While most of us have grown up with community colleges in our backyards, they are a relatively new phenomenon in higher education, having evolved in the early part of the 20th century. NISOD was formed in 1978. Since then, community colleges have continued to play an integral role in higher education. Take a look back on [...]
Community College Month April is Community College Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and successes happening every day at community colleges. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, “Nearly half of all undergraduates in the United States attend community colleges with good reason. These open-access institutions serve a diverse student population [...]
Meet the 2018 Faculty Conference Scholarship Recipients Read how the five Faculty Conference Scholarship recipients exhibit values that reflect NISOD’s mission of promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges! Laura Fry Institution: Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ Disciplines: Psychology and Sociology [...]
