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League for Innovation's Transformational Learning Connection (TLC) - August 2003


With continuous updates and resources, join the Innovations Online Conference and experience Innovations at your convenience. The League introduces an extraordinary virtual opportunity to connect with the professionals, partners, and leaders of community college innovations and programs from around the world.

The changing worldwide economy has resulted in a large number of layoffs and the loss of high-wage jobs in Portland, Oregon. Read about how Portland Community College’s Career Pathways Team has tackled the situation and built a foundation for success in this month’s HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/leaguetlc/index.htm"League/TLC update.

Visit the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/forum/"LeagueTLC Forum for discussion opportunities with Mimi Maduro, Director of Workforce Development Programs, Portland Community College.

The National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM), with the League for Innovation, is conducting a workshop on accessibility and media technology in the classroom at the Sixth Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference in Boulder, CO, November 12 –14, 2003. NCAM will also present new projects such as e-books (Beyond the Text) and updates on existing projects and assistive technology tools that help colleges accommodate and comply with Section 508 Standards.

As part of the Summer 2003 Presentation Series and the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/i2003/online/"Innovations Online Conference, join El Paso Community College, in "Closing the Gaps" as they use Art to promote student success by reaching forward with renowned artists and reaching back to future artists. The highlights of the project, beyond the visuals, include strengthened community contacts, collaboration, and college connections.

Dr. Susan Salvador
Office for Student Services
08/14/2003