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PODCAST! Everybody is a Prospective Student
August 25, 2021
Dr. Jamal Scott, Vice President, Strategy & Community Development at Waubonsee Community College appeared on the Ed Up Experience Podcast, where he talked with Dr. Joe Sallustio and Liz Leiba about why he believes everybody is a prospective student.Read More »
PODCAST! Converging Divergent Communication
August 23, 2021
In this episode of the Ed Up Experience, AFIT Rep Kevin David, who serves as a portfolio director at CampusWorks, discusses the importance of taking a collaborative approach to strategic planning and why DEI communication should be intentionally transparent and inclusive.Read More »
NEW! ‘Innovation & Transformation’ Podcast Series
August 17, 2021
AFIT has teamed up with the Ed Up Experience Podcast to bring you a series of interviews on topics related to innovation and transformation in higher education from leaders at the forefront of change.Read More »
PODCAST! Evaluating the Experience of Students
August 17, 2021
In this episode of the Ed Up Experience, AFIT member Dr. Terry Murrell, president of Western Iowa Tech Community College, draws inspiration from Disney to shape his view of the student experience.Read More »
PODCAST! The Critical Necessity of Developing Talent
August 17, 2021
AFIT's president, Dr. Leah Bornstein, and secretary-treasurer Christine Sobek appeared on America's leading higher ed podcast, The Ed Up Experience, to discuss the changes in talent development brought on by covid, where talent development sits in their priority list, and what the necessary skills are for leaders today.Read More »
PODCAST! A Deficit to Asset Based Mindset
July 29, 2021
President Robert Vela of San Antonio College (winner of the 2021 Aspen Prize) took a break from AFIT's Summer Institute to sit down with Dr. Joe Sallustio for an interview on The Ed Up Experience Podcast. In this conversation, Robert talks about shifting from a deficit mindset to an asset-based …Read More »
PODCAST! Community Colleges As Economic Engines
July 29, 2021
Presidents Daniel Corr of Arizona Western College and Roger Stanford of Western Technical College appear on The Ed Up Experience Podcast to discuss a new way of looking at community colleges.Read More »
PODCAST! Community Colleges & DEI Responsibility
July 27, 2021
AFIT Executive Committee Members, Dr. Jackie Elliott and Dr. Kate Hetherington recently appeared on America’s leading higher education podcast, The Ed Up Experience. In this episode, Jackie and Kate talked with show hosts Dr. Joe Sallustio and Elizabeth Leiba about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the important role community colleges …Read More »
2021 Team Pride Contest
July 14, 2021
AFIT is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Team Pride Contest at the 2021 Summer Institute! Break free from lockdown by joining us for a TEAM ROADTRIP inspired contest with 4 fun categories to compete in. Learn more!Read More »
PODCAST! The EdUp Experience Interviews Erika Liodice
July 6, 2021
AFIT's incoming executive director, Erika Liodice, recently appeared on America's leading higher education podcast, The Ed Up Experience. In this episode, Erika talks with show hosts Dr. Joe Sallustio and Elizabeth Leiba about the innovative work AFIT members are doing to transform their organizations and reshape the future of higher …Read More »
New Member! AFIT Welcomes President Bellanca of Washtenaw Community College
July 6, 2021
President Rose Bellanca of Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI has been accepted as a member of the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation.Read More »
AFIT Names Erika Liodice as Next Executive Director
May 19, 2021
AFIT has promoted Erika Liodice to the role of executive director, succeeding John Politi, effective January 1, 2022.Read More »
New Member! Meet President Kuberski of Highland Community College
May 4, 2021
AFIT's Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College, has been accepted as a new member.Read More »
2021 CEO Forum & Reps Meeting
February 25, 2021
Agenda March 4-5, 2021 Virtual via Zoom – All Sessions – Central Time Download Printable Agenda » Review Zoom Best …Read More »
Executive Director John Politi Announces Retirement
February 22, 2021
After 14 years of dedicated service, AFIT Executive Director John Politi has announced his plans to retire by the end …Read More »
AFIT Seeks Executive Director
February 22, 2021
AFIT Executive Director John Politi has announced his plans to retire by the end of the year. John’s retirement opens …Read More »
Meet AFIT’s Executive Committee
January 8, 2021
AFIT is pleased to introduce its newly elected Executive Committee. Members will serve a two-year term, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.Read More »
2021 Summer Institute
December 16, 2020
AFIT's 2021 learning theme is "Reimagination After Disruption." This year's educational programs will feature Learning Partners from Microsoft, IDEAS Brand & Experience Design, the Society of University and College Planning (SCUP), and more!Read More »
AFIT Welcomes President John Avendano
November 12, 2020
Dr. John Avendano, president of Florida State College at Jacksonville, has been accepted as a new AFIT member!Read More »
AFIT Welcomes President Laurie Borowicz
October 28, 2020
President Laurie Borowicz of Kishwaukee College joins AFIT.Read More »
AFIT Launches Monthly CEO Networking Sessions
September 18, 2020
Beginning September 2020, AFIT’s popular CEO Networking Session will be offered monthly via Zoom! Available exclusively to AFIT members and …Read More »
2020 Virtual Summer Institute Earns Rave Reviews
August 7, 2020
This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AFIT “embraced disruption” when we decided to host the 2020 Summer Institute …Read More »
2020 Team Pride Contest Winners
July 31, 2020
For the second year in a row, AFIT teams showed off their creativity and innovation during the Team Pride Contest. …Read More »
Tracy Dryden Joins AFIT Staff
March 20, 2020
Tracy Dryden will succeed Laura Helminski as AFIT's learning partner and event coordinator.Read More »
AFIT Welcomes President Jo Alice Blondin
March 16, 2020
AFIT welcomes President Jo Alice Blondin and the Clark State Community College team as our newest member!Read More »

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