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Applications Open for Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award

September 2025

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...

From Strategy to AI to Collaboration: New League Publications Inspire Change

September 2025

With the release of the September 2025 issues, the League for Innovation in the Community College continues to offer timely perspectives across its three flagship periodicals.

Leadership Abstracts features the thought-provoking piece “Empowering Campus Stakeholders through Strategic Planning,” authored by Ashley Van Heest. This article delves into best practices for inclusive planning processes that engage faculty, staff, students, and community partners—highlighting strategies that amplify stakeholder agency and promote a cohesive institutional vision.

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Member Spotlight: Maricopa Community Colleges Expand Bachelor’s Degree Access

September 2025

How can community colleges open more doors to bachelor’s degrees? This month’s Member Spotlight showcases how Maricopa Community Colleges is leading the way with bold new pathways. In “Expanding Bachelor’s Degree Access Through Innovative Pathways,” the district shares how it is meeting workforce demand and boosting educational opportunities by offering bachelor’s programs in high-need fields. With strong collaboration among faculty, industry, and community partners, the Maricopa Community Colleges is creating more accessible and equitable routes to advanced credentials.

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Community College Leaders on Resource Development: Innovatus, Executive Edition, Summer 2025, Now Available

August 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...

League AI Fellows Program Adds Cohorts After Strong Initial Enrollment

August 2025

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...

Share Your Expertise at the League’s Innovations Conference

August 2025

Are you ready to inspire your peers and spark fresh thinking in community colleges? The League for Innovation is calling on educators and leaders to bring their best ideas and solutions to the 2026 Innovations Conference in Indianapolis, March 15-18, 2026. Whether it’s a breakthrough program, a fresh approach to teaching, or a bold leadership strategy, we want to hear your story.

Choose your stage. Proposals for one-hour forums, roundtable discussions, or poster sessions can showcase your insights and ignite conversations.

Submit your proposal by October 15, 2025....