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 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 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 Jeff Ebbing – Southeastern Community College – West Burlington, IA
For the first time in modern history, I can say without a doubt that everyone on the planet is winging it right now. Literally everyone.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
No matter how a person or college talks about the coronavirus – whether we’re lamenting lost family vacations or graduation celebrations – there tends to be a detail of hope.
by NCMPR National – Albuquerque, NM
The NCMPR board of directors and National Office staff share a playlist of tunes with humor and hope for the COVID-19 quarantine and beyond.
by Debra Halsey – NCMPR – Albuquerque, NM
This time of year provides a perfect opportunity to pause from the daily demands of work and life to simply think about – and thank – those who impact our lives. For those of us at NCMPR’s national office, what impacts us the most is the impact NCMPR has on members.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
It’s not uncommon for two-year college grads to leave their associate degree off their resume entirely. Why? Well … they don’t identify with it.
by Debra Halsey – NCMPR – Albuquerque, NM
NCMPR is on the move. Membership is growing. Finances are in good shape. Two new staff members are on board. An expanded committee structure is ready to roll. And a new strategic plan is in place with a singular focus on advancing NCMPR.
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