Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Monday, September 14

Join remotely

Can’t attend In-Service in person? Join us for a brief afternoon Zoom broadcast during the event. The program will feature remarks from Acting PCC President, Dr. Katy Ho, PCC Federation representatives, and ASPCC leadership. The broadcast will be recorded and made available afterward for those who are unable to attend live.

• In-Service broadcast: 2-2:30pm
• Zoom link (meeting ID: 985 2221 427)
• Add to your calendar

Community Gatherings

Each Community Gathering will feature a brief program with Acting President Katy Ho, representatives from the Associated Students of PCC, and leaders from FFAP and FCE. After the program, stay and enjoy food, games, activities, and time with colleagues from across the college.

• West Side Community Gathering
  • 8:30–11:30am
  • Rock Creek Campus
• East Side Community Gathering
  • 1-4pm
  • Cascade Campus

Host a Community Table

One of the highlights of the Community Gatherings will be a community fair featuring departments, committees, affinity groups, employee organizations, shared governance groups, and college programs from across PCC. Hosting a table is a great way to share resources, recruit new participants, showcase your work, and help colleagues discover opportunities to get involved throughout the college. The signup deadline for tabling has passed. Please contact inservice@pcc.edu with questions.

• Rock Creek: Events Center, Building 9. Doors open for tabling setup at 7:30am. Tabling runs from 8:30–11:30am
• Cascade: Cascade Library. Doors open for tabling setup at 12 noon. Tabling runs from 1–4pm
• Tables will not be assigned. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at both locations. Early setup is not available. Tablecloths will not be provided. Power will not be available unless specifically requested in the original registration. Make sure laptops are fully charged before arriving.

SAC Chairs and Friends

• 12-1:30pm
• Cascade Campus (remote attendance available)

Tuesday, September 15

Pathway meetings

Academic and Career Pathways teams will gather in the morning for pathway-specific discussions, planning, and collaboration. Look for more information from your pathway leadership.

• AAT: 9am-12 noon, Sylvania Campus, Cafeteria
• AHCD: 9am-11:30am, Zoom
• BCWD: 9am-11:30am, Zoom
• HEP: 10am-12 noon, Sylvania Campus, HT East Lobby
• PSESS: 8:30am-12 noon, Cascade Campus, Student Union
• STEM: 8:30am-12 noon, Zoom, with live streaming at the RC Event Center

Gordon Galbraith Award Ceremony

Join us as we recognize this year’s Gordon Galbraith Award recipient and celebrate excellence in service.

2026 Galbraith Award Winner: Josephine Pino 
Congratulations to Biology instructor Josephine Pino, recipient of the 2026 Galbraith Award for Excellence in Teaching! A champion for undergraduate research and equitable STEM education, Josephine was selected by her peers for her dedication to students and instructional leadership. Don’t miss her 30-minute presentation during Fall In-service week! Add the Galbraith Ceremony to your calendar.

• 12:30-1:30pm
• Zoom:
  • Join Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 974 4660 7390
  • Passcode: 991324

Wednesday, September 16

Faculty Department Chair In-Service

Faculty department chairs will gather for college updates, leadership development, and planning for the academic year.

• 8:30am-12:30pm
• Southeast Campus, Community Hall

Part-Time Faculty In-Service

Part-time faculty are invited to connect with colleagues, learn about available resources, and prepare for the year ahead.

• 4:30-8:30pm
• Sylvania Campus
• Fore more information visit the Events page and schedule

Thursday, September 17

Subject Area Committee (SAC) In-Service Day

Stipend pay is available for eligible participants for up to four hours. Contact your SAC/academic department leadership to determine whether there will be a meeting for your program or discipline.