May 12-July 7 Virtual Grassroots Civics Institute
Join practitioners from the Community Learning Partnership (CLP) for our first Grassroots Civics Institute!
The CLP Network has many years of experience developing educational and career pathway programs that center the voices and agency of historically marginalized students and support them in cultivating the knowledge, tools, and community organizing skills to make a difference in their communities.
Three Institute Tracks:
Track #1 – U.S. Government for All
Track #2 – Pedagogy for Strengthening Civic Capacity Across Disciplines
Track #3 – Institutional Transformation for Civic Capacity: Best Practices for Institutional Change
Dates/Times: All sessions will be held on Fridays from May 12, 2023 through July 07, 2023 at 12PM – 3PM Eastern.
Cost: This institute is offered free of charge, however space is limited and registration is required to attend. Honoraria are available for select participants who complete all sessions in a track and report on the implementation of a new approach or practice.
Registration: You can register for one or more full tracks, or one or more individual sessions. The application for our first Grassroots Civics Institute Opens April 01, 2023 and closes on May 01, 2023.
Register today!
June 1-2 Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurs Conference
Thursday, June 1 - Friday, June 2, Veterans and supporters will learn more about navigating entrepreneurship.
The conference is co-hosted by Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa and the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. The conference will offer workshops and resources for Veterans and their families who are considering starting a business, wanting to grow an existing business or simply hope to learn and connect. The conference helps participants acquire powerful new skills to achieve new levels of entrepreneurial success. Attendees go away with an all-new community of friends, supporters, and valuable connections.
When:
Pitch Workshop (included, optional) June 1, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception (included, optional) June 1, 2023, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Conference June 2, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Who should attend: Veterans, military personnel, and their families and business partners
Cost: $30
Register here!
July 19-20 CCforIowa Trustee Conference at Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College
July 19-20, 2023
Are you excited about this year's conference? We are too! Check out this video previewing what to look forward to:
2023 Community Colleges for Iowa Trustee Conference at Kirkwood
Join us at Kirkwood this summer to hear from session speakers, tour the campus, attend the awards ceremony, eat delicious food, and enjoy connecting with your fellow trustees. We can’t wait to see you!
Register today!
Attendee Registration
For those attending the conference sessions, meetings, etc.
Guest Registration
Usually for a spouse, partner, or plus-one who is attending the conference. If you are planning on going to any of the sessions, register as an attendee.
August 2-4: 2023 ACCT Governance Leadership Institute: Fundamentals of Governance
Washington D.C.
This annual program is designed to orient new and experienced community college trustees, presidents, and board staff to their roles and responsibilities, and to foster discussion of current issues and best practices for high-performing boards. Topics include: the work of the board and board operating procedures, parliamentary procedures, the board/CEO relationship, the board's role in advocacy, board ethics, the board's role in accreditation, and more.
For more information and to register: https://www.acctgli.org/2023newtrustees
October 9-12 ACCT Leadership Congress in Las Vegas: Building a Legacy
Earlybird Registration before August 4 (including meals): $1220
Registration after August 4 (including meals): $1420
Earlybird Registration before August 4 (registration only): $875
Registration after August 4 (registration only): $1075
Registration link: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowACT232/Flow/ATT#!/registrant//Dashboard/
November 28-30 CCforIowa Convention and Tradeshow--First Edition: Writing the Next Chapter of Community Colleges
November 28-30, 2023 at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown
In 2023, we are hosting the inaugural Community Colleges for Iowa Convention and Tradeshow. The event will be the only statewide professional development conference in Iowa focusing exclusively on community college administrators, staff, and faculty. This event will feature engaging and informative sessions, hands-on opportunities to engage with local partners, networking opportunities, and most importantly, tons of fun! More information to come!
