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.

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
24 Jun, 2020

What Is Student Success?

2020-06-24T22:19:19-05:00

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

2020-04-08T17:21:36-05:00

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

2022-10-31T16:41:29-05:00

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