Fall Faculty & Staff Inservice
Every fall, LBCC offers many activities, workshops, training sessions, and more to its faculty and staff in preparation for the upcoming academic year.
Schedule
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Program will take place on the Albany Campus.
8:00am - 10:00am: Breakfast and Division Meetings
10:30am - 12:30pm: Inservice Program in the Tripp Theatre
Mandatory for all contracted employees.
Hosted by Jill Childress.
Highlights:
- Poet Laureate
- Presentation by Dr. Lisa Avery, President of LBCC
- Galen Emanuele
12:30pm - 2:00pm: Lunch in the Commons
Lunch provided by Forks and Corks Catering.
New Employee Slideshow presentation.
2:00pm - 2:50pm: Training Block 1
Attendance highly recommended for all contracted employees.
Data science has emerged as a field of study alongside the rise of big data and the training and tools needed to analyze that data. During my sabbatical last year I delved into introductory data science education and will share some of what I learned about how the field arose, response from education, and considerations for our classes.
Open to all faculty, but mandatory for all healthcare faculty and staff. A repeat session will be offered on September 25.
This session is designed to help you feel confident when supporting students with disabilities at LBCC. We'll cover what is required under Section 504 and Title II, how to respond to accommodation requests, and how to avoid common oversights like unintentional retaliation. You'll get practical tips, real-life examples, and clear takeaways to help you partner effectively with Accessibility Resources and create a more inclusive classroom.
3:00pm - 3:50pm: Training Block 2
Attendance highly recommended for all contracted employees.
4:00pm: Reception in the Courtyard hosted by the Foundation
Will move to Takena if needed for weather.
Friday, September 19, 2025
Full-time Faculty Retreat
- 8:45am - 1:00pm
- Calapooia Center Commons
- Contact Warren Coffeen and Shannon Harbert for more information
Part-time Faculty Retreat
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Fireside Room
- Contact Sean Daniels and Heather Hill for more information
Monday, September 22, 2025
12:00pm - 12:50pm: Training Block 1
It's our first fall term in Canvas! Learn from the Center for Teaching Excellence faculty how to use two key Canvas resources. The LBCC Canvas Template is a student-centered course template you can customize to suit your teaching and learner needs. All faculty have a copy of the Template in your dashboard in a course titled "DEV TEMPLATE - Your Name." You can also import it from Canvas Commons. It is accessible, uses course design best practices, and is chock full of course design tools & hacks!
Second, Canvas has extensive Help Menus & Guides. You can Google your question and find high-quality answers, which is a departure from our experience in Moodle. This is a big win for us as we design and teach, but it can also lead to information overwhelm. In this session, we'll demonstrate the various help menus and guides. You'll leave knowing where to go for your various questions.
Do you love drawing? Do you dread drawing? Want to incorporate sketching into your curriculum? All skill levels are welcome. Drawing allows us to interact deeply with any subject and enhances learning. Each participant will receive a pocket size sketchbook and a portable drawing kit with pencils and erasers, funded by a Peace Grant. Three additional sessions will be offered throughout the fall term to build skills, workshop creative/experiential class applications, and create artistic community. My goal is to facilitate growth in each participant's drawing practice, provide an enhanced skill set, and create a nurturing environment for creative pedagogy.
This session is capped at 20 participants.
David will be presenting on the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and answering questions.
This session is designed for anyone looking to learn about the LaserFiche system. We'll cover the basics of what LaserFiche is, its core features, and how it is used across the college. By the end, participants will have a solid understanding of the platform and how it can streamline their daily work.
Remote instruction reminds teachers about the importance of classroom community. In this session, I'll share how to create and cultivate a classroom community. From attendance questions to class playlists to brain breaks and more, you'll come away with something you can use throughout the term with your students. And bring your ideas to share what you have done in your classroom.
1:00pm - 1:50pm: Training Block 2
The devil is in the details :). Come learn strategies for catalog submissions that save you and your students time - automatically. Learn tips for aligning catalog content with Degree-Approved Courses and ways to reduce petitions/substitutions in DegreeWorks. Leave with greater confidence in making informed decisions when editing your programs for the LBCC catalog.
Intended for department and program chairs.
2:00pm - 2:50pm: Training Block 3
The college is transitioning back to Kaltura for all video hosting and management. This workshop will equip you with the fundamental skills needed to get started, ensuring a smooth and effective transition.
The workshop will cover:
- Kaltura Basics: Learn how to upload, organize, name, and publish your video files using best practices.
- Video Distribution: Discover how to use channels and playlists to efficiently share content with your students.
- Kaltura Integration with Canvas: Find out how to seamlessly embed and manage your videos directly within your Canvas courses.
- Video Creation: Get an introduction to the Kaltura Capture app for creating your own instructional videos.
Laserfiche 12 introduces a variety of features and enhancements that can improve usability and efficiency. In this session, we'll walk through the key updates, demonstrate the new tools, and highlight practical ways these improvements can support your daily work.
3:00pm - 3:50pm: Training Block 4
This session is mandatory for co-curricular advisors, or anyone interested in starting a co-curricular.
We will cover roles and responsibilities of a co-curricular advisor, especially focusing on the student roster for student participation and retention.
Life comes at you fast... and it does for our students too! Sometimes, we just need a little extra support for our students when trying to help get them back on track. We invite you to join us to talk about the Student CARE Team, the Conduct and Retention office, different reporting pathways for additional support if you are working with a student who is having a difficult time, and the various ways reports are routed to ensure timely, effective support for the student and for you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Faculty Development
- 8:30am - 12:00pm
- Commons
- Light breakfast served at 8:30am
- Attendance is required for full-time faculty and encouraged for part-time faculty
Concurrents Sessions Round 1: 10:10am - 11:00am
Title | Description | Presenters | Location |
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Faculty Panel: Lessons Learned from Spring and Summer Canvas Pilots | A small group of interdisciplinary faculty taught pilot sections in Canvas for the last two terms. They'll share lessons learned in this panel so you can benefit from their experiences and gain practical insights for the fall term! |
Lauren Visconti, Ashley Willner & Paul Hibbard. Facilitated by Colleen Sanders |
Forum 202 |
The Inbox & Beyond: Strategic Student Communication In Canvas | Learn all about communicating with your students from a seasoned Canvas teacher! Darci will demonstrate the tools Canvas offers for communicating with students, including announcements, notification preferences, the inbox, and more. This is useful for courses in all modalities but will be especially helpful for online instructors wanting to meet RSI! | Darci Dance | MKH-105A |
Creative Assessment Strategies for Modern Learners | How can we build assignments that challenge students in new ways and engage them beyond traditional tests and projects? Join interdisciplinary faculty for a facilitated conversation about how to offer more choice and flexibility in your assessments. | Kristi Murphey & Ommidala Pattawong | Fireside (CC-211) |
First-Generation College Student Panel Follow-up | This session serves as a follow-up to the First-generation College Student Panel Discussion. We'll shift from listening to action—focusing on practical, usable strategies that support first-gen success in our classrooms and across campus. Together, we'll revisit key themes from the panel and ask the critical question: "Where do we go from here?" | Angel Dorantes & Josiah Hunt | Vineyard Mountain (CC-213) |
Course Design 101: Redesigning with Purpose | Take a fresh look at a course you already teach. In this session, you'll explore small, practical ways to make your course in Canvas clearer, better organized, and easier for students to follow and succeed. | Renee O'Neill | NSH-106 |
Real Tools for Engagement: Building Community in College Classrooms | Join this interactive session and learn how to build community through teaching strategies that instructors already employ in the classroom such as note taking, discussions, and current events. Together, we will reimagine these everyday practices as powerful opportunities to create belonging, spark curiosity, and inspire deeper connections among students. | Christy Stevens & Kanoe Bunney | MKH-207 |
Occupational Balance | This is a mental health-focused session on balancing occupations. In occupational therapy, occupations are how we occupy our time, not just our jobs. This session will focus on the various aspects of our lives in and out of work with practical strategies to maintain a healthy balance. | Emily Lorang | Cascade View (CC-205) |
Concurrents Sessions Round 2: 11:10am - 12:00pm
Title | Description | Presenters | Location |
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Faculty Panel: Lessons Learned from Spring & Summer Canvas Pilots | A small group of interdisciplinary faculty taught pilot sections in Canvas the last two terms. They'll share lessons learned in this panel so you can benefit from their experiences and gain practical insights for the fall term! | Terrance Millet, Mindy Schindler & James Wiger. Facilitated by Colleen Sanders | F-202 |
Grading in Canvas: Tools, Tips, and Time-saving strategies | It's time to talk about grading in Canvas. We'll cover gradebook basics, SpeedGrader tricks, and practical hacks to make grading easier, faster, and less stressful. Come prepared to log in to your Canvas account or just watch, listen, and ask questions. | Jessica Maddox | MKH-105A |
A Safe Circle: How Peer Dialogue Builds Strength | Build engagement and connection in your class by learning how to integrate a Peer Empowerment Project conversation at the beginning of the term. Our session will demonstrate how Peer Empowerment Project materials support students in building community, belonging, and confidence as we model a session and follow it with a Q&A. | Chris Riseley | Fireside (CC-211) |
Teaching Against the Odds: Reaching Students Living in Poverty | Nearly 60% of all Americans experience living below the poverty line at some point in their life. While temporary for many, for others it is a generational reality. Does education play a role in combatting this, and, if so, how might we ensure those most in need of the advantages higher education brings obtain it? This session invites you to the conversation of how to support students living in poverty. | Josiah Hunt | Vineyard Mountain (CC-213) |
The Syllabus Challenge: Spotting Barriers, Building Access | Part of the Supporting First-Gen Students course, this interactive session helps you reimagine your syllabus as a welcoming tool for student success. Together we'll explore practical strategies and resources to make syllabi clearer, more inclusive, and supportive of all learners. | Renee O'Neill | NSH-106 |
Normalizing the Struggle | The struggle is real for our students (and ourselves). When we acknowledge and normalize struggle, we better equip students to face it. In this session, we discuss how proactively addressing imposter syndrome, stereotype threat, and belonging uncertainty can increase student resilience and retention. | Diana Boro-Boswell & Terese Jones | MKH-207 |
Common Mental Health Issues Students Face | Mental Health in the Classroom - Join counselors Jana and Cait to talk about how mental health concerns are impacting LBCC students and their experiences in the classroom. We will discuss mental health friendly classroom policies and how to refer students who could use extra support. | Jana Svoboda & Cait Morgan | Cascade View (CC-205) |
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm: Welcome Day in the Courtyard!
1:00pm - 2:00pm: General Education Learning Outcomes and Assessment Training
- Boardroom (CC-103)
- Attendance is highly recommended for all full-time and part-time faculty who teach general education courses
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Department Chair Training
- Boardroom (CC-103)
- Snacks provided
- Attendance is mandatory for new chairs and highly encouraged for returning department chairs
Thursday, September 25, 2025
12:00pm - 12:50pm: Training Block 1
This interactive workshop is an opportunity for users to experiment with Laserfiche 12 together and apply what they've learned to real projects. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with project ideas they've been working on—or want to explore—and we'll use the session to practice building, testing, and troubleshooting in a supportive environment. Converting forms will be one of the key areas we'll cover, but the focus is on giving you time to work hands-on with your own ideas. All are welcome to attend, though only users with full licenses will be able to access the design system independently during the workshop. Bring your questions and be ready to try things out—this session is all about learning by doing.
1:00pm - 1:50pm: Training Block 2
The Difference, Power, Oppression (DPO) Program supports faculty across multiple fields and disciplines at LBCC in developing inclusive curricula and pedagogical strategies that address systems of power, privilege, and inequity in the United States. Learn about LBCC's partnership with OSU, our DPO Community of Practice, and strategies for teaching DPO courses and content. This session will also address how department chairs might recognize and support DPO faculty in their areas.
This session is strongly recommended for all faculty teaching or planning to teach a DPO course. However, all full and part-time faculty who are interested in learning more and reconnecting with colleagues are warmly invited to attend!
This session is designed to help you feel confident when supporting students with disabilities at LBCC. We'll cover what is required under Section 504 and Title II, how to respond to accommodation requests, and how to avoid common oversights like unintentional retaliation. You'll get practical tips, real-life examples, and clear takeaways to help you partner effectively with Accessibility Resources and create a more inclusive classroom.
This session is a repeat from Sept. 18th and is highly recommended for all full-time and part-time faculty.
Does it seem like HR keeps telling everyone they have to track hours for this, that, and the other? How confusing and overwhelming!
Please join us for a discussion of why HR needs your assistance in tracking employee hours, why it is important and how too many work hours may impact employees and department budgets. Topics include part-time classified step advancement, part-time classified backing into a FT contract and the Affordable Care Act.
2:00pm - 2:50pm: Training Block 3
Mandatory for department chairs; strongly recommended for division or program admins who assist in the schedule process.
Your new class scheduling best friend is finally here! Come learn how to use our new software, Coursedog, to build and edit your class schedule offerings. You'll learn the skills you'll need before using it for your final round of winter term schedule edits in October.
Training on Protected Leaves (FMLA, OFLA, and Paid Leave Oregon) for employees.
3:00pm - 3:50pm: Training Block 4
Monday, September 29, 2025
First day of term!