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
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. Thursday, November 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Faculty Commons, D104H or on Teams Teams: Click here to join the meeting ...more about Unemployment Benefits for Adjunct Faculty
Do you have a Diversity Statement? Could you articulate it in writing? What about in an in-person interview? A Diversity Statement is often a requirement for tenure-track teaching jobs (and increasingly for adjunct teaching jobs as well) and being able to clearly articulate your commitment to diversity and equity is also important for promotional purposes. ...more about Writing Your Diversity Statement
We got your back! A healthy, pain-free back contributes to overall well-being. Learn how to strengthen, stretch, and increase mobility of back supporting muscles. Learn tips and techniques for core activation and proper workplace sitting. We will also learn to use essential tools like bands and foam rollers. Wednesday, January 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ...more about Back Fit
Have a gym but no personal trainer? Have no gym but want guidance on what to buy for home? Learn tips and techniques to design your own fitness plan that includes strength, cardio, and flexibility (based on your goals.) Templates for workouts will be provided and different exercise equipment techniques will be touched on! Tuesday, ...more about Move Those Muscles!
Join Miranda Kato and Christina Sciabarra at lunchtime to discuss Project Based Learning (PBL). Have you wondered what people mean when they talk about PBL? Do you think you might actually be using projects in your course, but you're not quite sure? Do you want to hear about what others are doing on campus? Come ...more about Project Based Learning
We just started the quarter and we may have students that are anxious and nervous. Do you know we can reduce class anxiety by connecting with your students using Canvas? Wednesday, April 4, 11 a.m. -12 p.m. D104E For more information, contact Archana Alwar, (aalwar@bellevuecollege.edu), Adjunct Mentoring Lead.
Do you eat behind your computer? Do you wonder what your colleague across campus has been up to? Would you like to meet with people in a relaxing way? Let’s connect in the Faculty Commons over lunch. This lunchtime is for us to build community while fueling up for our busy day. The Faculty Commons has a kitchen ...more about Breaking Bread with Colleagues
Join Emmanuel Irizarry-Soto of The Nature Conservancy in the U.S. Virgin Islands; Archana Alwar, native Puerto Rican, and Nancy Lane, Science for a dialogue focused on the multiple threats faced from the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest. Discover transformational ways to incorporate issues into the classroom. Faculty Commons (D104H) Special Event! April ...more about MO-’FONGO…..HEE-BAH-REE-TOE…..KO-KI-TAU