Event Information and Updates

• host a workshop  
• host an information table (please indicate at end of RSVP form) 
• share professional accomplishments 

Dear Colleagues,

I want to officially welcome you to the 2024-25 Academic Year and invite you to join me, our Seattle Colleges leadership team, and members of our Board of Trustees for: 

Convocation 2024  

Tuesday, September 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.       
South Seattle College’s Brockey Center

It’s a special time and allows us to gather as friends and colleagues to kick-off the academic year, recognize our accomplishments, and look forward with purpose and direction.  

Here are more details

RSVP Your attendance  

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 11. 

Breakfast and Professional Profile Photos          
The day begins with breakfast, networking, and information tabling at 9 a.m. Complimentary professional profile photos also begin at 9 a.m. and will be open all day to employees. We will have two photographers, as well as hair and makeup consultants available for touchups. I hope you will use this opportunity to update your photo in Seattle Colleges’ employee directory, Canvas, and other places where you represent the colleges. 

This is a big hit each year. I appreciate a back-to-school picture day, and I plan to take advantage of it and I hope you do too.

Chancellor’s Welcome and Employee Awards & Recognition   
At 10 a.m. the program begins with a land acknowledgment, union remarks, and a chancellor’s address, followed by employee awards and recognition. While we encourage your in-person attendance, this portion of the agenda will be livestreamed by SSCTV and interpreted.

I hope to see as many of you as possible in person and where possible I encourage supervisors to rotate staff to allow team members to attend.  

Opportunities to Participate   
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunities we’ve built into the day’s full agenda to participate. If you are interested in leading an open session/workshop, tabling at breakfast/lunch, please fill out the appropriate form on the Convocation website by Wednesday, Sept. 13.

We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 17 as we begin our fall quarter. 

Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap  
Chancellor  
Seattle Colleges

Save the Date for Convocation 2024

Tuesday, Sept. 17
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 
South Seattle College, Jerry Brockey Center

Here's what's on tap:

• Reconnect with colleagues
• Get direction-setting information and updates from leadership
• Host or participate in an open session/meet-up opportunity with your colleagues districtwide
• Pick up college merch
• Finish the day off with a baseball game Mariners v. Yankees at T-Mobile Park

See you soon. 

Dear Colleagues,

We are looking forward to seeing you at Convocation 2023 tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center (JMB) from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the south parking lot.

Please refer to the Convocation website for full agenda, food menu, and additional information.

Opportunities to Network and Get Involved 
We encourage you to attend the breakout sessions taking place in Olympic Hall (next door to Brockey Center). It’s a great opportunity to learn and network with colleagues.

An Information Fair will take place at Brockey Center during lunchtime from 12-1 p.m. featuring tables from Human Resources, Unions, Project Baldwin, Seattle Promise, Georgetown, WorkSource, Mainstay, and more.

If you are interested in getting your peers together districtwide, you can Host a Networking Table in Brockey Center from 2-2:30 p.m. and bring a group together. Cookies and chips will be served during this informal networking session.

Professional Profile Photos 
As a reminder, complimentary professional profile photos will be offered starting at 9 a.m. and will be open to employees through 2:30 p.m. This year, we will have two professional photographers available, as well as hair and makeup consultants.

Employees are invited to take advantage of this opportunity and use their photos to update their profiles in the Seattle Colleges Employee Directory, Canvas, and other places and occasions where professional photos are needed. Employees will be notified about how to access their photos when they become available, approximately two to three weeks after Convocation.

See you soon,

District Communications

Dear Colleagues,

We are finalizing the catering, room set-up, and agenda for Convocation 2023 next week. Please RSVP and sign up to lead and participate by Thursday, Sept. 14.

Opportunities to Lead and Participate 

• Faculty & Staff Led Workshops/Jam Sessions
  Submit a proposal to lead a 30-minute “jam session” open to any topic of interest to employees districtwide. We encourage TED Talk type presentations that are short, topically focused, and engaging, with time for questions and discussion. This is an opportunity for faculty & staff to share their passions—related or unrelated to your role on campus—with the campus community.
   
• Host a Table at the Information Fair
  Host a table during lunch in the Brockey Center. This is an ideal time for organizations and units to display information and engage employees through tabling in the Brockey. We will manage the setup. You provide the information.
   
• Volunteer to be a Networking Captain
  Interested in getting your peers together districtwide? Volunteer to be a captain at your networking table and bring a group together. Discuss business as student services staff or math faculty. Or just take a moment to catch up as colleagues.

We are looking forward to seeing you next week on Tuesday, September 19 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center.

District Communications 

Dear Colleagues,

Convocation 2023 is almost here. Here’s an update and information on how you can get involved. 

Program Features and Highlights

We are excited to bring back some popular aspects of the event:

• Professional profile photos
• Jam sessions
• Taco bar

And introducing a few new ones: 

• Noon information fair
• Peer meetups and networking
• Fall welcome bag and merch

Full agenda, food menu, and details are on the Convocation website.
 

RSVP for Convocation 2023

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 13 at 5 p.m. to ensure there is enough food and seating for everyone.
 

Get Involved

Much of the programming at Convocation originates from you, our fellow employees. We invite and encourage you to get involved by leading a workshop/jam session, hosting a table at the lunch information fair, or volunteering to be a captain at a peer meetup/networking table. More information is below. Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.

• Faculty & Staff Led Workshops/Jam Sessions
  Submit a proposal to lead a 30-minute “jam session” open to any topic of interest to employees districtwide. We encourage TED Talk type presentations that are short, topically focused, and engaging, with time for questions and discussion. This is an opportunity for faculty & staff to share their passions—related or unrelated to your role on campus—with the campus community.
   
• Host a Table at the Information Fair
  Host a table during lunch in the Brockey Center. This is an ideal time for organizations and units to display information and engage employees through tabling in the Brockey. We will manage the setup. You provide the information.
   
• Volunteer to be a Networking Captain
  Interested in getting your peers together districtwide? Volunteer to be a captain at your networking table and bring a group together. Discuss business as student services staff or math faculty. Or just take a moment to catch up as colleagues.

Remember, Convocation is Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

District Communications

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to cordially invite all faculty and staff to join Chancellor Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap for Convocation 2023. Please save the date for Tuesday, September 19 at South Seattle College from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Faculty & Staff Led Workshops
Faculty and staff interested in leading a Convocation workshop may submit a proposal by following the directions below.

This year’s workshops are 30-minute “jam sessions” open to any topic of interest to employees districtwide. We encourage TED Talk type presentations that are short, topically focused, and engaging, with time for questions and discussion. This is an opportunity for faculty & staff to share their passions—related or unrelated to your role on campus—with the campus community.

Workshop topics from previous years include: Finding Your Leadership Voice, Advancing Racial Equity for Student Success, Seattle Promise Explained, Resources to Discuss Equity & Social Justice in the Classroom, Fitness in a Zoom Environment, Seattle Pathways Overview, and Transgender Issues in Higher Education.

Submit Your Proposal
To submit a proposal, please complete this form by Wednesday, September 6. Your proposal must include the following information:

• Title of proposal
• Presenters
• Target audience
• Area of focus
• A brief summary of the content

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 19.

District Communications

Dear Colleagues,  

We need your assistance finalizing plans for Convocation.

If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the RSVP form and submit workshop/meeting proposals by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

• Do you plan to attend Convocation in-person? Convocation is on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Seattle College, Brockey Center. An accurate RSVP count is important as we order food, solidify room set-up, and prepare to take professional headshot photos for employees.
• Are you interested in facilitating a 20-minute workshop or hosting a districtwide meeting? Submit a proposal.

Thank you, 

Convocation Planning Committee

Dear Colleagues,

This is a friendly reminder to make plans and RSVP to come together for Convocation 2022 on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center.

Breakfast and Professional Headshot Photos
The day begins with a free continental breakfast at 9 a.m. Free professional headshots begin at 9 a.m. and will be open to employees all day. Employees are encouraged to get these photos and use them in People Pages directory listings, Canvas, etc.

Employee Awards and Recognition, Chancellor’s Address
At 10 a.m. our program begins with a welcome and land acknowledgement followed by employee awards and recognition and an address from Acting Chancellor Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap. And, there’s still time to recognize your colleagues by sharing a story about their commitment to students, our district, and our common mission. Please send us your written or video recognition stories by Friday, Sept. 9.

Host a Workshop or Meeting
Workshops and meetings featuring topics of districtwide interest will be held in four 20-minute sessions from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. All faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to facilitate a 20-minute workshop or host a districtwide meeting. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, Sept. 13.

RSVP to Attend Breakfast and Lunch
If you are planning to attend, RSVP online by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to allow an accurate catering count. A free lunch at noon featuring a fiesta buffet taco bar with beef barbacoa, chicken tinga, black beans, cilantro lime rice, fresh corn salsa and pico, and house made salsa rojo.

Full Schedule
Convocation 2022 will wrap up at 2 p.m., following the second round of workshops. View the full schedule for the day.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Please join us.

Convocation Planning Team

Dear Colleagues,

We invite and encourage you to help us recognize your colleagues who have gone above and beyond. Share a story about their commitment to students, our district, and our common mission. Describe how they impacted you, how they inspired you, or just how they made you smile.

Submissions will be highlighted at Convocation 2022.  ​

Please send us your written or video recognition stories by Friday, September 9.

Recognize your colleagues who are: 

Services Heroes
- Improved services to students
- Demonstrated dedication  

Innovative Problem Solvers
- Showed perseverance and adapted through continuous changes
- Increased operational efficiency

Master Collaborators
- Worked across campuses towards a shared goal
- Built strategic partnerships throughout the district

Convocation Planning Team

Dear Colleagues,

All faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to facilitate a 20-minute workshop or host a districtwide meeting between 1-2 p.m. at Convocation.

This year’s workshops are 20-minute sessions (with a 10-minute break in between) to allow more variety and encourage "TED Talk" type presentations that are short, topically focused, and engaging. Workshops and meetings are open to any topic of interest to employees districtwide. For ideas see the 2020 workshop archive.

See you at Convocation on Tuesday, September 20.

Convocation Planning Team  

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to cordially invite all faculty and staff to join our acting chancellor Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap for Convocation 2022 – Coming Together on Tuesday, September 20 at South Seattle College from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We are planning to take the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year as an opportunity to gather, reflect, and recognize our colleagues, districtwide, who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to collaborate, drive change, and spur innovation in how we serve and support our students, and each other.

Seattle Colleges is committed to increasing in-person service and instruction to our students in a healthy and safe manner. This also holds true for in-person events. That said, we are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve; accommodations, where possible, will be made available for remote attendees to participate in the day’s activities and workshops.