Fall Faculty & Staff Inservice

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. If you can’t make it, watch this Canvas tutorial. 

LBCC has a variety of pots of money to support ideas to promote student success, and recognize that not everyone knows about these funds or how to access them. Mission Fulfillment members will host this workshop to explain the funding sources such as OER grants, Peace Grants, Faculty Fellow/Innovator projects, and Strategic Initiatives, and how to apply for each.

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.

Instroduction to Laserfiche Zoom Link.

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.

New updates to Title II of the ADA are here—and they directly impact how we design and share course materials online. This session will help you understand: What the updated Title II regulations say about digital accessibility, what does this mean for your course content (Canvas, videos, PDFs, etc.), easy steps you can take to stay compliant, where to go for guidance and available tools on campus, and why accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about equity. This is a great opportunity to get ahead of the changes, ask questions, and ensure your courses are more inclusive for everyone.

Join us for an engaging Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Expanding Access and Opportunity for Adult Students session, where faculty will receive an overview of the evolving CPL program. This session will highlight the pathways, including the Challenge Exams process, the Written Portfolio Assessment course, and credit awards for professional licensure or certifications aligned with pre-approved course equivalencies. Attendees will learn more about CPL options, understand credential crosswalks to CTE courses, and discuss how faculty can contribute to this impactful initiative. Join us to discover how CPL honors real-world learning and helps students turn experience into academic progress.

Attend this session to learn about common settings and tools to make using Canvas easier and more efficient. The training will be demonstration-based and will include tips and tricks for a course checkup (getting your course ready for students), navigation, quizzes, and the gradebook. 

Changes in rules and regulations for Federal Work-Study recently took effect; learn the dos and don'ts of Federal Work-Study.

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.

Training on Protected Leaves (FMLA, OFLA, and Paid Leave Oregon) for employees.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are free course materials openly licensed, meaning we can customize them to suit our learners, outcomes, and teaching styles! Millions of OER have been created over the last 20+ years, so the trick is finding the good ones. This session will cover some of the most established OER repositories and search tricks, and explore Canvas Commons, a repository of shared courses from Canvas users worldwide to draw inspiration and content from. Maybe you searched in the past but were unimpressed by the results, or you don’t know if OER even exists for your discipline. You’ll leave this session with skills and resources to explore no-cost, high-quality course materials for your classes, and you’ll learn about opportunities for support through LBCC’s robust OER program.

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.

Laserfiche Zoom Room.

This session will focus on what resources are available to faculty and staff to help student veterans be successful. We will also cover how to support students currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves, including what is required by law and how we can help students who are called up for training or duty still be successful. Finally, we will discuss students who are spouses or dependents of veterans and how we can support these students.

Designed for academic advisors with three years of experience or less, participants will explore case studies. If you have a particular question, concern, or topic that you would like addressed, please email Christy Stevens ahead of time.

LBCC has been part of the guided pathways movement since 2015. Join this workshop to learn more about what guided pathways are, what LBCC has done so far and finally, where we are heading in the future. This session is great for those new to LBCC or the concept of Guided Pathways. 

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.

Co-curricular session zoom

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.

Reviewing ways to save money for the college during budget reductions along with reviewing best practices for documenting/justifying the purchases we do need to make. This goes beyond a basic "can vs. should" and touches on some other avenues available in purchasing that can save significant money. 

This workshop will provide an opportunity for faculty to share how they engage with disciplinary societies, explore resources disciplinary societies offer for two-year college full-time and part-time faculty, and reflect on the value of staying up to date in your academic field. 

Reading comprehension is a foundational college success skill, but students often struggle to complete and understand our assigned readings. Join the Center for Teaching Excellence faculty to learn about simple tools and practices to support reading comprehension and engagement. We’ll draw on the Reading Apprenticeship Framework and social annotation practices, specifically the existing Perusall app in Canvas, which can be integrated into your existing readings. You’ll leave this session with actionable student support strategies to aid student success in your courses.

See how the Library and Learning Center has changed over the last year. 

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE): Connecting Classroom Learning to the Real World will provide an overview of LBCC’s CWE program and its role in supporting student success and career readiness through hands-on, work-based learning and meaningful industry partnerships. Participants will gain insight into how CWE allows students to earn academic credit for supervised work experiences related to their field of study, bridging theory and practice while building essential employability skills. The session will cover how students enroll, learning outcome alignment, student evaluation, collaboration with employers, recent updates to CWE processes, tools for streamlining supervision, and strategies for expanding opportunities across programs.

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.

Laserfiche Workshop Zoom Link.

The Learning Innovation Council is working to increase faculty use of Watermark in an effort to support students and connect them to resources. This project is connected to LBCC’s Big Four metrics. Join LInC members to learn about our Watermark Alert initiative. Learn what an alert is, when to use them, and what happens after you submit an alert. We invite you to play a part in meeting our goal of increasing student course completion and retention. This session is highly recommended for all full-time and part-time faculty.

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.

Join colleagues to discuss the book Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. In the rapidly changing landscape of AI, the strategies and ideas in this book continue to be relevant. This will be a semi-structured discussion following the book chapters and will allow those who have read the book to share key takeaways, ideas they will implement, and ask questions. Those who have not read the book are welcome to listen to the conversation. The book is available to check out from the LBCC library.

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.

Is that a service animal? An emotional support animal? Or just a really smart animal on a campus tour? Join us for a fun and informative session where we’ll clear up the confusion about animals on campus. You’ll learn: What you can (and can’t) ask, where animals are allowed to hang out, the process for emotional support animal approval, what to do if a furry friend is being more "ruff" than helpful. Perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered "Am I allowed to say something about this dog?" Come for the clarity—stay for the tail-wagging trivia.

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.

Flummoxed by flexibility? This session will help you navigate it all with clarity and confidence. We’ll cover: What flexibility accommodations mean and how they're applied; why we're updating our process for fairness, clarity, and compliance; answers to common questions like "What’s okay? What’s too much?"; what students are told and what faculty need to know; and when a change becomes a "fundamental alteration."

For new and returning Curricular Issues Committee Members only. Learn about your work on the Curricular Issues Committee, your role and responsibilities, and the anticipated projects for the upcoming year.

David will be presenting on the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and answering questions.