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May 2003 (Vol. 4, No. 5)
Published by the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/" \\t "_blank" League for Innovation.
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Community College Enrollment Surges
Be sure to check out the Associated Press story about community colleges from CNN.com! HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "surge" Read more...

Rub-a-dub-dub, E-Learning in the Tub?
As e-learning has evolved, new developments have translated the content mastery of scientific experiments through hands-on, home-based learning experiences. Read about how Miramar’s Biology Laboratory Online project team has taken this e-learning assay from pilot to full lab implementation in this month’s LeagueTLC update. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "tub" Read more...

Tech's Answer to Testing
The increased testing requirements imposed by No Child Left Behind—a far-reaching overhaul of federal education policy signed into law by President Bush in January 2002—have set schools scrambling to find more efficient ways to assess academic skills and get children ready for high-stakes state exams. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "tech" Read more...

College and Career Transitions Initiative (CCTI) Consortium
Names 15 Site Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and the League are pleased to announce the 15 site partnerships that will join the CCTI Consortium. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "ccti" Read more...

2003 CIT Online Registration Now Available
The 2003 CIT, hosted by the Wisconsin Technical College System, will be held October 19-22 at the Midwest Airline Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "cit" Read more...

On the Road to DotCalm in Education
In a recent article, League President and CEO Mark Milliron discusses the latest phase of disruptive innovation set in motion by internet technology. “On the Road to DotCalm” takes a riveting look at how the dotcom boom and bust only underlined the need for educators to take a slower, more thoughtful pace toward Digital Democracy. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "dot" Read more...

Summer 2003 Presentation Series on Online Innovations Conference
The League invites to experience the Online Innovations Conference Summer 2003 Presentation Series beginning in June with Mark Milliron, who will share the recently released outcomes from Practical Magic—From the Front Lines of Teaching Excellence. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "summer" Read more...

A New Way of Leading Change on Your Campus
The League for Innovation in the Community College; the National Council for Staff, Program, and Organizational Development; and Company of Experts.net are co-sponsoring a series of Facilitator Trainings designed especially for community college leaders. Several four-day training sessions are being held through December 2003. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "campus" Read more...

Project SAIL: Specialty Asynchronous Industry Learning
The League, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, is launching Project SAIL (Specialty Asynchronous Industry Learning). Project SAIL will help community colleges build on their local strengths and capitalize on their transferable expertise to meet specialized local industry needs and national workforce development demands through expanded asynchronous learning alternatives. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "sail" Read more...

Antioch University McGregor Establishes Scholarship in Honor of Carolyn DesJardins
Antioch University McGregor (AUM) has established a new scholarship in honor of Carolyn DesJardins. The Carolyn DesJardins scholarship will provide $2,000 each year to community college professionals for their graduate education at Antioch University McGregor. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "antioch" Read more...

The TLT Group Announces Series of Online Workshops
The Best Practices in Information Literacy in Undergraduate Education workshop focuses on criteria for developing, assessing, and improving information literacy programs in undergraduate education. (Through May 30) The Information Literacy and Assessment workshop focuses on the roles of assessment in undergraduate information literacy programs. (July 14-August 1) HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "tlt" Read more...

Macromedia Contribute Higher Education Solution Now Available
Macromedia has announced the immediate availability of the Macromedia Contribute Higher Education Solution, a licensing program that provides all the necessary software, development resources, and training materials to empower faculty, students, and staff to maintain web content. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "macro" Read more...

New Community College Leadership Program at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University (ODU) has developed a Ph.D. degree in Community College Leadership that demonstrates the university’s commitment to technology-delivered learning. ODU is seeking a faculty director for the program to begin this summer. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "dom" Read more...

2003 Career Advancement Strategy Competition
Jobs for the Future (JFF) invites applications for the 2003 Career Advancement Strategy Competition. Each winner receives a first-year grant of $65,000 and membership in the JFF Career Advancement Portfolio. The pre-application is due May 26, 2003. Final applications are due June 6, 2003. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "casc" Read more...

Higher Education Executive Conference –
Campus Innovation: Building the Intelligent Enterprise
Campus Computing Project Director Casey Green and EDUCAUSE Vice President Richard Katz are keynote speakers at SAS’ 2nd Annual Higher Education Conference, June 25-26, Cary, NC. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "hied" Read more...

@ONE Summer Institute 2003
To meet the technology training needs of faculty and staff, @ONE will host the Summer Institute, this year being held in two locations. Topics vary by location. Scholarships are available for multiday workshops and full-day seminars. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "one" Read more...

National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) MidLevel Leadership Institute
Applications are being accepted for the NCBAA's Leadership Development Institute for MidLevel Administrators. The institute will be held October 18-22, 2003 in Sacramento, CA. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "ncbaa" Read more...

Sinclair Board Selects Fifth President
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Steven L. Johnson, provost and chief operating officer, the fifth president of the college. Johnson will assume office September 1, 2003. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "sinclair" Read more...

Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees
Nominates New Chancellor
Members of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Board of Trustees have nominated Jesus Carreon as DCCCD's fifth chancellor. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "dallas" Read more...

CPCC VP named President of NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Rebecca (Becky) Paneitz, Central Piedmont Community College's Vice President for Instruction, has been tapped to serve as President of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Benton County, Arkansas. HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "cpcc" Read more...

HorizonLive Taps First Chief Learning Officer
HorizonLive, a leading software platform for live web-based teaching and interactive communication, has announced that Joseph Reddy will be its first Chief Learning Officer (CLO). HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0305.htm" \\l "horizon" Read more...

 

Dr. Susan Salvador
Office for Student Services
05/28/2003