The NISOD Papers Issue No. 25 • May 2022 This edition of The NISOD Papers, “Putting Syllabi at the Center of Compliance: A Full Implementation Effort to Meet Texas HB 2504 Standards at Angelina College,” explores how a college-wide student information system conversion at Angelina College prompted a review of academic information, including [...]
Volume XLIV, No. 10 | May 26, 2022 Our Students Are Geniuses: Helping Them Believe It, Too Two of the most important components of creating effective classrooms, whether online, hybrid, hyflex, or face-to-face, are connecting with students and providing opportunities for them to connect with the course content. My main goal [...]
Tips for Networking at NISOD's Annual Conference d NISOD's Annual Conference is almost here! As you make your packing list and double-check your itinerary, be sure to leave time in your busy conference schedule for networking. NISOD's conference is a wonderful opportunity to meet new colleagues and friends from all over the country, [...]
Volume XLIV, No. 9 | May 12, 2022 D2L is Not Just for Teaching Course Content: Increasing Student Success Using Timberwolves Helpful Resources in the Virtual Environment (THRIVE) In response to the pandemic, our college shifted the modality of all its courses online. The transition to our new virtual environment posed [...]
Developing New, Better, and More Loves The New York Times columnist and author, David Brooks, has stated, "A key job of a school is to give students new things to love." Although an essential part of education is to develop skills and traits that will lead to a successful career, this is by no [...]
Seeking Virtual Workshop Facilitators NISOD is pleased to announce we will soon provide continuing education units (CEUs) for community and technical college educators. Hence, we are seeking talented individuals to facilitate two- and four-hour Virtual Workshops for which NISOD can award CEUs. Core Responsibilities Work closely with NISOD staff to schedule a [...]
PRESS RELEASE: NISOD to Award Continuing Education Units for Its Learning Experiences For Immediate Release NISOD to Award Continuing Education Units for Its Learning Experiences Austin, Texas—May 9, 2022—Beginning in summer 2022, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) will award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to individuals who attend NISOD Learning [...]
Meet the 2022 Faculty Conference Scholarship Recipients Read more about 2022's Faculty Conference Scholarship recipients and learn how they exhibit values that reflect NISOD’s mission of promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. Elizabeth Micheel Institution: Minnesota State College Southeast Discipline: [...]
NISOD is Excited to Share Member Updates! We extend a warm welcome to our new and returning members and look forward to serving your professional development needs in the years to come. New Members Ranger College Where: Texas About: Welcome to one of the fastest-growing two-year colleges in the nation. [...]
NISOD Member Colleges Celebrate National Community College Month Every year, April is a time to shine a spotlight on community colleges and all they do to serve their students and their communities. The past two years have seen dramatic shifts in how education is delivered, but one thing has remained constant: Community colleges [...]