Innovations
We’re living through one of the fastest shifts higher education has ever seen. New tools appear every month. New terminology floods every inbox. And here’s something worth knowing: Even the engineers building these systems will tell you that no one fully understands all of this.
That’s not a warning. It’s a relief.
Because if you’re reading this, you’re already doing exactly what matters most—staying curious, staying engaged, and refusing to let the noise drown out the signal.
For community and technical colleges, the stakes feel particularly high. These are institutions that sit closest to...
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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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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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August 31, 2023
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Join the AHA Project Firstline and League for Innovation in the Community College team as we showcase newly released video resources for clinicians and instructors to teach various infection prevention and control topics such as: source control, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and ventilation standards. This session will also highlight an accompanying instructor manual designed to assist teaching these topics in both the health care setting and classroom. Project Firstline is a national collaborative led by the U.S....
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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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The Faculty Resource Guide Appendix B, Curriculum Snapshot Template, is provided here as a fillable form for download.
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2020-2021 Innovation of the Year Award and 2021-2022 League Excellence Award Recipient Video
These award recipients will be recognized at the 2022 virtual Innovations Conference.
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