Member Spotlight - Olive-Harvey College “I am consistently in awe of the tremendous work performed by our faculty and staff. Their passion and desire to improve our students' quality of life and their commitment to advancing the mission of the college is humbling and commendable. I am proud to [...]
PRESS RELEASE: NISOD and The Community College Baccalaureate Association Partner to Promote Baccalaureate Degrees at Community Colleges For Immediate Release NISOD and the Community College Baccalaureate Association Partner to Promote Baccalaureate Degrees at Community Colleges Austin, Texas – July 3, 2020 –The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and the National Institute for Staff [...]
#NISODProfiles - John R. Brannen "My goal is to produce a nurse who is mature, self-directed, emotionally intelligent, capable of deep thinking, and most of all, has a heart. I have been given two natural gifts: The gift of expression and the gift to inspire. By sharing those [...]
Volume XLII, No. 24 | July 2, 2020 Teachable Moments Creating teachable moments that engage and connect students with course content is paramount for student success and can be more difficult to achieve in the online classroom. The work begins with course structure and navigation. Instructors must prepare for every learning style [...]
The NISOD Papers Issue No. 17 • June 2020 In “What Is Student Success?” Terry O'Banion, Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University (KS); President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community College, explores the ever-shifting definition of student success. Download the article below:
Member Spotlight - Pellissippi State Community College “Pellissippi State Community College is committed to the belief that every student who attends our college will develop a sense of belonging and confidence in their ability to succeed academically, to grow intellectually, and to make timely progress toward achieving their educational [...]
Volume XLII, No. 23 | June 25, 2020 Staying Connected When Virtual Becomes Reality: Transitioning to All Online As Director of eLearning for Copiah-Lincoln Community College (CLCC), I am tasked with managing our online courses. In early March of this year, I was completing administrative tasks related to getting students and instructors [...]
#NISODProfiles - Cheryl Brooks "The most rewarding part of my job is helping students fulfill their educational goals. The true reward is when a student completes their goals and says, 'Thank you for all your help.'" #NISODProfiles | June 18, 2020 [...]
Volume XLII, No. 22 | June 18, 2020 Using Video Tools in the Online Classroom Academic technology has grown tremendously in the past 15 years, and much of its accomplishments have been directed at overcoming instructional barriers in virtual learning. Perhaps the most crucial barriers that recent literature in online learning emphasize [...]
Volume XLII, No. 21 | June 11, 2020 Teaching Technical Topics With a Human Perspective As an instructor in physical science and engineering classes, I frequently assess teaching tools and techniques that promote student participation and enthusiasm. I’ve noticed that students tend to “perk up” when I share technical topics in a way that includes human [...]