridge, Sandi Barber, and Missing: Alison Wynne

Winner Institution:
NAIT

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
NAIT eLearning Strategy NAIT has implemented an institute-wide eLearning Strategy called ‘NeLI’ - NAIT eLearning Initiative. The strategy has transformed the way NAIT instructors teach, and the way our students learn. We have created an online learning experience that reflects the organizational educational philosophy of small class size focused on activity and group-based learning that is instructor supported. The strategy embeds best practices in online course delivery into each course and modified key academic and business process to support student success. The three pillars of achievement are in flexible instructional design, staff training and the use of collaborative learning technologies. Chairs/Champions: Eleanor Frandsen, Dir. Technology and Curriculum Innovation (TCI) and Garry Bridge, Dir. Degree Development and Academic Planning. Some Spin off projects: Student Retention, Social S/W, SoTL, Quality Assurance/Code of Practice, Faculty Online Evaluation, etc.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper Article, eZine, other

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Career Connections
by
Wendy Mihm-Herold, Kathy Weber, and Gena Gesing

Winner Institution:
Northeast Iowa Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
Career Connections is a unique partnership program between Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and Iowa Workforce Development. The program, initiated in 2006, seeks to facilitate a smooth student transition from high school to college to careers in the workforce. Two Career Outreach Coordinators work with students as early as seventh grade to explore careers and interests. They hold career fairs for high school and middle school students on campus and in the K-12 districts. The Career Outreach Coordinators divide time between the IWD offices, NICC campuses, K-12 districts and district business partners. They have developed and strengthened the NICC internship program and offer a career development course for NICC students. The program has been extremely successful, particularly in the K-12 arena. In 2006-2007, the coordinators met with over 3,200 students in 22 schools from 7th through 12th grade. K-12 faculty acknowledge the benefit of this program for students.

How this project is being recognized:
Newsletter, college web site, award ceremony

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

EAST EMPACTS
by
Marvin Galloway and Regina Ryel

Winner Institution:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
EAST (Environmental and Advanced Spatial Technology) is a successful Arkansas-initiated K-12 model in Arkansas and six other states http://faculty.nwacc.edu/EAST_original/index2.htm). NWACC faculty and administrators developed an EAST model, EMPACTS (Educationally-Managed Projects Advancing Curriculum, Technology and Service) appropriate for college/university level using an integrated-curricular approach. This community service-based “andragogy of engagement” uses an across-interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty.

How this project is being recognized:
award ceremony, newspaper article, school newsletter

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Reach Out to Nova Scotia
by
Sara Napier, Manager External Relations, Marketing and Communications and Craig Collins, Principal, Lunenburg Campus

Winner Institution:
Nova Scotia Community College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
Over the past several years, Nova Scotians have been incredibly supportive of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). As of this fall, Phase One of a $123 million development project funded by the Province of Nova Scotia was complete. This investment consisted of upgrades to all of our campuses across the Province including the building of our first purpose built building on the Dartmouth Waterfront. On October 17th the entire College community said thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia – and our partners in government, industry and communities - for supporting our growth and the achievements of our students over the past decade. From one end of the Province of Nova Scotia to the other, 10,000, staff, and students, rolled up their sleeves to dedicate time, skills, energy and knowledge to support 350 volunteer projects in the communities we serve. On October 17th, NSCC made volunteer history by simply saying ‘thank you’ to the people of Nova Scotia for building a college that is, and will be, an unstoppable force in the quest to support the quality of life in Nova Scotia.

How this project is being recognized:
Media coverage, television, radio, newspaper

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Effective Distance Education in Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography
by
Scott Clinefelter

Winner Institution:
Pitt Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Many people and schools have said that Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography cannot be taught at a distance. Scott Clinefelter has designed many innovative teaching techniques. Presentations are designed with Toolbook that allow students to interactively learn by allowing students to answer questions and click within the presentations. Voice overs have been created for each presentation for the auditory learner. 3D computer models have been designed and animated to show disease states and simulate what students will see and perform in the clinic setting. Animations have been used to show how the mechanics of the instrumentation are executed. To help students prepare for their exams, online study guides allow the students to evaluate their knowledge before they take the exam. Both of these programs are offered completely online and students enrolled are from across the United States.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Education Preparation Institute
by
Beverly Woolery and Sherri Davis

Winner Institution:
Polk Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
The Educator Preparation Institute at Polk Community College provides alternative certification to individuals who have bachelor’s degrees and want to teach in K-12 setting. PCC’s EPI hybrid model (in-person and online) has become a leader in Florida for the following reasons: 1.Only EPI program in Florida where participants receive 120 ESOL (English students of other languages) hours 2.Second EPI program in the state to receive state approval to offer Competency 2 Reading Endorsement 3.Kagan strategies/structures in all course segments 4.“Fill your Toolbox” monthly activity nights 5.Technology “clickers” for quick responses at the FTCE test workshops The EPI program employs innovative ideas and dedicated staff and instructors to prepare teachers and increase the workforce in K-12 education.

How this project is being recognized:
college newsletter, college board meeting

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Textbook Savings Program
by
Todd Simmons, Carol Scarafiotti, Dr. Patricia Case, Elizabeth Cole-Fay, Jennifer Freed, E.J. Anderson, Kevin Bilder, Mary Rhodes, Yousin Smith, Kevin Obolsky, Harpreet Maan, Linda Bird, Carol Maffuccio, Denise Morrison, and Tanya Swanson

Winner Institution:
Rio Salado College

Innovation Type:
Resource Development

Description:
The Textbook Savings Program, which reduces Rio Salado’s textbook prices by an average of 51% while improving learning efficiency, is a unique model that successfully addresses this national concern. It combines the college-wide adoption of customized textbooks from a single publisher and the alignment of textbook content with course competencies. Savings are produced, through a combination of purchasing and operational efficiencies, plus content customization. Each textbook is carefully customized by Rio Salado residential faculty and instructional designers working closely with content experts from Pearson Custom Publishing, the publisher. Follett Higher Education Group (specifically, the college bookstore) participates as the exclusive distributor for online and in person and also offers promotional assistance.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Math Lab
by
Kathy Almy

Winner Institution:
Rock Valley College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
In 2007, the Rock Valley College Math Lab was established to address retention and success needs, the need for greater interaction between students and faculty outside the classroom as evidenced by the 2006-07 Foundations of Excellence Self Study, and the need for a classroom for computer based self-directed algebra classes. Math faculty provide tutoring in the lab for all math classes to students on a free, drop-in basis. The lab also contains 24 computers for math related uses and math classes that have a computer component. Additional resources include textbooks, DVDs, and a future graphing calculator rental program.

How this project is being recognized:
award, newspaper

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Hospitality Management Program Redesign
by
Pat Ryan, Ken Upton, Matt Karns, Margaret Walsh, Mike Tidswell, Alita Brown, Cynthia Johnston, Darwin Ens, Ross Robinson

Winner Institution:
SAIT Polytechnic

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Hospitality encompasses a wide variety of businesses serving a growing global industry. To respond to this phenomenon, the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program collaborated with industry to transform the program into the innovative Hospitality Management program. Faculty and industry worked closely together to ensure that this program gives graduates the practical, management, and leadership skills that industry requires. The program culminates in a capstone course where students create and execute a special event. This diploma program is delivered via WebCT in a blended-learning, laptop environment. It incorporates videos for practical components, a spoken glossary to help international students, and interactive classroom activities where students conduct research within the class environment and create a collaborative learning setting. These changes have also had a positive environmental impact by reducing the amount of paper

How this project is being recognized:
Internal newsletters and communications

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Rotary Reading Safari
by
Jack Brown, Buz Bireline, Tarah Jacobs, Grace Lambert, Mary Chance, Kelly Kostamo, and Frank Burns

Winner Institution:
Santa Fe Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Rotary Reading Safari at the Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo is a partnership among the college, the Alachua County School Board, Lake Forest Elementary School, and the Rotary Club of Gainesville. Students visit the zoo six Wednesday afternoons for a reading enrichment program. They read books about animals, visit exhibits, interact with the zoo animals and Zoo Animal Technology students, and participate in animal related crafts and activities. While reading is the focus, the children also learn important scientific concepts, such as how animals adapt to their environment. Participants completed the reading portion of the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test with a success rate of 100%.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Global Impact International Service Learning
by
Andrea Insley

Winner Institution:
Seattle Central Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Seattle Community Colleges are making a difference in the lives of people in developing countries around the world through Global Impact, a service learning program presented in partnership with Seattle-area medical, education and service organizations. Each summer, volunteer students, faculty, health care professionals and other community members provide healthcare and other volunteer services, and are themselves changed by their experience. Global Impact was inspired by the international programs of the Seattle Community Colleges, which serve students from more than 100 countries around the world; by the region’s leadership in health care; and by the health care education focus of the colleges, whose combined programs comprise the largest health care education provider in the region. “These elements provide the foundation for taking our education programs to the next level of development and significance,” according to Global Impact program administrator Dr. Andrea Insley, district-wide coordinator of International Programs. Program destinations for 2008 include Vietnam, Peru and Tanzania. For more information, go to http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/globalimpact

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Wiki Technology for College Programs
by
Derek Stockley

Winner Institution:
Sheridan College

Innovation Type:
Basic Skills and Developmental Education

Description:
Mr. Stockley has applied wiki technology to create what he describes as a “time-machine” that allows faculty a virtual space to connect and grow ideas to further improve the programs he is involved in. These faculty team websites have grown to include a cluster wide wiki that encompasses 6 different programs within the School of Community and Liberal Studies. The team wikis created by Mr. Stockley have made significant contributions to the direction of these teams while fostering a sense of community amongst the faculty involved in these programs. Quality - the use of team wikis has allowed staff the opportunity to develop a range of ideas that have improved their respective programs. To date the team wikis have been used to: • Develop a series of creative teaching strategies to help alleviate term 4 stress for SSW students • Create new curriculum for term 4 courses in the CYW program • Generate different models of co-ordination for the SSW program to consider as they move forward • Coordinate team teaching responsibilities for a course with multiple instructors, as well as a forum for developing lesson plans for faculty delivering multiple sections of the same course Efficiency - the wiki has allowed staff the opportunity to have online virtual team meetings that are not hindered by time or space restrictions. The tasks that have been completed using the team wikis would traditionally require many hours of face-to-face contact between faculty members that are difficult to create given the complexities of running such large programs across different campuses. Replication - the original team wiki has been adapted for use across six different program teams and provides a template for other forms of program coordination.

How this project is being recognized:
School newsletter

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

The Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium: Program/Pathway Course of Study Templates
by
David W. McDaniel and Brandon Evans

Winner Institution:
Sinclair Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Program/Pathway Course of Study Templates are academic maps that contain academic and technical course preparation for grades 9 through an Associate Degree in pathway career fields which mirror the United States Department of Education 16 career fields. The templates are designed to account for the State of Ohio secondary graduation requirements and the Sinclair Community College Associate Degree requirements in 69 Sinclair Associate of Applied Science Degrees. By using these templates, students, instructors and parents have a tool to develop conversations from career planning, emphasizing academic preparation to course awareness and sequence leading to transition to continued education and/or the workforce preparation.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Wholetheme Approach
by
Jason Watts

Winner Institution:
Snead State Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The key difference between novices and experts is not the amount of knowledge experts have, but the organization of that knowledge. The “Wholetheme Approach” arranges the content for an entire course around a central organizing theme. Rather than simply provide content, the wholetheme approach provides organization and content simultaneously. The wholetheme approach seeks to take advantage of subconscious mental processes (intuition, gestalt, etc.) by carefully identifying likely preconceived ideas, misconceptions, and past experiences that could help or hinder the student’s success in the course. The method is supported by two decades of research but has never before been applied to mathematics.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper article, presentations at in-service and conferences

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Engaging Learners Using Fun, Interactive, Educational Games
by
Sondra Ostheimer

Winner Institution:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Sondra Ostheimer has created 23 original, creative PowerPoint games (e.g., checkers, tic tac-toe, hangman, races, flashcards); 59 interactive online games (over 9,300 hits); and numerous interactive crossword puzzles for online and F2F classes, which have all had great appeal to various learning styles. Countless students have commented on how fun and educational these interactive games have been. Moreover, Sondra has taught several classes on creating PowerPoint games to teachers in her school district, which has impacted their teaching and students’ learning tremendously. Some of those teachers have then presented their games statewide, expanding the base of fun learning tools for students.

How this project is being recognized:
College Initiative Day Presentation, Press Release, Foundation Award

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

Alternative Energy Technology Collaboration
by
John Borris, Gus J. Demas, Steven Fosgard, Robert Hunckler, Don Reuba, and H.C. Snyder

Winner Institution:
St. Clair County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
St. Clair County Community College developed a certificate program in alternative energy that focuses on wind and solar power generation, installation and maintenance. Federal grant funding and corporate sponsorship were secured to install a wind turbine and solar panels on campus. This project was selected based on the multi-discipline efforts of faculty and administration to develop a program that is proactive regarding the future of the college and the economic development of the region.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper Article, School Newspaper, Website

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

CONNECT
by
Teresa Huether, Karen Wade, and Marcia Pfeiffer

Winner Institution:
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley Campus

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Connect was created to increase communications and to create networks with area high schools, faculty, and staff. The program fosters one-on-one dialog with individuals from both the high school and the college about everthing from curriculum to student services to partnerships. A unique and innovative program, it is highly adaptable and a proven success at our Florissant Valley Campus.

How this project is being recognized:

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other

1st LEED Certified Campus in the Nation
by
Stephen Scott, Wendell Goodwin, and Jim Opdenbrouw

Winner Institution:
Wake Technical Community College

Innovation Type:
Other: Facilities

Description:
Wake Tech has made a serious committement to, and progress toward, sustainability. The most visible demonstration of this commitment to sustainability is the completion of two "Green" buildings on Wake Tech's new Northern Wake Campus. These buildings are registered to receive certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. These standards require a building's incorporation of site planning, water management, energy management, material use, and indoor environmental air quality standards in order to be certified within the LEED Ranking System. We have saved over $100,000 through sustainable practices, and have reduced water use 20%, energy use 30%, and had a 50% reduction in construction waste. Our new campus has significantly contributed to the visibility of environmentally-friendly and sustainable architecture, design, construction, and operation of college campuses.

How this project is being recognized:
College newsletter, website, and more

The criteria this project has met
Quality	Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness	Creativity
Timeliness	Replication
Other