Community Colleges and Secondary Schools SIG

The purpose of the Community College and Secondary School (CCSS) SIG is to support educators in the classroom by developing innovative teaching practices, industry partnerships and professional development while building personal connections with peers.

The Mission: To improve enrollment and strengthen the pathway between secondary/vocational programs to opportunities in higher education.

Chair
David Schweiger
Northampton Community College
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Vice Chair
Elizabeth DeRose
Frederick Community College
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UPCOMING EVENTS

"Reimagining Curriculum with your Four-Year Institutional Partners"

Friday, 19 April 2024

10:00 AM ET (New York)

This informative session will lead to an interactive component allowing our colleagues to share best practices and value adds within their current curriculum. Also, how to reimagine a new curriculum with equally prioritizing the needs of our future students, community partners, and industry stakeholders.

Ruth O'Rourke, Assistant Professor at Delaware County Community College, and Dr. Srikanth Beldona, Professor of Hospitality Management, Chairperson, Director of Graduate Programs Lerner Business & Economics at University of Delaware

Join Zoom Meeting
https://northampton-edu.zoom.us/j/95364456443?pwd=QmYrUk1xUzF3Mnp1eE9nRXk3TXJyUT09

Meeting ID: 953 6445 6443
Passcode: CCSSSIG

RESOURCES

Presentation on Articulation and Retention
14 April 2023 Zoom SIG Meeting

PLAYBACK RECORDING

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"Best Practices for Retention and Engagement"
7 October 2022 Zoom SIG Meeting

Moderators:

Maureen Peters Gittleman from Duchess Community College
Jeanine DiNardo from Atlantic Cape Community College

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"Industry and Destination Management Organizations (DMO) Partnerships"
16 September 2022 Zoom SIG Meeting

Panelists:

Jennifer Aquila, Education Relations Manager, Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau
Lisa Waldschmitt, Senior Manager, American Experience Foundation, Destination DC
Michelle Klickovich, International Employment Administrator/Human Resources, Biltmore Hotel

Moderator: Cathy Strohm-Horton, Director, The Brumit Center for Culinary Arts &Hospitality, A-B Tech Community College