The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. Founded in 1968 by B. Lamar Johnson and a dozen U.S. community and technical college presidents, the League has proudly served community college institutions for over 50 years.
News and Announcements
August, 2026
The League for Innovation announces an expanded lineup of professional development opportunities through its AI Academy, introducing several new programs designed to help community and...
August, 2026
As community colleges continue navigating the accelerating currents of artificial intelligence, student success, and media innovation, the League for Innovation’s August 2026 publications offer three timely snapshots of institutions and...
AWARDS
June, 2026
The League for Innovation in the Community College will open both the 2026-2027 Excellence Awards and the 2026-2027 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards in September 2026. The League looks forward to collaborating with member institutions...
May, 2026
The League for Innovation in the Community College announces the 2025-2026 Innovation of the Year Award winners, recognizing programs and practices that transform bold ideas into measurable progress for students and communities. Each year, the...
Who We Are
League for Innovation in the Community College
FROM INNOVATION LIBRARY
Upcoming Events
2026 Executive Leadership Institute
League AI Academy
League Webinars and Recordings
Events Calendar
Projects
Public Health
Helping community colleges to provide relevant and up-to-date training and resources for students in public health programs. MORE>
Student Basic Needs
Helping community colleges to reduce basic needs insecurities for students and their families, and foster student retention, persistence, and success. MORE>
Workforce Solutions
Helping community colleges to provide effective and efficient workforce development programming in high-need career fields. MORE>
Publications
Innovatus: Spring 2026
The magazine of the League for Innovation in the Community College
Innovatus Executive Edition: Summer 2025
The executive edition of the magazine of the League for Innovation in the Community College
Innovatus: Spring 2025
The magazine of the League for Innovation in the Community College