Innovations
With the passing of our dear friend K. Patricia Cross, we reflect upon her ongoing support of community colleges and students. Pat’s dedication to higher education teaching and learning helped to shape the field, with an emphasis on the enhancement and expansion of student learning to improve academic success. According to the K. Patricia Cross Academy, “she has gifted higher education an incredible legacy that has both inspired and enabled thousands of educators to improve both the theory and craft behind their teaching, impacting an entire generation of students in the process,” and we...
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May 5, 2026
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AI is rapidly reshaping the workforce, and the effects are already impacting how and where new graduates find opportunity. Roles that once served as clear entry points are evolving or becoming more competitive, making the transition from education to employment less predictable. At the same time, Gen Z is entering the labor market with different expectations, behaviors, and skill profiles than prior generations.
In this webinar, participants will explore how these forces are converging to redefine early career pathways. Drawing on...
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Use the downloadable instructions provided above to submit the names of the 2026-2027 League Excellence Award recipients from your college.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Dooling.
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April 4, 2024
For most of the 20th century, course placement was designed to be a system to assess student needs and identify the appropriate interventions to support success. Yet research into student success showed that placement wasn't meeting those goals, particularly for students who enrolled in community colleges with the biggest hurdles to overcome.
A holistic understanding of student potential – built on powerful research on the role of noncognitive skills such as sense of belonging, goal commitment, and growth mindset – can help colleges better understand student strengths and...
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Appendix C includes examples of the Curriculum Map and Curriculum Snapshot as well as sample activities and resources.
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A completed application form and a brief essay explaining reasons for seeking a community college presidency.
Two letters of recommendation in support of the applicant. These should be sent by the authors directly to Patty Mears at mears@league.org.
A $200 nonrefundable application fee, payable by credit card. Purchase orders and checks cannot be accepted for this fee.
Application review will begin immediately following the application deadline. Class size is limited. Applicants accepted to the program will be notified in early September 2016.
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