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Presidents Chats

January 16, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Webex Education Connector: The Best way to Host Your Remote Class Meetings

January 21, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this Webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how The Webex Education Connector enables teachers to integrate Webex meetings directly into Moodle, streamlining virtual meetings without needing to manage student emails or switch between platforms.

Using Panopto to Record Videos and Share with Your Students

January 22, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover how to effectively use Panopto: create and manage videos, set permissions, share content, and engage your audience.

Webex Education Connector: The Best way to Host Your Remote Class Meetings

January 23, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this Webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how The Webex Education Connector enables teachers to integrate Webex meetings directly into Moodle, streamlining virtual meetings without needing to manage student emails or switch between platforms.

Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook

January 24, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use your syllabus to create categories in the Gradebook and review Gradebook basics. Discover effective grading techniques in Moodle 4.1, including how to utilize the Grade Me Block for streamlined grading.

Digication Kora Courses: Teaching & Learning with ePortfolios

January 24, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty will learn how to enhance teaching and learning with ePortfolios in Digication Kora Courses. Discover how to create, manage, and assess student ePortfolios to foster collaboration, showcase work, and support personalized learning. Get practical tips for integrating ePortfolios into your courses to engage students and track their progress.

Board of Trustees Meeting

January 27, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

Webex Education Connector: The Best way to Host Your Remote Class Meetings

January 28, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this Webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how The Webex Education Connector enables teachers to integrate Webex meetings directly into Moodle, streamlining virtual meetings without needing to manage student emails or switch between platforms.

Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook

January 29, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use your syllabus to create categories in the Gradebook and review Gradebook basics. Discover effective grading techniques in Moodle 4.1, including how to utilize the Grade Me Block for streamlined grading.

Digication Kora Courses: Teaching & Learning with ePortfolios

February 3, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty will learn how to enhance teaching and learning with ePortfolios in Digication Kora Courses. Discover how to create, manage, and assess student ePortfolios to foster collaboration, showcase work, and support personalized learning. Get practical tips for integrating ePortfolios into your courses to engage students and track their progress.

Standing Governance Committees

February 4, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Academic Department Meetings

February 6, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Climate-Centered Pedagogy

February 11, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
E-230 Workshop Room

Theme: Inclusive Education

Host: John Brittingham

Teaching always takes place in a particular context. Much of the teaching instruction or support that we do speaks to the impact of social and cultural matters but climate change also influences the teaching environment. This seminar will look at several approaches to introducing climate-change topics into course work as well as presenting possible assignments that might be used to address climate concerns for students and faculty alike.

College Forum

February 11, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Getting Started with OneDrive for Collaboration

February 12, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how to log into Office 365, create, upload, and share files using OneDrive. Discover how to organize files and folders and map OneDrive to your device for easy access.

Academic Division Meetings

February 13, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Using Panopto to Record Videos and Share with Your Students

February 18, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover how to effectively use Panopto: create and manage videos, set permissions, share content, and engage your audience.

Department Chair meetings

February 20, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook

February 20, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use your syllabus to create categories in the Gradebook and review Gradebook basics. Discover effective grading techniques in Moodle 4.1, including how to utilize the Grade Me Block for streamlined grading.

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Feedback and Assessment

February 25, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
TBA

Theme: Teaching Strategies

Host: Erin Kappeler

This session will provide faculty with resources for improving the efficacy of feedback aimed at improving student learning. It will also connect quality assignment-building with appropriate feedback in order to help students maximize their learning.

Introduction: Antecedents of Racelighting

February 27, 2025 at 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Online

HOPE Community Reflections - SPRING 2025 Racelighting

This five-part course addresses how schools, colleges, and universities can address this issue, which is distinguished from gaslighting when the messages used to invalidate the victim are racial. Racelighting is an act of psychological manipulation where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) receive racial messages that distort their realities and lead them to second-guess themselves.

An Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

March 3, 2025 at 1- 2 p.m.
Library Classroom, Room N-317

In this session, faculty members will explore the world of Open Educational Resources. They will learn what they are, how to find them, how to adapt them for their class, and who to seek out to request a class to be recognized as an OER (No-cost) or an OERL (Low-Cost under $50.00) course. 

Presidents Chats

March 3, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Upcoming Dates for President Chats:

Thursday, April 17
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, August 21
Tuesday, September 16
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 13

OER and Diverse Voices

March 4, 2025 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Library Classroom, Room N-317

This is a session for faculty looking for diverse voices and multiple perspectives in their course material. The librarian will guide them towards resources that will help their students identify with content in a way that can be relevant to them and their daily lives. 

Standing Governance Committees

March 4, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Finding Local OER Resources

March 5, 2025 at 1- 2 p.m.
Library Classroom, Room N-317

This session will help faculty to source local OER resources that might be overlooked or unknown, from public archives and libraries to other sources. This is a great way to add a bit of local history to your courses. 

OER Open Lab

March 6, 2025 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Library Classroom, Room N-317

Get help finding OER materials! This is a drop-in session to talk about OER and see if it’s right for the courses you’re teaching. Check out OER Textbooks and look at examples of physical copies of OER Textbooks for you to review 

Digication Kora Courses: Teaching & Learning with ePortfolios

March 10, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty will learn how to enhance teaching and learning with ePortfolios in Digication Kora Courses. Discover how to create, manage, and assess student ePortfolios to foster collaboration, showcase work, and support personalized learning. Get practical tips for integrating ePortfolios into your courses to engage students and track their progress.

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Intentional Technology and Smart Classrooms

March 11, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
E-230 Workshop Space

Theme: Teaching Strategies

Host: John Brittingham

Educational technologies surround us but their use is often more of an imposition than a carefully thought-out pedagogical choice. In this workshop session, we will look at Derek Bruff's "Intentional Technology" framework for making good pedagogical decisions concerning the technologies we use while also learning about what we can do with the smart classroom technologies that have been installed at BHCC.

College Forum

March 11, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Getting Started with OneDrive for Collaboration

March 12, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how to log into Office 365, create, upload, and share files using OneDrive. Explore effective methods for organizing files and folders, managing sharing settings, and collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and students for enhanced teamwork.

Department Chair meetings

March 13, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

Academic Division Meetings

March 13, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

SharePoint Basics – Exploring Sites, Pages, and Libraries

March 13, 2025 at 1-1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover SharePoint basics, high-level capabilities, and foundational concepts like sites, libraries, and security.

Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook

March 18, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use your syllabus to create categories in the Gradebook and review Gradebook basics. Discover effective grading techniques in Moodle 4.1, including how to utilize the Grade Me Block for streamlined grading.

Board of Trustees Meeting

March 24, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Wicked Problems and Wicked Solutions (Climate-Centered Pedagogy)

March 25, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
Webinar

Theme: Inclusive Education

Host: John Brittingham

Students learn best when there is a purpose to their studies but it can be hard to provide a sense of purpose for everything we teach beyond "this is important for later." Using the Wicked Problems approach to learning, we can organize student learning around significant problems that don't have an immediate solution but require students to use multiple skillsets to address. Learn about how to get students from multiple disciplinary backgrounds to use their various skills and abilities to address difficult real-world problems.

SharePoint Advanced Concepts – Security, Collaboration, and Metadata

March 26, 2025 at 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover Advanced SharePoint concepts, collaboration, and metadata.

Racelighting - Chapter 1: Racial Microaggressions

March 27, 2025 at 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Online

HOPE Community Reflections - SPRING 2025 Racelighting

This five-part course addresses how schools, colleges, and universities can address this issue, which is distinguished from gaslighting when the messages used to invalidate the victim are racial. Racelighting is an act of psychological manipulation where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) receive racial messages that distort their realities and lead them to second-guess themselves.

Standing Governance Committees

April 1, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

BHCC Professional Development Day

April 8, 2025 at 1 - 4 p.m.
BHCC Gymnasium

This Professional Development (PD) Day will provide faculty, staff, and administrators with strategies to support the mental health and well-being of themselves, their students, and their colleagues. This Day will address basic needs and inclusive learning environments. The day will also introduce BHCC’s JED Campus initiative, which focuses on student resilience, retention, and well-being. 

SharePoint Basics – Exploring Sites, Pages, and Libraries

April 8, 2025 at 11 - 11:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover SharePoint basics, high-level capabilities, and foundational concepts like sites, libraries, and security.

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Faculty Activity Swapmeet

April 15, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
E-230 Workshop Space

Theme: Teaching Strategies

Host: John Brittingham

Come to this activity swapmeet where faculty will have the opportunity to share techniques, activities, and experiences they've had in their classes. Have a question about grading? Assessment? Student Engagement? This is where you can join with your peers to share your expertise.

Panopto - Use Teamwork to Create Videos Using Panopto Departments - Webinar

April 16, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty & Staff will discover how the Panopto Department feature allows a specific folder and its subfolders to be designated as belonging to one shared, elegant "Department" space.

Department Chair meetings

April 17, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

Presidents Chats

April 17, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Upcoming Dates for President Chats:

Thursday, May 8
Thursday, August 21
Tuesday, September 16
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 13

College Forum

April 22, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Racelighting - Chapter 2: An introduction to Racelighting

April 24, 2025 at 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Online

HOPE Community Reflections - SPRING 2025 Racelighting

This five-part course addresses how schools, colleges, and universities can address this issue, which is distinguished from gaslighting when the messages used to invalidate the victim are racial. Racelighting is an act of psychological manipulation where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) receive racial messages that distort their realities and lead them to second-guess themselves.

SharePoint Advanced Concepts – Security, Collaboration, and Metadata

April 24, 2025 at 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover Advanced SharePoint concepts, collaboration, and metadata.

Board of Trustees Meeting

April 28, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

Entering Requisition for Goods and Services and Contracts

April 29, 2025 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual

Academic Division Meetings

April 29, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

AIDE Professional Development Events for Faculty & Staff: Sustainable Development Goals as Pedagogy (Climate-Centered Pedagogy)

April 29, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m.
E-230 Workshop Space

Theme: Inclusive Education

Host: John Brittingham

The United Nations established 21 sustainable development goals to guide nations toward a just transition away from fossil-fuel dependency. While these goals are primarily aimed at governmental bodies, they also serve as an excellent way to organize learning in classes where students might be concerned about the effects of global climate change. Using these SDGs, faculty can help students address significant global problems.

Demystifying the Moodle Gradebook

May 6, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use your syllabus to create categories in the Gradebook and review Gradebook basics. Discover effective grading techniques in Moodle 4.1, including how to utilize the Grade Me Block for streamlined grading.

Standing Governance Committees

May 6, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Open Session: Associate Provost Chelsea Candidate Wei Zhou

May 8, 2025 at 11 a.m.
WebEx

Candidate for the Associate Provost – Chelsea position has been invited to conduct a virtual campus visit. We have scheduled an open session for you to virtually meet Dr. Wei Zhou on May 8.

Join from the meeting link https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=mab930ec2dd22206a0a5063458b1ae1db

Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2312 490 9553

Meeting password: asaopensession

Join by phone 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Global call-in numbers 

Toll-free calling restrictions Join from a video system or application Dial 23124909553@bhcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Racelighting - Racelighting - Chapter 3: Common Messages Racelighters Use

May 8, 2025 at 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Online

HOPE Community Reflections - SPRING 2025 Racelighting

This five-part course addresses how schools, colleges, and universities can address this issue, which is distinguished from gaslighting when the messages used to invalidate the victim are racial. Racelighting is an act of psychological manipulation where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) receive racial messages that distort their realities and lead them to second-guess themselves.

Presidents Chats

May 8, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Upcoming Dates for President Chats:

Thursday, August 21
Tuesday, September 16
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, November 13

Humanities to Career Year Two Convening

May 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A-300 Lobby

Faculty and Staff are invited to this event as we reflect on the Humanities to Career (Mandel Grant) activities since last year’s Kickoff event, share out ways you can become more involved, and seek your guidance as we deepen our work. Faculty will be compensated $45/hr for 4 hours for attending, and refreshments, lunch, and swag will be provided.

Open Session: Associate Provost Chelsea Candidate Arlene Vallie

May 9, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
WebEx

Join from the meeting link https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=m55a9e8eb40dc6d63907a1adbc3634dca

Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2315 102 3138

Meeting password: asaopensession

Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-650-479-3208,,23151023138## Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Join by phone 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Global call-in numbers

Toll-free calling restrictions Join from a video system or application Dial 23151023138@bhcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Open Session: Associate Provost Chelsea Candidate Mark Collins

May 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
WebEx

Join from the meeting link https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=m9d06cdbfa3e485ac339956d30c169856

Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2315 444 9265

Meeting password: asaopensession

Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-650-479-3208,,23154449265## Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Join by phone 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Global call-in numbers

Toll-free calling restrictions Join from a video system or application Dial 23154449265@bhcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

College Forum

May 13, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Department Chair meetings

May 15, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

Receiving Goods and Services

May 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual

SharePoint Advanced Concepts – Security, Collaboration, and Metadata

June 17, 2025 at 1-1:45 p.m.
Online

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover Advanced SharePoint concepts, collaboration, and metadata.

Board of Trustees Meeting & Retreat

June 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Museum of Science – Boston D’Arbeloff Suite.

SharePoint Advanced Concepts – Security, Collaboration, and Metadata

June 17, 2025 at 1-1:45 p.m.
Online

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover Advanced SharePoint concepts, collaboration, and metadata.

Get Your Moodle Course Ready for the Semester

August 27, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, faculty will learn how to prepare their Moodle courses for the semester. Faculty will learn how to:

-Request extended access for students with Individualized Plans (IPs) in past courses
-Locate your upcoming course in Moodle
-Import course materials
-Add a syllabus
-Create a welcome message for your students
-Merge grouped (clustered) courses
-Add co-faculty or mentors to your course
-Include interpreters, translators, notetakers, scribes, or assistants to support students and your instructional team

Going Back to Basics: What Makes a Learning Community a Learning Community?

August 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A-300 Lobby

The Office of Learning Communities invites all faculty and interested staff to this year's August Institute:

Going Back to Basics: What Makes a Learning Community a Learning Community?

It will be held in the A-300 Lobby on Wednesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Driven by our LC learning outcomes, topics will include educational planning, course clustering, early alerts to boost retention, and career coaching.

With each topic, we will ask how to build students' sense of community and belonging to help them thrive at BHCC and beyond.

Lunch will be provided. Faculty (both DAY and DCE) will be compensated for attending at $45/hour.

As of August 1, we have space left for 20 additional attendees. Please RSVP at:

https://bunkerhillcc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eam4cLofFhjTk0u

Webex Education Connector: The Best way to Host Your Remote Class Meetings

August 27, 2025 at 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Virtual

In this Webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how The Webex Education Connector enables teachers to integrate Webex meetings directly into Moodle, streamlining virtual meetings without needing to manage student emails or switch between platforms. Agenda:
- Overview of Webex Education Connector and its benefits 
- Personal Rooms vs. Scheduled Meetings 
- Creating Webex Sessions in Moodle 
- Adding Breakout Rooms 
- How students should join your meetings 
- Q&A and Wrap-Up

Faculty and Staff Convocation

August 28, 2025 at 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
BHCC Gymnasium

Using Panopto to Record Videos and Share with Your Students

August 28, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover how to effectively use Panopto: create and manage videos, set permissions, share content, and engage your audience.

Guide to Moodle Gradebook: Activities, Weights, and Grading Tips

August 29, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use the Moodle Gradebook step-by-step. We will explain the difference between Activities and Grade Items and how to use them correctly. You will learn how to set grades with weights, just like in your syllabus. We will explain why it is better to grade through Activities, not through the Grader report view. Also, you will learn how to add Extra Credit to your grades. Finally, discover how to use the Grade Me Block to make grading faster and easier in Moodle 4.1.

Guide to Moodle Gradebook: Activities, Weights, and Grading Tips

September 4, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use the Moodle Gradebook step-by-step. We will explain the difference between Activities and Grade Items and how to use them correctly. You will learn how to set grades with weights, just like in your syllabus. We will explain why it is better to grade through Activities, not through the Grader report view. Also, you will learn how to add Extra Credit to your grades. Finally, discover how to use the Grade Me Block to make grading faster and easier in Moodle 4.1.

Getting Started with OneDrive for Collaboration

September 10, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty & Staff will learn how to log into Office 365, create, upload, and share files using OneDrive. Explore effective methods for organizing files and folders, managing sharing settings, and collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and students for enhanced teamwork.

President's Chat

September 15, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Join BHCC President Pam Eddinger as she shares the latest news, announcements, and takes questions from the College community. President's chats are held monthly throughout the academic year. Fall semester chats will be held on September 15, October 16, and November 12.

You can submit questions in advance of President's Chat using this form.

President's Chats are recorded and posted on the Intranet for all BHCC employees.

Chapter Union Meetings

September 16, 2025 at 1-2:15 p.m.
WebEx

The Chapter Union meetings occure the Third Tuesday of every month from 1-2:15 p.m.

How ePortfolios Enhance Teaching & Learning

September 17, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty will learn how to enhance teaching and learning with ePortfolios in Digication. Discover how to create, manage, and assess student ePortfolios to foster collaboration, showcase work, and support personalized learning. Get practical tips for integrating ePortfolios into your courses to engage students and track their progress.

Department Chair meetings

September 18, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

One Book Conversation with Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus

September 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online via WebEx

The One Book Program is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive virtual event with Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, our 2025-26 One Book selection.

Join us for a conversation about storytelling, science, feminism, and teaching — especially for BHCC faculty and staff.

RSVP via EventBrite

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 23 at 5 p.m.

The event will include:

  • A moderated conversation with Bonnie Garmus
  • Q&A with faculty and staff
  • A preview of One Book events and resources for integrating the text into your courses

Board of Trustees Meeting

September 29, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

Standing Governance Committees

October 7, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Smart Communication: Email Etiquette and AI

October 8, 2025 at 2-3 p.m.
WebEx

In this interactive session, we will explore best practices for effective and professional email communication, as well as how AI tools are shaping—and sometimes complicating—our digital exchanges. Together, we will discuss practical strategies, share examples, and consider how to use both traditional etiquette and new technologies to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and efficiently.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your email skills, learn more about AI’s role in communication, or simply exchange ideas with colleagues this workshop is for you.

WebEx Link: https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.phpMTID=m01aca602f8e6630cb8feb70d402761b7

Academic Division Meetings

October 9, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

College Forum

October 14, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=md3938e619cdef659c1f213f348c7eb2c

Meeting number: 2303 335 3354
Password: fEJspChR379

Join by phone
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 230 333 53354

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Career Exploration & Planning

October 15, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Department Chair meetings

October 16, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

President's Chat

October 16, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Online

Join BHCC President Pam Eddinger as she shares the latest news, announcements, and takes questions from the College community. President's chats are held monthly throughout the academic year. Fall semester chats will be held on September 15, October 16, and November 12.

You can submit questions in advance of President's Chat using this form.

President's Chats are recorded and posted on the Intranet for all BHCC employees.

AI Conversation: An Unconference

October 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
N-117

Join the AI Commission and the Center for Professional Development for a conversation on AI using an Unconference format on Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in N-117.

This gathering invites faculty from across the College to shape the agenda, explore AI in the classroom, and spark cross-departmental collaboration. Space is limited to 20 participants, with priority given to ensure broad representation.

Location: N117
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 10 am – 2:30 pm

Faculty will be compensated at the hourly rate.
Register by October 8. Confirmations will be sent by October 13.

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Retention Strategies

October 20, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Chapter Union Meetings

October 21, 2025 at 1-2:15 p.m.
WebEx

The Chapter Union meetings occure the Third Tuesday of every month from 1-2:15 p.m.

Foundations of Supervision Workshop

October 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
E175, Charlestown Campus

Please join us for Foundations of Supervision—a workshop designed to help aspiring and experienced supervisors with the knowledge and confidence to lead with clarity, consistency, and purpose!

Facilitated by Dr. Franklyn Taylor

Learn the essentials of supervision to:

  • Enhance your supervisory skills to support staff and advance organizational goals
  • Avoid common mistakes and use effective strategies to address them
  • Build core skills in active listening, feedback, delegation, and accountability
  • Engage in a Supervisory Reflective Exercise to assess and strengthen personal supervisory practices
  • Walk away with tools, confidence, and strategies to support your team and drive success.

Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, please email: cpd@bhcc.edu

DeMystifying AI: What it Means for You!

October 23, 2025 at 12:30 – 2 p.m.
E223

Facilitated by Profs. Paul Kasili and Torna Omar Soro

Register Here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/U4Z1mzM6eY (Limited spots so please register early!)

You are invited to a professional development session exploring the role of AI in higher education. Together, we will:

  • Explore practical applications of AI in higher education.
  • Consider potential benefits and drawbacks of AI use.
  • Discuss how AI can foster discipline-specific, student-centered teaching and learning experiences.

We look forward to learning with you and discovering how AI might support our work and our students.

Best regards,

The Center for Professional Development

SharePoint Basics – Exploring Sites, Pages, and Libraries

October 24, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover SharePoint basics, high-level capabilities, and foundational concepts like sites, libraries, and security.

Board of Trustees Meeting

October 27, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Academic Advising

October 27, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Copilot for Beginners

October 29, 2025 at 12 - 1 p.m.
Webex

Join Us for Copilot for Beginners

This introductory session will walk you through the basics of Microsoft Copilot, a powerful AI tool available through the College’s Microsoft 365. Copilot is designed to streamline work, enhance productivity, and make everyday tasks easier. Whether you are brand new to Copilot or simply curious about its features, this workshop will provide hands-on guidance, practical tips, and space for your questions.

Click here to register!

We look forward to learning with you!

Best regards,

The Center for Professional Development

ChatGPT for Beginners

October 31, 2025 at 12 - 1 p.m.
Webex

Facilitated by: Profs. Paul Kasili and Torna Omar Soro

WebEx Location:  https://bhcc.webex.com/meet/pkasili

This hands-on session is designed for those new to AI tools and curious about how ChatGPT can support everyday tasks, enhance productivity, and spark creativity.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic functions and capabilities of ChatGPT.
  • Apply ChatGPT to streamline writing, brainstorming, and research tasks.
  • Practice effective prompting techniques to get useful and relevant responses.

Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or looking to integrate it into your workflow, this session will provide a practical and supportive introduction.

Click here to register: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/SGPpV4XWfR

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

The Center for Professional Development

Standing Governance Committees

November 4, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Academic Advising

November 5, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

SharePoint Advanced Concepts – Security, Collaboration, and Metadata

November 6, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will discover SharePoint basics, high-level capabilities, and foundational concepts like sites, libraries, and security.

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Transfer Support

November 6, 2025 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Retention Strategies

November 12, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Academic Division Meetings

November 13, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Story Social for AFSCME & PT staff

November 13, 2025 at 12-1 p.m.
E-175

You are warmly invited to the inaugural Story Social for AFSCME & PT staff, a new, informal community gathering hosted by the Center for Professional Development (CPD).

Please register here.

Date: Wednesday, November 13
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: E175 (Lunch will be provided)

Story Socials bring together members of our college community to share and celebrate our personal and professional stories. This first session is dedicated to AFSCME staff, offering a relaxed space to connect, learn from one another, and spotlight the lived experiences and expertise that make up our college community.

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Career Exploration & Planning

November 19, 2025 at 12 - 2 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

Department Chair meetings

November 20, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx

College Forum

November 25, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=mc5a82999e0457adcb4b1916ff6993688

Meeting number: 2318 436 7533
Password: sQcmfTCY855

Join by phone
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 843 67533

BHCC Annual Holiday Reception

December 1, 2025 at 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tradesman, 50 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown

Join your colleagues for a festive evening!
The evening will include:

  • Door Prizes
  • Festive Holiday Buffet
  • Karaoke DJ
  • Shuttle service runs from the Charlestown campus to the Tradesman, with pick-up and drop-off at the G-Building—Health & Wellness Lobby (every ½ hour)
  • Parking in the Hood Garage is FREE for the first 3 hours. The fourth hour is $2

Guide to Moodle Gradebook: Activities, Weights, and Grading Tips

December 2, 2025 at 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
Virtual

In this webinar, Faculty and Staff will learn how to use the Moodle Gradebook step-by-step. We will explain the difference between Activities and Grade Items and how to use them correctly. You will learn how to set grades with weights, just like in your syllabus. We will explain why it is better to grade through Activities, not through the Grader report view. Also, you will learn how to add Extra Credit to your grades. Finally, discover how to use the Grade Me Block to make grading faster and easier in Moodle 4.1.

Standing Governance Committees

December 2, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

President's Chat

December 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Online

Join BHCC President Pam Eddinger as she shares the latest news, announcements, and takes questions from the College community. President's chats are held monthly throughout the academic year.

You can submit questions in advance of President's Chat using this form.

President's Chats are recorded and posted on the Intranet for all BHCC employees.

Story Social for NUP staff

December 3, 2025 at 12-1 p.m.
A300

You are warmly invited to the inaugural Story Social for AFSCME & PT staff, a new, informal community gathering hosted by the Center for Professional Development (CPD).

Please register here.

Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Location: A300 (Lunch will be provided)

Story Socials bring together members of our college community to share and celebrate our personal and professional stories. This session is dedicated to NUP Staff, offering a relaxed space to connect, learn from one another, and spotlight the lived experiences and expertise that make up our college community.

 

Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success - Transfer Support

December 4, 2025 at 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
E-311

Join Us for Snack and Chat! A Collaboration Between LifeMap & Center for Professional Development

We are excited to invite you to Snack and Chat: Roundtables on Strategies for Student Success, a collaborative series hosted by LifeMap in collaboration with the Center for Professional Development.

These informal sessions are your chance to connect with colleagues, share advising practices, and explore strategies that support student retention, academic progress, career planning, and transfer success — all while enjoying some light snacks!

Each roundtable is designed to promote open conversation and gather your insights to help shape future Advising Institute programming.

For questions or more information, please contact Jacqueline McMillion-Williams at jrwillia@bhcc.edu.

College Forum

December 9, 2025 at 1 - 2:15 p.m.
WebEx

https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=m9971f76e825e419254bca96f2f97c5ec

Meeting number: 2312 295 6723
Password: 6Xu8b2FyZPr

Join by phone
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 229 56723

Board of Trustees Meeting

December 16, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Online

Department Chair meetings

December 18, 2025 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WebEx
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