Innovations

September 28, 2021 Click here to access the webinar recording. Work and education are often disconnected. Many learners finish college or other programs with a skillset that no longer matches market demands and unprepared for the world of work. Colleges and universities are expected to be engines of economic mobility. And yet, postsecondary education doesn’t always deliver on its promise of a good job and rewarding career. Work-based learning, such as internships, apprenticeships, and employer projects, solves for that by helping students to develop career-relevant skills and apply their...
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Each of the 12 colleges/college districts participating in the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 Project is providing detailed information about the projects in an effort to disseminate promising and best practices. We hope that other colleges can benefit from the experiences of the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 colleges and college districts. Please note that the information posted in Toolkit and Resources is based on the 12 independent projects designed by each college/college district. The Toolkit and Resources for each college/college district include the following: program summary; sample work...
The 2026 Innovations Conference Group Registration Instructions above are available for download. Group Registration Member colleges* qualify for an additional 20% registration discount when at least five (5) participants from the same member institution are registered in a single transaction. *League membership must be up to date at the time of the conference in order for participants to receive member discounts.
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May 12, 2020 Recognizing the fragility of former strategic plans, leaders are scrambling to rethink how to respond in areas like virtual preparedness, digital dexterity, access to campus insight, and student services. The League for Innovation and Beyond Academics are collaborating to present this webinar that will lead participants through a thoughtful discussion on how the COVID-19 pandemic will shape the future of work within campuses and the opportunities it presents us in the new normal. In this session, Matthew Alex will speak to how the pandemic has accelerated the need to become more...
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March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET Dual enrollment continues to be one of the most powerful strategies for expanding access to college, accelerating time to degree, and strengthening workforce and transfer pathways. At the same time, dual enrollment leaders are navigating rapid growth, evolving state policies, access considerations, and increasing expectations for alignment between K-12 schools and community colleges. This facilitated panel discussion of national experts brings together experienced dual enrollment leaders to examine emerging trends shaping the future of dual enrollment...
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The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) and the Community College President's Initiative in STEM (CCPI-STEM) are excited to invite you to the second Thought Leaders Dialogue for STEM Education and the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) Funding Program on February 9, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern Time. In our quest to amplify the voices of small and rural community colleges and gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of and needs for NSF ATE funding, three distinguished panelists will share insights and lessons learned. Dr. Jill...
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