by Debra McGaughey – Houston Community College – Houston, TX
NCMPR’s new DEI committee was born out of the nation’s fervent call for social justice in 2020. What is especially good about NCMPR’s DEI committee is its own diversity and intensive focus on the matter at hand. This committee has members from all over the nation. And it seems these members want to enact change not just because it’s good for their colleges, but because it’s the right thing to do for humanity.
by David Murray – Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, MI
Colleges across the nation transitioned to online learning when the pandemic struck last spring, and many continued offering all or many classes remotely in the fall. But what does that look like, and how does it work?
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
Historically, the New Year symbolizes a tabula rasa, or clean slate. It’s rebirth, a time for starting over and new beginnings. This New Year at NCMPR certainly coincides with change and new beginnings.
by Debra Halsey – NCMPR – Albuquerque, NM
I’m not good at saying goodbye. In fact, I’m downright terrible at it. When I announced my plans to retire, I knew it would be difficult to leave NCMPR.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
NCMPR members share some of the shows they turn to when they need a burst of inspiration or to learn something new.
by Ellen Davis – Temple College – Temple, TX
I work for a president who is almost 20 years younger than me. I don’t know where she learned her leadership skills, but all I can say is that I am very grateful to have her as my president.
by Aimee Metcalf – Central Oregon Community College – Bend, OR
Being silent hasn’t improved racism in this country and being “polite” has only placed the burden of change exclusively on the backs of Black Americans.
by Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR – HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College – Harrisburg, PA
What is the point of raising money if you are not using it to change your stakeholders’ lives?
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
2020’s rules may be forcing creatives into unexpected restrictions, but something about restrictions and boundaries can spur creativity. I find it true personally, and science even backs it up.
by Daniel Ramirez – South Texas College – McAllen, TX
It’s hard to forecast what the future holds. One thing that is for certain is that we have a unique opportunity to attract new students whose higher education options have been impacted by COVID-19.
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