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.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
It can be easy to feel control slipping away when your employees aren’t just down the hall, but these best practices for managing your team remotely can help.
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