Approximately 30 community college presidents participated from New York state, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Alabama, and Michigan. Conference presenters explored economic issues, technology, partnerships, and problem-solving approaches of leading community colleges in the 21st century and the necessary skills to operate within an increasingly complex world. Mark Milliron , the new president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College was a keynote speaker whose presentation focused on education in a digital democracy. Participants evaluated the conference as overwhelmingly successful and beneficial for their professional development. Ruth Hopkins, Esther Prins, Research Assistants with ICCD and Nancy Franz , graduate student, and Betsy Grigoriu , Research Associate, presented the Institute's research agenda to the ICCD Board of Directors on March 1st.
Research projects focus on partnerships, accountability measures, and leadership issues.
Community College Finance sponsored by the Center for Community College Policy, Education Commission of the States in Washington, DC on February 26th. Presenters focused on state policy implications of how community colleges are funded.