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.

24 Aug, 2020

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

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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
24 Jun, 2020

What Is Student Success?

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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:

What Is Student Success?2020-06-24T22:19:19-05:00
8 Apr, 2020

Promoting a Positive Personal Digital Presence Among College Students

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The NISOD Papers Issue No. 16 • April 2020 In “Promoting a Positive Personal Digital Presence Among College Students,” Lane Freeman, Department Chair, Nash Community College-North Carolina, shares a method for helping students develop a digital presence. Download the article below:

Promoting a Positive Personal Digital Presence Among College Students2020-04-08T17:21:36-05:00
11 Dec, 2019

Virtual Reality and Public Speaking: Will It Really Help my Students Manage Speech Fright?

2019-12-11T22:17:01-06:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 15 • December 2019 In “Virtual Reality and Public Speaking: Will It Really Help my Students Manage Speech Fright?,” Susan Childress, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, Pellissippi State Community College (TN), discusses community colleges’ responsibility to prepare students for a workforce with ever-growing global needs. Download the article below: [...]

Virtual Reality and Public Speaking: Will It Really Help my Students Manage Speech Fright?2019-12-11T22:17:01-06:00
17 Sep, 2019

“AIR”—Not Just for Breathing

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The NISOD Papers Issue No. 14 • September 2019 In “AIR”—Not Just for Breathing,” Angela Reeves, Adjunct Instructor, Counseling and Student Development, Mott Community College (MI), shares a strategy she often draws on to help students overcome their barriers to persistence and success. Download the article below:

“AIR”—Not Just for Breathing2022-10-31T16:41:29-05:00
4 Jun, 2019

One Omits the First Person: An Argument for a Measured Integration of “I”

2022-10-31T16:41:33-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 13 • June 2019 In “One Omits the First Person: An Argument for a Measured Integration of ‘I,’” John Bowman, Department Head, English, Stanly Community College (NC), describes the understanding and agency imparted on students when they are allowed to reclaim their voices through using the first person [...]

One Omits the First Person: An Argument for a Measured Integration of “I”2022-10-31T16:41:33-05:00
14 Feb, 2019

Building an Academic Culture for Success

2022-10-31T16:41:32-05:00

The NISOD Papers Issue No. 12 • February 2019 In “Building an Academic Culture for Success,” Dr. Rafael Castillo, Director, Publications and Special Projects, Catch the Next, Inc. and Professor, English and Humanities, Alamo Colleges District (TX), discusses the particular challenges for first-generation college students and how to support their success. Download the article [...]

Building an Academic Culture for Success2022-10-31T16:41:32-05:00
22 Aug, 2018

Rationality in Education

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Rationality in Education Issue No. 11 • August 2018 In “Rationality in Education,” Dr. John Eigenauer, Professor, Philosophy, Computer Science, Taft College (CA), explains why rational thinking needs to be integrated into college courses.

Rationality in Education2022-10-31T16:41:32-05:00
3 Apr, 2018

Providing 24/7 Service for Students and Employees

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Providing 24/7 Service for Students and Employees Issue No. 10 • April 2018 In “Providing 24/7 Service for Students and Employees,” Tammie Mahoney, Manager, Information Technology, Harper College (IL), discusses how to increase student success by providing help with technical issues outside of regular business hours.

Providing 24/7 Service for Students and Employees2022-10-31T16:41:31-05:00
16 Jan, 2018

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Environments

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Environments Issue No. 9 • January 2018 In “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Environments,” Bree Langemo, J.D., President, The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, redefines entrepreneurship and discusses ways students benefit from learning an entrepreneurial mindset.

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Environments2022-10-31T16:41:31-05:00