nisod thoughts 08152012

NISOD 2.0Thoughts fromLawrence G. Miller, PhD

August 15, 2012

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Challenges for NISOD

Communicate to multiple constituents the fact that NISOD is alive, moving forward, and that better days are ahead

Take advantage of the assets of the University of Texas and the College of Education

Build upon existing relationships with two-year institutions in the US and abroad

Rebranding the organization - NISOD 2.0

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Stabilize funding immediately Reduce expenses Aggressively pursue membership renewals Maintain NISOD member institutions and partners

for the short run – both can be greatly expanded over time

Maintain the Conference attendance and partnership support for it

Explore other revenue streams, grants

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Top Tier NISOD Partners

Platinum Level ($25000 and up)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

$50,000

Dell, Inc. $25,000 Pearson Higher Education $25,000Educational Testing Service $10,000Dynamic Campus $7500,Community College Week Trade out for ad spaceCommunityCollegeJobs.com Trade out for ad spaceDiverse Trade out for ad spacePena Studios 0

Sterling Level ($10,000)

Blackboard, Inc. $10,000National American University $10,000Adobe Systems, Inc. Host Webinar series

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Re-establish NISOD as one of the top-level organizations in higher education, starting with the community college core

Become a catalyst for the production of content that can be shared with member institutions Using online resources and applications Traditional dissemination – books, publications, &

presentations

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Planning the 2013 NISOD Conference Preconference Fandango? Keynote speakers Special partner programs – breakfast, lunch Advertising and promotion schedule Presentation solicitation Excellence Award process NISOD Town Hall Sessions

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Communications Plan

Announce the appointment of the new NISOD Director

Distribute Press Release (UT University Communications?)

Make changes on Website (need to redesign this over time)

Utilize Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc

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Communications Plan – Personal Contacts

Director will visit with every Platinum partners and key Sterling partners

Personal call to all Bronze partners Personal Email to all Friends of NISOD Personal Email to all Members Director attends key conferences to expand partner base Internal contacts – meet with College of Education

faculty and administration, UT Development Office (Corporate & Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Donor Research), & University Communications

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Publications & Social Media

Evaluate the effeteness of the existing NISOD publications: Innovation Abstracts, Celebrations, Hook’Em Up, & Partner Voice

Investigate potential publication process for books Develop NISOD presence on LinkedIn, Twitter,

Pinterest, Flickr, YouTube Aggressively develop NISOD’s presence on Facebook

More meaningful content More interaction Facebook ads

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NISOD on Facebook

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Updated Look of NISOD on Facebook

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Recent Facebook PostsBe a presenter at the 2013 NISOD International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence

New study shows small rise in college completion – Community College Week

Longhorns in the Olympics photo album

A study - the issue of how long students spend obtaining a degree -

Interactive map - state by state graduates from college, Chronicle of Higher Education

Snapshot of a Modern Learner, SmartBlog

10 Excellent Alternatives to PowerPoint

What do you think about "Community?“ with YouTube clip

Less Choice, More Structure for Students: In a TN System, Chronicle of Higher Education

Planning your 2013 NISOD trip? Check out 365 Things to Do in Austin

Howard CC (MD) leadership program, Chronicle of Higher Education

The Changing Faculty &Student Success, Pullias Center USC

Community College Research Finds Dual Enrollment Benefits All – Education News

23 community colleges - “Great Colleges to Work For Survey,” Chronicle of Higher Education

Has your college developed an app for mobile devices? If so, post a link to the download.

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Analytics from NISOD Facebook Page

LM begins as Admin

82 people REACHED2 people SHARING

1,481 people REACHED39 people SHARING