October 2022

Welcome to Fall 2022! I’m John Caraher and this year I’m serving as Faculty Scholar for the Learning and Teaching Commons. I am also Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development for 2022-2023, and I hope to use these complementary roles to further strengthen the work of the LTC in onboarding new faculty and helping all faculty hone build their pedagogical strengths.

At this September’s Academic Retreat, JuliA and I invited faculty and staff to share what practices they engage in, or would like to develop, in support of underserved students at Evergreen. This was a small first step in my main project this year as Faculty Scholar, which is to develop a picture of Evergreen’s current strengths in support of those students. Last year, the Commons Advisory Council began work on a framework for inclusive and culturally sustaining teaching, and an assessment of where we stand now was among the next steps identified for this process. I am working on carrying this work forward.

(Speaking of the Commons Advisory Council – we are still seeking faculty to join the Council; please let us know if you are interested in guiding the work of the LTC and shaping the menu of Summer Institutes for 2023!)

In a related vein, JuliA and I have also been working with Cholee Gladney and Therese Saliba on how to coordinate the new training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism for all members of the Evergreen community with the distinct needs and capacities of faculty. I hope my ability to alternate between donning Faculty Scholar and associate dean hats in these discussions will ultimately facilitate a set of training and development opportunities that is meaningful and manageable for faculty and impactful for our students.

In Community,

John Caraher, Learning and Teaching Commons Faculty Scholar
Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education

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CONNECT @ THE COMMONS

Washington Center Collaborative Workshops

The Washington Center Collaborative is a space for higher education faculty, scholars, practitioners, and administrators to discuss emergent issues with colleagues at other campuses. Join us for the first free, virtual workshop of the 2022-2023 academic season. More →

Sometimes the Best Laid Plans: Creating Sustainable LC Programs

Oct 12 | 9:00 - 10:00 am (Pacific) | 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern)

Rachel Singer (Washington Center) &

Janine Graziano (Kingsborough Community College-CUNY)

Registration Required

Reserve the Learning and Teaching
Commons for your gatherings

Did you know the Learning and Teaching Commons has a new dedicated space faculty can use? Come see the space at SEM II E3123. To reserve, email the Commons.

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Join the Advisory Council

We are recruiting faculty members to serve on the Learning and Teaching Commons Advisory Council. This is a great opportunity to shape faculty development at Evergreen!

Teaching Consultations

Do you have a teaching puzzle? The Learning and Teaching Commons offers individual and small group remote teaching consultations.

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News & Updates

Fall Quarter Lecture Series

Take advantage of the wealth of lecture series offered in fall quarter.

The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Transformational Change (CELTC) launch the series on Sustainability, Business, and Entrepreneurship on Oct 7th.

The Climate Lecture Series kicks off with a hopeful topic, Beyond Climate Despair: Reclaiming Hope in a Warming World.

The Resilience and Immunity series offers eight guest lectures on a variety of topics in health and wellbeing.

The Art Lecture Series continues in Week 4 with feminist artist's collective, Hilma's Ghost.

Workshops from the Social Justice Center

Learn more about the Social Justice Center's Fall Quarter workshops here→

Invite a mental health practitioner to class

Student Wellness Services is offering 10 minute introduction sessions. more→

Applications for sponsored research grants due soon

Each year Evergreen provides funding to regular faculty to pursue research and creative projects. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 17 at 5 PM (Monday of week 4 Fall quarter) more→

Native Cases hosts climate change conference | Nov 8-9

Held in Shelton, WA, the Tribes & Climate Change Conference includes panels and presentations on tribal actions to combat climate change and promote climate justice. The conference will also feature a number of new native cases on the cutting edge of current climate issues in Indian Country. more→

Planning to teach in summer 2023?

If you are interested in teaching next summer, submit your proposals for summer undergraduate curriculum by Nov 01. more→

Covid-19 Updates

For current information about vaccination, masking, testing and other Covid-19 information visit www.evergreen.edu/covid19.

STUDENT RESOURCES

These individuals and offices are eager to support students. Keep this list handy when advising students or reach out to schedule a visit to your program or course.

The Greener Hub connects students in touch with the people, offices, and services they need.
Visit the Daniel J. Evans Library page to learn about student access to electronic and print materials.
Refer students to the Writing Center and the Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning Center for tutoring support.
TRiO provides wraparound services to first-generation, low income, and disabled students.
Media Services offers equipment, instruction, and production services in audio, video, animation, film, and photography for students, faculty, and staff.
The Title IX office is available to support us in our responsibilities as mandatory reporters. Review the Guide for Responsible Employees for more information.
Connect your students with Advising and Career Services for support with academic planning and career exploration.
Access Services for Students with Disabilities works with admitted Evergreen students to ensure equal access to academic programs and services.
Submit your student concerns to the Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation (CARE) Team. This cross-divisional team directs students towards supportive campus resources.
The basic needs center provides resources for a variety of student needs.