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Back from Spring Break: The Calm, the Catch-Up, and the Chaos
There’s always a moment somewhere between the last day of Spring Break and that first Monday morning alarm when optimism quietly gives way to reality. The break itself was restful. It was needed. It was a chance to unplug just enough to remember what it feels like to think without a calendar driving every minute.…
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A Full-Circle Moment in Advancing Distance Education
This year, I had the opportunity to host the 2026 ITC eLearning Conference, an experience that marked both a professional milestone and a moment of reflection on the evolving landscape of distance education. My involvement with the Instructional Technology Council (ITC) began in 2009, at a time when I was launching my career in instructional…
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Leading from the Rear: Practicing Restraint in Community College Leadership
When people picture leadership, they often imagine someone at the front of the room. The person speaking first. The one resolving conflict. The one making the final decision and moving everyone forward. Over time, I have learned that some of the most important leadership moments look very different. Recently, I was reminded of this during…
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No Time Like the Present
There’s something a little ironic about writing a blog post about not waiting to write a blog post. For well over a year, I told myself I wanted to get back to writing professionally. I had topics. I had ideas. What I apparently did not have was the right moment. But the truth is, the…
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From Prototype to Production: Building Relationships Between Functional and Technical Users
Together, functional and technical users (e.g., business analysts, developers, administrators, etc.) can conquer the world?if they can effectively work and communicate with one another. Often, mismatched expectations, assumptions, and a lack of understanding between these parties can lead to frustrations and “failure to communicate” scenarios. In this lighthearted and fun session, we will dispel some…
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Back of House: How IT Sets the Stage for Student Success
In the bustling production of higher education, IT often operates behind the scenes?yet it plays a crucial role in setting the stage for student and institutional success. This session delves into the often-overlooked influence of IT business processes, infrastructure, and services on the campus community and highlights the imperative for IT professionals to leverage their…