A new League Occasional Paper, Innovation in Action: A Belonging and Inclusion Approach to Onboarding New Faculty, is now available. Authored by Betheen Glady-Teschendorf, Angela Trabalka, and Beth Kelch at Delta College’s Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence, this paper outlines a comprehensive, inclusive onboarding model that centers belonging and ongoing support to align with current local and higher ed priorities.
Highlights of the approach...
Cuyahoga Community College’s Film Academy, where students train for careers behind the camera, is the focus of this month’s Member Spotlight from the League. Authored by Olivia Villasenor, the article explores how the academy blends hands-on learning with strong industry partnerships to develop job-ready film and television crew members. Graduates leave prepared to step directly onto professional sets.
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This month’s releases from the League don’t just reflect the pulse of two-year institutions—they help set it. The July 2025 issues of Leadership Abstracts, Learning Abstracts, and Innovation Showcase dive into some of the most pressing and promising areas in community college education, from reversing enrollment declines to supporting faculty well-being and cultivating entrepreneurial thinking in students.
In Leadership Abstracts, “A Strategic Imperative: Enhancing Student Enrollment and Success at Seattle Colleges” by Cedric B. Howard shares how...
The League AI Fellows Program launched its inaugural Cohort I on June 12, 2025, welcoming 69 participants to a six‑month interactive leadership experience designed for community and technical college professionals. Following the program's successful launch, Cohort II, beginning September 16, 2025, is now fully enrolled. Applications are being accepted for a January 2026 cohort, and as momentum builds, the League and Strategies by Design are planning more opportunites for eligible leaders to engage in AI ethics training, hands‑on projects, and peer collaboration.
The six‑month...
