by Virginia Moreland – The College System of Tennessee
“My journey with NCMPR began at a district conference in Hilton Head, S.C., in 2013. From the welcome reception to the Medallion Awards on the oceanfront pavilion to the relevant sessions packed with practical insights, I was not only inspired but hooked!”
by Jeff Ebbing Southeastern Community College West Burlington, Iowa If you’re as terrible at maintaining your life and remembering what’s on your schedule as me, setting Outlook reminders is the best defense you have to keep your act together. Last month when this alert. came up though, I did not like it. Not one bit. … Make Them Feel Seen
READ MORE by Jennifer Boehmer – Mt. Hood Community College – Gresham, OR
A decade ago, when NCMPR celebrated its 40th anniversary, we hosted a national survey to get a sense of what two-year college presidents thought of NCMPR. We shared the results in the July 2014 issue of Counsel magazine, which is a member benefit. Now in our 50th year, we wanted to review those findings with a wider audience.
by Andrea Lehmacher – Oakton College – Des Plaines, IL
Change isn’t just something that happens – it’s something we actively need to embrace. We have lived in constant change management since 2020, when the world changed, and we had to change to serve our students and community differently.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
NCMPR’s Social Media Team is currently sitting at 18 people from Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, New York, Illinois, Virginia and more. If you’re looking to add an account to your feed – or one to turn to for some inspiration – here’s what they said …
by Melissa Bouse – Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill, MA
Three years ago, when we were still working remotely during the pandemic, I volunteered to take part in our strategic planning process. I was a fairly new employee and thought it would be a good way to connect with colleagues and learn more about what makes Northern Essex Community College tick. Both of those things rang true. But I learned about an unexpected third thing. The thing that is at the core of all major decisions at our college.
by Noor Mah-E – Elgin Community College – Elgin, IL
AI-driven chatbots can engage with Generation Alpha students just the way they want, instantly and with personalized responses. These smart bots not only provide timely information but also contribute to a modern and meaningful connection between institutions and prospective students.
by Jill Bennett – Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, MD
Whether online or in person, how you physically show up makes a difference. Let’s keep this in mind as we show up just a little more awesome in 2024.
by Jeff Ebbing – Southeastern Community College – West Burlington, IA
The holiday season is in full swing and if you’re like me, your brain is in a constant anxiety loop of frantically trying to wrap up that big project (or three) before the all-staff holiday potluck and trying to get everything ready at home in anticipation of the big family love-food-gift-fest. It’s a LOT.
by Stacie Sipes – Navarro College – Corsicana, TX
On our journey to the District 4 Conference in Colorado Springs, the Navarro College team made a pit stop at the great State Fair of Texas. Beyond team building and indulgence in the latest fried food creations, this annual excursion serves as a source of inspiration for all of us in the marketing office.
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