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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 8h

#AIinEducation #CommunityColleges #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEdInnovation #LeagueForInnovation

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 8h

“Profoundly transformative.”
Vernon Hawkins, AI Fellow from Edmonds College, shares how the League’s AI Fellows program is shaping the future of workforce education.

Cohort IV begins Jan 20, 2026.
Enrollment is open: league.org/league-ai...

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 1d

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 1d

In Innovatus, Dr. Karen Stout offers five strategies for making private fundraising a long-term institutional strength—not just a reactive solution.
From cabinet-level advancement leadership to bold case-making, this is a call for strategic alignment across the sector.
Read: tinyurl.com/57jhxhfk

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 2d

Nominate an innovator in higher education who is transforming the system with bold ideas and disruptive thinking.

The Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award closes October 20.

➤ tinyurl.com/4srr6ufv

#HigherEd #ProvocateurAward #LeagueForInnovation #EdReform #CommunityColleges

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 5d

Not every week ends with fanfare.
Sometimes, it’s the quiet wins and steady progress that carry us forward.
Wishing you a weekend to recharge, reset, and return with rhythm.
#CommunityColleges #EducatorLife #QuietWins

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 5d

📘 New Playbook: Certification + Degree Pathways

Community colleges are aligning certifications + associate degrees into stackable pathways that boost employability + student success. See models from Aurora, Delta, Kirkwood, and Moraine Valley → https://tinyurl.com/3ep97jj3

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 5d

From California to Georgia, these AI Fellows are helping community colleges lead with innovation, ethics, and impact.
Cohort IV: Jan 20–July 20, 2026
✔ Expert coaching
✔ National peer network
✔ AI Ethics Certification
Learn more → https://tinyurl.com/45ua9vjk
#AIinEd #CommunityColleges

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 9d

STLCC Chancellor Jeff Pittman shares how modern campaigns must reflect donor priorities: workforce pipelines, real-world learning, and student support.
Learn how STLCC raised $24 million by aligning strategy with stakeholder impact.
Read in Innovatus: tinyurl.com/26yry7bd

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 14d

Certifications and degrees are too often pursued separately.

C+D pathways offer a new model—helping students earn both in an integrated, workforce-aligned experience.

Read more from @ansidotorg and Workcred:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2db7zpz6

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 15d

Meet the AI Fellows 🌟
Leaders from across the country are shaping the future of community colleges through innovation, workforce development, and ethical AI.

🎓 Includes AI Ethics Certification
📅 Cohort IV starts Jan 20, 2026 — now enrolling: league.org/league-ai...

#AIinEd #AIethics

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Nominations open now!

The Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award honors bold educators and leaders shaking up the status quo.

Know someone making waves in higher ed?

🗓 Deadline: October 20, 2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/4srr6ufv

#ProvocateurAward #EducationReform #LeagueForInnovation

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 19d

🛠️ league.org/learning-...
#NationalTradesmenDay #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityColleges #CareerEducation #SkilledTrades #LeagueforInnovation

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 19d

Today is #NationalTradesmenDay — a moment to honor the workers who power our communities and the colleges that train them.
Community colleges lead the way in trades education and workforce partnerships.
The League wishes you a weekend of solid foundations and lasting connections.

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 21d

Employers are prioritizing degrees over skills—even in fields with major labor shortages. What does this mean for the future of workforce education?

@georgetowncew’s latest report unpacks the data:
🔗 cew.georgetown.edu/c...

#SkillsGap #HigherEd #CommunityColleges #EducationPolicy #GeorgetownCEW

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 22d

What does it mean to lead beyond the budget?
In the Executive Edition of Innovatus, Dr. Paul Broadie II of Santa Fe College shares a candid look at how fundraising, grant strategy, and leadership alignment are transforming his college.
Read the article: tinyurl.com/2ntpzfwn

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 23d

Join us in celebrating the achievements of Hispanic educators shaping the future of community colleges. #HispanicHeritage

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 26d

for your work, your impact, and the community you help grow.

“Good apple trees bear good apples.”
— Early American Proverb

#CommunityColleges #AppleSeason #Educators #WeekendReflection #LeagueForInnovation

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 26d

🍎 An Apple for the Teacher, A Season for Reflection

As apple season begins, we’re reminded of a simple gesture—
an apple placed on a teacher’s desk, full of gratitude and respect.

This weekend, may you find that same spirit of recognition—

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 26d

#HigherEd #ProvocateurAward #EducationalInnovation #LeagueForInnovation

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 26d

Bold reformers deserve bold recognition.

The Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award honors those who challenge assumptions and rethink what’s possible in higher education.

🔹 Nominations due by October 20, 2025

More info → tinyurl.com/4srr6ufv

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 27d

🔗 league.org/league-ai...
#AIinEducation #CommunityColleges #HigherEdLeadership

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 27d

Community colleges are leading the way in responsible AI adoption.
The League’s AI Fellows Program is now enrolling for the Fall 2025 cohort (Oct. 7–Apr. 7).
This 6-month experience supports educators and staff exploring how AI can enhance teaching, operations, and student success.

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 28d

How can community colleges prepare students to thrive in a global workforce?
ACCT’s new report offers practical strategies—from stackable CTE pathways to immersive, globally minded learning environments.
Explore the insights: tinyurl.com/5f9fp9fm

#HigherEd #GlobalSkills #CTE

leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 29d

🔗 league.org/excellence
#ExcellenceInEducation #CommunityColleges