STARS
by
Regina Watts, Calvin Lee, Pamela Heglar, Drenda Davis-Jackson, and Maranda Lee.

Winner Institution:
Albany Technical College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Albany Tech’s Student Tracking and Retention Services Program was designed to serve high risk students by personally connecting them with counselors who serve as mentors and advisors. STARS counselors are responsible for making a personal connection with all new students within the first 2 weeks of enrollment. Counselors maintain contact with new students through their first term by providing support and assistance before students are overwhelmed or face insurmountable academic or personal difficulties. The STARS program has increased the retention rate to 87% compared with rates prior to this intervention (68.3%). STARS has also increased Academic Affairs and Student Affairs collaboration; increased awareness and use of counseling and other student services; and generated new ideas and ways of helping students. The STARS team is made up of four counselors, Drenda Davis-Jackson, Calvin Lee, Maranda Lee, Regina Watts; and the Vice President of Student Affairs, Pamela Heglar.

How this project is being recognized:
The STARs program is featured at faculty meetings, new student orientation, program orientations, in class presentations, and has its own newsletter.

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

Transition Advisors-A Successful Staffing Strategy
by
Kathleen M. Beauman, Mary Lynn Allen, Diane Bennett, Robert Latham, and Judy Sinkovitz

Winner Institution:
Anne Arundel Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
AACC’s participation in CCTI provided the opportunity to implement strategies that facilitate successful student transition from high school to college and careers. A component of successful transition is the access high school students and parents have to higher education expectations and opportunities. To increase knowledge and facilitate successful transition, a college Transition Advisor position was developed in 2004 with three of the four staff based on-site at high schools. The Transition Advisors develop programs and activities to facilitate increased knowledge of program pathways, college readiness, and successful transition strategies. The primary benefits of this transition strategy have included both the opportunity to build longitudinal educational relationships with students and parents, as well as providing an early opportunity to reinforce ‘what it takes to get into college’.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Highway Engineering Technician
by
Melissa Thompson

Winner Institution:
Bridgemont Community and Technical College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
Bridgemont Community and Technical College is proud to honor Melissa Thompson, P.E., Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology for her outstanding work as program coordinator for the Highway Engineering Technician A.A.S. degree program. A collaborative effort with the WV Division of Highways (WVDOH), this degree was created and implemented in response to a state agency’s workforce training needs. Approved March 2009, 197 employees have enrolled in these Bridgemont courses. As program coordinator, Ms. Thompson developed unique courses for on-line delivery, reviewed applications and evaluated transcripts of all students, conducted orientation sessions in WVDOH districts across the state, and efficiently advised and registered all students for the Fall 2009 start-up. Ms. Thompson has received praise from WVDOH leaders as well as participants for her attention to quality, detail and continuous communication, a testimony to her creativity and dedication to excellence.

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony, Student Newsletter, Press Release

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

MInDSpace--Media and Instructional Design Lab
by
Karl Carter, Marilyn Puchalski, Mary Ellen Bornak, Jacqueline Fritz, Matthew Seibert, and Maureen McCreadie

Winner Institution:
Bucks County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
MInDSpace (the Media and Instructional Design lab) engages students in learning and develops awareness and understanding of new media literacies and 21st century skills. Launched in Fall 2009 and residing in the Library, MInDSpace provides collaborative workspace; easy-to-use multimedia production tools; and expertise from librarians, instructional designers, and multimedia staff members in support of students, faculty, and staff. Faculty members have long enjoyed access to an instructional design lab, but without enrolling in production classes, students have had nowhere to go to borrow, or get help in using, multimedia production and editing tools. MInDSpace changes that, and meets this important need. Through MInDSpace, students learn and apply media literacy skills, and gain confidence in their ability to find information, analyze it, and communicate what they learn in multiple media. MInDSpace represents a sandbox for innovation, collaboration, and fun in learning and teaching.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper article, Deans reception

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

A New Twist on Accessibility
by
Christine Tworo, Yvan Roy, and Robert Pelletier

Winner Institution:
Cambrian College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
A faculty member has been using “voice to text” technology (Dragon) to allow students to hear lectures and see them projected in real time! The software captures the professor’s speech and a simple text editor program almost instantaneously projects the words on a screen for the students to read. At the end of class, the raw text is downloaded for students to access. A student in the class is paid to edit the notes for punctuation and legibility, so that anyone who is absent can access the lecture in print form. This technology was originally used to assist a hearing impaired student. What emerged is that this technology also benefits those whose first language is not English. Some of these students have said that they can understand their professor through this technology and their comprehension has improved because they can match the spoken and written words.Other students have noted that if they lose concentration, they can scan the projected words to get caught up.

How this project is being recognized:
To be determined

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

Central Nebraska Transports for the Future!
by
Bill Hitesman, Alan Hartley, Marilyn McGahan, Bruce Dowse, Kelly Christensen, Melissa Garcia, Dave Engel, Susan Kuta, Michelle Setlik, Marni Nelson-snider, and Nancy Bjorklund

Winner Institution:
Central Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
This project included multiple industry partners including Mid-plains Community College and Central Community College. In 2005, this consortium was awarded a U.S. Department of Labor $1.9 million Community Based Job Training grant. The primary goal was to develop a heighten awareness of the jobs created by the Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing and Logistics (TDWL) industry and promote the educational opportunities. The grant provided the opportunity to expand and enhance existing transportation programs, develop a new TDWL degree program and improve awareness of career opportunities. Specific goals included the expansion of diesel technology programs at both colleges, modify and expand job specific job training including truck driving, emergency vehicle and heavy equipment operator programs. The project also provided for the development of two mobile training labs that deliver career awareness programs to high school students and adults throughout 46 counties.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper article; TV news reports, school newsletter; Website: www.roadandrail.org, Grant Report to the U.S. DOL; Dream It. Do It. network, FutureForce Nebraska, Nebraska Trucking Association Publications

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

CPCC Care Team
by
Mel Gay

Winner Institution:
Central Piedmont Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The CPCC Care Team was established to ensure that our college remains a safe learning environment. Under Dr. Gay's leadership, the Care Team has developed a protocol for indentifying, monitoring, and responding to student situations that may pose a risk to college safety. The team has successfully responded to a number of incidents, coordinated timely proactive interventions, and is prepared to handle problematic issues in an efficient and timely manner. The Care Team created sub-committees under the leadership of the Enrollment and Student Services Directors on each of CPCC's six campuses in an effort to replicate these efforts on a more local level. With students attending multiple campuses and interfacing with different areas of the college, the team enables involved faculty, staff and administrators to share information and make coordinated decisions concerning serious student issues.

How this project is being recognized:
$1000 funding for the initiative and recognition at the President's forum

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

Online SOSO (Survey of Student Opinion)
by
Online SOSO Team

Winner Institution:
Community College of Allegheny County

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The purpose of the innovation is to provide online students an anonymous, secure, and efficient assessment system to replace the previous way of surveying online students by email which had a very low student participation rate. The results of the innovation showed a 30% increase in student participation. This innovation enables students to participate actively with honest and constructive feedback on their experiences with online courses and teaching. The feedback from students helps instructors improve their teaching, which subsequently benefits student learning. The team includes: Kris Birch, Dwight Bishop, Donald Broderick, Justin Busch, Mark Czapko, Frances Dice, Je X For, Carl Francolino, Jason Lander, Ronald Logreco, Leelavati Murthy, Augustine Obiaku, Mary Kate Quinlan, Kris Roka, Mark Spano, Brenda Trettel, Ping An Wang, and Rochelle Yakin.

How this project is being recognized:
This group was recognized at the Community College of Allegheny County’s 2000 Fall All College Conference by the College President along with recognition on CCAC’s website.

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

CCPTV
by
Sharon Thompson, Allan Kobernick, Robert Dauval, and Joseph McFadden

Winner Institution:
Community College of Philadelphia

Innovation Type:
Resource Development

Description:
CCPTV, the College's cable television station broadcasts on Comcast channel 53 and Verizon channel 21. Prior to January 2009 the station aired the College's graduation, occasional events and static information bulletin boards. In order to be in compliance with city regulations requiring eight hours of non-repetitive educational programming daily and to utilize the channel to highlight our academic programs, faculty and staff, an innovative team approach to creative program design and production was implemented. This has resulted in original, high-quality programming and, according to the Clarus Corporation's 2009 report to the College, unaided recall attributed to CCPTV (channel 53) went from zero n 2005 to greater than 30% in 2009. Over a dozen faculty and staff who have created and hosted programs.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Simplicity: A New Course Template for eLearning Classes
by
Danielle Budzick and Sasha Thackaberry

Winner Institution:
Cuyahoga Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Office of eLearning & Innovation developed a course template to build success into the course design process – for students, certainly, but also for faculty, who have a variety of technical backgrounds and comfort levels. This initiative began as a continuous improvement process to raise the bar on quality in courses utilizing a Blackboard site. Simplicity is geared toward greater student interaction. It impacts more than the student experience online, it impacts the faculty experience online. It enables faculty to embed their content in the context of a well-designed template that they can then add to easily. The new course template parallels the Quality by Course Design workshop, which is part of the Technology Training Institute – a required workshop for faculty prior to teaching hybrid or online courses. It saves significant time on the part of the instructor - less time is spent wading through resources to include (these resources are hosted

How this project is being recognized:

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

Darton College Energy Conservation Project
by
Peter Sireno and Lee Howell

Winner Institution:
Darton College

Innovation Type:
Other: Energy Usage / Cost Reduction

Description:
Darton College conducted a comprehensive energy usage inventory. The following processes were implemented: 1) Build a database for the past two years of utilities. 2) Create a utility tracking/comparison program that will allow current monthly inputs to be compared with previous months from various years. 3) Graph costs and consumptions in order to create a trend. 4) Evaluate each facility on campus for immediate cost savings. 5) Evaluate each facility on campus for short- and long-term savings. 6) Establish a benchmark in order to gauge progress. 7) Set goals for reduction in consumption and cost. 8) Establish a cost per square foot for utilities. 9) Establish an Energy Use Index that will allow utility usage to be compared to other institutions on a BTU per square foot scale. 10) Monitor Energy Management System on a daily basis in order to achieve optimum efficiency and to correct any deficiencies. 11) Provide Supervisor with monthly reports and recommendations.

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony, newspaper article, campus newsletter

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

Environmental Sustainability within Delta and Abroad
by
Jay Vanhouten

Winner Institution:
Delta College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
Jay Van Houten, Associate Professor of Biology is awarded the Innovator of the Year Award for his variety of work for enviornmental sustainability within Delta College and abroad. Jay has been instrumental in developing three environmental academic programs at Delta College, one which led to 3+1 articulations between Delta and Ferris State University. He has registered Delta as one of the first institutions in Michigan's Business Pollution Prevention Partnership. Jay has been involved in holding quarterly Dioxin meetings with state and federal officials on our campus. He is a member of ASTM International advisory group for updating ISO standards for Environmental Site Assessments and has been published in the ASTM International Journal. He has presented at Oxford University and instructed a HAZWOPER course in Seoul South Korea. Jay has put Delta on the world stage in terms of environmental sustainability with recent and ongoing initiatives.

How this project is being recognized:
Employee Awards Banquet will be held April 9th

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

Nurses International Partnership
by
Joan Becker, Sondra Fleming, LaCheeta McPherson, and Elizabeth Guerra

Winner Institution:
El Centro College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
The need for qualified bilingual nurses is increasing. According to state studies, Texas will not be able to meet the nursing shortage, even if the enrollment in all nursing schools doubled. In partnership with Nurses Now International (NNI), a Mexican company, El Centro is addressing the shortage of Spanish speaking nurses in Texas as well as providing a resource of highly skilled nurses for Mexico. Qualified Mexican nurses train at El Centro’s Center for Allied Health and Nursing, using the state-of-the-art simulation labs. They also spend three weeks in a local hospital honing their newly acquired technical skills. At the end of their six-week experience, the NNI nurses are eligible to work in Texas for two years. At the end of two years, they return to Mexico to work at a ‘center of healthcare excellence’ for the benefit of Mexicans and American nationals living in Mexico. The partnership is a win-win for both Texas and Mexico.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Gateway Guy--Facebook (Facebook.com/gatewayctc
by
Tess Burns, Patrick Lamping, Laura Cook Kroeger, Margaret Thomson, and Tyler Underhill

Winner Institution:
Gateway Community & Technical College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
To establish Gateway’s Facebook (facebook.com/gatewayctc) page as a viable communication link to students, we created the Gateway Guy. On October 27, 2009, the Gateway Guy was born. Two boxes of surplus stress balls, in the form of a happy face with a body, wearing a red shirt with "Gateway CTC" on it, were dusted off and given a new purpose to help drive traffic to Facebook to create a fun and compelling new way to communicate with students and prospective students. We began by giving the Gateway Guy a voice or tone that students could relate to. We started posting images of the Gateway Guy, asking students to guess where he was when the photo was taken. Given the viral nature of Facebook, the first post by the Gateway Guy was answered in two minutes. As Guy grew in popularity, we knew we could begin to have him distribute messages to students. Students accept him as a viable source for information about the college because he uses a dialect that is compelling to students.

How this project is being recognized:
This project will be celebrated a college-wide convocation on April 1, 2010, by the college president, Dr. G. Edward Hughes

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

HACC Gettysburg Campus Learning Commons
by
Beth Evitts, Scott Decker, and Leslie Boon

Winner Institution:
HACC Gettysburg Campus

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Learning Commons at HACC– Gettysburg Campus is a dynamic new partnership between the library, academic support, career services, and information technology departments. The Commons blends departments that are not otherwise connected within the College and leads to unique opportunities for serving students, staff, and faculty. The Learning Commons is an open space with comfortable seating, reference services, computer and technology access, and academic support services, all seamlessly integrated as the heart of the campus. Students and faculty use the Commons in innovative ways, leading to problem-solving that blends traditional department lines while respecting each department’s knowledge and skills. The Learning Commons represents the campus’s commitment to student-centered learning.

How this project is being recognized:
School Newsletter

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

Online Information Literacy Project
by
Mike Knecht, Kevin Reid, and Saundra Voegel

Winner Institution:
Henderson Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Henderson Community College librarians and faculty deliver modularized information literacy training using the course management software, Blackboard. Working with faculty, the library staff has created forty learning units in Blackboard to help students develop effective research skills. Each focuses on an information-oriented topic and features pre- and post-test assessments, audio files, and feedback questionnaires. Faculty members select one or more learning units for their respective classes and choose assessment deadlines. This novel approach promotes collaboration, keeps students focused, serves the needs of at-risk and advanced students, accommodates distance learners, and satisfies accreditation criteria. Recognized and adopted by many of the community colleges throughout Kentucky, this effort has resulted in the eLibrary service that supports all Kentucky Community and Technical College System online students.

How this project is being recognized:
Award ceremony

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

Arab Cultural Studies Program
by
Mike Daher, Imad Nouri, Adnan Salhi, Talaat Pasha, Mary Assel, Nabeel Abraham, William Secrest, Sam Bazzi, Hashim Al-Tawil, Mike Garms, Doug Langs, Furat Al-Shemeri, and Dan Kearney

Winner Institution:
Henry Ford Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Arab Cultural Studies Program (ASCP) at Henry Ford Community College is a 60 credit associate degree program anchored in a required course sequence in the Arabic language. It has a rigorous set of required and elective courses in a degree program, and also has a sequence of educational events for the campus and Dearborn community. Dearborn hosts the largest contingent Arab-American population in the United States. In the fall, the ASCP hosts a Middle Eastern Film Festival, and in the spring it hosts a conference on the Arab woman dedicated to the exploration of the Arab world and its relationship to America. It has developed dialog with institutions such as the International Red Cross and the Unites States Institute of Peace, collaborating with both groups to host a conference "Teaching Conflict Resolution in an Arab-American Cultural Context" which was attended by community dignitaries, studens and faculty from HFCC and the Dearborn Public School system.

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony April 16, 2010, articles in school and community newspapers

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

Opticianry Program New Student On-line Orientation
by
James P. Reese, Jr.

Winner Institution:
Hillsborough Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The innovation presented for the 2010 Innovation of the Year Competition is the HCC Opticianry Program New Student On-line Orientation. The on-line orientation replaces our on-campus/ face-to-face new student orientation. It allows the student to manage their own schedule while completing the orientation, allows for immediate editing and updating of information, and improves student support, management and communication in nearly every aspect of new student enrollment.

How this project is being recognized:
School Website and Newsletter

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

Using a Virtual Learning Community for IPE
by
Sandra Devlin-Cop and Mary van Soeren

Winner Institution:
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Stilwell is a virtual learning community (VLC)designed to represent a typical Canadian community with a wide social and cultural demographic mix. In this VLC, the health, social and personal problems of the residents are situated, contextualized, and followed. Their stories are brought to life and embedded in the community with the aid of multimedia. Learners (students and practicing clinicians) from different disciplines work through the cases to respond to health related issues and to create dialogue around the roles and responsibilities of providers. Students experience greater engagement in the lives and events of the people in Stilwell than in a typical case study. Stilwell residents and their stories of life in the small town are followed. Details of the health, social and personal problems of the citizens are revealed and brought to life through the use of video clips of critical incidents, video tours, photographs, audio diaries and blogs. Students from

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

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

Digital Media Institute
by
Dean Zirwas, Gary R. Koser, Walter Hines, James Mason, and Jose Farinos

Winner Institution:
Indian River State College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
Designing the next top-selling video game, crafting animations for movies, developing award-winning ads and building websites....students in IRSC's Digital Media Institute use cutting-edge technology to create new ways to work, play, create and communicate. The Digital Media Institute combines inter-disciplinary coursework in art, technical drawing, design and technology to give students a strong platform for success in today's most dynamic career fields. Students master software such as Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and 3D Studio Viz, while gaining real-world experience in developing videos, logos, collateral graphics, posters, websites and other projects for businesses and non-profit organizations. As a result, Digital Media Institute students graduate with an Associate Degree or Technical Certificate, a sophisticated portfolio of projects, experience working with professionals in the field, and in many cases, prestigious design awards.

How this project is being recognized:
Board of Trustees meeting, media publicity, College newsletter, College website

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

Aircraft Fuel System Simulator
by
Angelia Ng and Chan Sze Wee

Winner Institution:
Institute of Technical Education, Singapore

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Teachers in Aerospace courses designed and fabricated a Aircraft Fuel System Simulator which works like a real aircraft engine capable of simulating actual aircraft engine fuel system operations. The simulator allows students to carry out engine trimming and engine component removal and servicing, which are not available in any commercially available simulators that only shows how an engine fuel system operates. By having hands-on learning, students learn to maintain the Line Replacement Unit and perform engine trimming. The stimulator not only reduced the hazards that come with the operation of a test cell, it led to cost savings through avoiding the need to build a costly test cell facility, which could cost up to a few million dollars to build and operate. This complemented ITE’s unique brand of “Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on” College Education to nurture and produce all-rounded graduates with the education and skills to face the challenges of the global marketplace.

How this project is being recognized:
The project has received the highest award for innovation called the INNOVA Award, which was presented at ITE's annual awards presentation ceremony. The team will be presented the Innovation of the Year Award at a special

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

On Course Learning Communities
by
Laura Funke, Brenda Landes, Jennifer Olson, and Milissa Troen

Winner Institution:
Inver Hills Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The On Course Learning Community program at Inver Hills combines two successful first year experience strategies. First, the Learning Communities program has grown from four offerings in 2006 to 19 in FY10. Over 400 students/year now participate in a learning community; over 70% are underrepresented. Retention rates are consistently higher than peers, and students express high levels of satisfaction and engagement with their instructors and the college. Beginning in 2007 Inver Hills implemented our On Course class for new students. On Course now serves 800 students/year, who persist at higher levels than peers. When incorporated into a learning community, the impact of On Course on student retention is even greater. On Course provides professional development for both faculty and staff, who embed its principles into other courses and services. Inver Hills is becoming an On Course Learning Community college that intentionally creates connections between students and college personnel.

How this project is being recognized:
Award ceremony; website notice; College Bulletin notice; release to local newspapers

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

Dementia Care Certificate Program
by
Penny Shaffer

Winner Institution:
Johnson County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Dementia Care Certficate program is the first program of its kind in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. The Heartland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association endorses it for quality, comprehensiveness, and often refers caregivers to the program. The five day course content can be broken down into five separate sections and taught individually. The innovative features of the Advanced Dementia Care Certificate include holistic, person-centered care, the importance of the family unit in the patient's care, and a focus on the stress and mental health of the caregiver. This program is aimed at addressing aging issues as the field of Geriatrics is growing and the number of people suffering from Alzheimer's is expected to increase to 17 million by 2050. Secondly, this program suppprts JCCC's "Boomer Institute" being launched to address the needs of those born between 1946 and 1964.

How this project is being recognized:
Award ceremony and School newsletter

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

Improved Geography Laboratory
by
Keith Bettinger

Winner Institution:
Kapi‘olani Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The improved Natural Environment geography lab includes innovations in materials and curriculum which promote hands-on active learning integrating data collection and experimentation so that students develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for their natural environment, especially indigenous Hawaiian geographic information. Each lab module has 5 objective areas: 1) Geographic concepts: skills used by geographers in understanding physical processes. 2) Logical concepts: thinking skills applicable beyond geography. 3) Map Skills 4) Math Skills: computational techniques along with their applications in geography and beyond. 5) Cultural Geography: Hawaiian geography and how the lab themes relate to traditional Hawaiian society.

How this project is being recognized:
Announcement to all seven community colleges in the system

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

The Jones Regional Education Center (JREC)
by
Kristy Black

Winner Institution:
Kirkwood Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Today’s global economy has forced profound changes in delivering education. Nearly 70 percent of all new jobs will require some form of training beyond high school. K-12 schools and colleges need to work together, now more than ever, to ensure seamless college and career transitions for our students. Because of many factors affecting rural education, the time has come to look at inventive ways to support our rural high schools; maintain a viable, educated workforce; and secure the quality of life in eastern Iowa. JREC provides many area high school juniors and seniors the advantages of college-level courses, Career Academy programs, advanced high school curriculum, and a wealth of other educational possibilities. Please learn more about how eight school districts, a generous family, superb commuity support and our college made the Jones Regional Education Center possible: http://tinyurl.com/yag8tp2 Thank you for your time and consideration.

How this project is being recognized:
This project received the Kirkwood Community College Innovation of the Year Award in January 2010.

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

Biotechnology Applied Research Initiative
by
Michel Caron, Nathalie Méthot, Rémy Aubin, Rabah Hammachin, Cyr Lézin Doumbou, and Jean-Louis Michaud

Winner Institution:
La Cité collégiale

Innovation Type:
Research, Assessment and Accountability

Description:
In April 2008, La Cité collégiale took the strategic decision to enhance its applied research activities in order to support local and regional SMEs in the field of Biotechnology. Since then, La Cité collégiale has received its accreditation from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and was awarded $2.3 million from the CCI Grant for its Biotechnology Applied Research Initiative (BARI).This program has allowed La Cité collégiale to support a number of industrial partners in their research endeavors while training highly qualified personnel. Through its strategic initiative and partnerships with SMEs, La Cité collégiale has been successful in engaging the participation of 12 students with 8 more to come until the end of the first year of its initiative. These students may develop relationships that could foster employment opportunities within these companies. In February 2010, the College launched its first laboratory dedicated exclusively to BARI.

How this project is being recognized:
Official launching; newspaper article; College Web Site; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Web Site

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

Health Professions On-line Advising
by
Tammy Simpson, Jessica Alvarado, Jess Reynolds, Lori Kramer, Lisbeth Anderson, Patsy Escobar, Bree McKenzie, Michael Levick, Jill Sigried, and Dean Middleton

Winner Institution:
Lane Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
More than 700 students in transfer and Career/Technical Health Professions Programs benefit from a dynamic on-line career/academic advising support system through a free, non-credit course in Moodle (Lane’s learning management system.) Current and prospective students have access to: 24/7 real-time advising materials; question and answer forums with announcements of timelines and application changes; links to a) career information, b) professional organizations, and c) scholarships; and a sign-up option for in-person advising. This innovative use of a course management tool has significantly improved advising though more consistent, accurate information and ease of access, resulting in a significant decrease of in-person advising as well as significantly reduced workload for all staff from reception to reduced emails/phone calls.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Educational Enhancement Team
by
The Educational Enhancement Team

Winner Institution:
Lethbridge College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Educational Enhancement Team (EET) at Lethbridge College supports academic initiatives across campus. The team consists of curriculum consultants, instructional designers, formatters, media specialists, audio-visual techs, an instructional technology manager, plus admin support. During the last year, EET led several initiatives that continue to positively impact teaching and learning. Using a collaborative and responsive approach, the team led the transition to a new learning management system within a 6 month time frame, supported and facilitated the development of six programs for online delivery, and designed and developed efficient video conference processes that have increased reliability and quality. The result is that more flexible learning opportunities have been created for both on and off campus students. Throughout these initiatives, the team was committed to empowering instructors by responding to professional development needs and facilitating relevant workshops.

How this project is being recognized:
Campus Publications

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

Computer Swap Procedure
by
Brian Mihneski

Winner Institution:
Luzerne County Community College

Innovation Type:
Other: IT Support

Description:
Through the new Computer Swap Procedure developed by Brian Mihneski, IT staff can exchange data from an employee's existing computer to a new computer from a remote location. This innovation allows IT staff to serve more users more efficiently. The new procedure eliminates the need for travel to and from the user's site, saves time for both IT staff and the user, and makes the most efficient use of staff time. Brian developed the program through which he can access staff computer data and transfer that data to another computer. This procedure, which was previously performed in person and took over one hour now is completed remotely and takes approximately 15 minutes.

How this project is being recognized:
collegewide inservice

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

MCC-Penn Valley Health Science Institute
by
Sandy McIlnay, Bernard Franklin, and Jacqueline Snyder

Winner Institution:
MCC-Penn Valley

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The MCC-Penn Valley Health Science Institute is a state-of-the-art education center that provides hands-on and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for the area’s healthcare workforce. Officially opened for classes in January 2010, the Health Science Institute represents a revolution in healthcare education and training methodology. Simulated care settings, including a 10,000 sq. ft. Virtual Hospital, create a near-authentic healthcare environment where both students and experienced clinicians can learn and practice clinical skills. Building on MCC’s 95-year tradition of providing quality, affordable healthcare career training, the 290,000 sq. ft. HSI allows for expanded capacity to serve more students and healthcare professionals, especially from the urban community. Partnerships with other educational institutions, community organizations and local businesses provide further support for workforce development throughout Greater Kansas City.

How this project is being recognized:
Formal unveiling and dedication, media coverage, internal newsletter

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

Center for Service Excellence
by
Maira Rey-Seara, John Lopategui, and Isabel Medina

Winner Institution:
Miami Dade College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
The Center for Service Excellence (CSE), a program of the School of Community Education of Miami Dade College, was inaugurated in July of 2008. Its mission is to create a culture of service in Miami-Dade County and, together with - corporate and chamber partners, has already gained service excellence momentum in the community. The CSE provides workshops and customized training to entities which rely on excellent customer service including the hospitality and tourism, medical and retail industries in South Florida. Current clients include Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, the City of Hialeah, Community Health of South Florida and many South Florida hotels. The Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, a major CSE partner, has designated the CSE the “training arm” of the Miami Begins With Me service excellence initiative. Over 7,000 participants have been trained by the CSE, which won the 2009 Exemplary Practices Award of the Florida Association of Community Colleges.

How this project is being recognized:
Award ceremony, newspaper articles, College publications, press releases, etc.

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

Reinventing the College’s Online Learning System
by
Diane Yeoman, Tony Hough, Cindy Rogers, Jonathan Sorrenti, Elaine McLeod, Jim Epley, Carl Carraway, Michael Zanfardino, C. Kirkpatrick, L. Baker, R. Boan, T. Gordon, R. Holland, R. Jenkins, E. Martinez-Vidal, O. Robinson-Heyward, and J. Stoudemire

Winner Institution:
Midlands Technical College

Innovation Type:
Leadership and Organization

Description:
Midlands Technical College chose a new online learning platform through an inclusive, data-driven process, to be fully operational in less than four months. Through coordinated efforts with Instructional Design, Instructional Resource Management, Faculty Development, Media Services, the library, and an Online Faculty Advisory Council, MTC built and rolled out training, migrated courses from the old system to the new, integrated student registration with the online learning system, and upgraded the student helpline service. The online community expanded 600% from access for only online classes to include the whole college. The innovative cross-functional, cross-divisional team approach improved the quality and efficiency of the online learning system and met all deadlines of an aggressive schedule. The results were overwhelmingly positive. The old system was retired, and the whole campus was using the new, reliable and stable system for the fall 2009 start of classes.

How this project is being recognized:
Project was recognized at Inservice, at SACS onsite visit, through media releases, board of trustee acknowledgement, college publications, and student website

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

Scholars' Day
by
Jodi Oriel, Matthew Hachee, Matthew Fox, Jeffrey Kiggins, Michael Ofsowitz, Scott Rudd, and Christine Schwartzott

Winner Institution:
Monroe Community College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
MCC's Scholars' Day was conceived in response to obvious college needs for a single, well-publicized, annual showcase. Its primary purpose is highlighting the accomplished, talented scholarly and creative work and research of many of MCC's students, faculty and staff. The committee creates collaborative planning and supporting efforts from all college divisions and departments to have respected and inspirational scholars of international reach and influence present at Scholars’ Day. Deans contribute financial support along with other college shared financial resources to provide an annual Scholars’ Day public event featuring top scholars like Edmund Wilson and Jared Diamond sharing their disciplinary research to further broaden interdisciplinary themes of interest to our entire community. Scholars’ Day has successfully merged human and financial resources for the benefit of the college and external community.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Developmental Math Alternative Teaching Approach
by
Barbara Lontz

Winner Institution:
Montgomery County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The College has identified its developmental arithmetic and pre-algebra course as a barrier to student success. A pilot course was developed with a format that progresses through concepts rather than the traditional path, which moves through topics, such as fractions, decimals, pre-algebra, etc. The pilot course was created using eight concept-based units: history of math, the real number system, comparisons, addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, and combinations. This alternative approach has resulted in the improvement in success for those students taking the class. The successful course completion rates when taught with the traditional method are currently around 43 percent. The success rates using the alternative approach have exceeded 65 percent for each of the three semesters it has been used. Currently, fourteen classes across both campuses are using the alternative approach, as the College institutionalizes this new method of teaching developmental mathematics.

How this project is being recognized:
Through the annual Innovation of the Year Breakfast, a plaque on our wall of innovation, press release, and

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

Column Prototype for Gas Chromatography
by
Ian Moss, Frances Sutherland, Jackson Wu, Ron Currie, Chelsea Schlaak, Simon Lambert, and David Christiansen

Winner Institution:
NAIT

Innovation Type:
Research, Assessment and Accountability

Description:
The NAIT team of researchers, students and industry developed a prototype of an innovative column for use in gas chromatography, an analytical chemistry technique used in a variety of industries to vaporize and separate mixtures into their component compounds for analysis. The technology could save lives by analyzing air quality more quickly in the event of a chemical release. The innovative prototype has greater sample capacity, high column efficiency and lower energy requirements than traditional column technology, resulting in faster and less expensive analysis of sample mixtures. The prototype lends itself to new applications for handheld, online and bench top gas chromatographs in a variety of fields. Recipient of one of the first NSERC grants to community colleges in Canada, the reviewers noted the idea would “mark a significant advance in existing technologies” that “could lead to excellent commercial opportunities for this technology and column technology in general.”

How this project is being recognized:
College Newsletter, Ceremony

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

BRAVE (Bringing Resource Awareness to Veterans in Education)
by
Charles Turpin

Winner Institution:
NMSU-Alamogordo

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
Charles has brought special recognition to NMSU-A's veterans programs, and awareness of educational benefits to veterans in the community through the BRAVE event. The luncheon event featured New Mexico's Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the State Approving Agent as guest speakers. The event was open to all veterans, military and community members. Special invitations were extended to commanders at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. Charles continued his efforts in support of veterans by sponsoring a Wounded Warrior Day on NMSU-A's campus. All wounded warriors from Fort Bliss and the local area were invited to the campus to learn about opportunities available to them at NMSU-A. In fall semester 2009, Charles arranged for a VA vocational rehabilitation specialist to address faculty and staff about PTSD and TBI symptoms and useful strategies for assistance. Charles began regular attendance at Transition Assistance Programs and other workshops to assist veterans.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper article and school newsletter

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

The Development of 3D learning objects and resources
by
Gareth Morgan

Winner Institution:
NorthTec

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The objective of this project was to design and develop 3D learning resources to effectively meet learning outcomes and empower learners by providing them with an opportunity to live and learn in a 3D world, utilizing Nextspace 3D software. The cardiovascular system was selected for this initiative since traditionally it has been taught using 2D materials which were not representative of the object students are learning about. Gareth worked closely with the tutor to design and produce customized 3D learning resources and interactive 2D content (based on 3D objects), which met the learning outcomes. Key benefits: •Students have the opportunity to engage in a 3D learning environment •21st-century multiple literacies and modalities are incorporated into the current curriculum •Higher retention of learning and student achievement •The learning resources can be customized to specific learner requirements •Flexibility and reusability of the learning resources

How this project is being recognized:
Recipient of learning innovation award at all-staff awards ceremony, media coverage, NorthTec website, featured case study on Nextspace website

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

Developing Nontraditional Materials to Serve Diverse Student Needs
by
William Strond

Winner Institution:
Oakton Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The enrollment of a visually-impaired student in BIO 101 class posed an intriguing challenge to Bill Strond, Professor of Biology, at Oakton Community College. Bill sought a way to actively engage the special student and increase the engagement of the entire class during the many microscopic and visual aspects of the course. He developed the idea of using foam boards, puff paints with added texture, and various objects, to capture each of the visual images that his students encountered during microscopic examination. Bill also extensively used an ELMO projector to display recorded notes on vellum paper with raised ink. This practice allows all students to capture notes and diagrams for which verbal description was insufficient. This creative, replicable solution allows all students to fully participate in the learning environment of the class and comes at very little cost.

How this project is being recognized:
Award ceremony, web, poster, booklets

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

Schedule e-Zine – Digital Interactive Class Schedule and Supplemental Information
by
Eileen Archibald, Phil Munroe, Michelle Klinger, Joe Gonzales, Micaela Rios, and Guadalupe Candanedo

Winner Institution:
Phoenix College

Innovation Type:
Student Services and Activities

Description:
During spring of 2009 Phoenix College stopped printing the schedule and went completely online. To compliment the Maricopa online schedule, PC created an interactive digital magazine "the Schedule e-Zine" giving students an enhanced search feature and the ability to leisurely flip through a full listing of classes offered.

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony

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

S.T.A.R.
by
Elizabeth De Jesús Toderick

Winner Institution:
Pitt Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The concept of S.T.A.R. was developed at PCC by the Director of Nursing in fall of 2006 as a means of addressing student retention. The Hollywood Theme leading to the acronym S.T.A.R. was developed by a faculty member to encourage student engagement with S.T.A.R. The program has been extremely successful and is a perfect example of an innovation that speaks directly to our vision statement. S.T.A.R. is not only a process to identify at risk students, but more importantly, a philosophical belief that all students admitted into the nursing program (competitive point-based system admission process) have the ability to complete the program. This can best be achieved by early intervention, utilization of campus experts, focusing on student-learning through utilization of learning style index, one-on-one-test review, supplemental instruction, role-modeling, setting appropriate standards, and creating a positive environment for student learning.

How this project is being recognized:
PCC Employee Recognition Banquet

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

Community Financial Center
by
Betty Habershon and the Office of Service-Learning

Winner Institution:
Prince George's Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Community Financial Center was developed in response to the serious impact that the national economic situation has had on the lives of Prince George’s County residents resulting in one of the largest foreclosure rates in the state of Maryland, depleted savings and investments and eradicated retirement funds. The Center supports and encourages economic improvement of Prince George’s County residents through financial literacy education and networking, year-round free tax service, and expansion of the availability of financial and resource provider information. The Center is developed under a service-learning model, supporting it to be managed and staffed by student and community volunteers under the guidance of Prince George’s Community College faculty advisors. The Center, in partnership with other community organizations, allows the college to address and affect significant community issues, improving the economic condition of the residents of Prince George’s County.

How this project is being recognized:
Press Release, College Website, College Newsletter and Publications

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

Paths to Success Program
by
Ashley Blackman and Mike Krywy

Winner Institution:
Red River College

Innovation Type:
Research, Assessment and Accountability

Description:
Paths to Success improves student success by helping 1st-term students connect to both their academic program and College services and activities. Piloted in 2005, the student retention model has 3 main program components: 1) assessment - students complete a survey at the start of their term, identifying supports; 2) communication - feedback is provided to students and faculty based on the survey via a "Success Plan" listing all the college supports matching up with the students' self-identified needs, and 3) faculty academic advising - meeting to discuss individual Success Plan and any other academic concerns and available supports. The Paths tool now includes a shorter survey, more tailored questions re: supports, questions on persistence and time managment, and learning styles. After four years, almost 2,000 students and 150 college faculty have been involved. More recently, the process has increased Term 1 student retention rates by 7.25 percentage pts over the comparison group.

How this project is being recognized:
announced on website, employee portal, media release, recognition cerermony

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

The Journeyman
by
Richard Burgess

Winner Institution:
SAIT Polytechnic

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The Journeyman is an innovative motorcycle project integrating the disciplines of machining, millwrighting, welding, non-destructive testing, painting and decorating, technological design, and automation. Its vision, design and fabrication required professionalism, teamwork and commitment from faculty and students in multiple disciplines within the School of Manufacturing and Automation at SAIT Polytechnic. In the short-term, the project promoted employee engagement and professional development, and helped students understand and experience the interdependencies between different disciplines in a real-life setting. In the long-term, the project created a realistic product that is showcased at a wide variety of public events; generates curiosity, interest and excitement; attracts potential learners to SAIT; and raises awareness of and interest in trades programs. The Journeyman is a tangible demonstration of SAIT’s commitment to quality, efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

How this project is being recognized:
Award presentation, Institute newsletter

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

Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program for Diverse Students
by
Ana Archuleta SLCC, Michelle Bachman Salt Lake School District, Mary Burbank U of U, Cindy Clark SLCC, Richard Diaz U of U, Janet Felker SLCC, Ruth Henneman SLCC, Pablo Martinez U of U, and Dale Smith SLCC

Winner Institution:
Salt Lake Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching: Student Support Activities

Description:
Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program for Diverse Students is a partnership among local school districts, Salt Lake Community College, and the University of Utah’s College of Education designed to increase the number of culturally and ethnically diverse students accessing higher education and completing teaching preparation programs. The partners built support services and modified curriculum to enhance engagement and learning as students transition to and progress through SLCC and transfer to the U of U College of Education. Students participate in program orientations, a summer bridge option, a cohort class, developmental education courses as needed, case management advising, financial aid coaching, mentoring, tutoring and transfer activities. Teaching and learning strategies validate students’ identity and develop their sense of community and social justice as they think about their roles as future educators. The program annually funds up to 16 new high school graduates.

How this project is being recognized:
SLCC Newsletter Orbitz, Evening of Honor Awards Ceremony, Home page highlight

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

Seeds at City Urban Farm
by
Karon Klipple, Terry Wilson, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Julia Dashe, and Paul Maschka

Winner Institution:
San Diego City College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
In June of 2008 a handful of San Diego City College faculty together with two local experts launched the Seeds at City Urban Farm program in the heart of downtown San Diego. By doing so, they created the first urban farm college program of its kind in San Diego County, and inspired several other colleges to develop similar programs. Seeds offers an education in sustainable urban agriculture to students and community members alike, as well as an intensive apprenticeship program to a handful of scholarship winners each semester. Former Seeds apprentices have gone on to start their own eco-businesses, work on farms both locally and internationally, and further their education in sustainability at four-year institutions. Due to the overwhelming success of the program and high demand from students, City College is developing a certificate program in sustainable urban agriculture, the first of its kind in southern California.

How this project is being recognized:
award ceremony

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

Greener for the 21st Century in Seattle
by
Frank Ashby, Joe Hauth, Peter Lortz, Jason Niebler and Mike Ryan

Winner Institution:
Seattle Community Colleges

Innovation Type:
Resource Development

Description:
Innovations in curriculum and operations have earned the 2009 Green Washington Award for the Seattle Community Colleges – Central, North and South. All three colleges are active members of the Seattle Climate Partnership and North was an early signer of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. A district-wide Chancellor’s Sustainability Initiative provides energy, focus and a forum for emerging training and initiatives. Sustainability is infused into programs ranging from urban agriculture at Central to environmental science, real estate and building management across the district. Students have funded a sustainability coordinator. Campus activities include reducing the carbon footprint and promoting recycling and energy conservation, which earned a “Recycler of the Year” award for South. Last year, the college culinary operations diverted 31 tons of materials to a regional composting facility – which returned the compost to “green” the college landscape.

How this project is being recognized:

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

Increasing High School OGT Success Rates Using a Predictive Model
by
Kates Brommeland

Winner Institution:
Sinclair Community College

Innovation Type:
Basic Skills and Developmental Education

Description:
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) prepares first-generation college students to be academically ready to pursue higher education. YSP created a predictive model that would anticipate an increase in high school Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) success rates. This prediction is based on the Ohio Department of Education OGT data and the success of Study Island (SI) software, an online courseware aligned to the state standards and benchmarks. The integrated model provided content instruction in math, a SI prescriptive plan, and individualized math lessons. Using pre-test data, SI determined appropriate math coursework, provided a prescriptive plan, gauged progress, and projected students’ OGT scores. YSP Instructors were able to develop cohort specific instructional lessons that gave students the foundational information needed to work through their individualized prescriptive plan. This program’s predictive model incorporated a blended instruction-methodology to successfully prepare high s

How this project is being recognized:

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

SCTCS Energy Efficiency Training Centers
by
Tom Yeoman, Bill Bradberry, Betty Dixon and Vanessa Gill

Winner Institution:
South Carolina Technical College System

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
Innovative ability of the SCTCS to “Discover, Design-Develop and Deliver” the necessary training infrastructure, means and methodologies effectively and efficiently to deliver trained and qualified EETC’s credentialed instructors. Skills included assessment, delivery and audit of weatherization activities. National standard of Building Performance Institute (BPI) are utilized to enhance accountability and transparency. The EETCs deliver short-term performance based energy audit, energy efficiency and weatherization training. Accomplishments: BPI Affiliation, curricula and instructor credentialing, Acquisition of training equipment and supplies, Operational status for all six EETC’s within 90 days (8.30.09), Creation of SC Tech Energy portal. Project enables the SCTCS to provide statewide consistent energy efficiency training. The project followed standard Project Management protocols, adapting and improving the process. This project can be replicated at other SC Technical Colleges

How this project is being recognized:
Award Ceremony, SCTCS web article, SCTCS e-magazine

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

Living Lab for Alternative Energy and Facility Management
by
Kirk Kramer, Tom Donovan, Don Reuba, Matt Morabito, Robert Hunckler, and Steven Fosgard

Winner Institution:
St. Clair County Community College

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
The "Living Lab" concept is a multi-departmental endeavor that enhances the alternatives for creating separate lab spaces for credit programming. Academic Services, Administrative Services, Physical Plant, Engineering Technology and Math and Science departments all worked collaboratively to create student lab rooms and activities that incorporate existing and new college structures. Students in the Alternative Energy and Facility and Energy Management programs run experiments and conduct lab exercises in existing maintenance rooms on campus utilizing the college's building automation software system. Research areas for students to conduct site assessments and hands-on experiments have been incorporated with existing green roof tops and solar and geothermal heating projects on campus. This project demonstrates that with a collaborative effort, students benefit through real-life experiences and the college benefits by saving costs in utilizing existing structures.

How this project is being recognized:
Newspaper Articles, School Newsletters, MCCA

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

Accelerated Job Training Programs: Just-in-Time Training for in Demand Jobs
by
Accelerated Job Training Partnership

Winner Institution:
St. Louis Community College

Innovation Type:
Workforce Preparation and Development

Description:
The Accelerated Job Training Partnership consists of the Workforce and Community Development (WCD) division in collaboration with external and internal partners. This partnership has worked together to develop and implement 13 Accelerated Job Training programs which have trained over 370 individuals with 228 (62%) finding employment, even in these tough economic times, as a result of the skills they acquired during training. Visit www.cbil.org/retrain to see our current accelerated programs. The development of our accelerated job training program was jumpstarted by critical workforce intelligence derived from the July 30, 2009 State of St. Louis Workforce Report in which 1537 employers and 448 dislocated workers were surveyed. Visit http://www.stlworkforce.org to see this report and download a copy.

How this project is being recognized:

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

War Stories Staged
by
Julie Lewis and Michael Walsh

Winner Institution:
The Community College of Baltimore County

Innovation Type:
Learning and Teaching

Description:
During the summer 2009, Community College of Baltimore County professors Julie Lewis and Michael Walsh interviewed eight international students who lived through war. The students were from countries as diverse as Bosnia, Belarus, Liberia, and Iraq and represented ages from 21 to 75. All interviews were recorded and given to Professor Lewis’ fall theater students who were asked to listen to the tapes, write a play reenacting the lives of the students interviewed, and perform the production on all three campuses. Additionally, the students were asked to include a piece from Ishmael Beah’s A Long Way Gone, the 2009-2010 Community Book Connection selection. Following the War Stories Staged performances, the actors participated in a discussion with the audience regarding their performances and the efforts that went into writing the play. Professor Lewis directed the play and Professor Walsh gave feedback during rehearsals, organized receptions, and promoted the events.

How this project is being recognized:
Announcement in school newsletter

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