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
Other1

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
Other0

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
Other1

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
Other1

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
Other0

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