League for Innovation in the Community College

Carroll Community College President Rosalie Mince and VP Michelle Kloss explore critical succession planning strategies in their recent University Business op-ed. Drawing insights from Katherine Gonzalez’s League Innovation Abstract on nurturing future leaders, they highlight how community colleges can identify, train, and retain leadership talent. ?? Read the Op-Ed https://lnkd.in/g_cC_KSt ?? View the Innovation Abstract https://lnkd.in/gwQhMtqN #UBMagazine

Dr. Judith Cardenas, CEO of Strategies By Design Group, recently joined the League for Innovation and Packback CEO Kelsey Behringer in a thought-provoking keynote panel at our recent Innovations Conference, moderated by League CEO, Dr. Rufus Glasper. Now, in the League’s Innovatus magazine, Dr. Cardenas shares deeper insights on why AI is reshaping the future of education—and what that means for community colleges. Read her article here: https://lnkd.in/ebQn2iiR #CommunityColleges #AIinEducation #Leadership #Innovatus Judith Cardenas , PhD

Join the League and Packback on April 3 for Rethinking Academic Integrity: How Institutions Can Foster Originality Without Fear. Explore proactive, student-first strategies for encouraging authentic writing and original thinking—moving beyond outdated plagiarism detection tools. Hear insights from Packback CEO Kelsey Behringer and Vice Provost Carley Reis of University of Nevada – Reno. ??? April 3 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET ?? Register https://lnkd.in/gXFyiUwK

"A light exists in spring that wasn’t there before—subtle, steady, full of promise."— adapted from Emily Dickinson As we welcome longer days and new possibilities, may this weekend gift you inspiration and fresh perspectives. The League wishes you a weekend of renewal!

What if students could program an entire city—built from LEGO? bricks? ??? At Humber Polytechnic, they’re doing just that. Through BrickMMO, students code and develop a functional smart city, designing autonomous vehicles, GPS systems, and infrastructure—all within a 1:45-scale LEGO? world. 1. 100,000+ lines of code & 10,000+ student hours invested 2. Cross-disciplinary collaboration – tech, engineering, and design working together 3. Industry-ready experience – internships, paid opportunities & hands-on learning This Workplace Integrated Classroom (WIC) is redefining STEM education. Would you enroll in a course like this? ?? Read how students are coding the future: https://lnkd.in/g6cBku5H #SmartCities #STEM #HigherEd #Innovation #FutureOfEducation #HandsOnLearning

?? Strengthening STEM Education at Community Colleges ?? The Community College Presidents’ Initiative in STEM (CCPI-STEM) is leading the charge in expanding STEM workforce education across the nation. Supported by the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program, CCPI-STEM is empowering community college leaders to build stronger STEM programs, forge industry partnerships, and unlock funding opportunities. ?? What’s inside? ? Strategies for engaging college leadership in STEM initiatives ? Resources for building regional networks and industry collaborations ? Insights on NSF ATE funding to enhance STEM education Let's bridge the gap and create a more inclusive and skilled STEM workforce. ?????? ?? Read the full document below: #STEM #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityColleges #CCPISTEM #NSF

?? The 2024-2025 Innovation of the Year Awards are now open! Each year, the League for Innovation honors groundbreaking initiatives at community colleges that drive student success, institutional effectiveness, and community impact. If your college is leading innovation in teaching, learning, or operations, this is your chance to be recognized. ?? Who can apply? League Board and Alliance member institutions ?? Deadline: April 9, 2025 ?? Submit your innovation today: https://lnkd.in/gQJbQG7n #HigherEd #Innovation #CommunityColleges #EdTech #StudentSuccess

Another fantastic episode of SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES is out today! And this one features Anthony Williams, M.Ed., PHR, SHRM-CP speaking (in part) about Coconino Community College's collaboration with the League for Innovation in the Community College, Arizona Western College, Pima Community College, San Carlos Apache College and the Center on a Garcia Family Foundation-funded project to improve students' connections to wraparound services (including for mental health) and the workforce. ?? https://lnkd.in/gMYPaeTH or wherever you get your podcasts.

Strategic Enrollment Success at Rogue Community College In response to a steep enrollment decline, Rogue Community College (RCC) launched a targeted Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) initiative, aligning enrollment goals with institutional priorities. The results speak for themselves: ? 400+ high school seniors registered for 3,764 college credits in just 10 days during RCC’s High School Enrollment Days. ? Workforce training cohorts expanded from 3 to 15, providing career pathways in fields like CNA and Phlebotomy. ? Hispanic student engagement increased through leadership programs and dual enrollment initiatives, addressing key equity gaps. Read how RCC’s data-driven, collaborative approach is setting the stage for long-term student success: ?? https://lnkd.in/gUNBbqFp #HigherEd #StrategicEnrollment #StudentSuccess #CommunityColleges

The League for Innovation congratulates Blinn College’s academic leaders on their impactful presentation at the Innovations Conference in San Antonio! Their co-enrollment programs—developed in partnership with the RELLIS Academic Alliance and Texas A&M University—are driving state-leading transfer rates and expanding educational opportunities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfAvF_nq #InnovationsConference #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #CoEnrollment #BlinnCollege