Hook’Em Up
January 2007, Volume 1, Number 3
Hook’Em Up is the monthly e-newsletter of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). To access the web version of the complete newsletter, visit <<https://www.nisod.org/newsletter/index.htm>>
Greeting from the Director
Welcome to the first NISOD Hook'Em Up of the New Year. We're excited about the road ahead in 2007, as we continue our focus on learning together with you and yours. Even the ice storm in Austin didn’t slow down the NISOD Staff, and there is a lot to catch up on here, not the least of which is the launch of our new website design at www.nisod.org. Take a look, drop a line, and let us know what you think. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#Greeting>>
Conference Corner
NISOD’s 29th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence: Don’t miss what attracts over 2,000 participants annually to gather and discuss cutting-edge topics in higher education. Mark your calendars—May 20-23, 2007, in Austin, Texas! A preliminary agenda and hotel information can be found on our website. Make your travel plans early! <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#Conference_Corner>>
Sneak Peak Conference Preview: Dr. Sanford “Sandy” Shugart, President, Valencia Community College, kicks off NISOD’s 29th annual conference with a Sunday keynote address. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#Conference_Corner>>
NISODcast
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Are you aware of the leadership crisis that higher institutions will face in the coming decades as leaders retire, institutions grow, and not enough new leaders are trained to take on the challenge? Listen to Mark Milliron and Dr. John E. Roueche discuss the Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) at The University of Texas at Austin, and learn how the CCLP is making its mark on the future. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#NISODcast>>
Publication Corner
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Celebrations, an occasional publication of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)
In “Teaching and Learning with Heart: The Affective Domain in the Community College,” John E. Roueche and Kathleen Ciez-Volz argue that educating students to appreciate and enjoy learning is as important as educating them to master cognitive outcomes. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/celebrations/Teaching%20and%20Learning%20with%20Heart.pdf>>
<<https://www.nisod.org/password/online_abstracts/2006-2007/volxxviiino29.pdf"Innovation Abstracts, Vol. XXVIII, No 29>>
In “Writing an Innovation Abstracts,” Dr. Suanne D. Roueche, Editor of Publications and former NISOD Director, encourages members to submit articles to Innovation Abstracts, NISOD’s flagship teaching and learning publication.
<<https://www.nisod.org/password/online_abstracts/2006-2007/volxxviiino29.pdf>>
Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) Corner
Do you know how effectively your college is engaging its students? See the results of the “Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) 2006 National Report: Act on Fact.” <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#CCLP_Corner>>
Spotlight Corner
Iowa Central Community College: Did you know that community colleges are positioned uniquely to meet the nationwide call for alternative fuels? Learn how Iowa Central Community College, a long-time Friend of NISOD, has partnered with the USDA in a comprehensive field study on soy biodiesel fuel. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#Spotlight>>
Partnership Corner
· ETS energized about community colleges: This new NISOD Platinum partner and well-known assessment firm has reinvigorated its research and resources to develop learning tools and assessments particularly designed for community colleges’ 21st century needs. <<https://www.nisod.org/password/hookem_upvol1_no3.htm#Partnership_Corner>>
Catalytic Conversations
Cutting out the Middle Man: Mark Milliron, NISOD Director, explores ending the experiment of middle schools. <<https://catalyticconversations.blogspot.com/>>
KnowHow2Go: Is it ever too early to start thinking about attending college? Check out the new website from the American Council on Education and the Lumina Foundation which guides future college students through the specific steps of how to go to college. https://catalyticconversations.blogspot.com/
Richard Degus
Executive Assistant to the President
02/05/2007 |