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NISOD Hook’Em Up - March 2007, Volume 1, Number 5


Greeting from the Director
There’s a lot going on at NISOD as we get ready to spring forward to the annual conference in May. Read on!

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Conference Corner

NISOD’s 29th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence! It’s time to register and to reserve your hotel. UT graduation ceremonies fall on NISOD’s conference weekend, so make your arrangements early! <<
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Plan your time! The conference schedule is posted online. Continue to check the website for updates.
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Sneak Peek Conference Preview

The NISOD conference has expanded its pre-conference offerings. An executive conference on analytics, a spotlight on building an honors program, alumni development, and hiring strategies are just some of the events to put on your calendar.

John Merrow, renowned education reporter and Executive Producer/Host and President of Learning Matters, Inc., provides the Tuesday keynote address.  <<
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Check out the innovative exhibitors and events that make the Exhibit Hall a fun-filled place to be!  

NISODcast
Want to learn about what three community college presidents and a veteran PBS and NPR news correspondent think are the major issues facing community colleges? Then you’ll want to listen in on this conversation with John Merrow, NISOD’s Tuesday keynote speaker, and Ed Coulter, Arkansas State University Mountain Home; Raul Ramirez, Pima Community College; and Margaret Brown, Houston Community College. <<
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 Community College Leadership (CCLP) Corner

What strategies best promote student success? What questions do colleges need to ask students to help them be successful? Find out through the MetLife Foundation Initiative on Student Success. <<
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 Spotlight Corner

Which member college once filled two planes with NISOD participants? Which one earned an “Adversity Award” for its ability to find inspiration in a less-than-ideal travel snafu? NISOD sends kudos to four member colleges with substantial annual participation in the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence." <<https://www.nisod.org/newsletter/hookem_upvol1_no5.html#Spotlight>>

Friends of NISOD

Wondering who to turn to for support in your planning activities? The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), a new NISOD Friend, can help build your network and your knowledge base. <<
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 Partnership Corner

·        Which long-time friend of community colleges and NISOD Bronze partner can help you assess your facilities, design new construction, or manage your facilities building program? Two multi-faceted companies have grown their educational support by merging into one major company, Parsons 3DI. <<
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·        How can Tutt & Daggs, a new Bronze partner, help you with creative performance options for engaging your faculty and staff? Click here and find out. <<
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Catalytic Conversations

Can YouTube engage the learning of a new generation? Join the conversation! <<
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Richard Degus
Executive Assistant to the President
03/30/2007