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MCC Daily Tribune

TCC: Welcome Back Fall 2026

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. The campus has been quiet these past few months, and we are excited to see our faculty and students returning for the fall semester.

The Teaching & Creativity Center (TCC) is looking forward to supporting your teaching, learning, and professional development throughout the year. We invite you to participate in our upcoming programs and events. As always, we welcome your ideas and suggestions.

Adjunct Supper for Success Series

Join colleagues for conversation, connection, and professional growth.

  • September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Forum
  • October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in Monroe A
  • November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in Monroe A

TCC Book Groups

  • An Educator's Guide to ADHD with Stephanie Weaver and Diane Mancini (Downtown Campus)
  • Joy-Centered Pedagogy in Higher Education: Uplifting Teaching and Learning for All with LaToya Manon
  • The Joyful Online Teacher with Virtual Campus
  • The 1619 Project with Afiya Farrell
  • Why Plato Matters Now with Amy Burtner

To register for a Book Group, please complete the Fall 2026 Book Group Interest Form or contact Melis Kural (mkural@monroecc.edu).

TCC Conversations: Save the Dates

Join us for engaging discussions with colleagues.

  • September 28, 2026
  • October 20, 2026
  • November 18, 2026

Sessions will be offered via Zoom and in person in TCC Room 12-201. Additional details will be announced soon.

Open Classroom Week (October 12 to October 23, 2026)

Interested in opening your classroom to colleagues or observing a peer? Save the date for October 12, 2026 to October 23, 2026. Participation details and the registration form will be available in Daily Tribune.

TCC Brown Bag Series

  • TCC Brown Bag Kickoff: Connect with the Teaching & Creativity Center
  • September Brown Bag
    • September 24, 2026 
      Presenter: Heather Williams
    • Location: TCC Room 12-201
    • Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  • The Museum as a Metaphor: Supporting Learners of All Ages
    • October 15, 2026
    • Presenter: Dimitra Ramos
    • Location: TCC Room 12-201
    • Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  • October Brown Bag
    • Save the date for October 28, 2026
      Details coming soon.
  • Civic Engagement
    • November 12, 2026
    • Presenter: Joe Scanlon
    • Location: TCC Room 12-201
    • Time 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  • Keeping Your Energy and Preventing Burnout

TCC Workshops

  • Student Engagement Resource Sharing Workshop
    • September 10, 2026
    • Presenter: Melis Kural
    • Location: TCC Room 12-201
    • Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  • Grants 101
  • MCC Health and Wellness Student Support
  • November Workshop
    • November 19, 2026
      Topic and presenter to be announced.
  • Reflect, Reset, and Renew
    • December 9, 2026 
    • Presenter: Melis Kural
    • Location: TCC Room 12-201
    • Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

We wish you a successful, productive, and inspiring Fall 2026 semester. We look forward to learning and growing together with you throughout the year!

Melis Kural
Teaching & Creativity Center
08/25/2026