Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is breaking new ground by engaging students in hands-on research that connects classroom learning to real-world challenges. The October 2025 Member Spotlight highlights how faculty mentors at JCCC guide students through projects that build critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. This high-impact approach demonstrates how undergraduate research can deepen student engagement, enhance academic growth, and prepare learners for future success, showcasing the college’s commitment to innovation and experiential learning.

The League for Innovation has opened applications for the relaunched Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award, honoring the late educator’s legacy of bold, system-level reform in community and technical colleges. In keeping with O’Banion’s self-described role as a provocateur, the award will recognize three authors of 4,000- to 5,000-word articles that challenge assumptions and offer scalable solutions with field-wide impact.

Winners will present at the Innovations Conference in Indianapolis, March 15-18, 2026, and receive complimentary registration, a plaque, up to $1,000 in travel support...

The high level of interest in the League AI Fellows Program has led to the addition of two new cohorts, for a total of five. The first two cohorts are full, but applications are being accepted for the new October 2025  cohort as well as the January 2026 cohort, with availability of the new February 2026 cohort coming soon. The six‑month program equips Fellows with expert coaching, a bonus subscription to AI tools, and AI Ethics Certification while fostering a transformative peer network. The League and Strategies by Design are planning more opportunities for eligible leaders to engage in...