March has kicked off with a bang in the Learning and Teaching Commons! We are busily sifting through Summer Institute proposals, sending them out to our esteemed Commons Advisory Council for review, and anticipating the formation of an exciting schedule of offerings by and for our Evergreen faculty and staff. If you didn’t make the February 28th deadline – good news – we have extended it to Monday, March 6th! So there’s still time to put your great ideas forward by submitting a proposal.
In a recent report from The Chronicle of Higher Education, “Connecting in the Classroom and Beyond,” Beckie Supiano and Karin Fischer provide an overview of the persistent challenge of re-engaging students in the classroom post-COVID along with strategies and high impact practices shared by faculty who contributed to the report. The Washington Center is pleased to invite Evergreen faculty to join a Collaborative workshop on March 7 from 10 - 11:15 a.m. on this critical topic based on social belonging research and three easy to implement strategies. Strategies that Build Community: Social Belonging is Key will be facilitated by Cynthia Alby (Georgia College and State University), Karynne Kleine (Georgia College and State University), Caralyn Zehnder (University of Massachusetts Amherst) and Washington Center Director JuliA Metzker. Register today!
And finally, I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the Inclusive and Culturally Sustaining Teaching Asset Inventory survey at the February 15th faculty meeting or through the follow up email. We appreciate the work of our Commons Faculty Scholar John Caraher on this initiative and are eager to see what insights will be gleaned and how we can incorporate what we learn into the services and resources we provide through the Commons.
|
|
|
Now Accepting 2023 Summer Institute Proposals
|
The ReGathering: Reconsidering Purpose and Meeting with Intention
Submit proposals using the online form no later than March 6th
|
| |
|
In addition to inviting your creative proposals, we are excited to announce several sponsored summer institutes:
Designing Learning Experiences that Matter (offered in June and September) -- sponsored by the Learning and Teaching Commons
Educating Educators on the Neurodiverse-Friendly College (TBD) -- sponsored by the Washington Center, Access Services, and TRIO
Infusing Equity Across Evergreen: Taking Action on Equity III (TBD) -- sponsored by IESS
Skill Building for Teaching Adult Learners (TBD) -- sponsored by Academics
Opportunities and Support for Experiential Learning (TBD) - sponsored by Academics
|
|
|
Washington Center Collaborative Workshop
|
The Washington Center Collaborative is a space for higher education faculty, scholars, practitioners, and administrators to discuss emergent issues with colleagues at other campuses.
|
|
|
| Do you have a teaching puzzle? The Learning and Teaching Commons offers individual and small group remote teaching consultations.
|
|
|
Spring Quarter Materials list due March 6 |
Getting your orders for books, films, and other materials in as early as possible gives the library, bookstore, and other areas on campus ample time to prepare and make their order.
|
Nominate a peer for 2023 Graduation Faculty Speech
|
Our in-person graduation ceremony will be held June 16, 2023. Nominate up to three of your peers whom you would like to deliver the faculty speech.
All finalists will be asked to write a short blurb explaining how they would approach the task of celebrating our graduates in an engaging 5-minute talk.
Submit your nominations →
|
Washington Annual Canvas Conference |
WACC is an equity focused teaching, learning, and technology conference focused on enriching Canvas users. If you cannot attend the March 30-31st event, past conference information and recordings can be found in the main navigation of their website.
Learn more →
|
|
We have a small amount of workshop passes free on a first-come, first-served basis while they last.
Learn more →
|
April 25-26 | Double Tree Hotel |Spokane, WA
|
The 2023 Enduring Legacies Native Cases Conference builds on over eighteen years of teaching case studies on significant issues in Indian Country. Interdisciplinary cases support problem-based, place-based, and collaborative learning in the context of complex and pressing real world issues. Workshops will focus on case study analysis and discussion with additional opportunities for networking. Education reform and climate change are an area of emphasis in featured case studies.
Learn more →
|
The Association for General and Liberal Studies is a community of practitioner-scholars that provides strategic, effective and innovative support for peers engaged in the day-to-day work of general and liberal learning in 21st century higher education.
As an employee of a member instution you qualify for discounted conference registrations as well as free access to Purdue University Global General Education Virtual Conference
Learn more →
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
The Learning and Teaching Commons celebrates notable faculty accomplishments through Faculty Notes. Each year we collect notable publications, presentations, appearances, recognitions, awards, exhibits, performances, research, or other accomplishments to celebrate the incredibly talented faculty at Evergreen.
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW | Olympia, WA 98505 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
| |
|
|
