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Book Club: Understanding the Gen Z Students–NEW!

4 Thursdays, July 16, 23, 30 & August 6   11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Online  We know that Gen Z students are facing a number of factors that have made education challenging for them as students and us as teachers. This book offers insights into the needs of Gen Z students and strategies for engaging them and supporting their education. Join this book group if you are interested ...

Excel Essentials for Evidence-Based Practice: Basics

2 Mondays, July 13th, & 20th, 3:00 - 4:30pm on Zoom & asynchronous work on Canvas  This beginner-friendly Excel workshop is designed for faculty, staff, and administrators who are new to data analysis and eager to enhance their daily work through more effective use of data. Over the course of four weeks, participants will develop practical skills ...

How to Survive and Thrive with ChatGPT in Your Classroom

4 Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28 & August 4   12:30-1:20pm   on Teams and Canvas  In this self-paced, asynchronous seminar, you'll explore the rapid growth and transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education, focusing on its opportunities and challenges in your classroom. Over four modules, you'll explore generative AI tools like ChatGPT, which produce text, images, data, and ...

Introduction to Grants 

Thursday, July 16 from 1:30am – 2:30 p.m. via Teams    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 pursue new projects using grant money? The Grants Office is offering an Introduction to Grants workshop ...

Managing Stress and Uncertainty in Times of Increasing Turbulence

1 Tuesday, July 28  1:00 - 4:00 p.m. via Zoom  Description: We are navigating a period marked by deep societal divisions, economic instability, global conflict, and numerous other stressors. This three-hour workshop is designed to help faculty and staff better understand how these challenges affect both our own mental health and that of our students. Together, we will draw on our shared experiences and insights ...

Reflect, Reset, and Refresh Your Fall Teaching

Thursday, July 23th, 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. in person  This in-person, hands-on workshop is a space for faculty to pause, reflect, and prepare for the fall quarter with intention. Together, we will explore what worked, what didn’t, and how we can grow from those experiences. Through small-group conversations and collaborative activities, participants will share ideas, exchange strategies, and connect with colleagues in ...

Roundtable Conversations: AI Practicum – NEW!

4 Mondays January 26, February 2, 9 & 23 from 2:30pm-4:00pm  on Zoom  This workshop is designed specifically to foster grass roots, bottom up collaborative discussions around critical thinking and metacognitive skills around AI tools and their impact on classroom experiences. There should be a sense of urgency about supporting the greater college community’s needs ...