MCC Daily Tribune Archive
LeagueConnections - March 2003 (Vol. 4, No. 3)
SINCLAIR UNVEILS REVAMPED STUDENT-FRIENDLY WEBSITE Sinclair Community College has developed a new and dynamic content management system that allows for easier navigation and dynamic access to a large database of college web content. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#sinclair HARTNELL COLLEGE'S MESA PROGRAM WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD The MESA program at Hartnell College (CA) has won the Bellwether Award, a prestigious national honor from the University of Florida's Institute of Higher Education. The award was presented to MESA director Michael Kane and program faculty advisor Chuck Beals. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#hartnell CLEARLY QUOTABLE Included in this month's issue are quotes from the League's newest publication, From Digital Divide to Digital Democracy, as well as Transforming e-Knowledge and Engaging Community Colleges: A First Look. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#quotes NEW MCCABE BOOK STRESSES DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERPREPARED Yes We Can! has just been released as a joint publication by the League for Innovation and the American Association of Community Colleges. Each component of services and organization is discussed in this collaborative work directed by Robert H. McCabe. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#mccabe SECOND CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR NEW CEO WORKSHOP In advance of the 2003 American Association of Community Colleges Convention in Dallas this April, AACC is offering a preconvention workshop titled "Hit the Ground Leading: A Crash Course for First-Time CEOs." https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#call DR. KENT FARNSWORTH RECEIVES WERNER KUBSCH AWARD Kent Farnsworth, President of Crowder College (MO) has been awarded the 2002 Werner Kubsch Award for Outstanding Achievements in International Education. The Award was presented during the 26th annual Conference of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) held February 15-18 in Tucson. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#kent STATS TO FIGURE Provided are the results from the Key Trends in the Community College survey published by the League in January, 2003. Responses reflect a three- year window of opportunity at individual institutions. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#stats 2003 CIT CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING The deadline for submitting proposals to present at the 2003 Conference on Information Technology is Monday, March 24! Proposals can be submitted online! https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#cit THE LEAGUE CAN HELP YOU INTEGRATE BALDRIGE-BASED QUALITY PRINCIPLES INTO YOUR COLLEGE'S WAY OF WORK While there is no cookie-cutter approach to integrating quality principles, there are ways to build knowledge and capacity within existing college structures and processes. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#work APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY FACILITATOR TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERS The League for Innovation in the Community College; the National Council for Staff, Program, and Organizational Development; and Company of Experts.net announce the first two in an ongoing series of International Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Trainings and Practicums designed especially for leaders working in or with community colleges. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#inquiry THE LEAGUE EXPANDS YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE The League for Innovation announces an exciting expansion of its conference series, The Innovations Online Conference. Integrating the latest technology tools and hosted by LearningTimes, this online community provides an extraordinary virtual conference experience with 24/7 accessibility extended long after Innovations 2003 has ended. Connect with energetic professionals in community colleges as they come together to showcase model programs and student success stories and explore proven innovations. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#internet MACROMEDIA EDUCATION LEADERSHIP BRIEFING Educators are invited to participate in this special event and see firsthand how Macromedia solutions are helping institutions successfully integrate technology in the classroom and across the campus to create exceptional digital learning experiences for everyone. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#macro SCT ANNOUNCES ENTERPRISE INFORMATION ACCESS INITIATIVE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCT's latest initiative turns Administrative System Information into insight for making faster, better informed decisions. SCT will unveil a new Enterprise Information Access Initiative for higher education at SCT Summit, the company's annual user conference being held this month in New Orleans. https://www.league.org/publication/connections/connections_0303.htm#sct LEAGUE RELEASES THREE NEW PUBLICATIONS Techniques for Promoting Active Learning by K. Patricia Cross; From Digital Divide to Digital Democracy by de los Santos, de los Santos Jr., and Milliron; and Yes We Can! By Robert H. McCabe. Visit the League Store for more information! To join the list of innovative educators receiving LeagueConnections directly, subscribe today at mailto:subscribe@league.org. LeagueConnections: https://www.league.org/publication/connections/main.htm Dr. Susan Salvador | |