Innovations Library

Search results ordered by: Relevance, Date Descending. Keyword search results do not display in date descending order.

Austin Community College: Democratizing Biotech From the Inside Out
Monique Reeves and Andrea Kehoe July 2026 Count all 6
Most discussions about biotechnology innovation begin in places like Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Research Triangle—ecosystems anchored by elite research universities, concentrated National Institutes of Health funding, and billion-dollar venture capital funds that most communities don't have (EY, 2025). This geographic concentration is not accidental. Biotechnology is one of the most capital-intensive industries a first-time founder can enter (Fortrea, 2025).
Tags: Learning and Organization, Programs and Practices, Innovations
Dallas College: Strengthening Student Mental Health—A Practical Playbook for College Leaders
Carlos Cruz and Navi Dhaliwal June 2026 Count all 18
Texas higher education is navigating a new reality. Student mental health is no longer a student services issue at the margins of institutional strategy; it is a core condition of student success, shaping persistence, completion, and the ability of learners to fully participate in the educational experience. Yet, even as community colleges and universities have increased support in recent years, many efforts across the state remain fragmented and difficult to scale in ways that are actionable, sustainable, and measurable.
Tags: Student Services, Basic Needs, Programs and Practices, Innovations
Sinclair Community College: Accelerating the Talent Pipeline With Manufacturing Skills Sprint
Scott Marshall May 2026 Count all 16
As the manufacturing sector undergoes a rapid digital transformation, the gap between traditional education timelines and immediate industry needs has widened. Sinclair Community College, in partnership with the Employers’ Workforce Coalition and the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA), has launched the Manufacturing Skills Sprint.
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Partnerships, Workforce Preparation, Innovations
Santa Fe College: Sixty Years of Student and Community Impact
J. Nathaniel Southerland April 2026 Count all 12
Santa Fe College (SF) is currently celebrating 60 years of providing essential liberal arts education, university preparation, career and technical education, and a ticket to upward mobility for students in nearby counties.
Tags: Learning and Organization, Access, Partnerships, Workforce Preparation, Innovations
Foothill College: President's Growth Chart(er) for Culture Pods
Kristina Whalen March 2026 Count all 22
California community colleges face urgent demands: closing persistent equity gaps, adapting to rapid technological changes, meeting workforce needs, and serving increasingly diverse learners. Foothill College is catalyzing personal, economic, and social change in Silicon Valley by creating protected spaces where innovation, reflective practices, and equity-minded reform can flourish.
Tags: Leadership and Organization, Access, Equity, Organizational Culture, Innovations
Jackson College: How Community Partnerships Are Transforming Workforce Education and Building Futures
Benjamin Valdez February 2026 Count all 15
Community colleges were founded on the belief that education must respond to the needs of the communities they serve. Our institutions must be nimble, innovative, and directly connected to workforce and economic opportunities. Jackson College, serving Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties, exemplifies this mission. By forging strong partnerships with industry, K-12 districts, state agencies, and regional leaders, the college has launched two transformational projects: the Medical Simulation Center and the Applied Technology Center. These strategic investments extend beyond campus.
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Partnerships, Workforce Preparation, Innovations
Kirkwood Community College: How Flexible Delivery and Authentic Assessment Are Reshaping Industrial Maintenance Education
Joe Greathouse, Chad Daugherty, and David Jennerjohn January 2026 Count all 19
The rapid pace of industry means education programs must produce skilled, job-ready graduates quickly and efficiently. This trend has prompted many community colleges to reconsider how they design and deliver technical education. At Kirkwood Community College, we use a mastery-based approach. Students advance by proving specific skills rather than sitting through a fixed number of class hours.
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Access, Programs and Practices, Workforce Preparation, Innovations
Anne Arundel Community College: Engaging Students in the Applied Humanities at the CLAW
Alicia Morse, Candice Mayhill, and Timothy Mayhill December 2025 Count all 18
Applied humanities may be the key to reversing declining enrollment trends in higher education humanities programs (Epstein, 2017; Marcus, 2025). The applied humanities situate enduring “great questions” within practical, interdisciplinary contexts, providing students with a framework to connect timeless ideas with modern challenges, promoting broad perspectives across majors, and strengthening enrollment and visibility (Atkinson, 2021).
Tags: Learning and Organization, Learning Environments, Programs and Practices, Innovations
Merced College: Dreamscape Learn Offers Immersive Learning Experiences
James Leonard November 2025 Count all 16
Stepping into the world of virtual reality is easy at Merced College’s Dreamscape Learn virtual reality (VR) lab. Students strap in and explore an intergalactic wildlife sanctuary, feeling the wind as their pod navigates the refuge and encountering extraterrestrial creatures. Or, they might shrink down to the size of a molecule and travel through the intricate structures of a human cell. At the VR lab, students don’t just read about science—they experience it.
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Learning Environments, Innovations
Johnson County Community College: Focusing on Community College Undergraduate Research
Emma Swinney October 2025 Count all 18
Undergraduate research, while often not emphasized at community colleges, has found a champion in Johnson County Community College (JCCC). A team of JCCC students was recently named one of five winners of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) AlgaePrize challenge. The team also received the award for best video and a $10,000 prize for their research.
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Undergraduate Research, Innovations
Maricopa Community Colleges: Expanding Bachelor’s Degree Access Through Innovative Community College Transfer Partnership
Lisa Rae Armour and Lindsey Wilson September 2025 Count all 15
Maricopa Community Colleges launched its first formal bachelor’s degree transfer partnership with another Arizona community college in July 2025. This innovative collaboration with Northland Pioneer College (NPC) creates an accessible pathway for students statewide and represents a bold step toward expanding high-quality, affordable bachelor’s degree options for students in urban and rural communities. It also offers a replicable model for other community colleges seeking to build student-centered, workforce-aligned partnerships.
Tags: Learning and Organization, Access, Partnerships, Innovations
Anne Arundel Community College: Digital Accessibility and the Accessibility Fellow Program
Megan Myers August 2025 Count all 16
At Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), digital accessibility is more than a compliance issue; it is a vital component of our mission to offer high-quality, affordable, accessible, and innovative lifelong learning opportunities. According to the World Wide Web Consortium (n.d.), digital accessibility means that “websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them” (para. 6).
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Access, Learning Resources, Innovations
Cuyahoga Community College: Film Academy Forges Industry-Ready Crew Through Intensive Training and Professional Mentorship
Olivia Villasenor July 2025 Count all 18
In the dynamic landscape of media production, where skill and adaptability are paramount, Cuyahoga Community College's (Tri-C) Film Academy stands out as a beacon of innovation.
Tags: Economic Development, Teaching and Learning, Learning Environments, Programs and Practices, Workforce Preparation, Innovations
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College: Flight Paths to Student Success
Cavil Anderson June 2025 Count all 12
As part of its One College model, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, has created a framework referred to as HawkSOAR. It consists of a collegewide cross-functional team focused on the alignment of HACC’s student success efforts. The concept stemmed from the college’s partnerships with Achieving the Dream (ATD) and the Community College Research Center (CCRC), both of which champion evidence-based institutional improvements for student success.
Tags: Leadership and Organization, Organizational Culture, Innovations
Monroe Community College: Leading Regional Workforce Development
Carly Rooney May 2025 Count all 10
Monroe Community College (MCC) is a cornerstone of education and workforce development in the Finger Lakes region of New York. As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (ON-RAMP) initiative, MCC is honored to lead the Finger Lakes-based ON-RAMP program alongside those in the Capital, Mohawk Valley, and Central New York regions.
Tags: Economic Development, Partnerships, Workforce Preparation, Innovations

Pages