Every quarter, the Faculty Commons publishes a program with all our events and additional information in a *.PDF format. Past events published on our website are listed below.

Every quarter, the Faculty Commons publishes a program with all our events and additional information in a *.PDF format. Past events published on our website are listed below.
Programs (PDF)
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Past Events
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Creating a Course Policy (New!) Asynchronous Option

In this self-paced, asynchronous workshop series, participants will discuss and determine how generative artificial intelligence should and/or should not be used by students and what the consequences for misuse should be. The ultimate goal of this workshop is for faculty to individually create policies on AI and academic integrity that are discipline-specific and can be ...
Read moreAsian Americans: From Self-Determination to Solidarity Work

This interactive workshop provides a broad overview of the diverse experiences and challenges faced by Asian American communities. Key topics will include the inception of ethnic studies and Asian American studies, the history of anti-Asian violence, linguistic discrimination, Asian American mental health, the model minority myth, racial triangulation, and cross-racial solidarity. Asian and Asian American ...
Read moreAssessment for Project-Based Learning

How do you grade and assess team projects? Do you give the same grade to the whole group? Do you assign roles and sections to allow individual grading? Do you have students evaluate one another’s contributions? And how do you know if students have really become better team players over the course of the quarter? ...
Read moreAssignment Redesign with TILT

Purpose: Get your transparent assignments ready to use this fall! Many of you have heard of TILT by now – an assignment framework that promotes transparency in learning and teaching. Now it is time to put it into practice. Join us for an online workshop series learning how to TILT our assignments in a way ...
Read moreAsynchronous Climate Justice Summer Institute

This fully asynchronous, online Climate Justice Summer Institute helps participants hone their knowledge of climate justice and civic engagement*, and brainstorm ways to bring them into one of their courses. Readings and videos help participants recognize the intersections between climate justice and racial, economic, gender, intergenerational, and other systemic forms of injustice and generate ideas ...
Read moreBack Fit

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. ...
Read moreBC Faculty & Staff Singers

Come join our BC Faculty & Staff Singers! This is a great opportunity to take some time away from your busy day for a refreshing time with colleagues from all over campus! For Winter Quarter, we will start the new year with our first virtual meeting on Jan 12th. Then, every Friday we will alternate ...
Read moreBC Faculty Writing Retreat
Are you in the middle of a writing project, or ready to get started with one? Consider joining the BC Faculty Writing Retreat this Summer 2024, featuring: Time and space for sustained writing in community—in Faculty Commons or virtually And guest speakers for: Open Educational Resources: Everything you need to know about the different OER ...
Read moreBees! Fun, Safe, Easy Mason and Leafcutter Bees – summer 2021

Join me on Zoom to learn about solitary bees and how they can increase your garden yield. Mason and leafcutter bees are 100 times more effective pollinators than honeybees! They are easy and inexpensive to raise, don't generally sting, and are interesting to watch. They are safe around kids and pets, and they are an ...
Read moreBenefits 201 for Adjuncts

Curious about your healthcare benefits options? There are a variety of benefits offered to BC employees that you might be missing out on. Representatives from BCAHE and HR will cover major benefits and how they might be right for you. Thursday, May 16th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom No registration necessary! For more information, ...
Read moreLast Updated March 31, 2025