Lim See Yew, Ph.D., Senior Director of the School of Engineering at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central, Singapore, is the recipient of the 2026 Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award second prize. In his paper, Beyond Skills-First: The Emergence of Hybrid Intelligence in Human Evolution, Lim argues that the current global approach to AI and sustainability, focused mainly on incremental upskilling and reskilling, is deeply flawed. It is in what he calls the Factory Logic Trap, applying linear, skills-based solutions to complex, systemic problems. Lim looks at the...
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Share your community college innovations at the 30th annual Innovations Conference, March 14-16, 2027, at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. The League for Innovation invites proposals for forums and roundtable discussions that showcase breakthrough practices in leadership and organization, learning and teaching, student support and development, and workforce preparation and development. Presenters gain recognition, expand their professional portfolios, exchange ideas with colleagues, and help shape the...
A new story of data-driven momentum is taking center stage this October. The League’s October 2026 issue of Member Spotlight, “Workforce Research, Regional Leadership,” highlights how St. Louis Community College is strengthening regional workforce development through research, collaboration, and responsive leadership. By connecting labor market insights with employer needs and student opportunity, the college demonstrates the vital role community colleges play in shaping economic growth. This article celebrates STLCC’s commitment to innovation, partnership, and practical solutions for a...
The League for Innovation in the Community College’s October 2026 publications arrive like a well-timed campus conversation linking big-picture leadership, classroom-to-completion redesign, and student-centered technology into one forward-looking issue set.
The October 2026 issue of Leadership Abstracts features “Beyond AI Tools: Building an Innovation Culture at Jackson College,” by Sonja L. Howell. The article moves the artificial intelligence conversation...
Join colleagues at the League’s 30th annual Innovations Conference, March 14-16, 2027, in Chandler, Arizona. Recognized as the premier gathering for professionals committed to advancing the community college mission, the Innovations Conference offers an international platform for exchanging ideas; showcasing breakthrough programs; and fostering cross-sector collaboration in teaching, leadership, and institutional development.
Register for this premier event by January 15 to receive the early registration discount! Member...
