Community College Month

Live Web Event on 04/11/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) writing programs, such as ChatGPT, educators, students, and administrators face both opportunities and challenges. While these tools offer enhanced writing capabilities and learning experiences, they also pose potential risks when misused. The presenter will offer a comprehensive look into the capabilities of AI tools, their projected trajectory in education, and recommendations for pedagogy and policies for their effective use.

Presented by Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics and Law; Executive Board Member and Treasurer, St. Petersburg College; International Center for Academic Integrity

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Live Web Event on 04/16/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

Due to lack of federal immigration reform, hundreds of thousands of undocumented students face severely restricted college and career options. The majority of undocumented students in high school and college in the U.S. today do not have work authorization and are effectively locked out of the workforce. In higher education institutions, educators, student affairs professionals, and administrators struggle to support the unique needs of their undocumented students and to guide students towards income-generating opportunities that do not require work authorization. The situation is even more dire in states like Texas and Florida, where state legislatures are actively reversing decades of progress through passing hostile immigration policies. As a result of institutional and political challenges far beyond their control, hundreds of thousands of talented, qualified, and accomplished students are unable to pursue their dreams, seek employment, and build wealth.

In this webinar, we will explore best practices, grounded in evidence-based best practices of educational institutions across the country, that members can implement to bolster support for undocumented students on their campuses. In particular, we will provide strategies for: 

1. Providing effective academic and career advising that are inclusive of undocumented students’ needs
2. Designing paid professional development opportunities for students with or without work authorization 
3. Creating inclusive campus climates that ensure undocumented students can fully participate in campus life

Presented by Arabi Hassan, Co-Founder, First Gen Empower and Sarah Kim, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, First Gen Empower.

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Live Web Event on 04/30/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Much of the research on higher education is situated within four-year university settings. The research on community college is often conducted by faculty, who work at four-year institutions but have an interest in community colleges. While this research is beneficial for improving praxis at community colleges, practitioners who work in community college settings can provide unique perspectives on the type of research that is needed and have the opportunity to implement evidence-based recommendations at their own institutions.

Recognizing the need for more practitioner-driven research in the community college setting, this webinar highlights insights from three community college leaders and recent recipients of a an education doctorate (Ed.D.). Our speakers will share how conducting research through their doctoral program informed their praxis, focusing in particular on the impact their own dissertation research had on their institutions.

Presenters: 

• Gudrun Nyunt, Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Northern Illinois University
• Eric Agee, Athletic Director/Health and Physical Education Instructor, Lawson State Community College
• Jacob Cushing, Director of Student Recruitment and Onboarding, College of Lake County
• Kimberly Hollingsworth, President, Olive-Harvey College

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Live Web Event on 5/3/2024 at 1:00 pm EDT

Much of the research on higher education is situated within four-year university settings. The research on community college is often conducted by faculty, who work at four-year institutions but have an interest in community colleges. While this research is beneficial for improving praxis at community colleges, practitioners who work in community college settings can provide unique perspectives on the type of research that is needed and have the opportunity to implement evidence-based recommendations at their own institutions.

Recognizing the need for more practitioner-driven research in the community college setting, this webinar highlights insights from three community college leaders and recent recipients of a an education doctorate (Ed.D.). Our speakers will share how conducting research through their doctoral program informed their praxis, focusing in particular on the impact their own dissertation research had on their institutions.

Presented by Dr. Kimberly M. Lowry, Director of Leadership and Impact, Aspen Institute and Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, Executive Director of Teach for America North Carolina, Teach for America.

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