The League has released its June 2025 issues of Leadership Abstracts, Learning Abstracts, and Innovation Showcase, each highlighting significant advancements and initiatives within community colleges.

Leadership Abstracts: "For Student Success, Mental Health Matters"

Authored by Itzel Seidel and Poppy Fitch, this article delves into the escalating mental health challenges faced by community college students. Citing recent studies, the authors reveal that 64 percent of students considering dropping out cite stress or mental health struggles as primary reasons. The piece emphasizes the need for institutions to expand mental health services, reduce stigma, and integrate support into student success strategies. Learn more here.

Learning Abstracts: "Idea Lab: Make, Create, Innovate"

Valerie Benigno, Ewan Gibson, Christopher Rugo, and Erin Walker explore Humber Polytechnic's Idea Lab, a library initiative fostering digital fluency through media studios, fabrication equipment, and workshops. Since its inception in 2019, the Idea Lab has become integral to Humber's educational offerings, supporting over 6,600 studio bookings and 12,000 workshop attendees, and aligning with the institution's strategic emphasis on applied learning. Learn more here.

Innovation Showcase: "Award-Winning Programs at League Member Institutions Exemplify Community College Innovation"

This issue celebrates the 2024-2025 Innovation of the Year Award winners from 35 League member colleges. Highlights include Community College of Allegheny County’s Virtual Campus Digital Studio, Hillsborough Community College’s FinTech program, and Wake Technical Community College’s Amgen Apprenticeship Program in Biotechnology. Learn more here.

These publications underscore the League's commitment to addressing student needs and promoting innovative practices across community colleges.

Did you miss last month’s articles? Find them here:

Middlesex Community College: Centering Equity at Its Core
A PEAK Into Tracking Student Engagement at Kirkwood Community College
Research and Innovation in Action at Lone Star College-Tomball