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Congratulations to the winners of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award. Read the press release here.

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In “Crisis Management and Grief: Navigating the Unexpected Loss of a Beloved Music Professor,” Michael Walsh, Department Chair, Music and Dance; Associate Professor, Music, Lone Star College-Montgomery; and Doctoral Student, Ferris State University's Community College Leadership Program, shares how to navigate unexpected faculty loss through leadership, empathy, and resilience.

Thursday, April 25 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

The Fulbright Scholar Program: Opportunities in 2025-2026

Join the Institute of International Education for this informational webinar on the variety of opportunities the Fulbright Scholar program offers community college staff, adjunct faculty, and independent scholars to teach, research, or conduct projects abroad. Learn how Fulbright Scholar awards can globalize your campuses and classrooms as well as provide funding for international collaboration. Alumni share their experiences as Fulbright Scholars.

NISOD Members: Free | Non-Members: $49 | Sign Up

Thursday, May 2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

AI and Higher Education: Navigating Shifting Landscapes

This webinar highlights the University of Texas at Austin's security and privacy guidelines around the use of generative AI tools. Learn about the types of information that should not be shared with AI tools; the policies that the University of Texas at Austin has put into place around the use of AI tools, including ChatGPT for staff and faculty; and how these policies were developed and implemented. In addition, some considerations for incorporating AI tools into teaching and learning, including ethical considerations of using AI tools in higher education, are shared.

NISOD Members: Free | Non-Members: $49 | Sign Up

Friday, May 17 | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Central

Saying No: The Art and Science of Setting Boundaries at Work

Maybe you have found yourself saying yes to a new project and later regretting it as you grow increasingly overstretched, depleted, and resentful. Perhaps you’ve bumbled your way through saying no to a colleague or student, leaving yourself wondering how others do it with such grace. It turns out that there is an art to setting boundaries. This workshop shows you why, when, and how to say no to avoid burnout and keep yourself moving toward your goals.

NISOD Members: $100 | Non-Members: $150 | Learn More!

NISOD is always delighted to read about NISOD Excellence Award recipients being recognized!