NLC Named 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award Winner
May 5, 2023
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (Diverse) have recognized Northeast Lakeview College as one of the 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges!
The annual award recognizes community and technical colleges committed to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. The national study employs a web-based survey approach to obtain information from NISOD member institutions. A multipart, weighted algorithm is used to classify the responding institutions.
“We are proud to honor these colleges for their sustained commitment to diversity,” said Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s Executive Director. “We are also pleased about the large number of applications this year. It shows that a growing number of colleges appreciate how critical diversity and inclusion initiatives are to their campuses and communities.”
“Northeast Lakeview College focuses on creating a respectful and inclusive environment where people’s needs, ideas, and involvement are critical parts of college operations,” says Dr. Veronica Garcia, Northeast Lakeview College president. “Recognized as a Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges annually since 2019, I am inspired by NLC’s commitment to our value of Respect for All and dedication to meet the needs of the diverse community that we serve.”
The award-winning institutions will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference of Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 27-30, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, award recipients receive a specially-designed logo that can be used to promote the institution’s commitment to diversity during student and staff recruitment efforts, as well as during other times when they want to highlight their commitment to inclusiveness. The awarded colleges are also featured in Diverse’s newsmagazine, the only bi-weekly national publication focusing on matters of access and opportunity for all in higher education.
To learn more about the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges awards and the full list of recipients, visit nisod/mppwcc. For questions about the survey or NISOD’s 2023 conference, contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or (512) 232-1430.
About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources for community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars. For over 40 years, NISOD has aligned a wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, “The country’s leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators.” Visit nisod.org for more information about NISOD.
About Diverse
Since 1984, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has been the nation’s premier publication covering the issues pertaining to underrepresented minorities in American higher education. Reaching more than 200,000 readers biweekly, Diverse has been recognized for its in-depth news coverage, provocative commentary, insightful special reports, and original research.