2023 Opening Week Schedule
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
*Convocation – Welcome to Fall Quarter 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)
Target audience: Required attendance for all faculty and staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 8
Description: The Office of Human Resources is happy to host Highline’s second annual convocation. An opportunity to connect with Highline colleagues, new and old!
Breakfast line opens at 8:30 a.m.
Programming will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast menu: Mushroom, Caramelized Onion & Swiss Frittata, Southwestern Tofu Scramble, Swiss Chard and Rainbow Carrots, Smokehouse Bacon, Southern Style Diced Potatoes, Coffee Cake, Fresh Fruit, Coffee & Tea
Accessibility statement: This event is live captioned. Quiet workstations are available on the second level of building 8 for individuals who need a quieter, less crowded, less sensory-intensive environment. If you require additional accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (206)592-3812 or hrstaff@highline.edu. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
*Community building activities (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Highline Bingo
Target audience: Faculty and Staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Start in Building 8 and visit different areas of campus throughout the activity
Description: How well do you know Highline? Visit as many locations in a row on the Bingo card, complete the activities and win prizes. The more locations you get stamped, the greater the prize!
Details on this fun activity that will take you around campus will be provided at the close of Convocation. If you have questions in advance, please contact committee leads Jennifer Johnston (jjohnston@highline.edu) and Aleya Dhanji (adhanji@highline.edu).
Highline Authors and Artists Showcase
Target audience: Faculty and Staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Start in Building 8 and visit different areas of campus throughout the activity
Description: Visit the showcase to explore the artistic and written work of our colleagues! Faculty and staff will be showcasing books, artwork and other creations. Stop by to learn more about what our community members do both inside and outside the workplace.
*Division / Department Meetings (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: Divisions or Department will provide meeting details.
Topics: Agendas determined by departments based on departmental needs. See your division/department for exact time and meeting logistics.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
*2023-24 Strategic Planning All Campus Kickoff (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
Target audience: Required attendance for all faculty and staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 8
Description: Join Dr. Mosby, Highline College Board of Trustees Chair, Travis Exstrom, and leaders from across campus for updates on The Strategic Plan for Equitable Student Success.
Breakfast line opens at 8:30 a.m.
Programming will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast menu: Scrambled Eggs, Skillet Breakfast Potatoes, Crisp Hickory Bacon and Juicy Chicken Sausage Links, Assorted Pastries & Croissants, Assorted Fruit, Coffee & Tea
Accessibility statement: This event is live captioned. Quiet workstations are available on the second level of building 8 for individuals who need a quieter, less crowded, less sensory-intensive environment. If you require additional accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (206)592-3812 or hrstaff@highline.edu. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The strategic plan and YOU (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
(session a.)
Target audience: Staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 2
Description: Connect with your colleagues from across campus around your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) plans. Discuss your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) plan goals with other departments across campus whose IE plans align with the same strategic goal as yours. This is an opportunity to build community, share ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Bring a copy of your IE plan. If your department has not finished your IE plan, that is okay, come ready to learn what others are doing and develop ideas on how your team can complete their IE plan goals.
*Session a. and session b. are duplicative as to offer more opportunities for staff engagement. Departments can come as a team or individually. Supervisors are encouraged to partner with their staff members to allow for attendance at one of the two sessions.
*Drop-in faculty support with Ed Tech and the LTC (11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Target audience: Faculty (participation not required)
Modality: In-Person
Location: Lab 203, Building 30
Description: Have questions about building your course syllabus, creating a more culturally responsive curriculum, setting up your course in Cavas or using other technology to support your class. Stop by to meet with faculty members of the Learning and Teaching Center and Ed Tech staff to get your questions answered.
HCEA Hosted Faculty Luncheon (12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Target audience: Open to all faculty – adjunct, one-year, program managers, tenure-track, and tenured
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 8, Mt. Constance/Olympus
The strategic plan and YOU (2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
(session b.)
Target audience: Staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 2
Description: Connect with your colleagues from across campus around your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) plans. Discuss your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) plan goals with other departments across campus whose IE plans align with the same strategic goal as yours. This is an opportunity to build community, share ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Bring a copy of your IE plan. If your department has not finished your IE plan, that is okay, come ready to learn what others are doing and develop ideas on how your team can complete their IE plan goals.
*Session a. and session b. are duplicative as to offer more opportunities for staff engagement. Departments can come as a team or individually. Supervisors are encouraged to partner with their staff members to allow for attendance at one of the two sessions.
*Division / Department Meetings (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: Divisions or Department will provide meeting details.
Topics: Agendas determined by departments based on departmental needs. See your division/department for exact time and meeting logistics.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Annual Supervisor In-Service (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Target audience: Required attendance for all non-faculty supervisors of full-time classified and exempt staff
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 2
Description: Join Human Resources for the second annual Supervisor In-Service! Discussion topics will include Supervisor Essentials, Union Activity/Supervisor Requirements, Performance Management, Time & Labor, Title IX, Recruitment Process, and a Supervisor Roundtable. We look forward to interacting with you!
Refreshments will be served at 8:30 a.m.
Programming will begin at 9:00 a.m.
*Faculty Assessment Retreat (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: In-Person
Location: Mt. Townsend, Building 8
Description: Join the Assessment Committee as we develop guidance on how we align our courses with Highline’s Core Competencies and reimagine how we document and discuss our assessments. This interactive retreat will influence the work that all faculty will be responsible for in the future. So, join us and have your voice heard!
*Afternoon Faculty Workshops
(1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)
*Academic Advising Partnerships for Student Success
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: Virtual
Zoom link: https://highline.zoom.us/j/84564729245
Description: Advising comes in many forms but all play a significant role in student success. The relationship between an advisor and student is equally important as the connections between faculty and campus advisors, who bring varying levels of expertise and experience. These critical connections contribute directly to student retention and persistence. This workshop will examine the Highline 4-phase Advising Model, introduce key campus advising partners, and identify opportunities for further collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Services.
*Communities of Practice Open House
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: In-Person
Location: Mt. Constance / Mt. Olympus, Building 8
Description: Want to learn more about the ways that you can earn a stipend for forging community, strengthening practice, and closing equity gaps for students here at Highline? Faculty members, your journey towards becoming more effective and inclusive educators starts here! Join our vibrant Communities of Practice to network, build strong connections, and tap into the invaluable testimonials of your peers who have championed anti-racist, culturally responsive pedagogy. By engaging with these communities, you’ll not only deepen your understanding but also contribute to the crucial mission of closing equity gaps for our students. Moreover, these communities serve as a gateway to a treasure trove of resources and opportunities. Stay informed about anti-racist initiatives, attend and seize the chance to enhance your professional development. By participating, you’ll not only uplift your students but also have the opportunity to earn a Title III stipend for your dedication and commitment to advancing educational equity. Don’t miss out on this transformative opportunity! *Refreshments will be provided!
*Making the Most of a Single In-Person Session
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: In-Person
Location: Room 201, Building 19
Description: Highline College offers exciting courses and quality instructors. When we recruit international students, we do so with the idea that they have options for their courses and academic pathways. Currently, however, not all courses have an in-person option. Visa constraints limit the number of remote courses international students can take to only a small number, so our current offerings restrict international student options. One way we can, in the short term, address this issue is by offering a single in-person session to our hybrid (zoom) and online courses.
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about an additional way to support our international student population. In this workshop, we will discuss the structure of this offering and the benefits, not only to international students, but to all students in the course. Then, we will look at possible agendas and sample activities that can support successfully building this one in-person session.
(2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
*Team Teaching for Student Success
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 2
Description: Come learn about supported opportunities to build student Learning Communities by teaching a linked course. Explore connecting your content to a College 101 course, partnering in an I-BEST experience, and more. Bring a possible partner you could link with this year, or perhaps you’ll find one here.
“If you track success over time, students consistently do better who were in a Learning Community.” — David Finley, Chandler Gilbert Community College, National Learning Communities Association
*Teaching and Learning Enhancement Awards: Why Not You?
Target audience: Faculty
Modality: Hybrid
Location: Mt. Skokomish (Room 208), Building 8 | Zoom access https://highline.zoom.us/j/85659026242
Description: Every year, Highline College awards Teaching & Learning Enhancement awards to faculty for work on projects related to innovative teaching. Tenured, tenure-track, lecturer, and part-time faculty are all welcome to apply. Last year, the TLE committee faculty members Sam Sam Alkhalili, Hara Brook, and Maurea Brown along with Emily Lardner, VPAA.
The purpose of this session is to learn about exciting work from faculty who received TLE awards last year and get advice on preparing your own successful applications. (Applications are due in the third week of Fall Quarter.) Last year’s awardees included:
- Ellen Bremen: “Creation of OER for CMST 330, Organizational Behavior
- Rhiannon Hillman: “Ungrading English Courses”
- Erin Hooyboer: “Mental Health First Aid”
- Tylir McKenzie:cConference presentations & research on adapting assessment practices to different institutional contexts and the impact of LGBTQIA faculty visibility on queer student success
- Kara Stuart: “Redevelopment & OER Integration for Journalism Classes”
- Lisa Voso: Evaluation of the Application of Team Based Learning in CMST Classes
- Dusty Wilson: Escape (Rooms) Beyond Mathematics
Please join us for an inspiring session!
Faculty and Staff of Color Reception (4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Target audience: Faculty & Staff of Color
Modality: In-Person
Location: Mt. Constance / Mt. Olympus, Building 8
Friday, September 22, 2023
Student Success Council Community Retreat (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.)
Target audience: Student Success Council Members
Modality: In-Person
Location: Building 2
Description: The goals of the retreat include community building and understanding our collective contributions.
Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.
Programming will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Let’s Get Our Gardening Gloves On! (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Campus Cleanup (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Join Public Safety to help prepare the campus for the first day of fall quarter. A well-maintained campus sends the message to students that we care about them and what happens at the college. All supplies needed to safely participate in the cleanup will be provided!
Meet on the east side of Building 6 by the front entrance
* Part-Time faculty may request a stipend for all events/ activities with an asterisk. Please complete the Adjunct Faculty Stipend Request form to request a stipend(s).