Built on Evergreen’s\u00a0Five Foci<\/strong><\/a>\u2014Interdisciplinary Study, Collaborative Learning, Personal Engagement, Linking Theory with Practical Applications, and Learning Across Significant Differences\u2014the New Faculty Academy provides comprehensive support as you learn to design transformative learning experiences that embody these foundational principles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions? Contact the Learning and Teaching Commons at learningandteaching@evergreen.edu<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf31 Summer Institute: Designing Learning Experiences that Matter<\/strong>\u00a0 \ud83d\udcda Weekly Learning Sessions<\/strong>\u00a0 \ud83e\udd1d Community Building<\/strong>\u00a0 \ud83c\udfaf Practical Skills Development<\/strong>\u00a0 Throughout the year, you’ll develop expertise in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us as we explore Evergreen’s distinctive approach to teaching and learning\u2014where narrative evaluation replaces grades, interdisciplinary thinking is celebrated, and student transformation is at the heart of everything we do.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching @ Evergreen<\/a>: This Canvas site (available with your Evergreen sign-in credentials) provides useful materials to support your teaching. NOTE: If you are new to the Learning Management System, Canvas, please complete the\u00a0Canvas Orientation for Faculty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>The Framework for Inclusive and Culturally Sustaining Teaching at Evergreen<\/a>: This framework articulates Evergreen\u2019s approach to equitable learning in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Real Evergreen: An Educator\u2019s Handbook<\/a>\u00a0(pdf<\/a>):\u00a0 This extensive resource, compiled by Faculty Emeritus Joli Sandoz, offers first person accounts from faculty and staff illustrate the diverse experiences of Evergreen educators and learners. We encourage you to skim through this resource and read what interests you.\u00a0 If you are looking for some suggestions, we\u2019ve compiled a list of articles below that provide a window into faculty life at Evergreen from the origin story to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Begin your Evergreen journey with our intensive summer institute, where you’ll design meaningful curriculum alongside experienced colleagues and explore innovative teaching approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join fellow new faculty on Monday afternoons (3:15-4:45 PM) for foundational workshops and discussions covering Evergreen’s core educational philosophy and framewoks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build lasting relationships through faculty socials and collaborative problem-solving sessions that create your support network for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Develop expertise in Evergreen’s signature practices that support students in achieving the\u00a0Six Expectations of an Evergreen Graduate<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearning Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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