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Adjunct Mentor Training Workshop: A Call for Adjunct Faculty Mentors\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

Are you interested in serving as a mentor next year (2026-27) in the Adjunct Mentoring Program? If so, this is a\u202frequired training\u202ffor all those who would like to mentor. Both Adjunct and Full Time Faculty are eligible. If you are currently a mentor but would like a refresher (for example, you did the training pre-pandemic), you are also ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Applying for Adjunct Unemployment Benefits\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

Wednesday, June 22, 3:00 \u2013 4:30pm on Zoom\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! Zoom link above.  Questions? Contact Taylor Dalrymple (Taylor.Dalrymple@bellevuecollege.edu) \n<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Book Club:\u00a0Understanding the Gen Z Students–NEW!<\/a><\/h2>

4 Thursdays, July 16, 23, 30 & August 6   11:30 a.m. \u2013 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Climate Justice Book\u00a0Group: The Battle\u00a0for\u00a0Paradise\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

4 Fridays on Zoom (5\/22, 5\/29, 6\/5, 6\/12) from 12:30 \u2013 1:30 pm  Description: The Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists by Naomi Klein examines the aftermath of Hurricane Maria as a lens into the intersection of climate disaster, racial injustice, and economic exploitation. Klein documents how Puerto Rico's crisis was ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Creative Writing Drop-In\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

Meets once a month on Wednesdays 4\/8, 5\/13, 6\/10, 4:00\u20136:00 PM in person in D104H  Looking for a relaxed, inspiring space to work on your writing? Join us for a monthly, open-door creative writing session in the Faculty Commons\u2014no preparation needed, just bring yourself and whatever you\u2019re working on.  Each two-hour session offers a flexible blend of quiet writing time ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Excel Essentials for Evidence-Based Practice: Basics<\/a><\/h2>

Wednesdays, July 15th, & 22nd, 2:300 - 4:00pm 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Faculty and Staff Choir\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

Fridays 2pm-3pm in E129 (Choir room) 4\/17, 5\/1, 5\/15, 5\/29, 6\/12  Come sing with your community! Previous repertoire has included pop songs, musical theater, songs, and collaborations with the Bellevue College concert choir. No experience needed. We meet biweekly, and have a chance to perform at the choir concerts, as well as potential division meetings.  Contact Aimee Hong, Music, to join ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

How to Survive and Thrive with ChatGPT in Your Classroom<\/a><\/h2>

4 Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28 & August 4 \u202f 12:30-1:20pm \u202f\u202fon 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Introduction\u00a0to\u00a0Grants\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday,\u00a0July 16\u00a0from\u00a01:30am\u00a0\u2013\u00a02:30\u00a0p.m.\u00a0via\u00a0Teams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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\u2019s 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Managing Stress and Uncertainty in Times of Increasing Turbulence<\/a><\/h2>

1\u00a0Tuesday, July\u00a028\u00a0\u00a01:00 -\u00a04:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0via Zoom\u00a0 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 ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p>

Reflect, Reset, and Refresh Your Fall Teaching<\/a><\/h2>

Thursday, July 23th, 1:30 \u2013 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\u2019t, 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 ...<\/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 Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm, April 29 and June 10 D104G  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 Faculty Commons ...<\/p> Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2 Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm, April 29 and June 10 D104G  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 Faculty Commons ...more about Current Events Catalog: Join Us!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-7138","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-10 06:44:50","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7138"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14732,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7138\/revisions\/14732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}