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League Connections – December 2013


Stay up to date with the League for Innovation in the Community College by visiting their website for this month’s League Connections. December highlights include:

- Leadership Abstracts:  What I Wish I Had Known About Being a Community College President.

- Learning Abstracts:  An Alternate Pathway to Success:  The Towson University Freshman Transition Program.

- Innovation Showcase:  A Model for Instructional Coaching at the Community College.

- Call for Manuscripts:  The League maintains an open call for manuscripts for its monthly digital publications, “Leadership Abstracts,” “Learning Abstracts,” and “Innovation Showcase.”  The editorial staff invites community college educators to share effective, innovative practices, processes, strategies, and programs with the field through brief articles (1,500 to 2,000 words).  Visit the post link below for prospective author guidelines.

- Member Spotlight:  Kirkwood Community College – The Surprising New Solution:  Bringing the Right Technical Education to the Rural Masses; Lone Star College System – Commit to Complete Initiative; and Yavapai College – Reflective Writing as Professional Development and the 9x9x25 Challenge.

- Projects:  Community Colleges and Public Health Interim Report.

- Awards:  Check out details and deadlines for the 2013 John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards, 2014 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards, and 2014 Innovation of the Year Awards.

- Social Media:  Pictures from League events can now be shared on Instagram@LeagueforInnovation.  Stay connected via the League’s many social media sites.

- Featured Video:  CCSSE:  Suggestions for College Improvement.

- Check out upcoming events, resources, and opportunities from the League’s partners and friends.

- And more!

For the complete post, go to:  https://www.league.org/publication/leagueconnections/LC201312.cfm.

Michael J. McDonough
Academic Services
12/06/2013