Where: Jackson, Mississippi

About: Mississippi’s community and junior colleges offer a wide variety of curriculum, trades, and professional training opportunities to meet everyone’s need at an affordable cost.

Why they became a member: NISOD’s Annual Conference

URL: www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/

Where: Bolivia, North Carolina

About: The mission of Brunswick Community College is to provide opportunities for individuals to be successful through accessible, high quality, student-centered programs and services that meet the educational, cultural and workforce needs of a diverse community.

Why they became a member: Professional Development Opportunities

URL: www.brunswickcc.edu

Where: Phoenix, Arizona

About: The Mission of Paradise Valley Community College is to educate the whole person and to serve students and the surrounding communities by providing learning opportunities that are designed to help them achieve their goals.

Why they became a member: Excellence Awards

URL: www.paradisevalley.edu

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

About: The College of Southern Nevada is the state’s largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution, while also being a major economic engine for the region with an estimated annual economic impact of nearly $1 billion. With more than 180 degrees and certificates available in over 70 different areas of study, CSN has something for everyone.

Why they became a member: Excellence Awards

URL: www.csn.edu

Where: Toronto, Canada

About: Centennial College was founded in 1966 and offers programs in disciplines such as hospitality, business, human resources, accounting, automobile technology, engineering, biotechnology, English, math and much more. The college’s focus is on preparing graduates to enter the work force, and offering students ways to learn to be leaders. Building partnerships with communities, preparing graduates to succeed in a global context.

Why they became a member: Networking Opportunities

URL: www.centennialcollege.ca