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Achieving Increased Active Learning in the STEM Classroom\u00a0\u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

1 Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., October 20; Online  Designed for STEM faculty who would like to add practical active learning strategies to their courses and create more opportunities for student engagement. Whether you lecture regularly or are looking for small ways to make your class time even more interactive, this workshop is for you. A live Zoom meeting ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Adjunct Mentoring Program: 2026\u20132027\u00a0Cohort<\/a><\/h2>

All adjunct faculty currently teaching at Bellevue College are invited to participate in the Adjunct Mentoring Program as mentees\u2014even if you\u2019ve participated before! You\u2019ll 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\u00a0 Participants meet with their mentor approximately six (6) ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Adjunct Rights and\u00a0Responsibilities<\/a><\/h2>

Monday, September 28, 2:00-3:00pm\u00a0via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0\u00a0 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.  No registration necessary!    Join via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0| Meeting ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

AI Practicum Roundtable<\/a><\/h2>

5 Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m., September 30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28   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\u2019s needs as the AI wave is cresting irresistibly, and many ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Applying for Unemployment Benefits During\u00a0Winter Break<\/a><\/h2>

Monday, December 7, 2:30-4:00pm\u00a0via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0 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\u00a0Zoom\u00a0| Meeting ID:\u00a0841 4452 8377\u00a0| Passcode:\u00a0306977\u00a0 For\u00a0more information, contact\u00a0Taylor Dalrymple, Basic & Transitional Studies\n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Benefits & Eligibility for\u00a0Adjuncts<\/a><\/h2>

Tuesday, October 21st,\u00a02:00 p.m. -\u00a03:00 p.m. via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0 Learn about the eligibility rules that govern Adjunct Faculty benefits! How do I become eligible and\u202fstay\u202feligible? What is 2-year averaging? How does Summer work? What is the Multiple Employment Form? Additionally, learn about the various benefits (besides health insurance!) that are available to Adjunct Faculty. And what about benefits after retiring? Come learn ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Blood in the Machine: BC Unions are doing a Book Club! \u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

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\u202fclassified staff and will be presented by faculty and staff with a background in labor organizing.\u202fIn this era of AI and labor fights we are hosting a quarter-long book ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Book Club:\u00a0Motivation Myth Busters: Science-Based Strategies to Boost Motivation in Yourself and Others\u00a0\u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

6 Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., October 5, 12, 19, 26 & November 2 & 9; online  This book club will examine common misconceptions about motivation and present research-based strategies for fostering engagement, persistence, resilience, and student ownership in educational settings. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, participants will consider how motivation impacts learning, behavior, and overall student success while also connecting current educational research to classroom ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Completing Your Adjunct Performance Review\/Evaluations<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday, October 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m.\u00a0via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0\u00a0 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.  No registration necessary!   Join via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0| Meeting ID:\u00a0836 0248 6355\u00a0| Passcode:\u00a0498619\u00a0 For\u00a0more information, contact\u00a0Taylor Dalrymple,\u00a0BCAHE\u00a0\n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Designing Inclusive, Film-Enhanced\u00a021st-Century\u00a0Courses\u00a0\u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

2 Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00 p.m., October 27 & November 10; Online  Designed for faculty in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, this interactive workshop series explores how film analysis fosters active learning, leverages 21st-century contexts, and supports visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. To ground this work practically, faculty participants are asked to bring a film or documentary they wish to ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Fulltime Faculty Promotion Q&A<\/a><\/h2>

Wednesday, November 18, 3-4 p.m., via \u202fZoom\u00a0 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.\n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

How to Read Your Paycheck<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday, October 29, 2:30-3:30pm via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0\u00a0 Want to know what all of those deductions from your paycheck are? Want to know what OASI, Herp Sup, FSA or DCAP mean? Come join this Zoom meeting and we\u2019ll walk through the paycheck site in ctcLink and learn all about what those abbreviations mean. Open to BCAHE members.  No registration necessary!   Join via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0| Meeting ID:\u00a0899 0296 5815\u00a0| Passcode:\u00a0441675\u00a0 Questions?\u00a0Contact\u00a0Taylor Dalrymple,\u00a0BCAHE\n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Infusing Courses with Employer-Valued Essential Skills…Without More Work!<\/a><\/h2>

Monday, October 19, 2:30-4:30 PM in House 1  When you think of the skills your students need to thrive in the workplace, what comes to mind? Many of us think of technical knowledge, but essential skills (sometimes called \"soft\" skills) are equally valuable. Research shows that a significant gap exists between what skills employers want ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Intro to Teaching First-Year Seminar (FYS)<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday, October 8th,\u00a01:30 \u2013\u00a02:30\u00a0p.m., via\u00a0Teams\u00a0 Are you thinking about teaching First-Year Seminar (FYS), or just want to learn more about how it supports our incoming students? First-Year Seminar is taught by full-time and part-time faculty from across the campus and is an excellent way to introduce your discipline and perspective to students while supporting their ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Introduction to Grants<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday, October\u00a022, from 1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m., via\u00a0Teams\u00a0and in D104E (Hyflex)\u00a0 As Bellevue College negotiates difficult budget times, finding funding for new initiatives can be tough. However, BC was awarded $5.7 million recently in grant funding for programs and services across the college like Nursing, the Early Learning Center, and the Veteran\u2019s Resource Center. But ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Leading from Within: A Strengths-Based Journey to Authentic Leadership and Impact\u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

3\u00a0Wednesdays,\u00a01:30-4:00 p.m.,\u00a0November\u00a04, 18, & December 2;\u00a0in person in House 1\u00a0 \u201cWe teach who we are.\u201d \u2014 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Preparing Your Sabbatical Leave Application<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday,\u00a03:00-4:00 p.m., November 12\u00a0via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0\u00a0 Thinking about a sabbatical? We encourage you to come to one of these sessions to meet with members of the Sabbatical Review Committee. They will review the most up-to-date application process, requirements, and timeline, as well as provide examples of applications from faculty who have recently been awarded sabbatical. Applications will be due winter quarter for ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Quarterly Sustainability Update<\/a><\/h2>

Tuesday, October\u00a020st, from 1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m. Hybrid in House 1 & on\u00a0Teams\u00a0\u00a0 Come learn about our latest sustainability update to hear what\u2019s going on in the Office of Sustainability! We cover our Climate Action Plan initiatives, energy management, sustainable transportation offerings, and more.   No Registration Required.   Open to faculty and staff. For more information, please contact\u00a0Sara Holzknecht, ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Quarterly Sustainability Update<\/a><\/h2>

Tuesday, October\u00a020st, from 1:30 \u2013\u00a02:30 p.m. Hybrid\u00a0in House 1 & on\u00a0Teams\u00a0\u00a0 Come learn about our latest sustainability update to hear what\u2019s going on in the Office of Sustainability! We cover our Climate Action Plan initiatives, energy management, sustainable transportation offerings, and more.   No Registration Required.   Open to faculty and staff.\u00a0\u00a0For more information, please contact\u00a0Sara Holzknecht,\u00a0Director\u00a0of Sustainability.\n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Reset:\u00a0Stretch, Strengthen & Recharge<\/a><\/h2>

6\u00a0Wednesdays\u00a0September 23,\u00a0October\u00a07,\u00a021,\u00a0November\u00a04, 18, & December 2;\u00a0online\u00a0 3:00-3:40 p.m. Level 2 \u2013 Strength  3:45-4:15 p.m. Level 1 --\u00a0Restore\u00a0 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Roundtable Conversations:\u202fAI Practicum\u202f\u2013 NEW!<\/a><\/h2>

4 Mondays January 26, February 2, 9 & 23 from 2:30pm-4:00pm\u202f 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\u2019s needs ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Silent Book Club<\/a><\/h2>

2 Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm, October 15 & November 12; in House 1   Do you love\u202fbook\u202fclubs, but wish they had less chit chat and more reading? \u202fLet us introduce you to the\u202fSilent\u202fBook\u202fClub!  After quick introductions, we will sit together and read in companionable silence. \u202fIf you\u2019re not currently reading something, don\u2019t worry--we\u2019ll have\u202fbooks from the Library and Faculty Commons you can borrow. \u202fBring a lunch and enjoy the ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Teaching Students to Think About Their Learning\u00a0\u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

1 Friday, 10:30-12:30 p.m., October 16; in House 1  This workshop introduces practical, research-informed strategies to help students think more intentionally about how they learn throughout the quarter. Participants will explore metacognitive activities that encourage reflection, monitor understanding, and support stronger learning habits.\u202fWhile these strategies are especially effective in in-person, hybrid, and synchronous class meetings, faculty from all teaching ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Using the College Syllabus Templates: MS Word &\u00a0Cidi\u00a0Labs \u2013 New!<\/a><\/h2>

2 Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., October 8 & 15; online  A well-designed syllabus supports student success, sets clear expectations, and helps meet institutional requirements. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use the college's official syllabus templates in Microsoft Word and Cidi Labs Syllabus templates in Canvas, customize them for their courses, and ensure accessibility using built-in tools.\u202fWhether ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Writing and Updating Your Faculty CV<\/a><\/h2>

2 Mondays,\u00a0November\u00a02\u00a0&\u00a09, 1:30 \u2013 2:30 p.m., via\u00a0Zoom\u00a0 Is it time to update your CV? Are you confident you know the difference between a resume or CV? How do other college instructors structure their CV? Join your colleagues in this 2-session workshop designed to support your newest CV updates, whether you\u2019re applying for a new position, for promotion, or just wanting ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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