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Professional Development Is Key
by David Ross, Ph.D., NCMPR Past President / President, Langara College, Canada
I think it’s fair to say that our institutions are dealing with many of
the same challenges. At the top of my list are two challenges that require a renewed focus on the professional development of our faculty and staff. Read More...
Social Media:
The Toothpaste Is Out of the Tube
by David Ross, Ph.D., NCMPR Past President / President, Langara College, Canada
A Message to College Presidents ...
Times have changed. Just three years ago I had the privilege of sitting
with 12 other presidents from across the country at a meeting to discuss
communications and marketing and what it means to our institutions.
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The Best of San Francisco
by Andrea Hanstein, NCMPR Treasurer / Public Information Officer, Fullerton College, CA
I am so excited that so many of you will have a chance to experience San Francisco this March. It is unlike any other city in the world.
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Add San Francisco in 2012 on Your Must-Do List
by Andrea Hanstein, NCMPR Treasurer / Public Information Officer, Fullerton College, CA
Nearly 10 years ago I attended my first NCMPR national conference in Denver, Colo. A decade later, I can tell you that it was love at first sight. Read More...
Managing Email Overload
by Janet Paulson, NCMPR District 7 Director / Public Information Officer, Clackamas Community College, OR
I’m not a Grinch, but if email were someone on my holiday list, they’d likely get a lump of coal. I mean, who else takes so much of my time and energy, but gives so little in return?
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San Francisco dreams? Scholarships can help.
by Janet Paulson, NCMPR District 7 Director / Public Information Officer, Clackamas Community College, OR
If you have never had the opportunity to attend an NCMPR national conference or if you have not attended in a while, I encourage you to explore the professional development scholarships and grants available to members.
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Welcome to Bawlmer Hon!
by Kyle Schwarm, NCMPR President
If you’ve ever been to Baltimore, you may have noticed the richness of
culture that gives this city its charm. “Bawlmer,” as it is known by the
locals, was the site of the District 1 Conference, November 13-15. When I first saw the conference promotional materials I noticed it included the term “Hon.” Unaware of what it meant... Read More...
District 3 Rocks in Motown
by Kyle Schwarm, NCMPR President
It’s been an incredible experience visiting the various district conferences across the country to this point, but spending time with folks in my home district was...
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District 2 members ready for "A Brand New Day"
by Kyle Schwarm, NCMPR President
I've always liked Atlanta, perhaps because of its high energy. It was so appropriate that the District 2 Conference, "A Brand New Day: Emerging Ideas & Best Practices," was held in the Big Peach... Read More...
Feeling right at home in the Pacific Northwest
by Kyle Schwarm, NCMPR President
One of my favorite places is the Pacific Northwest, so when District 7 Director Janet Paulson informed me of this year’s conference location, I was excited. The area has many great memories for me, including riding in the back of a pick-up truck through the Cascade Range...
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