Tuesday, June 24th, 3:00-4:30 p.m. 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! Zoom link above. Questions? Contact Taylor ...more about Applying for Unemployment Benefits During Summer
Wednesday, June 11th, 1:00-2:30 p.m. via Zoom Learn about the eligibility rules that govern Adjunct Faculty benefits! How do I become eligible and stay eligible? 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 ...more about Benefits & Eligibility for Adjuncts
4 Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., April 25, May 9, 16 & 23 online Indigenous people globally are leading the fight against climate change and Indigenous women are at the core of the movement. Nemonte Nenquimo's book is a story of rejecting colonialism, collective action, and winning the fight to protect the environment. Nemonte Nenquimo received the ...more about Climate Justice Book Group: “We Will Be Jaguars” by Nemonte Nenquimo
"Modified Podcast Logo with My Headphones Photoshopped On" by Colleen AF Venable is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Synchronous Online & Canvas from April 17 (Canvas opens) to May 8 2 Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m., April 24 & May 8 meeting via Zoom This two-session introductory workshop is designed for faculty and staff interested in exploring ...more about Enhancing Teaching and Engagement with Podcasting – 101 –NEW!
3 Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30 p.m., May 20, 27 & June 3Hyflex in D104 & Online Comics and graphic novels are no longer solely the domain of magical men in capes! In fact, many graphic memoirs use the medium of sequential words and pictures to tell stories which are deeply personal, yet very familiar. When the pandemic ...more about Going Remote: Graphic Memoir Book Group—NEW!
6 Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 online There is a lot of discussion around democracy and authoritarianism today, but do we have a shared definition for what we mean? Do we know the causes of differences in regime types and moreover do we understand how they work? ...more about Dictators and Civil Resistance: A Book Club with Problems and Solutions! –NEW!
4 Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m., April 25, May 2, 23 & 30 on Teams and Canvas Are you seeking innovative grading methods to improve student engagement and learning outcomes? Have you been curious about alternative grading practices like ungrading or labor-based grading but aren't sure how to implement them effectively? Do you wish to join a ...more about Antiracist Teaching and Assessment Roundtable
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom What to know what all those deductions from your paycheck are? Want to know what OASI, Herp Sup, FSA or DCAP mean? Come join this Zoom meeting and we’ll walk through the paycheck site in ctcLink and learn all about what those abbreviations mean. Open to BCAHE ...more about How to Read Your Paycheck
Thursday, May 1, 1:30-3:00 p.m., via Zoom 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! Zoom link above. ...more about Completing Your Adjunct Performance Review/Evaluations
Tuesday, April 15, 3:00-4:30 p.m., via Zoom 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. ...more about Adjunct Faculty Rights and Responsibilities