Innovation Connection |
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March 7, 2019 |
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20th Anniversary |
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This year, NCCI will reflect on where the Network has been, where it is now, and where it is going. A logo was created to commemorate 20 years of transforming higher education. So in honor of our 20th anniversary, each newsletter in 2019 will include a top 20 list for your enjoyment.
Last month’s newsletter included a survey for “20 Reasons to Join NCCI.” Here’s what our members had to say:
Next month, we will feature “20 Thought Leaders.” To do this, we need your help! Tell us here. |
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Learning Opportunities |
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Upcoming Power60s After the Thrill is Gone: Sustaining High-Performing Teams Tuesday, March 19 (Noon – 1:00 p.m. Eastern) Presented by Sharon Tse, Wayne State UniversityMaking Lean Learning Flow Thursday, April 18 (1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern) Register NowPower60s are a series of hour-long webinars led by higher education thought leaders. For more information, please visit our website. Peer Learning Lab Upcoming Schedule: Wednesday, May 1, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Eastern Members can register here. |
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Networking Opportunities |
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2019 Annual Conference Please visit the conference website for more information on registration rates, hotel reservations, and education sessions. Communities of Practice Lean Community of Practice – Interactive Webinar with Q+A: How Measuring Small Lean Projects Can Make a Big Difference Krista Schulte, Lean Performance Consultant at the University of Michigan, shares how her office developed metrics for Lean projects and what the impact has been. Wednesday, March 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern The Lean Community of Practice is seeking ideas to help us develop Lean programming for the remainder of 2019, and we want your input! If you are hoping to learn about Lean practices this year, or if you have stories or challenges to share, we’d love to hear from you. Please let us know through this engagement survey! |
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NCCI News and Updates |
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Welcome New NCCI Member Institutions •Community College of Rhode Island •Marquette University •University of California Merced •Virginia Tech If you are interested in joining NCCI, please contact info@ncci-cu.org.Member Spotlight Kathy Burkgren AVP Organizational Development and Talent Management, Cornell University NCCI Member for 14 years What have you gained as a result of being a member of NCCI? What has your institution gained? Cornell has gained considerable insights into what is happening at other institutions – initiatives they are engaged in as well as practices, processes, and frameworks being applied. As a result of access through NCCI, we have brought excellent ideas back to Cornell and developed them in a way that work at our institution… One of the greatest gifts was learning Lean process improvement, a tool we brought back to Cornell, and have been able to institutionalize. Personally, I have had the opportunity to further develop my leadership, facilitation, and presentation skills as a board member, president, conference presenter, and advisory board member. These roles have given me the opportunity to hear directly from other NCCI members regarding both institutional challenges and solutions they have applied… NCCI is a valuable, one-of-a-kind organization that has established itself as the primary resource for understanding and staying current regarding happenings within institutions of higher education across the globe. Most memorable aspect of your NCCI connection? How would you encourage new members to NCCI to get involved? View the full interview here. |
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Board Updates |
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We are calling for nominations to serve on the NCCI Board of Directors. Benefits of being an NCCI board member include collaborating with leaders in higher education, developing international programs that will improve the application of process improvement in the higher education arena, contributing to the achievement of NCCI’s mission and goals, and serving on an international board that reaches global dimensions.
A list of the current Board of Directors and additional information about the association are available at on the website. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by an NCCI member. To nominate an individual or to express personal interest in serving, please fill out this form. Nominations are due by March 29, 2019 at Noon Eastern. |
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Resources & Articles |
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The Art of Executive Feedback By: Rob Kramer, (The Chronicle of Higher Education) February 24, 2019 |