Felicia Holt – Piedmont Community College – Roxboro, NC
What do an executive assistant to the president and a communications manager have in common? More than you’d think. Follow one professional’s unexpected journey from administrative support to leading campus-wide messaging—and discover how both roles require adaptability, trust and a whole lot of hats.
Maya Demishkevich – Carroll Community College – Westminster, MD
Let’s be real: getting anyone to take a survey is hard. Getting students to take one? Even harder. Here’s how we made it happen …
by Beth McKenna – Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, MI
This story is the 2024 gold Paragon winner for Excellence in Writing-Short Form. It was reported by Beth McKenna and the photo was provided courtesy of Carlos Marroquin-Lozada.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
Most of what’s written about Dr. Breyer underline all the ways she helped people and her commitment to peace, justice and nonviolence. “Among her proudest achievements was her role on The President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities and the subsequent federal legislation extending justice to a previously neglected population.”
by Keith Paul – Northern Essex Community College
I love a good team project, I do. But sometimes, “collaborative culture” is code for, “every single person wants to weigh in on marketing.” There’s an art to knowing your lane, folks, and marketing happens to be ours.
by Pamela Dixon – SUNY Jefferson – Watertown, NY
Discover how lessons from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and time management have influenced my approach to balancing work, life and meal prep. Learn simple strategies to streamline cooking, reduce stress and maximize your time during busy weeks!
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.
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