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February 2026 League Publications Highlight Sector Partnerships, Institutional Renewal, and Mental Health Support

February 2026

As community colleges continue to navigate change and opportunity, the League for Innovation in the Community College’s February 2026 publications feature timely work on leadership, learning, and innovation. These releases highlight forward-thinking ideas and actionable insights designed to support innovation, student success, and community impact at institutions across the U.S. and beyond.

In this month’s issue of Leadership Abstracts, “Next Generation Sector Partnerships: An Innovative Road to Meaningful Credentials and Regional Economic Success,” Justin Lonon explores...

Member Spotlight: Jackson College’s Partnership-Powered Workforce Transformation

February 2026

The League’s February 2026 issue of Member Spotlight, “How Community Partnerships Are Transforming Workforce Education and Building Futures,” features an in-depth look at how Jackson College is leveraging community partnerships to transform workforce education and opportunity. The article highlights collaborative efforts that connect the college with local employers, nonprofits, and civic stakeholders to build stronger pathways from education to employment for learners in the region. This piece illustrates how sustained partnerships align academic programming with workforce needs...

League Announces Two New AI Programs for Executive Leadership and Campus Teams

December 2025

The League for Innovation, in partnership with Strategies By Design, announces two powerful new programs designed to help community colleges lead confidently in the age of artificial intelligence.

The AI Executive Leadership Lab equips presidents, chancellors, and senior leaders with strategic insight to guide AI adoption responsibly and effectively. Participants will explore governance, ethics, workforce impact, and institutional transformation through a practical, leadership-focused lens.

The...

League AI Fellows Cohort V: Registration Now Open

December 2025

This six-month, interactive professional development opportunity starts February 10, 2026, and is designed for community and technical college professionals leading AI efforts on campus. Fellows gain expert-led training in emerging AI technologies, hands-on coaching, access to powerful AI tools, an AI Ethics Certification, and a peer network devoted to innovation in higher education. Special member pricing offers significant registration savings to member institutions. Register now to become part of a cohort...

In Case You Missed It: Community College Leaders on Resource Development

November 2025

The League for Innovation in the Community College has published the Summer 2025 Executive Edition of Innovatus, featuring leading voices on institutional advancement and resource development. Highlights include DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna on identity and equity in fundraising, David G. Ross on diversifying revenue, and Michael A. Baston on imagination as a catalyst for donor support. Paul Broadie II explores turning fiscal pressures into opportunity, Lee D. Lambert reimagines resource ecosystems, Jeff L. Pittman addresses external challenges, and Karen Stout shares proven philanthropic...

Certification + Degree Pathways in Support of First-Generation, Low-Income, and Adult Learners

September 2025

New resources are now available from the Certification + Degree (C+D) Pathways project, led by Workcred in partnership with the League for Innovation and the Higher Learning Commission. The partners collaborated with the Community College of Aurora, Delta College, Kirkwood Community College, and Moraine Valley Community College to develop an affordable, scalable approach to align associate degrees with industry needs. C+D Pathways embed industry certifications into associate degree programs, aligning with both student goals and industry needs while preparing students and building a...