2026 Opening Week Schedule
Opening Week Evaluation–Thank you for your feedback!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:15 – 9:00 a.m.
Building 8 Mt. Townsend
Breakfast and Community
Stop by the Public Safety table to pick up new annual parking permits.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Building 8 Mt. Townsend and Zoom
All-Employee Convocation & Opening Ceremony*
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Building 25, Floor 5
EDT Open House – Future site of the Dr. John R. Mosby Center for Equity, Diversity, and Transformation
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Skokomish
Professional Headshots
Sign up for free professional headshots by our own Communications & Marketing Team
Lunch on your own
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Division and Department Meetings*
Scheduled by chairs/coordinators
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Building 8 Mt. Townsend
Coffee/Tea and Community
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Building 8 Mt. Townsend and Zoom
Low Sensory Room: Building 2
All-Employee Strategic Planning and AI Meeting*
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Townsend
All-Campus Luncheon
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Skokomish
Professional Headshots
Sign up for free professional headshots by our own Communications & Marketing Team (sorry, all spots used)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Division and Department Meetings*
Scheduled by chairs/coordinators
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Community Pantry Building 16, Room 180
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Building 8 Mt. Constance/Olympus
Assessment Session*
Required for full-time faculty, optional for part-time faculty
This assessment session will focus on how we, as an institution, are developing a systematic approach to assessing core competencies and student learning. Departments will use this time to work together, discuss and examine how outcomes are aligned, assessed, and used to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and student success.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Building 2
Managing classified employees
Required for all supervisors of classified staff
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Skokomish
Professional Headshots
Sign up for free professional headshots by our own Communications & Marketing Team (sorry, all spots used)
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Constance/Olympus
HCEA Luncheon
All faculty welcome: adjunct, lecturers, program managers, tenure-track, and tenured. Lunch will be provided.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Building 2
WPEA Luncheon
All classified staff welcome. Lunch will be provided.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Building 7
AFT Hi-Pro Union Bargaining Kickoff
All exempt staff and AFT members Welcome. Lunch will be provided.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
TIDL Professional Development Workshops*
Optional workshops for faculty
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Service Opportunities
Optional service projects (TBD)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Building 8 Mt. Constance/Olympus
23rd Annual Faculty & Staff of Color Reception
Join us for the 23rd Annual Faculty & Staff of Color Reception, a gathering that welcomes faculty and staff of color into the new academic year. This year’s event is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share perspectives, and engage in conversations about how our work aligns with the college’s strategic goal of Culture and Capacity. Together, we’ll explore campus resources, affinity groups, and opportunities to strengthen an inclusive, supportive community as we begin the academic year. All employees are welcome to attend.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Get ready for the quarter!
Opening Week Evaluation–Thank you for your feedback!
*Part-Time faculty may request a stipend for all events/ activities with an asterisk. Please complete the Adjunct Faculty Stipend Request form