Current Events Catalog: Join Us!

Adjunct Mentoring Program: 2026–2027 Cohort

All adjunct faculty currently teaching at Bellevue College are invited to participate in the Adjunct Mentoring Program as mentees—even if you’ve participated before! You’ll be matched with a trained mentor to support your professional growth, explore teaching at BC, and build connections in a supportive, non-evaluative environment.  Fall Quarter: Foundational Mentoring Experience  One-on-One Mentoring  Participants meet with their mentor approximately six (6) ...

Applying for Unemployment Benefits During Winter Break

Monday, December 7, 2:30-4:00pm via Zoom  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. Open to BCAHE members.   No registration necessary!   Join via Zoom | Meeting ID: 841 4452 8377 | Passcode: 306977  For more information, contact Taylor Dalrymple, Basic & Transitional Studies

Blood in the Machine: BC Unions are doing a Book Club! – New!

5 Tuesdays, 11:30-1:00 p.m., September 29, October 6, 20, & November 3, 17; in person in House 1  This book club is open to both faculty and classified staff and will be presented by faculty and staff with a background in labor organizing. In this era of AI and labor fights we are hosting a quarter-long book ...

Fulltime Faculty Promotion Q&A

Wednesday, November 18, 3-4 p.m., via  Zoom  Full-Time faculty promotion materials are due April 2026! Drop in to have your questions about the promotion process answered.  No registration necessary!  Contact Nicole Longpre, FTPRC Chair, for more information.

Leading from Within: A Strengths-Based Journey to Authentic Leadership and Impact– New!

3 Wednesdays, 1:30-4:00 p.m., November 4, 18, & December 2; in person in House 1  “We teach who we are.” — Parker J. Palmer  Every educator and leader brings unique experiences, values, and strengths that shape how we teach, serve, and inspire others. This interactive workshop invites educators, staff, and leaders to embark on a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and ...

Reset: Stretch, Strengthen & Recharge

6 Wednesdays September 23, October 7, 21, November 4, 18, & December 2; online  3:00-3:40 p.m. Level 2 – Strength  3:45-4:15 p.m. Level 1 -- Restore  Faculty spend much of the day teaching, attending meetings, grading, answering emails, and juggling competing priorities. This workshop offers an opportunity to pause, move your body, and recharge both physically and mentally, whether you join us in person ...

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 ...