Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
Check out a list of recommended learning opportunities from our Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee members. Click the links below to jump to a specific conference or scroll through to see full information for each conference. Request funding for attendance using the Funding Request Form.
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From the Lilly Conference website:
The Lilly Conference Series provides opportunities for the presentation of the scholarship
of teaching and learning. We invite administrators, graduate students, and faculty
to join us at a Lilly event to exchange ideas and build a repertoire of skills that
can be put to immediate use.
more information: ITLC Lilly Conference Website.
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From the ASCCC Website
The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges fosters the effective participation by community college faculty in all statewide and local academic and professional matters; develops, promotes, and acts upon policies responding to statewide concerns; and serves as the official voice of the faculty of California Community Colleges in academic and professional matters. The Academic Senate strengthens and supports the local senates of all California community colleges.
The ASCCC offers professional development topics like annual academies, faculty institutes, webinars, and plenary sessions.
more information: ASCCC Academic Academy Website.
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More information: OCT website
The Online Teaching Conference is a premier gathering of faculty, staff, and administrators who are leading the way in developing innovative and effective online education. As an inter-segmental conference focused on curriculum, pedagogy and technology to improve online instruction, learning, and student success, the Online Teaching Conference is an opportunity for educators to network with colleagues, connect, share knowledge, impart and receive best practices, and develop professionally.
more information: OTC website
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From the CanvasCon website
Educators from around the world come together to discuss the current challenges, changes, and opportunities in education and share their unique insights. Hear from innovative institutions, Canvas power users, edtech experts and special keynote speakers like the highly influential educator Sal Khan, and the inimitable LeVar Burton.
more information: CanvasCon website
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From the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institute Educators website
The annual AHSIE Best Practices Conference provides practitioners from current and emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions a forum through which they can share ideas, build partnerships, and influence the development of policies designed to increase student success and institutional effectiveness.
The Best Practices Conference offers over 80 concurrent sessions showcasing the creativity, innovation, and commitment of HSI practitioners from dozens of colleges and universities from across the nation. This four-day event provides practitioners and educators at HSIs with the opportunity to network and share their knowledge while learning how to effectively manage educational initiatives and maximize grant funding.
more information: AHSIE Best Practices Conference website.
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From the Teaching Professor website
The Teaching Professor Conference is the place for educators who are passionate about the art and science of teaching. It’s an exhilarating event focused on the latest research-based, classroom-tested best practices to enhance your knowledge and drive ever-better outcomes for the students you teach.
more information: The Teaching Professor website
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From the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) website
For over 40 years, NISOD has aligned a wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, “The country’s leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators.” NISOD is rooted in the research and development activities of the Community College Leadership Program within the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, and it is now the department’s primary connection with community and technical faculty, staff, and administrators who support teaching and learning excellence in the field.
NISOD’s activities and programs are based on the premise that teaching excellence is a result of concerned and focused leadership, increased awareness and use of adult learning principles, exemplary teaching practices and technologies, and a profound commitment to student success.
more information: NISOD online convenings.
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From the League for Innovation in the Community College website
League activities and initiatives center on essential topics for community colleges, including diversity, equity, and inclusion; information technology; leadership development; learning and student success; research and practice; and workforce development. The Innovations Conference is the premier event for professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning, and discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college experience.
more information: The League for Innovation in the Community College.
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