by Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR – HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College – Harrisburg, PA
When I look at U.S. President Joe Biden, a white man, and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, a Black, Asian-American woman, I see a familiar dynamic. No, this article is not about politics. Yes, this article is about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.
by James Walters – NCMPR National Office – Bellingham, WA
NCMPR is in the midst of its 2021-22 membership drive, and if you’ve already re-upped your membership, thank you! If you haven’t, I wanted to remind you of some of the incredible NCMPR resources, materials and content we’ve created specifically for you, the two-year college marketer.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
Carnegie Dartlet, a Massachusetts-based higher ed marketing and research group, surveyed more than 1,500 people looking to start college in fall 2022 and beyond. These are some of the findings that you might find most helpful or interesting.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
While using “they” as a singular word is certainly not new, admittedly it was a tough switch to get used to. What I had to teach my brain was that grammar rules won’t ever be as important as the acknowledgment of another person’s humanity and sense of self.
by Regan Bodily – Brigham Young University – Rexburg, ID
Unsure if your college’s marketing and PR team should continue to work remotely after the pandemic has settled? You’re not alone.
by Ellen Davis – Temple College – Temple, TX
Pass a bond proposal in the middle of a pandemic? My first reaction was “You have got to be kidding!” But the more I thought about it, I realized that this was either crazy or it was brilliant.
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
Authenticity. It was something of a buzzword at NCMPR’s national conference last month. Session presenters brought it up. Attendees discussed it in chats during presentations. It even popped up in a keynote address or two.
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
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.
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