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NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence is the definitive gathering of community and technical college educators passionate about teaching and learning. Over the years, NISOD’s annual conference has provided faculty, administrators, and staff with the resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in all areas of community and technical college campuses.

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Excellence Awards Celebration and Dinner
Sunday, May 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Excellence Awards recipients are recognized and honored during this event.

Falecia Williams

General Session
Monday, May 27, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Navigating 2024: Striving for Excellence in Leadership
Falecia D. Williams
President, Prince George’s Community College

Sponsored by

National University
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General Session
Tuesday, May 28, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Higher Education Today: Reigniting Your Passion to Teach, Engage, and Grow!
Gerald Jones
Principal and Founder, GET FIT Consulting, Inc.

  • Engaging keynote speakers discussing critical issues facing community and technical college educators
  • NISOD Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration
  • 200+ innovative and engaging sessions
  • Intensive preconference seminars
  • Opportunities to share and learn from colleagues

Click here for an overview of the conference schedule.

Check out the exciting list of sessions being offered at this year’s conference!

These special learning experiences provide intensive, collaborative, hands-on opportunities for exploring leading-edge teaching and learning skills and strategies. Each seminar, facilitated by experts in the field, offers in-depth study and insights into a particular topic that has been specifically developed for the NISOD audience. Participants leave with skills, knowledge, and materials they can immediately use in their own teaching and learning practice.  LEARN MORE.

The Administrator Series, a one-day, upper-level leadership event taking place on Monday, May 27, 2024, in conjunction with NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, brings community and technical college leaders together to explore the issues, innovation, and insights of today as they deliberate about what’s needed to drive change for tomorrow. LEARN MORE.

Excellence Awards recipients are recognized and honored during the Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2024. Each 2024 recipient receives a complimentary ticket and can also purchase guest tickets ($75 each). The complimentary ticket and guest tickets must be reserved/purchased by May 22.

The San Antonio River Walk Excursion takes place on Saturday, May 25. Learn more.

The conference takes place at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. NISOD has arranged special discounted rates for conference participants. Learn more.

Click here to start planning your exhibit and sponsorship engagement.

It’s time to start thinking about what best and promising practices you would like to share with your community and technical college colleagues from around the world! The Call for Presentations is now open. Learn more.

Faculty members at NISOD member colleges are encouraged to apply for a Suanne Davis Roueche Faculty Scholarship. Five scholarships are awarded each year. Applications being accepted through March 8. Learn more.

FULL CONFERENCE RATE Member Non-Member Corporate
Super Early Bird (1/5/2024 to 4/5/2024) $789 $989 $1,289
Early Bird (4/6/2024 to 5/3/2024) $889 $1,089 $1,389
Regular (After 5/3/2024) $989 $1,189 $1,489

SINGLE DAY RATE Member Non-Member Corporate
Sunday $399 $499 $699
Monday $399 $499 $799
Tuesday $349 $449 $899

  • Member is defined as any individual who is employed by a NISOD member institution. Check here to see if your institution is a member.
  • Non-member is defined as any individual who is not affiliated with a NISOD member institution.
  • Corporate is any individual with a for-profit company.

Thanks to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors!

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“Generally speaking, community college families are all ‘on different ends of the same boat.’ Most institutions face similar issues and it was inspiring to see others share best practices that everyone can use to enhance the educational opportunities we provide to our communities.”

2023 Conference Participant

“I enjoyed the energy of attendees – we shared common goals, common challenges, and the desire to be better. It’s refreshing and rewarding to collaborate to find solutions and best practices together.”

2023 Conference Participant
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