Each term, the ELAD team builds a calendar of professional learning opportunities. You can find a printable Word Calendar as well.

Please note: You may have to use your network ID to register for and participate in these opportunities. Click on the title of the training to find out more.

Archives of our calendars are available on the Archived PD Calendars page.

Spring 2024 Calendar

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

White Allies, Advocates, Accomplices, and Activists for Racial Justice ERG Meeting

• When/Where: Thursday, May 2, 2:00-3:00 p.m.; Zoom
•  The White Allies, Advocates, Accomplices, and Activists for Racial Justice ERG is geared toward those who identify as white and are interested in building skills in becoming an ally/advocate/accomplice/activist for racial justice; any employee with these interests may attend. This affinity group seeks to build skills and infrastructure to take action to dismantle systemic racism. The May 2nd meeting will take a moment to engage in a survey about what members would like meetings to look like moving forward and will have an open discussion.
• This meeting will take place in Zoom; the link will be shared closer to the event.

Village of Color ERG Meeting

• When/Where: Monday, May 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; Puyallup Campus MPR 102 A and Zoom
• The Village of Color ERG is a welcoming community where individuals of color come together to support each other and promote diversity on campus. Through authentic conversations and shared experiences, members strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates our differences and empowers each member. Join this ERG gathering to connect, learn, and contribute to building a stronger, more equitable community.
• This meeting will take place in person and via Zoom; the link can be found through Bridge registration.

Women of Color ERG Gathering

• When/Where: Thursday, May 16, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; Fort Steilacoom Campus CAS371 and Zoom
• Women of color ERG is hosting its spring gathering to build community via food, shared space and a lot of love! The purpose of WOC ERG is to create a space for women of color to connect, support one another, and discuss relevant topics in an empowering environment.
• This meeting will take place in person and via Zoom; the link can be found through Bridge registration.

Trans Awareness Learning Session

• When/Where: Tue, May 7, 3:00-4:30pm; FS CAS 523 and online via Zoom (Register via Bridge)
• In this learning session we will explore cisnormativity and cisgender privilege, as well as key language and terminology of the transgender movement. Participants will identify their personal relationship to gender and learn about the importance of pronouns. Recording
• In-Person Limit: 34 participants
• Presenter: Heath Ray Hayden

Queer ERG Meeting

• When/Where: Wednesday, May 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m.; Zoom
• The Queer ERG is an inclusive space for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals to share experiences, provide support, and foster an inclusive environment. Members aim to build community, promote understanding, and advocate for an equitable and welcoming environment. Join this ERG gathering to build community, celebrate diversity, and work towards a more inclusive campus for all.
• This meeting will take place in Zoom; the link will be shared closer to the event.

2024 DEI Empowerment Conference

• When/Where: June 5th, June 6th, June 11th and June 12th
• The WA State 2024 DEI Empowerment Conference aims to help state government build more just systems, and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging with our state workforce. Sessions will highlight the lived experience of historically marginalized groups and ideas for creating inclusive Washington communities and workplaces.
• Registration opened on May 1, 2024.  Admission is free and open to all employees of Washington state agencies, boards, and commissions.
• See the conference website at ofm.wa.gov/deiconference.

Arab American Heritage Month Resource Library

• When/Where: Bridge Session -Self-Guided
• This self-guided walkthrough of Arab American Heritage Month recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans. Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events celebrating the Arab American community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society and our communities.

Inclusive Practices

AnnotatED Virtual Conference

• When/Where: April 17-18, 9:00-Noon, Online
• Hypothes.is, a social annotation educational technology tool, is hosting this FREE online conference. “At this conference, attendees will hear from social annotation experts at over 16 different live sessions on how to incorporate social annotation into the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with the presenters and other attendees in real-time.”

Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101

• When/Where: April 16-30, 2024, Online, This is a virtual, facilitated online class. Registration is free to Pierce College Employees.
• Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101 is a two-week course designed to teach you not only how to use the Hypothesis tool, but how to design social annotation assignments to best support your students’ learning. By the end of the course, you’ll have set up a Hypothesis-enabled assignment in your course site, complete with instructions for your students and a grading plan. If you complete all of the required components of the course, you’ll also receive recognition as a Hypothesis Certified Educator for the course Social Annotation 101. This includes a digital certificate (which can easily be shared to your social media pages or downloaded and saved to a portfolio) and recognition on our website.

Leadership

Unlocking Authentic Communication in a Culturally Diverse Workplace

• When/Where: Bridge Session – Self-Guided
• From the Course Description: “What does it take to be a great communicator, particularly in a global and culturally diverse modern workplace? The answer is largely authenticity. In this course, Jonathan Wilson teaches key principles of authentic communication, real-world tips for practicing authentic communication, and how to develop cultural awareness so you can build relationships, support colleagues from underrepresented groups, and be a more effective professional. Jonathan explores what it means to be authentic in a way that celebrates who you are, resonates with others, highlights the importance of cultural differences, and energizes those around you. It may take a while and some work to attain competence and expertise in these areas, but if you’re looking to be someone who can connect with anybody with ease, navigate tricky conversations, and learn what matters to people, join Jonathan in this course.”

Adjunct Faculty Leveling Information Session

• When/Where: Friday, April 5, 2024, 12:00 PM, Online Via Zoom (Invitations sent via email from PCFT)
• Are you interested in learning more about leveling at Pierce College? PCFT will host a virtual information session on leveling on Friday, April 5th, starting at 12:00 p.m. We will explain the benefits of leveling and the leveling processes and share experiences.

Project Management and Skills Development

Tableau Training

• Facilitators: Jamie Jones and Allison Sieving
• When/Where: Wednesday, April 17, from 1:00-2:30 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• Since 2015, Pierce College has used the data visualization tool Tableau to support institutional data democratization. Pierce College Tableau users can access a variety of data dashboards that support our work in mission fulfillment. Please join us for a virtual 90-minute introductory workshop on accessing and using the data in Pierce College and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) dashboards.

Starfish 101

• Facilitator: Daniel Knox
• When/Where: Thursday, May 16, from 3:00-4:00 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• A brief overview of all things Starfish. This session will cover how Starfish works, creating your profile, updating settings, tracking items, reviewing the student folder, and other processes that are supported by Starfish.
• This session will be recorded and made available on this page afterwards.

Starfish Advising Essentials

• Facilitator: Daniel Knox
• When/Where: Tuesday, May 21, from 3:00-4:00 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• Starfish is a powerful advising tool, but not everybody knows how to best utilize it. This session will cover how to use Starfish to assist your advising process, simply your caseload, and work to best assist students in achieving their academic goals.
• This session will be recorded and made available on this page afterwards.

Starfish Degree Planner Demystified

• Facilitator: Daniel Knox
• When/Where: Thursday, May 23, from 3:00-4:00 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• One of the most useful, but least understood aspects of Starfish is Degree Planner. Many folks know how to build a Degree Plan, but not everyone knows why and how the plans build, as well as how to create conditions to assist your students. This session will cover the basics of how Degree Planner works and how to utilize all of its many wonderful features.
• This session will be recorded and made available on this page afterwards.

Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams

• When/Where: Bridge Session – Self-Guided
• From the course description: “Microsoft Teams is the communication and teamwork hub of Microsoft 365. Teams brings together the conversations, files, and meetings that team members collaborate on together—making it an ideal tool for managing projects. In this course, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft MVP, and project manager Heather Severino walks through everything you need to know to manage small- to medium-sized projects in Teams. Heather starts by showing how to set up a team and manage permissions. She then covers how to manage files, connect SharePoint lists and pages, take notes, manage online meetings, and collect project feedback. Plus, Heather explains how to be even more efficient in Teams by using keyboard shortcuts and leveraging existing teams as templates.”

An Introduction to Pierce College’s Tableau Data Dashboards

• When/Where: Wednesday, April 17, 1:00-2:30 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• Since 2015, Pierce College has used the data visualization tool Tableau to support institutional data democratization. Pierce College Tableau users can access a variety of data dashboards that support our work in mission fulfillment. Please join us for a virtual 90-minute introductory workshop on accessing and using the data in Pierce College and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) dashboards.
• Note: We request that attendees enroll for this workshop by April 16^th at 12 PM for the Institutional Research (IR) Department to verify or create your Tableau user account.

Open Lab Sessions for Storing Zoom and Panopto Recordings

• When/Where:
  • Tuesday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 AM, FS (SNR 121)
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:00–3:00 PM, JBLM (C119 Stone Ed.) & Online via Teams
  • Tuesday, April 16, 10:00-11:00 AM, PY (CTR 270 )
  • Wednesday, April 17, 10:00-11:00 AM, Online via Teams
• These open lab sessions are for storing Zoom and Panopto recordings. This will include training in saving recordings to local computers and integrating Panopto with Zoom.

Project Management Workshop, Part I

• When/Where: Tuesday, April 16, 2:00-3:00 PM Tuesday, April 23, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, FS (CAS 407) & Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• Unlock the skills and knowledge needed to master project management in our interactive workshop. Discover industry best practices, effective planning techniques, and efficient execution strategies, empowering you to lead projects successfully from start to finish. Gain hands-on experience through real-world scenarios, learn how to manage resources, mitigate risks, ensure project success, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or a newcomer to the field, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to excel in your project management endeavors.
• A Part II session will be offered in May.

Project Management Workshop, Part II

• When/Where: Thursday, May 30, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, Online via Zoom (Register in Bridge)
• In this Part II workshop, we will explore more advanced project execution strategies tailored to diverse project environments. Discover cutting-edge software applications and platforms designed to streamline project workflows, enhance collaboration, and track progress with precision. You’ll have the opportunity to apply these techniques and tools to real-world scenarios, honing your ability to navigate challenges and deliver results with every project.
• A Part I session was offered in April.

An Introduction to Pierce College’s Faculty-Focused Tableau Data Dashboards

• When/Where: Thursday, May 23, 1-2:30pm; Zoom
• Since 2015, Pierce College has used the data visualization tool Tableau to support institutional data democratization. Pierce College Tableau users can access a variety of data dashboards that support our work in mission fulfillment. Please join us for a virtual 90-minute workshop focusing on the Course Analysis for Faculty Development and Career Pathway Map Headcount & Demographics dashboards, as well as various Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) dashboards. We will focus on the functions of and potential uses for the Course Analysis for Faculty Development and Career Pathway Headcount & Demographics dashboards. We will also discuss how to navigate some of the nuances of these dashboards and their limitations. The aim of this workshop is not to generate a wish list of dashboards to be created or revived. We are in the midst of shifting data tools and do not have the capacity to build new or restore inactive or outdated dashboards at this time.
• Limited to 30 participants. Registration closes Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm.
• Presenters: Jamie M. Jones and Allison Sieving

Wellness

Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises

• When/Where: Bridge Session, In Your Own Time, 20 minutes
• Our necks bear the brunt of the stress when we spend too much time looking at screens. Taking a break is the best solution, but sometimes we can’t afford to go offline. Luckily, with simple corrections to your posture and typing habits, you can eliminate

Winding Down: Get a Better Night’s Sleep

• When/Where: Bridge Session, In Your Own Time, 53 minutes
• A good night’s sleep is important not only for your health and well-being but also for your personal and professional performance. This course is designed to help you get a better night’s sleep so that you can be your very best each day.