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 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 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 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.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
August is National Wellness Month, meant to promote healthy routines and encourage folks to prioritize self-care, whatever that looks like for us.
by Dave Murray – Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids, MI
We’re friends, not competitors. That’s what I loved most about the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
by Andrea Rohlena – Western Iowa Tech Community College – Sioux City, IA
The next time someone asks you to volunteer as a Medallion’s judge, conference coordinator or committee member, say “Yes!” I have personally experienced the benefits of putting yourself out there, and can say that NCMPR inherently rewards you with connections to amazing people, new experiences, a deeper knowledge base and professional fulfillment.
by Keith Paul – Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill, MA
Yes, we produce the shiny objects that could give a squirrel a heart attack, and we collate the campus newsletter, but we do so much more than that.
by David Barnhardt – West Virginia Northern Community College
So everyone can do marketing, right? I mean everyone can give suggestions. However, does anyone truly know what we do?
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