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Adjunct Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

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 16th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ...

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American Deaf Culture

Join Valentino Vasquez, American Sign Language Instructor, to explore why and how Deaf people identify as members of a cultural and linguistic minority group in America. This 80-min. workshop is an ideal opportunity for participants to learn more about the ideology of Deaf people and become an ally. Tuesday, April 16th, 2:00 – 3:20 p.m., ...

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Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Creating a Course Policy

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Creating a Course Policy

In this self-paced workshop series, participants will connect with other faculty and hear from a guest speaker to determine how generative artificial intelligence should and/or should not be used by students and what the consequences for misuse should be. The ultimate goal of this workshop is for faculty to individually create policies on AI and ...

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Benefits 201 for Adjuncts  

Benefits 201 for Adjuncts  

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, ...

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Climate Justice & Biodiversity: Indigenous and Urban Perspectives Workshop 

Climate Justice & Biodiversity: Indigenous and Urban Perspectives Workshop 

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 ...

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Climate Justice Book Discussion: “How to Blow Up a Pipeline: Learning to Fight in a World on Fire”

Climate Justice Book Discussion: "How to Blow Up a Pipeline: Learning to Fight in a World on Fire"

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of non-violent vs. violent means of achieving policy changes and global commitment to addressing the damaging effects of climate change! David Spataro will lead a reading of the book "How to Blow Up a Pipeline: Learning to Fight in a World on Fire" by Andreas Malm. From the publisher's ...

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Completing Your Adjunct Performance Review/Evaluations 

Completing Your Adjunct Performance Review/Evaluations 

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 ...

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Critical Thinking for Today’s Educator (NEW)

Critical Thinking for Today’s Educator (NEW)

Critical Thinking has been the most widely claimed and assessed General Education outcome at our college, and it is consistently high on lists of what employers look for in college graduates. So how can we teach and assess these skills? In this workshop series, we will examine the history of critical thinking, several of the ...

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Digital Note-Taking for the Busy Educator (NEW)

Digital Note-Taking for the Busy Educator (NEW)

Are you ready to tame your inbox, toss your sticky notes, and level up your organization game? This workshop is designed to introduce participants to Obsidian, a cutting-edge note-taking and knowledge management tool that revolutionizes the way information is captured, organized, and interconnected. It is a free and widely-used platform that leverages the concept of ...

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Envisioning the Future of AI in Your Classroom

Envisioning the Future of AI in Your Classroom

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 ...

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Equity Reads: Disability Visibility—NEW! 

Equity Reads: Disability Visibility—NEW! 

Join Tiara Carlson and Claire McKinley for our Equity Reads book club this spring! Disability Visibility is a collection of short stories from people with varying life experiences, perspectives, and disabilities. These stories are about people, living their lives and sharing their experiences from their point of view, maybe not expecting to change the world ...

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Harnessing the Power of Words in Everyday Communication

Harnessing the Power of Words in Everyday Communication

This winter, join Cheryl Engstrom, Marketing Faculty, in this brand-new workshop designed to provide you with the tools to write effective messages, emails, and announcements. Learn to write stronger, not longer, to create more powerful everyday business communications to faculty, staff, and students.  We will be reviewing and implementing techniques from the art of public ...

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How to Read Your Paycheck

How to Read Your Paycheck

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., ...

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Images and Words: Graphic Novels and Zines in the Classroom—NEW!

Images and Words: Graphic Novels and Zines in the Classroom—NEW!

Join librarian Elena Maans-Lorincz in conversation about graphic novels and zines in the classroom and assignments.  The BC Library has many graphic novels on a variety of topics, covering many subjects, and amplifying many voices.  You may not think your area is represented in a graphic novel, but you are likely to be surprised by ...

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Incorporate Climate Justice Into Your Teaching

Incorporate Climate Justice Into Your Teaching

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, ...

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Introduction to Culturally Responsive Instruction

Introduction to Culturally Responsive Instruction

This course is the culmination of four years of hard work by members of the Faculty Commons, the Achieving the Dream Faculty PD Committee, and multiple partners across campus.  Over 100 faculty and staff have either developed or reviewed this course, and our goal is to eventually have it become a regular part of new ...

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Introduction to Grants

Introduction to Grants

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 ...

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Mental Health Advocacy

Mental Health Advocacy

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 ...

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Mighty Morning Fitness

Mighty Morning Fitness

Each workout we will incorporate a mix of cardio intervals, strength training, and functional movement exercises while enjoying the social boost of working out together. We gain many exercise benefits, including improved bone density, increased metabolism, muscle toning, heart health, improved posture and balance, and reduced risk of injury while providing mental and emotional benefits ...

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Mindful Communication in the Classroom: Small Science-based Approaches to Enhance Student Learning

Mindful Communication in the Classroom: Small Science-based Approaches to Enhance Student Learning

In session 1 we'll explore the components of Mindful Communication, look at research findings, and practice leading with Presence.  In session 2 we’ll practice Intention and Attention. In session 3, we'll explore having an attitude of Nonjudgement and practice Mindful Speaking. In session 4 we’ll practice Deep Listening.  Participants will not be expected to complete ...

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NoonFit: Flex, Function & Form

NoonFit: Flex, Function & Form

Join in for a rotating variety of fluid stretches, mindful movement and mobility, workplace posture and stress reduction. Choose one 30-minute window or stay for the full hour, and you'll see a boost to your body and mood. We will focus on Flexibility, Functional Movement and Safe Form so you can take realistic steps to ...

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OETA:05 – High 5 for Online Instruction

OETA:05 - High 5 for Online Instruction

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 ...

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Preparing Your Full-Time Promotion Application

Preparing Your Full-Time Promotion Application

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 ...

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Putting on Your Oxygen Mask: Breathwork for Challenging Times

Putting on Your Oxygen Mask: Breathwork for Challenging Times

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 ...

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Showcase

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Showcase

In Spring 2022, the Office of DEI sponsored a BC group to engage in an intensive institute hosted by Excelencia. Humaira Jackson, Data/PD Liaison, was one of the participants who returned inspired by ways other institutions are using course, program and institutional level data to identify inequities in academic attainment. Now in its second year ...

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Teaching Squares: A Reciprocal Observation Experience

Teaching Squares: A Reciprocal Observation Experience

Whether you’re trying out something new with your class or you’d like feedback on one of your frequent practices, Teaching Squares is for you! Spring Quarter you can join fellow faculty members to observe and learn from one another in this non-evaluative process of reciprocal classroom observation and self-reflection. This means you will observe two ...

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The Gangster We Are All Looking For: Lessons from a Young Vietnamese Refugee (NEW)

The Gangster We Are All Looking For: Lessons from a Young Vietnamese Refugee (NEW)

Through weekly discussion of lê thị diễm thúy's novel “The Gangster We Are All Looking For,” we will explore a range of topics, including but not limited to the immigrant/refugee experience, trauma/PTSD, family dynamics, and the barriers faced in education, work, and stability by immigrant/refugee communities. Engaging in such discussions will provide faculty and staff ...

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Transparent and Relevant Assessment

Transparent and Relevant Assessment

This workshop is part of the Developing Instructor Academy. As instructors, we all realize the importance of assessment when it comes to student learning and success. Have we considered, though, the purpose and impact of the traditional grading system, and considered alternatives? Do we take the time to make sure we are assessing what students ...

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Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

If you are an adjunct faculty, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits at the end of the quarter! Come to this workshop to determine your eligibility and learn how to file for benefits. Come to this workshop to determine your eligibility and learn how to file for benefits. Open to BCAHE members.   Thursday, ...

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Unlocking our Teaching Potential

Unlocking our Teaching Potential

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. ...

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Last Updated August 15, 2023