The NISOD Papers, an occasional publication, is NISOD’s version of a whitepaper series that educates our audience or explains a particular issue relevant to community and technical college educators. The NISOD Papers covers an array of diverse topics: professional development, emerging technologies, crisis communication, education reform, and more. It complements NISOD’s Innovation Abstracts, which focuses on teaching and learning topics and is directed specifically toward faculty members.

20 Sep, 2023

Racelighting People of Color in the Community College: Implications for Future Scholarship on Race, Racism, and Racial Equity

2023-09-21T16:56:40-05:00

Issue No. 28 • September 2023 Racelighting People of Color in the Community College: Implications for Future Scholarship on Race, Racism, and Racial Equity Frank Harris, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Professor, Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education, San Diego State University Remarks presented at the 64th Annual Council for [...]

Racelighting People of Color in the Community College: Implications for Future Scholarship on Race, Racism, and Racial Equity2023-09-21T16:56:40-05:00
2 Dec, 2022

Improving Student Success Through the Use of Open Educational Resources

2022-12-07T15:00:31-06:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 27 • December 2022 In this edition of The NISOD Papers, “Improving Student Success Through the Use of Open Educational Resources," Megan Crossfield, Manager, Academic Initiatives and Special Projects; and Diane Ryan, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Yavapai College, share insights into students' perceptions of OER. Download the article below: [...]

Improving Student Success Through the Use of Open Educational Resources2022-12-07T15:00:31-06:00
26 Aug, 2022

Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars Project

2022-08-31T16:16:48-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 26 • September 2022 In this edition of The NISOD Papers, “Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars Project,” Dr. Christopher Reber, President, Hudson County Community College, explores a best-practice student success model with mission-centric retention and completion outcomes Download the article below:

Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars Project2022-08-31T16:16:48-05:00
19 May, 2022

Putting Syllabi at the Center of Compliance: A Full Implementation Effort to Meet Texas HB 2504 Standards at Angelina College

2022-05-19T14:50:21-05:00

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 [...]

Putting Syllabi at the Center of Compliance: A Full Implementation Effort to Meet Texas HB 2504 Standards at Angelina College2022-05-19T14:50:21-05:00
18 Apr, 2022

Creating Certificates to Advance the Liberal Arts

2022-04-18T14:18:41-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 24 • April 2022 In “Creating Certificates to Advance the Liberal Arts,” Terry O’Banion, Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University, and President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community College, explores the importance of credentials in liberal arts programs at community colleges. Download the article below: [...]

Creating Certificates to Advance the Liberal Arts2022-04-18T14:18:41-05:00
19 Jan, 2022

Innovations in Community College Liberal Arts Programs

2022-01-19T15:40:31-06:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 23 • January 2022 In “Innovations in Community College Liberal Arts Programs,” Terry O’Banion, Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University, and President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community College, explores three innovative community college liberal arts programs. Download the article below:

Innovations in Community College Liberal Arts Programs2022-01-19T15:40:31-06:00
23 Aug, 2021

Adjusting Your Leadership Post-Covid

2021-08-25T16:48:23-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 22 • August 2021 In “Adjusting Your Leadership Post-Covid,” Rachel Gallardo, Department Head, Psychology and Anthropology, Blinn College District, explores leadership styles that help faculty and students successfully return to campus. Download the article below:

Adjusting Your Leadership Post-Covid2021-08-25T16:48:23-05:00
19 Apr, 2021

The Simple Question That Became a Movement

2021-04-22T11:58:52-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 21 • April 2021 In “The Simple Question That Became a Movement," Doug Berry, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Phoenix College; Anne Suzuki, Dean, Student Development, Chandler-Gilbert Community College; and Andrea Scherrer, Professor, Counseling, Scottsdale Community College, explore how the question “What’s your why?” connected a diverse group of [...]

The Simple Question That Became a Movement2021-04-22T11:58:52-05:00
1 Feb, 2021

It’s Time to Reimagine the American Community College

2021-02-03T21:20:17-06:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 20 • February 2020 In “It’s Time to Reimagine the American Community College," Terry O’Banion, Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University (KS), President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community College; and Marguerite M. Culp, Author and Editor, explore how community colleges must be reimagined to meet [...]

It’s Time to Reimagine the American Community College2021-02-03T21:20:17-06:00
24 Aug, 2020

Increasing Student Engagement at St. Petersburg College: How a Pilot NSLS Chapter Improved Student Success and Retention

2020-12-10T18:24:04-06:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 19 • December 2020 In “Increasing Student Engagement at St. Petersburg College: How a Pilot NSLS Chapter Improved Student Success and Retention,” Stephanie Henningsen, Student Life and Leadership Coordinator, St. Petersburg College, explains how a national leadership society can support the success and retention of Black male students. [...]

Increasing Student Engagement at St. Petersburg College: How a Pilot NSLS Chapter Improved Student Success and Retention2020-12-10T18:24:04-06:00