Coming Together 2023 Archive
All Seattle Colleges employees were invited to join Chancellor Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap for Convocation 2023 – Coming Together on Tuesday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at South Seattle College's Brockey Conference Center, located in the Jerry M. Brockey Student Center.
The event was a shared, in-person event, bringing together North, Central, South, and District employees. Approximately 360 faculty and staff attended.
Event Schedule and Program
9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Networking | Brockey Center |
| 10 a.m. | Land Acknowledgement | Brockey Center |
| 10:05 a.m. | Union Remarks | Brockey Center |
| 10:15 a.m. | Chancellor's Welcome | Brockey Center |
| 10:35 a.m. | Awards
| Brockey Center |
| 10:55 a.m. | Strategic Bridge Plan Overview and Update
Interested in hearing more about our districtwide Strategic Bridge Plan efforts? Join these 25-minute workshops led by members of the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet. Choose from five sessions in Olympic Hall. Each session will be repeated once in Session 2, offering participants an opportunity to attend two short workshops. The workshop sessions are:
| Olympic Hall |
| Noon | Buffet Lunch and Information Fair | Brockey Center |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Jam Sessions and Chinese Garden Tours
Chinese Garden Tours will leave from the Brockey Center. | Olympic Hall; Seattle Chinese Garden |
| 2 p.m. | Systemwide Discussions and Networking Join us back at the Brockey Center for informal networking and an afternoon snack. | Brockey Center |
| 2:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
*SCCtv streamed the program from 10 to 11:05 a.m. (ending prior to the workshops)
Awards
- 2023 Innovation of the Year Award
- Note: The Lifelong Learning Awards were not presented at Convocation this year as the timeline for nominations has been changed. More information will be provided to employees during Fall Quarter 2023.
Professional Profile Photos
Complimentary professional profile photos were offered from 9 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Two professional photographers were available as well as hair and makeup consultants.
Employees were 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 were notified about how to access their photos when they became available, approximately two to three weeks after Convocation.
Menus
Breakfast served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Fresh fruit platter, assorted pastries (and gluten-free options), coffee, tea, water, and fruit juices.
Lunch served from Noon to 1 p.m.
Taco bar buffet with beef barbacoa, chicken tinga, black beans, cilantro lime rice, fresh corn salsa, house made salsa roja, fresh pico de gallo, crema, shredded lettuce, and corn & flour tortillas. Assorted cookies for dessert.
Message Archives
Messages sent to employees about Convocation 2022 are archived here for reference.
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