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MCC Daily Tribune

TCC: Fall 2025 Announcements

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you had a restful summer break. I truly hope your fall semester is off to a great and productive start. 

I would like to share our upcoming programs from the Teaching and Creativity Center (TCC). As always, please feel free to reach out to Melis Kural (mkural@monroecc.edu) if you have suggestions or ideas—we love hearing from you! 

 Adjunct Supper for Success Series 

  • September 22, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 
  • October 14, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 
  • November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 

TCC Book Groups 

Theme Book Group: 

The Impact of Sense of Belonging – Facilitated by Amanda Colosimo 
(Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s theme!) 

 Additional Book Groups: 

  • Trans Figured: On Being a Transgender Person in a Cisgendered World – Facilitated by Bob Muhlnickel 
  • Educator Wellness: A Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-Being – Facilitated by LaToya Collins 
  • Food Insecurity on Campus: Action and Intervention – Facilitated by Ryan Messenger and Amy Greer 

If you're interested in joining a book group or learning more, please contact Melis Kural (mkural@monroecc.edu) or reach out directly to the facilitators. 

 TCC Conversations – Save the Dates 

  • September 29, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM 
  • October 21, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM 
  • November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM 

Sessions will be held via Zoom and in-person at TCC Room 12-201. 

 Open Classroom Week 

Save the Date: November 3 – November 14 
If you're interested in participating, please fill out the Open Classroom Participation Form

 TCC Brown Bag Series 

  • September 3 - PDF and Accessibility 
  • October 1 - Fillable Forms and Accessibility 
  • October 10 - Barriers to Retention and Persistence in STEM 
  • October 29 - Internationalizing through Project-Based Learning 
  • December 3 - Burnout Prevention & Self-Care 

All sessions: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 

 TCC Workshops 

  • September 11 - The Finish Line Game – Student Journey 
  • October 8 - Collaborative Learning 
  • November 13 - Project-Based Learning 
  • December 11 - Faculty Showcase 

Lumen Circle Interest Program 

AI in Teaching and Learning Group & Lumen Circle Collaboration 

Info Session: September 10 at 1:00 PM 

 We’ll also be launching a few new programs soon—stay tuned! We know the start of the semester can be hectic, so we’re keeping things light and flexible. 

Wishing you a smooth and inspiring semester ahead! 

Melis Kural
Teaching & Creativity Center
08/27/2025