Making the Connection Between Academic Success and Student Mental Health Needs Kevin Kuntz, Counselor and Assistant Professor; David Nardecchia, Counselor and Assistant Professor; Samantha Posey, Counselor and Assistant Professor, Cuyahoga Community College
Helping Students Develop Their Psychosocial and Academic Skills Steve Piscitelli, Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Student Retention Rates and Effective Student Engagement Dr. Steve Perry, Education Contributor, CNN and MSNBC; Columnist, Essence Magazine; Best-Selling Author; and Host, Save My Son
Perceptions Meet Reality: Community Colleges and the Underprepared Student Many in the field acknowledge that developmental education is broken. As a result, the field is currently in flux regarding processes and working with underprepared students: assessment, placement, curriculum, instruction, delivery of developmental education, and more. Join us to discuss findings from the [...]
Teaching and How to Improve It: Creating Learning Opportunities in the Classroom Dr. James W. Stigler, Professor, Psychology, and Associate Dean, Social Sciences, UCLA
Activating Communication Theory in the Classroom Learn to modify your own and your students’ communication behavior by experiencing basic communication theories as they really occur. Gain insight into your comprehension of and reaction to common communication circumstances. Be prepared for funny and eye-opening situations in which you will find yourself. This discussion, not recommended for [...]
2015 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest - Winners NISOD is proud to announce the winners of the 2015 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest! Diablo Valley College Read the winning essay by Dottie Pratchard Dottie Pratchard Student Tom Leal Instructor, English Peter Garcia President Indian River State College Read the winning essay by Andrew Caputo [...]
Community College Facilities Unleash the Power of Engaged Learning We know that community college students learn through their engagement with student activities such as clubs, athletics, and travel. Some two-year institutions have been successful in creating informal learning opportunities through dedicated facilities such as art galleries, museums, and planetariums. Brenda Hanegan, Gallery Director [...]
Engaging New Faculty Through an Instructor Preparation Academy Transitioning from industry to academia represents a unique type of career change. Examine how Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) uses an Instructor Preparation Academy to prepare and support faculty members in their new profession as educators. By the end of this webinar, participants will understand NWTC's philosophy [...]
Community Colleges and Educational Technology: What Lies Ahead It is critical for community colleges to look ahead to see what technology advances will impact their institutions. This webinar examines the trends, challenges, and emerging technologies in the coming five years that will impact faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education. Technologies considered during [...]