Faculty and Staff Development Day
Faculty and Staff Development Days are held each Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter for faculty and staff to attend department and division meetings, and to attend workshops and lectures for professional growth.
Faculty and staff can apply to present a workshop or lecture on Development Day, either in-person, online, or hyflex. As Development Day approaches, the Development Day Advisory Committee will send out a survey asking for presenters to apply.
The dates for the 2026-2027 Development Days are:
Fall 2026: Tuesday October 27th
Winter 2027: Thursday February 4th
Spring 2027: Wednesday May 5th
2026 Fall Development Day Schedule Tuesday October 27
9 AM – 12 PM: Morning Event
MSLE Generative AI for Teaching Bootcamp
In-Person – ED2842A
A hands-on training to equip higher education faculty with a practical foundation in generative AI and the confidence to integrate it into their teaching using tools like Microsoft Copilot and effective prompting strategies. By the end, educators are prepared to enhance course design, streamline daily academic tasks, and continue building AI fluency to create more engaging and impactful learning experiences.
Register in advance - North Seattle College - MSLE Generative AI for Teaching Bootcamp Registration – Fill out form.
12 PM – 1 PM: Lunchtime Events
Be the Best Nuisance You Can Be!
Online Session - Zoom
In this session, I illuminate high impact pedagogical practices that have produced high course success rates (83% or higher) and completion rates (c or higher) of 96-100% in my classes, across all demographics. This includes first-generation students, those living below the poverty line, older, running start, working full time or part time at multiple jobs, second or third language users, trans or gender-nonbinary, LGBTQIA+, with learning and other types of disabilities, with ailing health or who serve as caregivers for elders or children, and those who have unreasonable gendered or racialized labor expected of them. I start with what I do six weeks ahead of the quarter, week 1 through 6, and daily practices. Facilitated by Farhana Loonat, PhD.
12 PM – 2 PM: Lunchtime Events
Faculty Drop-In Meet & Greet, Coffee & Treats with SLC Tutors
In-Person Session – Student Learning Center Seminar Room (HS1637A)
Student Learning Center tutors invite faculty for coffee and treats. Come meet the tutors' supporting students in your class, hear about their backgrounds, share your teaching philosophies, and learn about what we do here. Facilitated by the SLC Staff.
1 PM – 2 PM
Swipe Right on Co-Teaching!
In-Person Session. CC 2153 (Coordinated Studies Classroom-map)
Interested in team teaching or developing a new course to teach in the Integrated Studies Program? Already have an idea and want to take it further? Or not heard of Integrated studies but are intrigued? Learn more as faculty from the Integrated Studies program facilitate a speed dating brainstorm session to dream up new coordinated classes, meet new potential teaching partners, and have fun being creative! Facilitated by Melissa Grinley.
Takeaways from the North Summit and Summer ELO Workgroup
Online Session (Zoom)
Have you wondered what the ELOs are for or why we have them? Are you curious about what your fellow faculty said about the ELOs and their usefulness in teaching and learning? In this second workshop in our Assessment Series, Faculty Assessment Coordinator Justina Rompogren will lead a presentation on key takeaways from two recent faculty & staff workgroups:
- the True North Summit (in Spring 2026) and
- the Summer “Communication” ELO Workgroup (in Summer 2026)
At both the retreat and the workgroup, compelling takeaways emerged around North’s culture of assessing student learning, practical uses of the Essential Learning Outcomes, and the efficacy and usability of the ELOs. In addition to sharing these takeaways, the workshop will touch on the connection between the ELOs and the newly reinstated TIP (Teaching Improvement Practice) process for faculty this year.
TL;DR: Learn about the Spring True North Summit and the Summer ELO Workgroup, including lessons learned from faculty and staff participants, and how those lessons will inform this year’s accreditation (and TIP) cycle.
The Fast and the Frugal: Travel Smarter. Spend less. Submit on Time
Online Session - Zoom
Ready to turbocharge your travel savings? Join the Travel & Reimbursement team to learn about lower-cost transportation options, state-rate hotel savings, smart booking strategies, and tips to keep your travel paperwork crossing the finish line on time. Same trip. Less cost. More savings. Presenters: Ken Delmese and Vanessa Martinez
2 PM – 3 PM
TIPs & Chips: TIPs Q&A and Support
In-Person Event – TLC Meeting Room (LB 2201)
In this informal, unstructured session, members of the assessment committee will be on hand to answer questions about and provide support for the new TIPs process. Snacks, including chips, will be served. Facilitated by Matt Greene.
Successful Campus Event Planning 101
Online Session - Zoom
Have questions about planning an event on campus? Join Major Events Committee members Sai Guo, Casey Saunders, and Hong-An Truong for an informal drop-in session where we'll share tips, resources, and best practices for creating successful campus events. Learn how to request event space, coordinate room setups, arrange parking, submit food and beverage requests, and more. Stop by anytime during the hour, ask questions, and get the information you need to make your next event a success.
Spot The Scam: Protecting Yourself and Our College Community
In-Person Event - NSC Library Seminar Room (LB2208)
In this interactive session led by Vice Chancellor of IT & CIO Dan Duffy, learn to better recognize and respond to digital scams in both your professional and personal life. We will review examples of phishing emails, fraudulent texts, suspicious requests to change payment information, and more. Gain confidence in recognizing scams and a better understanding of reporting suspicious activity.
2 PM – 3:30 PM
(Un)Documented Student Training for Staff, & Faculty
In-Person Session - Library Classroom (LB3204)
This training will equip faculty and staff with the tools to better support (un)documented students. Facilitated by Carlos Serrano. During this session we will explore the experience and challenges (Un)documented students face
3 PM – 4 PM
Tech Talk: Bring your IT issues for discussion
In-Person Event - NSC Library Seminar Room (LB2208)
This is an open discussion session led by Vice Chancellor of IT & CIO Dan Duffy. While Dan will share some initial thoughts on his first 30 days at the district, this session is intended to give you the opportunity to ask questions or raise issues regarding what works well or what can be improved with the College's use of information technology.