League For Innovation In The Community College

Programs: Research projects:for brighter futures 3. 0, colleges were selected and received funding based on their commitment to scale the retail management certificate (rmc) program in their service areas by administering the program and providing services and instructional stipends to incumbent workers who seek to earn the rmc industry-driven credential. Twelve (12) colleges were selected to participate in the project. Overall, 2,000 individuals are expected to be served by the college, resulting in 1,200 incumbent workers enrolling in the eight, three-credit courses leading to the retail management certificate. It is anticipated that 600 individuals who begin the program will earn the credential. Additionally, the colleges will work very closely with retail employers. It is anticipated that 48 employers, an average of four per college, will become highly engaged with the partner colleges. Faculty voices engages community college faculty in the national conversation about student completion. In 2017 (year 4), activities included 2 site visits at which 7 discussion groups with approximately 70 participants were held; publication of 31 blog posts, 1 publication, and 74 youtube videos; 14 presentations; continued analysis of findings from years 1, 2, and 3 that affirmed six major themes and a series of recommendations for community college leaders, faculty, and policy makers/others; and continued launch of the league's new association management system.

conferences and institutes:the league holds events to provide forums for members, partners, and nonmembers to discuss current issues facing community colleges and share their innovations and best practices with colleagues; opportunities for individual professional and leadership development; and venues for team-building and organizational development leading to innovative and improved practice. In 2017, the league held three events (innovations conference, learning summit, and executive leadership institute), which included 459 sessions (398, 45, and 16, respectively; the total number of participants was approximately 1,694 (1364, 293, and 37, respectively).

dissemination: the league produces print and digital publications to share effective practices, research and project findings, and commentary on current issues in community college education. In 2017, 652 copies of printed books/monographs were distributed; of these, 164 were sold and 488 were complimentary. The league annually awards the cross papers fellowship, which supports production and presentation of the cross papers monograph. The cross papers series focuses on teaching and learning theory and practice, and a monograph is published annually for community college faculty professional development. Copies are sent to league board and alliance members (488) as a member benefit, and are for sale in the league online store. Digital publications were announced via monthly newsletter in each of 12 months to an average monthly subscriber list of 18,570; 1,905 page views were recorded for monthly digital publications (leadership abstracts, learning abstracts, innovation showcase, member spotlight) from october to december 2017.