Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/18/2019 -- Educational Technology CEO and Presidentially-recognized Director Emerita to Keynote NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) proudly announces that President and CEO of EDUCAUSE, Dr. John O'Brien, and Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success at Louisiana State University, Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire, will serve as keynote speakers for NISOD's 2019 Conference, May 25-28, Austin, Texas.

Dr. John O'Brien's 25 years of experience in higher education were spent engaged with the IT and educational technology sectors. Dr. O'Brien has served in a plethora of higher education executive positions, including senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and president of North Hennepin Community College (NHCC). Currently Dr. O'Brien serves as the president and CEO of EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology.

In addition to his experience as a higher education executive, Dr. O'Brien is an award-winning teacher at the college and university level. He was a faculty member at Normandale Community College, Augsburg College, the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas, and Augustana College (South Dakota).

Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire is the Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired Assistant Vice Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry at Louisiana State University. Dr. McGuire's most recent accolades include the 2017 American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students to Pursue Careers in the Chemical Sciences and induction in 2017 into the LSU College of Science Hall of Distinction. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring was presented to her in a White House Oval office ceremony.

Dr. McGuire's best-selling book, Teach Students How to Learn, was co-published in association with NISOD and released by Stylus Publishing in 2015. The student version of this book, Teach Yourself How to Learn, was released in January 2018.

"We are extremely pleased to have Drs. O'Brien and McGuire joining us for our 2019 conference," said Edward Leach, NISOD's executive director. "Their knowledge and inspiration are legendary and will certainly inform and engage our audience in important ways.

NISOD's 2019 conference features peer-led presentations, community college-specific sessions, prestigious keynote speakers, and networking opportunities, all of which complement the conference's main focus of sharing and finding solutions to shape the future of teaching and learning.

Individuals interested in attending the conference have the opportunity to receive $150 off the registration rate until April 12, 2019.

To learn more about NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, please visit https://www.nisod.org/conference/.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or (512) 232-1430.

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Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/30/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) today announce a major collaboration to further advance faculty and student success through quality instruction at community and technical colleges nationwide.

"For over 40 years, NISOD has brought to our members exceptional benefits and resources that promote teaching, learning, and leadership excellence," said Dr. Edward Leach, executive director of NISOD. "Our collaboration with ACUE advances this important mission."

"ACUE's Effective Practice Framework is a respected statement of the teaching skills and knowledge that every college educator should possess, and ACUE's courses of study uniquely prepare faculty across all of these core competencies. It's an honor to be associated with these high-quality programs of study that lead to the only nationally-recognized credential in effective college instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education," added Dr. Leach.

"ACUE and NISOD's collaboration is based on our shared conviction that every college student deserves an extraordinary education and that all faculty members deserve the preparation and ongoing support necessary to teach well," said Dr. Jonathan Gyurko, ACUE's chief executive officer. "NISOD's workshops, webinars, and conferences are indispensable resources to countless community college faculty, staff, and administrators. ACUE is honored by NISOD's recognition and delighted to support and expand NISOD's offerings."

Through this collaboration, community and technical college faculty will have the opportunity to earn credit toward ACUE's Certificate in Effective College Instruction through new online and face-to-face "seminars" offered jointly by NISOD and ACUE. Participants and credentialed faculty will be recognized at NISOD's annual conference. Other benefits and special offerings will also be available to NISOD member and ACUE partner institutions. The first set of credit-bearing seminars will be announced in the coming weeks.

"We formed this collaboration given our mutual strengths and complementary work, as we're always looking for additional ways to support faculty," Dr. Penny MacCormack, ACUE's chief academic officer, said. "Both NISOD and ACUE aim to ensure every faculty member is supported and every college student receives the best education possible."

About NISOD
For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

About ACUE
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) believes that all college students deserve an extraordinary education and that faculty members play a critical role in their success. In partnership with institutions of higher education nationwide, ACUE supports and credentials faculty members in the use of evidence-based teaching practices that drive student engagement, retention, and learning. Faculty members who complete ACUE courses earn certificates in effective college instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education. ACUE's Community of Professional Practice connects college educators from across the country through member forums, podcasts, and updates on the latest developments in the scholarship of teaching and learning. To learn more, visit acue.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or (512) 232-1430.

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Southern New Hampshire University will provide tuition discounts to faculty, administrators, and staff at NISOD member colleges.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) that will provide financial assistance to individuals at NISOD member colleges who are interested in continuing their education.

Through the partnership, faculty, administrators, and staff at NISOD member colleges will receive tuition discounts from SNHU, a private, nonprofit institution that offers more than 200 programs. Individuals at NISOD member colleges will be able to pursue any of SNHU's online degree or certificate programs.

"We are proud to be working with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development to help higher education professionals reach their own educational goals," said Bill Hartglass, vice president of strategic partnerships and channel development, SNHU. "Through this partnership, we hope to provide NISOD members with the tools they need to prepare the next generation of students and advance their own professional development."

"NISOD and SNHU together is a win-win partnership for our member colleges," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "This collaboration helps us retain our position as the country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about the partnership, please visit http://www.nisod.org/snhu/.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

About SNHU
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 85-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving 100,000 students worldwide, SNHU offers more than 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the "Most Innovative" regional university by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each student. Learn more at http://www.snhu.edu.

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NISOD will provide high-demand workshops for the Association for Florida Colleges’ 2019 International Conference on College Teaching and Learning.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced its partnership with the Association for Florida Colleges (AFC) to provide three workshops for their International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, April 3-5, 2019, in Orlando, Florida.

As a result of the partnership, conference participants will be able to learn best practices shared during three of NISOD's most popular workshops:

- Brain-Based Teaching and Learning
- Flipped Learning: Pathway to Student Success
- Strategies for Student Learning and Success: Relational Teaching and Classroom Community Building

The annual International Conference on College Teaching and Learning brings together leading academic professors, researchers, and instructors to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of college teaching and learning.

"AFC's annual conference is an important platform where participants discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and solutions seen in the field of college teaching and learning," said Edward J. Leach. "It's our honor to supplement AFC's outstanding programming with top-notch workshop facilitators who will provide information participants can take back home and immediately apply to their own work."

For more information about the 2019 Conference on College Teaching and Learning, please visit https://nisod.cc/2Qw215I.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

About The Association of Florida Colleges
The Association of Florida Colleges was founded in 1949 as the Florida Association of Public Junior Colleges by the presidents of Florida's first four public junior colleges. The Association changed its name to the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) in 2010 to reflect the growth in many colleges to include baccalaureate degree programs and institutional name changes. AFC is the only organization that represents all employees, presidents, and trustees associated with a college system. For more information about AFC, visit http://www.myafchome.org.

Please contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430 for additional information or to arrange to have a workshop brought to your campus, region, or conference.

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NISOD collaborates with the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation to provide the Belize higher education community access to NISOD’s resources and benefits.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/19/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) collaborated with the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation (COBEC) to provide 15 Belize colleges and universities with access to NISOD's resources and benefits.

During the 2018 COBEC summer conference, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Chancellor, Dr. Rick Bateman, surprised the Belize colleges and universities with an announcement about the NISOD memberships. COBEC's summer conference is an international gathering of prominent Belize academic leaders and their U.S. partners.

"NISOD's contribution of membership resources to the Belize higher education community is truly a gift beyond measure. 15 institutions along with the Belize Ministry of Education will now be able to scale professional growth opportunities to every faculty and staff member on every campus," said Allison Martin, director of institutional effectiveness initiatives at BPCC. "We are so proud to have been a part of helping NISOD make the connection."

NISOD members have access to many faculty-focused resources and benefits, including Innovation Abstracts, webinars, workshops, conference scholarships, student contests, the annual conference, the Excellence Awards, the Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Awards, the annual virtual conference, and corporate discounts.

"We are thrilled to welcome the Belize colleges and universities to the NISOD family," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "By being a part of our dynamic community, these institutions are now able to provide their faculty, administrators, and staff with access to our outstanding professional learning resources."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/membership for more information about NISOD's membership benefits and resources.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." 

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

If you would like more information about becoming a NISOD member, please contact Nicole Novelli at nicole@nisod.org or 512-471-7545.

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Educators in the Northeast United States have the opportunity to attend two NISOD regional workshops.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/17/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) announced they will co-host regional workshops scheduled for November 30, 2018, and March 22, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NISOD's regional workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country. These localized options help bring some of NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges in an effort to save them time and money.

The regional workshop scheduled for November 30, 2018, titled Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success, will explore the ways faculty can increase students' success, professional growth, and collaboration skills by improving their attitudes toward work, relationships, and learning. Executive Director of Organizational Development at Mohawk Valley Community College, David R. Katz III, will facilitate the first workshop.

The regional workshop scheduled for March 22, 2019, titled Strategies for Student Learning and Success: Relational Teaching and Classroom Community Building, will teach faculty how to build a sense of community within their classrooms by emphasizing dialogic approaches to teaching the whole student and relational teaching pedagogy. Director of the Michigan Community Scholars Program, author, and University of Michigan sociology faculty member, Dr. David Schoem, will facilitate the second workshop.

"NISOD is thrilled to partner with CCAC to help faculty help students achieve their educational goals," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "These types of partnerships enable NISOD to produce high-quality, low-cost professional learning opportunities for community college educators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/ccac1 and http://www.nisod.org/ccac2 for more information about the workshops, including workshop descriptions, registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule for each days' events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

Please contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430 for additional information or to arrange to have a workshop brought to your campus or region.

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“Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success” focuses on how participants can encourage a stronger sense of self-efficacy and a more persistent effort among students.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/17/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Richland Community College announced they will co-host a Regional Workshop scheduled for December 7, 2018, in Decatur, Illinois.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country. These localized options help bring some of NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges in an effort to save them time and money.

The Illinois Regional Workshop, titled Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success, explores ways faculty and other professional colleagues can increase students' success, professional growth, and collaboration skills by improving their attitudes toward work, relationships, and learning.

David R. Katz III, executive director of organizational development at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), will facilitate the workshop. In his role at MVCC, David creates, implements, and oversees programs that develop a vibrant culture of personal and professional enrichment that reinforces the college's goals focused on student success and empowerment.

"Now more than ever, community college educators need to know what works to improve student achievement," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "David Katz will provide the best ideas and proven strategies for identifying, nurturing, and developing students' talents, rather than focus on their weaknesses.

Visit http://www.nisod.org/richland for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For over 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

Please contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430 for additional information or to arrange to have a workshop brought to your campus or region.

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“Teaching Critical Thinking” focuses on how participants can create lesson plans that enhance critical-thinking skills across disciplines.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/04/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Bossier Parrish Community College (Bossier City, Louisiana) have announced they will co-host a Regional Workshop, scheduled for February 22, 2019.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held throughout the country. These localized options help bring NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges in an effort to save them time and money.

The workshop, titled "Teaching Critical Thinking," focuses on how participants can create lesson plans that enhance critical-thinking skills across disciplines. Participants also learn how these skills can be easily and accurately measured.

Dr. John Eigenauer, the workshop facilitator, and NISOD Excellence Award recipient, pioneered argument mapping as a means of teaching critical reasoning and has authored several publications about the dispositions of teaching critical thinking.

"Dr. Eigenauer will facilitate the workshop and share precise pedagogical methods that help students at any level improve their critical-thinking skills," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "This workshop is a chance for participants to hear from a national leader on teaching critical thinking and to ask questions and get information not easily available through other channels."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/bpcc for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

Please contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430 for additional information or to arrange to have a workshop brought to your campus or region.

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The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) brings professional learning closer to community and technical colleges across North America.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/08/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced it will host a Regional Workshop, scheduled for March 29, 2019, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional learning closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country. These localized options help bring some of NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges to save them time and money.

The workshop, titled "Teaching Critical Thinking," focuses on how participants can create lesson plans that enhance critical-thinking skills across disciplines. Participants also learn how these skills can be easily and accurately measured.

Dr. John Eigenauer, the workshop facilitator, pioneered argument mapping as a means of teaching critical reasoning and has authored several publications about the dispositions of teaching critical thinking.

"In order to provide students with the highest quality learning environment, faculty members need to continuously engage in improving their skills," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Macomb Community College and Dr. Eigenauer on this workshop that will help community and technical college educators grow and improve their skills."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/workshops/macomb for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

Contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org if you would like more information about NISOD's Regional Workshops, including how your college can serve as a co-host.

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NISOD’s Virtual Conference is a completely online professional learning opportunity in which educators can participate from anywhere they have access to the internet.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/17/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has announced the sessions being presented during the Second Annual Virtual Conference being held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Virtual Conference presenters were selected not only because of their reputations and areas of expertise, but also because of the outstanding response to their presentations made at NISOD's 2018 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.

Sessions being presented during this year's Virtual Conference include:
- Best Practices for Engaging 21st-Century Learners
- Using The Five Languages of Appreciation to Strengthen Student Engagement
- The Power of Hope
- New Wine in Old Wine Skins: The Impact of Mobile Devices in the Classroom
- Get on Up! Increasing Student Movement and Engagement in Class
- Invisible Man: How to Effectively Deal With Mental Health Issues in the Classroom
- Using Socratic Teaching: Engaging Adult Students to Think Critically
- Engaging Teaching Strategies 101

"For participants of our annual conference held in Austin in May, the 2018 Virtual Conference is an opportunity to revisit sessions they enjoyed onsite or to participate in sessions they may have missed," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "For those individuals who were not able to join us in Austin this year, participating in our Virtual Conference is a low-cost way to benefit from NISOD's "must-attend" event for community and technical college educators!"

Virtual Conference participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conclusion of the event. In addition, all sessions will be recorded and available on demand for two weeks following the Virtual Conference, providing registered participants who could not attend the live sessions with an opportunity to view the archived sessions.

Visit http://www.nisod.org/vc for more information, including registration fees, session descriptions, speaker details, and a preliminary schedule.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators." For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

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The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) brings low-cost, high-quality professional development workshops to community and technical colleges across North America.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/27/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) has announced it will host a Regional Workshop, scheduled for October 12, 2018, at Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Kansas.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country. These localized options help bring some of NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges in an effort to save them time and money.

The Kansas City Kansas Community College workshop, titled Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success, explores ways faculty and other professional colleagues can increase students' success, professional growth, and collaboration skills by improving their attitudes toward work, relationships, and learning. David R. Katz III, Executive Director of Organizational Development at Mohawk Valley Community College, will facilitate the workshop. In that role, David creates, implements, and oversees programs aimed at developing a vibrant culture of personal and professional enrichment that reinforces his college's goals focused on student success and empowerment.

"We're thrilled to provide workshop participants from KCKCC with a significant registration discount so they can attend this outstanding workshop," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "In addition, educators at community and technical colleges throughout Kansas and in neighboring states can participate in this high-quality, low-cost professional development opportunity without incurring the higher cost associated with traveling to a larger event at a more distant location."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/kckcc for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

Please contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430 for additional information or to arrange to have a workshop brought to your campus or region.

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NISOD’s conference offered 300-plus outstanding presentations.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/18/2018 -- Over the 2018 Memorial Day weekend, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) welcomed more than 1,000 community and technical college teachers, administrators, staff, and their family members to Austin, Texas, for the annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.

NISOD's conference offered 300-plus outstanding presentations—including pre-conference seminars, special sessions, breakout sessions, and roundtable discussions—with topics ranging from how to use new technologies in the classroom to meeting faculty and staff professional development needs. Through these educational sessions, conference participants engaged with colleagues to discuss nearly every aspect of teaching, learning, and leading excellence.

"With this event, NISOD continues its 40-year tradition of being the definitive gathering of community and technical college educators passionate about teaching and learning," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "With more than 450 presenters sharing innovation and insights about a variety of focus areas and in various formats, participants left the conference with dozens of ideas they can implement immediately."

Excellence Awards

The 2018 conference also marked the 27th celebration of NISOD's prestigious Excellence Awards, which honors faculty, administrators, and staff for the extraordinary work they do every day on their respective campuses. This year, nearly 200 member colleges submitted the names of close to 900 award recipients. NISOD recognized 2018 recipients and their colleagues, families, and friends during the Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration. After the dinner, attendees enjoyed music, dancing, and great camaraderie. "NISOD is proud to be able to bring together Excellence Award recipients and their colleagues and families to recognize their accomplishments," said Leach. "We look forward to continuing this tradition of celebrating their important work and dedication in this way." To date, more than 25,000 recipients have been honored with the prestigious award.

Scott Wright Student Essay Contest Winners

During the Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration, NISOD and Community College Week showcased the winners of the 2018 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest. Chosen from nearly two hundred outstanding entries, the three winning students wrote about a faculty member who helped them achieve their educational goals. The winning students and the featured faculty members each received $1,000. The 2018 winning students are:

- Andrea Montes, El Centro College
- Sofia Velasquez, Portland Community College
- Troy Presley, Tallahassee Community College

Student Graphic Design Contest Winner

The 2018 winner of NISOD's Student Graphic Design Contest, Tara VanConant of St. Clair County Community College, was also recognized during the conference with the unveiling of her winning design. VanConant received $1,000 and five poster-size copies of her work. VanConant's design will also be featured as the primary graphics for NISOD's 2019 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.

Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Awards

During the conference, NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education bestowed the 2018 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (PPWCC) awards, which recognize community and technical colleges with an exceptional commitment to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. 2018 PPWCC awardees include:

- Central Piedmont Community College
- Coastline Community College
- Community College of Allegheny County
- Community College of Aurora
- El Centro College
- GateWay Community College
- Greenville Technical College
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Lone Star College-University Park
- McLennan Community College
- Montgomery County Community College
- National Park College
- Northwest Vista College
- Pierpont Community and Technical College
- Pitt Community College
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Wake Tech Community College
- Western Texas College

Keynote Speakers

2018 conference general session speakers offered new perspectives on education through thought-provoking keynote addresses, much to overwhelming audience acclaim. Alex Sheen, founder of the nonprofit, because I said I would, and recognized as the 2018 Suanne Davis Roueche Distinguished Lecturer, discussed the importance of fulfilling personal commitments through compelling real-life examples during his keynote address. Sheen emphasized that having integrity and keeping your promises are interwoven. "Our promises define our character," said Sheen.

Dr. Tonjua Williams, President of St. Petersburg College and the recipient of the 2018 John E. Roueche International Leadership Award, addressed how community colleges need to provide a "Community of Care" to help break down students' perceived barriers to academic success. "So many times, we are too focused on our roles that we forget about the people we are serving. Those people need our attention, they need us to talk to them, and they need us to listen," said Dr. Williams. 

Presentation proposals are now being accepted at http://www.nisod.org/cfp for NISOD's 2019 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 25-28 at the Hilton Austin.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

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Winners will be recognized at NISOD’s May conference.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/21/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (Diverse) are excited to announce the 2018 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (PPWCC) award winners.

The annual award recognizes community and technical college commitments to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. The national study employs a web-based survey approach to obtain information from NISOD member institutions. A multipart, weighted algorithm is used to classify the responding institutions.

The 2018 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winners are:

Central Piedmont Community College

Coastline Community College

Community College of Allegheny County

Community College of Aurora

El Centro College

GateWay Community College

Greenville Technical College

Harrisburg Area Community College

Lone Star College-University Park

McLennan Community College

Montgomery County Community College

National Park College

Northwest Vista College

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Pitt Community College

Rochester Community and Technical College

Wake Tech Community College

Western Texas College

"We are proud to honor these colleges for their sustained commitment to diversity," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's Executive Director. "We are also pleased about the large number of applications this year. It shows that a growing number of colleges appreciate how critical diversity and inclusion initiatives are to their campuses and communities."

The award-winning institutions will be recognized during NISOD's International Conference of Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, award recipients receive a specially-designed logo that can be used to promote the institution's commitment to diversity during student and staff recruitment efforts, as well as during other times when they want to highlight their commitment to inclusiveness. Also, Diverse featured the awarded colleges in its May 17, 2018, edition.

To learn more about the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges awards, visit http://www.nisod.org/ppwcc. For questions about the survey or NISOD's 2018 conference, contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

About Diverse
Since 1984, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has been the nation's premier publication covering the issues pertaining to underrepresented minorities in American higher education. Reaching more than 200,000 readers biweekly, Diverse has been recognized for its in-depth news coverage, provocative commentary, insightful special reports, and original research.

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The student winner will be recognized at NISOD’s May conference.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/15/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced that Tara VanConant, a student at St. Clair County Community College, is the winner of the 2018 Student Graphic Design Contest.

As the winning student artist, Tara will receive $1,000; five poster-size copies of her design; and up to $400 in airfare, three nights lodging, and a complimentary registration to attend NISOD's 2018 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, in Austin, Texas.

NISOD will formally honor Tara with a grand unveiling of her design during the conference. Additionally, NISOD will showcase Tara's winning design on all promotional materials related to NISOD's 2019 conference, including the front cover of the conference program. Tara's college, St. Clair County Community College, will receive a complimentary 2018-2019 NISOD membership.

"We are very proud of Ms. VanConant's impressive work and accomplishments. It is an honor to have Tara represent the college," said Julie Armstrong, vice president of academic services at St. Clair County Community College. "The fact that our students have won this national award three years running speaks to the excellent tutelage of the faculty in our graphics design program. Congratulations to Ms. VanConant and the graphics design faculty!"

"During her time at St. Clair County Community College, Tara has been recognized numerous times for her amazing layouts and logo designs," added Sarah Flatter, visual arts and graphic design academic lead at St. Clair County Community College. "We are so proud of Tara for all of her accomplishments, and we are excited that our college has won this competition three years in a row!"

"We thank all of the students who participated in this year's Student Graphic Design Contest," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "There were so many great entries submitted this year that it was difficult for the judges to select only one."

NISOD offers sincere congratulations to Tara and St. Clair County Community College, and we look forward to showcasing this original artwork at our annual conference.

For more information about NISOD's Student Graphic Design Contest, visit http://www.nisod.org/sgdc.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

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This year’s conference features five Preconference Seminars led by national experts in issues that impact technical and community colleges.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/25/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced the five Preconference Seminars that will take place on the first day of the annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, 2018, in Austin, Texas.

Each seminar, facilitated by experts in the field, offers in-depth study and insights into a particular topic that has been specifically developed for the NISOD audience. Participants leave with skills, knowledge, and materials they can immediately use in their own teaching and learning practice.

Conference attendees can purchase tickets to the following Preconference Seminars:

- Metacognition: The Key to Equity and Excellence for All Students!

- Becoming Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable: Strategies and Tools for Engaging Colleagues in Equity Discussions

- Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success

- Contemplating Mindfulness Tools to Benefit Student Outcomes, Faculty Happiness, and Overall College Culture

- Culturally Responsive and Safe Spaces: Inclusivity on Your Diverse Campus

"We are excited to host these educational and informative Preconference Seminars at this year's conference," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "These in-depth learning opportunities are designed to be interactive experiences full of exercises, demonstrations, and discussions that will deepen participants' knowledge and expertise about a specific topic."

Individuals interested in attending the conference and Preconference Seminars can save $50 off the regular registration rate by registering prior to the Early Bird Registration Deadline of May 4, 2018.

More information about the 2018 Preconference Seminars, including descriptions and facilitators, is available at http://www.nisod.org/precons. For questions about Preconference Seminars, the annual conference, or general questions, contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

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Winners will be recognized at NISOD’s May conference.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Community College Week are proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest. Held each year, the competition honors the memory of Scott Wright, past editor of Community College Week and winner of the 1998 Award for Excellence in Higher Education Journalism. Wright's reporting focused national attention on developmental education and the unique open access mission of community colleges.

The winning students, as well as the featured employees, each receive $1,000 and a trip to Austin, Texas to be recognized during NISOD's May 26-29, International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence. The winning student essays will also be published on Community College Week's website. Additionally, each winning student's college receives a complimentary 2018-2019 NISOD membership.

To participate in the contest, students at NISOD member colleges describe a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who encouraged him or her to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college, and describe how that encouragement helped him or her reach that goal.

The 2018 winners include:

- Andrea Montes, student, and Debby Sutton, professor, El Centro College, Dallas Community College District (TX)

- Sofia Velasquez, student, and Teela Foxworth, instructor, Portland Community College (OR)

- Troy Presley, student, and Forster Agama, professor, Tallahassee Community College (FL)

"Each year NISOD looks forward to awarding students who take the time to thank someone who helped them reach their goal," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "Each student who entered the contest is to be congratulated, as are the individuals at our member colleges who continually make a positive difference in the lives of their students."

"The contest aligns with NISOD's mission by highlighting the importance of lasting, positive impressions in teaching and learning," said Pam Barrett, Community College Week's publisher. "And it mirrors the lasting influence left by Scott's contributions to higher education journalism and Community College Week. As the essay contest honors student and faculty successes, so we also remember the successes of Scott Wright."

More information about the contest is available at www.nisod.org/sec. For questions about the contest or NISOD's 2018 conference, contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

About Community College Week
Published biweekly, Community College Week's readers include college presidents, chief academic officers, faculty, student-service professionals, librarians, and other educators. In each edition, our readers find news and features not provided by other news sources, including analyses of critical academic trends and issues, vital statistics, technology updates, and employment opportunities.

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Five individuals have been selected to receive scholarships that cover their expenses to attend NISOD’s annual conference.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/29/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is honored to announce the Faculty Conference Scholarship recipients for the 2018 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, 2018, Austin, Texas.

Recognizing the challenges faculty members face securing the funds necessary to further their professional development, NISOD created the Faculty Conference Scholarship Program. This annual program provides assistance to faculty members at NISOD member colleges who would like to attend NISOD's annual conference, but lack the financial means to do so.

All five scholarship recipients exhibit values that reflect NISOD's mission of promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. 2018 Faculty Conference Scholarship recipients include:

- Laura Fry, Estrella Mountain Community College (AZ)
- Jennifer Kelley, College of DuPage (IL)
- Savitha Pinnepalli, Chattanooga State Community College (TN)
- Kentina Smith, Anne Arundel Community College (MD)
- Ann Su, Portland Community College (OR)

This year's scholarship recipients will each receive a complimentary registration to NISOD's 2018 conference, reimbursed transportation costs, complimentary hotel stays, and complimentary participation in one of the conference excursions.

"It's truly an honor for NISOD to play a role in helping the selected faculty members further their careers," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "We are delighted to see the impact attending the conference has on scholarship recipients, who we know will make important contributions to the lives of their students."

NISOD's annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence is an opportunity for educators to explore the challenges, issues, and trends affecting community and technical colleges. The conference includes 300+ thought-provoking sessions designed specifically for educators committed to improving student achievement.

More information about the scholarship winners is available at http://www.nisod.org/scholarship-recipients. For questions about the Faculty Conference Scholarship Program or NISOD's annual conference, contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

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The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) brings professional development workshops closer to institutions across North America.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/26/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced its next Regional Workshop, scheduled for September 7, 2018, at Pitt Community College's Craig F. Goess Student Center in Winterville, North Carolina.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country. These localized options help bring some of NISOD's outstanding resources closer to colleges to save them time and money.

The workshop, titled "Teaching Critical Thinking," focuses on how participants can create lesson plans that enhance critical-thinking skills across disciplines. Participants will also learn how these skills can be easily and accurately measured.

Dr. John Eigenauer, the workshop facilitator, pioneered argument mapping as a means of teaching critical reasoning and has authored several publications about the dispositions of teaching critical thinking.

"Dr. Eigenauer is one of our more popular workshop facilitators," said Edward Leach, NISOD's executive director. "We're excited to partner with Pitt Community College to bring this exceptional professional development opportunity to their faculty, administrators, and staff, as well as to their neighboring colleagues."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/pcc for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD's Regional Workshops, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org.

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This year’s conference will feature five special sessions lead by national experts involving issues impacting community and technical colleges.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/19/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced the five special sessions that will take place during the annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, 2018, Austin, Texas.

Special session presenters are engaging and inspirational national experts who lead discussions about real-world successes, challenges, and other critical issues. Their purpose is to lead conference participants in in-depth explorations of contemporary topics of particular relevance to community and technical college educators.

Special sessions are open to all conference participants and feature topics specifically developed for the NISOD audience. During the 2018 conference, attendees can participate in the following special sessions:

- The State of College Completion Initiatives at U.S. Community Colleges
- Student Perspectives on Advising and Implications for Practices
- Course-Based Research: A Social Justice Initiative
- Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges
- Student Communication in a Guided Pathways Model: Virtual Solutions to Student Questions

"We are thrilled to announce the 2018 line up of special session for what is sure to be our most exciting conference yet," said Edward Leach, NISOD's executive director. "These sessions are an opportunity for all conference participants to come together and hear from thought leaders offering insight, inspiration, current thinking, and future trends about a wide range of topics relevant to today's community and technical college educators."

Individuals interested in attending the conference can save $100 off the regular registration rate by registering prior to the Super Early Bird Registration Deadline of April 13, 2018.

More details about the 2018 conference special sessions, including session descriptions and presenter information, are available at http://www.nisod.org/specialsessions. For general questions about the annual conference, contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

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The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) now brings professional development workshops closer to institutions across North America.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/24/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced that community and technical colleges can now arrange to have Campus and Regional Workshops brought to their area. Institutions can schedule a Campus Workshop exclusively for their faculty, administrators, and staff to enhance and expand their professional growth, or, as an alternative, colleges can host a Regional Workshop that brings together educators from around their area to network, be inspired, and learn best practices with and from one another.

The workshops offer a variety of topics institutions can choose from, including the following:

- Comprehensive Academic Advising
- Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success
- Flipped Learning: Pathway to Student Success
- Metacognition, Mindset, and Motivation: The Keys of Helping All Students Excel!
- Shift Happens…Again and Again: Transforming, Tried, True, and Tired Teaching
- Teaching Critical Thinking

"NISOD is all about providing budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources for community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars," said Edward Leach, NISOD's executive director. "With these Campus and Regional Workshops, we are able to help more colleges that have limited funds available to support faculty, administrator, and staff travel to national conferences."

More information about NISOD's Campus and Regional Workshops, including workshop descriptions and facilitators, is available at http://www.nisod.org/workshops. For questions about pricing and logistics, or to schedule a workshop, contact Edward Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

Visit http://www.nisod.org for more information about NISOD.

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This year’s conference will feature St. Petersburg College President, Dr. Tonjua Williams and because I said I would Founder, Alex Sheen.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/16/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) proudly announces that St. Petersburg College President, Dr. Tonjua Williams and because I said I would Founder, Alex Sheen, will serve as keynote speakers for NISOD's 2018 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 26-29, in Austin, Texas. Alex Sheen will share his remarks during the General Session Lunch on May 28. Dr. Tonjua Williams will wrap up the conference with comments made during the Closing General Session Lunch on May 29.

Dr. Williams, who currently serves as president of St. Petersburg College, has over 20 years of experience in higher education, ranging from student affairs to academic and collegewide administration. In 2016, Dr. Williams was awarded the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, making her part of the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidential Fellows, a cadre of diverse and student-success focused reformers identified to push the community college sector forward. Dr. Williams has served in a number of leadership capacities, including Achieving the Dream's Advisory Network Committee and American Association of Community College's President Round Table.

Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex and his organization send "promise cards" to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost. Alex is someone who truly honors commitment, having once walked over 240 miles across Ohio in 10 days to fulfill a promise. Alex's charitable projects and awareness campaigns have been featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, CBS Nightly News, Fox News, CNN, The Today Show, Good Morning America, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, and most recently, Megyn Kelly TODAY.

"These keynote speakers are outstanding additions to NISOD's 2018 conference," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's executive director. "The distinguished individuals announced today continue to define our annual gathering as the foremost destination for educators seeking to improve teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges."

NISOD's 2018 conference not only features remarkable keynote speakers, but also peer-led presentations, hands-on workshops, a comprehensive exhibit hall, exceptional networking opportunities, and fun and informative excursions, all of which complement the conference's main focus of convening community and technical college educators committed to improving student achievement.

Individuals interested in attending the conference can save $100 off the regular registration rate by registering prior to the Super Early Bird Registration Deadline of April 13, 2018.

Visit http://www.nisod.org/conference to learn more about NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

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Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/09/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announced its next Regional Workshop, scheduled for February 9, 2018. The workshop will take place at the Tampa Marriot Westshore Hotel in Tampa, Florida.

NISOD's Regional Workshops bring professional development closer to faculty, administrators, and staff through intensive one-day gatherings held in strategic locations throughout the country.

The workshop, titled "Emotional Intelligence, Efficacy, and Success," will explore the ways faculty and other professional colleagues can increase student success and professional growth by improving attitudes toward work, relationships, and learning. Executive Director of Organizational Development at Mohawk Valley Community College, David R. Katz III, will facilitate the workshop.

"Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is positively related to self-efficacy and can predict academic and professional achievement," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's Executive Director. "This workshop is a tremendous opportunity for faculty, administrators, and staff to learn how to deal with adverse situations using effective coping skills, and how they can pass those skills on to their students."

Visit http://www.nisod.org/tampa-workshop to register and for more information, including lodging options and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD's Regional Workshops, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org.

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Texas-based association has delivered professional development programs to community and technical colleges since 1978.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/03/2018 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is proud to announce its 40th year as the leading association promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. NISOD will commemorate the occasion at its annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas, May 26-29, 2018, and also through several activities throughout the year.

"I am honored to be leading this organization on its milestone 40th anniversary," said Edward J Leach, NISOD's executive director. "The rich heritage of celebrating teaching excellence and providing budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources for community and technical colleges, combined with the exciting future for this increasingly important sector of higher education, is really thrilling."

NISOD began in 1978 when Dr. John Edward Roueche and Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche, the organization's founders, discovered a need to identify and disseminate teaching strategies and tactics to community college practitioners. The Roueches assembled an organization with the primary purpose of publishing solicited information about community college best practices, beginning with Innovation Abstracts, a two-sided publication that could be read in just a few minutes.

As NISOD grew, the association added new member benefits to enhance community college practitioners' professional development. Today, NISOD provides a weekly newsletter (NISODirect), webinars, regional workshops, student contests, diversity award, faculty scholarships, partner discounts, and the Excellence Awards. Of all the resources NISOD brings to its members, the hallmark is NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, held each May in Austin, Texas.

Although much has changed in 40 years, NISOD's mission has not. NISOD has remained focused on serving, engaging, and inspiring, by concentrating on the 3 R's of quality professional development strategies and programs: Relationships, Resources, and Recognition.

To learn more about NISOD and its history, please visit http://www.nisod.org/.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

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The on-demand Virtual Conference is an outstanding professional development resource for community and technical college educators.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/14/2017 -- Recorded sessions from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development's (NISOD) Virtual Conference are now available online for a nominal fee. The Virtual Conference is the newest event added to NISOD's professional development portfolio, which culminates with the Annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence held every Memorial Day weekend in Austin, Texas.

The Virtual Conference brought the reputation of NISOD's Annual Conference to a virtual platform. After purchasing the on-demand Virtual Conference sessions, participants are able to access eight presentations made by leading experts in providing professional development for full- and part-time community and technical college faculty members. The hand-picked presenters were chosen not only because of their reputation and expertise in the focus area, but also because they made the online conference as empowering, informative, and enlightening as NISOD's Annual Conference.

"Limited travel budgets and busy schedules may prevent some community and technical college educators from being able to travel to face-to-face professional development opportunities," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's Executive Director. "By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are able to make some of the exceptional content presented during our Annual Conference to a larger audience."

Individuals who are interested in the recorded Virtual Conference sessions should visit www.nisod.org/virtual-conference/ to learn more about session topics, facilitators, and how to purchase the digital access.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD's call for presentations, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or 512-232-1430.

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Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/20/2017 -- The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) announces its next Regional Workshop, scheduled for December 1, 2017. The workshop will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Crabtree in Raleigh, North Carolina.

During the workshop, titled "Shift Happens… Again and Again: Transforming Tried, True, and Tired Teaching," participants learn why and how pedagogy needs to change. "Effective teachers understand that what worked years ago may no longer be meaningful to today's students and their career aspirations," said Workshop Facilitator, Teacher, and Author, Steve Piscitelli. "This workshop will help educators provide opportunities for their students to experience individual successes and to connect course concepts to life beyond the classroom."

"Steve Piscitelli has been an extremely popular presenter at our annual conference for many years," said Edward J. Leach, NISOD's Executive Director. "Participants in this workshop will greatly benefit from his extensive knowledge about the history and future of teaching and learning."

Visit www.nisod.org/raleigh for more information, including registration fees, lodging options, and a schedule of the day's events.

About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD's customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, "The country's leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators."

For more information about NISOD, visit http://www.nisod.org.

If you would like more information about NISOD's Regional Workshops, please contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org.

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