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League for Innovation Publishes June 2025 Issues of Signature Periodicals

June 2025

The League has released its June 2025 issues of Leadership Abstracts, Learning Abstracts, and Innovation Showcase, each highlighting significant advancements and initiatives within community colleges.

Leadership Abstracts: "For Student Success, Mental Health Matters"

Authored by Itzel Seidel and Poppy Fitch, this article delves into the escalating mental health challenges faced by community college students. Citing recent studies, the authors reveal that 64 percent of students considering dropping out cite stress or mental health...

HACC’s HawkSOAR Initiative Takes Flight

June 2025

Discover how HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is transforming student success through its innovative HawkSOAR framework. This collegewide initiative unites cross-functional teams to streamline programs, enhance data literacy, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By focusing on clear degree pathways, improved advising, and evidence-based strategies, HACC aims to boost enrollment, retention, and completion rates. Explore how HawkSOAR is reshaping the student experience and driving institutional excellence. Read the full spotlight...

New League AI Fellows Program Empowers Community College Innovators

May 2025

The League AI Fellows Program, a six-month professional development initiative tailored for leaders at community and technical colleges who are spearheading AI integration, is now open for applications. In collaboration with Strategies by Design, the program offers expert-led training, hands-on coaching, and a resource library encompassing AI tools, ethical guidelines, and policy templates. Participants will also receive an AI Ethics Certification and a six-month Perplexity Pro account to support their research and innovation efforts. The upcoming cohorts commence on June 12, 2025;...

Empower Your Campus With AI: May 2025 Sessions From the League’s AI Hub

May 2025

The League for Innovation’s AI Hub continues its dynamic series of free, members-only sessions in May, focusing on practical AI applications in community colleges. Learn to use Claude for trend research, data analysis, and operational insights during the May 6 session, Claude: Harness Next-Generation AI for Transformative Education, and discover how Poe supports content creation, brainstorming, and innovation during the May 20 session, The Power of Poe: Unlock Creative Potential With Intuitive AI. Learn more here.