Innovations
Karen Marrongelle, Chief Operating Officer, National Science Foundation
Reaching the Missing Millions in STEM: Community Colleges’ Central Role
The science and engineering enterprise faces the same diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges that are present in society. These issues prevent the U.S. from achieving a STEM ecosystem that is representative of the incredible diversity we see in our country, a diversity that is essential to maintaining U.S. global leadership in science and engineering. Strengthening our STEM workforce requires that we address the Missing Millions, the gap between...
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September 15, 2021
COVID-19 has created an opportunity to reexamine how we support our diverse student population, with equity and access at the forefront of our conversations. The increased use of technology has further impacted the equity gap and it is essential that higher education make learning accessible to all.
How can community colleges continue to provide online support post-pandemic to make sure the needs of all students are being met? Having transitioned to fully online courses and support services during COVID-19, Oakland Community College saw the benefits of offering integrated...
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June 22, 2022
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Please join us as Flinn-Brown Fellow Erin Carr-Jordan (Chandler) 2013, Managing Director, Digital Equity Institute, hosts a deep dive into Arizona’s focused approach to achieving digital equity, including leveraging technology to connect the under and unconnected and improve process efficiencies. Carr-Jordan will be joined by a panel representing state and national organizations engaged in strategic initiatives to expand access and value and participation through increased connectivity.
Panel members: Mignonne Hollis, Flinn-Brown...
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Please enjoy our inaugural issue of Innovatus, the magazine of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
In this issue, you will learn about the League’s past, present, and future; consider models for innovation in the community college landscape; and explore innovative practices at League Board and Alliance colleges. Readers are encouraged to use this publication as a resource to enhance innovation at their institutions and in their communities.
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Use the instructions provided here to submit the winning Innovation of the Year from your college. Review the award procedure information here (including subpages) prior to entering the submission portal.
If you have questions, contact Kelly Dooling.
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2024-2025 Innovation of the Year Award and 2025-2026 League Excellence Award recipients were recognized at the 2026 Innovations Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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