How are we able to anticipate and reduce effects on biodiversity, particularly in urban settings and by those communities who feel the change most? This asynchronous online short course will begin by defining climate justice and biodiversity using Indigenous and Urban perspectives. Then provide an overview of relevant climate change impacts in Washington state and ...more about Climate Justice & Biodiversity: Indigenous and Urban Perspectives Workshop
Not up for a full-length Climate Justice Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and only want to explore climate justice a little bit? Or do you want to complete the entire FLC experience by creating and teaching a climate justice lesson in one of your courses sometime this academic year? Have a good handle on climate justice, ...more about Incorporate Climate Justice Into Your Teaching
Healthcare concept. "Benefits" written on a doctor's clipboard with stethoscope.
Curious about your healthcare benefits options? There are a variety of benefits offered to BC employees that you might be missing out on. Representatives from BCAHE and HR will cover major benefits and how they might be right for you. Thursday, May 16th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom No registration necessary! For more information, ...more about Benefits 201 for Adjuncts
Learn about your contractual rights and your responsibilities as an adjunct professor at Bellevue College. We will cover course assignment, office hours, promotion, annual/multi-annual contracts, class caps, course evaluations, performance reviews, participation in college governance, professional development, leave, unemployment insurance, childcare benefits, and more. Open to BCAHE Members. Thursday, May 9th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ...more about Adjunct Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
Want to know what all those deductions from your paycheck are? Want to know what OASI, Herp Sup, FSA or DCAP mean? Come join this Zoom meeting and we’ll walk through the paycheck site in ctcLink and learn all about what those abbreviations mean. Open to BCAHE members. Thursday, April 25th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., ...more about How to Read Your Paycheck
Showing compassion and care to those who may be struggling emotionally Our students are experiencing increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health related concerns, and the ongoing pandemic has only exacerbated these issues. This 4-part, 8-hour introductory workshop provides faculty with 1) a greater awareness of the impact of mental health, including learning ...more about Mental Health Advocacy
High 5 for Online Instruction is a required part of Phase II of the OETA. This course, facilitated by Jen Anderson and Tonya Estes, leads faculty through 5 equity-creating practices that help online instructors build community, connect with our students, create clear assignments, and stay flexible within a well-structured Canvas course. This workshop helps you ...more about OETA:05 – High 5 for Online Instruction
Are you interested in learning more about the use of AI in the classroom and how to incorporate this tool in your class assignments? This book club workshop will provide you with practical ideas on how you can use AI in your course assignments. We will also unlock powerful ways to streamline teaching and save ...more about Envisioning the Future of AI in Your Classroom
Join this 90-minute session to explore creative strategies like design thinking to reconsider your course. Our very own Deborah Leblang (Art Department) will share ideas from Stanford's d.school about achieving innovation through inspiration. This workshop will lead participants through relevant examples and prepare participants to redesign a course module using tools introduced in the session. ...more about Unlocking our Teaching Potential
