Date posted: February 26, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
As Bellevue College negotiates difficult budget times, finding funding for new initiatives can be tough. However, BC was awarded $5.7 million last year in grant funding for programs and services across the college like Nursing, the Early Learning Center, and the Veteran’s Resource Center. But where did that funding come from, and how can programs ...more about Introduction to Grants
Date posted: February 23, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
Performance reviews occur in the 2nd and 5th quarters of employment. Performance Evaluations occur in the 8th quarter of employment and then every 3 years. This workshop will answer any contractual questions you have and offer support for completing reviews and evaluations. Thursday, April 11th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., via Zoom Questions? Contact Taylor Dalrymple, Adjunct ...more about Completing Your Adjunct Performance Review/Evaluations
Date posted: February 23, 2024
Full-Time faculty promotion materials are due April 15, 2024! Drop in to review the process and criteria for promotion with members of the Full-Time Faculty Promotion Review Committee (FTPRC). They will provide accurate information, answer questions, and support you with handouts and ideas for creating a meaningful application package. Zoom: Join here Meeting ID: 894 ...more about Preparing Your Full-Time Promotion Application
Date posted: February 23, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
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
Date posted: February 23, 2024
Do you ever find yourself holding your breath when stressed? Are you looking for ways to promote wellbeing for yourself and your students and create a calm and supportive learning environment? “Breathwork,” or intentional breathing exercises and practices, can help. Breathwork is grounded in centuries of cultural and spiritual practice, yet its efficacy is supported ...more about Putting on Your Oxygen Mask: Breathwork for Challenging Times
