We open this winter quarter as a community still in mourning for the loss of Jonathan Rodriguez. We are holding many questions and concerns about how we move forward to heal, restore, and rebuild trust. The next days and weeks will be difficult as we continue to navigate our grief. This journey will be unique to each of us, and yet it is a journey that we take together. We must support each other through this time with compassion, care, and courage.
Our faculty will play a critical role in addressing the needs of our students. You may find yourself in situations where you are unsure of what to do or say. In these moments, remember that being present and listening deeply are critical acts of care. Extend compassion to yourself in these times and be authentic about your own feelings and limitations.
This week in our Community Care Forums, we shared some resources to help support you as you support others. The eight principles of trauma-informed pedagogy offer flexible methods for facilitating safe learning environments and meeting student needs. In addition, we have offered some suggestions for holding a moment of silence with your students.
Our staff is also available to meet with you individually to address any concerns you may have at this time. The Commons will be open for any faculty who wish to gather to reflect at the conclusion of the first week of the quarter on Friday, January 12 from 10-3.
I would like to share the following meditations from Sharon Salzburg for those who may find them helpful. I keep a copy on my desk and read them regularly when I need a moment of self-care. They can be contemplated as a whole or as individual mantras appropriate to specific circumstances.
May I offer my care and presence without conditions, knowing they may be met with gratitude, anger, or indifference.
Might I find the inner resources to truly be able to give.
May I remain in peace and let go of expectations.
May I offer love, knowing I can’t control the course of life, suffering, or death.
I care about your pain yet cannot control it.
I wish you happiness and peace but cannot make your choices for you.
May I see my limits compassionately, just as I view the limitations of others.
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Calling all conveners! We invite Evergreen faculty and staff to submit their proposals for Community-initiated Summer Institutes for the 2024 program. Summer Institutes provide an opportunity for faculty and staff professional development, community-building, and collaboration. We rely on our Summer Institute conveners to bring creative, innovative, and timely topics to our community. This is an exciting time in Evergreen’s evolution, and as we are at the cusp of an election year, we invite our conveners to consider how we can build the future – together.
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Proposals Due February 12
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Join the Commons team and other colleagues at the conclusion of week 1 to decompress and reflect. Cookies, snacks, cocoa, tea, and coffee provided.
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Friday, January 12 10-3pm
Learning and Teaching Commons | SEM II E3123
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January 24 3-5pm (week 3) – Salon: Library Resources
January 31 1:15-2:45pm (week 4) – Salon: Pedagogy of Kindness with Wajeehah Aayeshah
February 14 1-3pm (week 6) – Salon: Learning and Teaching AI Literacies
March 6 1-3pm (week 9) – Salon: Supporting Undocumented Students
March 15 12:30-2:30pm (week 10) – Community Work Session: Evaluations
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ICYMI -- If you missed any of the fall Salons, you can access resource packets developed by Julie Russo, Faculty Scholar, below:
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Grading vs. Learning: What to do when traditional grading structures interfere with learning?
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Monday, January 22nd, 2023 | 10:00 am- 11:30 pm (Pacific Time)
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Krishna Chowdary, The Evergreen State College
Nathalie Yuen, The Evergreen State College
We will find out what puzzles you face when considering adopting an alternative grading scheme, from the scale of the individual assignment to the structure of an entire course. We will share strategies that we use at Evergreen around feedback, revision, and metacognition. We will also learn from your experiences and envision how these strategies and experiences might be integrated into your own teaching.
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Dumas Bay Centre | Federal Way, WA | May 9-10
Interested in getting some time away to focus on program planning for the 2024-25 academic year? Join us at Dumas Bay May 9-10 for a two day Integrated Learning Curriculum Planning Retreat. Early bird registration rates available through February 1st.
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Timothy Corvidae (he/him), Instructional Designer at the Washington Center, brings a range of experience in curriculum design, instruction, and facilitation. Check out his full bio on our website and connect for further conversations on online teaching at Evergreen.
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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.
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Inside Higher Ed | Teacher, Adviser, Researcher… Recruiter?
Read now →
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Smithsonian Internship Information Sessions
Jan 9 12-1:30pm ET
Jan 11 3-4:30 ET
Scan QR code below to register
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There are many opportunities for faculty to share their achievements, and we want to encourage you to contribute to the wealth of knowledge in our Evergreen community. Explore the options below for highlighting your work.
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Faculty Notes
Submit a Faculty Note.
Library Institutional Repository
Please submit any publications, learning resources, or other materials that you would like to share and contact archives@evergreen.edu with any questions or feedback.
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Real Evergreen: An Educator’s Handbook
For details or to submit a contribution, contact Joli Sandoz.
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