Canvas Outage Update & Instructions for Faculty

May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment

At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, Canvas experienced a nationwide outage impacting access to online courses and related services. At this time, we have not received confirmation regarding the cause of the outage or an estimated timeline for restoration of service.

The college is actively monitoring the situation and remaining in communication with relevant partners as updates become available. 

Our Incident Response Team will reconvene tomorrow morning to discuss possible next steps should this become a prolonged outage.

In the meantime, please make sure you are communicating directly with your students regarding any course impacts or alternative arrangements. Faculty may access directions for pulling class rosters and student email addresses from ctcLink.

We understand the disruption this may cause for students, faculty, and staff and appreciate your patience as we work through the situation. Additional updates and guidance will be shared as more information becomes available.

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Campus Updates 5/7/2026

May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Good afternoon all, 

This week has been very busy on campus on our end – nothing unique to share, just nose to the grindstone. I did want to thank everyone involved with this year’s Day of Learning on May 1. I learned so many things and was really pleased to see everyone. Keep an eye out for follow-up information from Cat’s discussion on telling our story.   

I was unable to attend yesterday’s Lei Making Workshop, which is a bummer as it was so great last year (and I heard the same about it this year). There are a LOT of spring trainings out there offered through the Office of yəhaw̓   – looking forward to seeing you and sharing ideas at these upcoming trainings!  

I am leaving this evening to visit my mom for the Mother’s Day weekend. Wishing an early happy Mother’s Day to all who provide care and lead with care…we need you! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Outreach & Recruitment 

Shoreline College Preview Day is happening one week from today! This open house is a great opportunity for prospective students, their families, and all members of our community to visit our campus and see what we have to offer! 

Do you know anyone interested in learning more about our college? Tell them about Preview Day! It’ll be a fun evening with interactive demos, raffles & prizes, and tours. Staff and students will be available to answer questions and offer application assistance. Food will be available for purchase from the Dicks Drive In food truck.  

The event is free and all are welcome! Please share the Preview Day sign up form with anyone who might like to visit our beautiful campus and see all that we have to offer! 

  • 2026 Shoreline Preview Day 
  • May 14, 2026 
  • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time 


The Executive Team (ET) is now scheduling and holding virtual open office time via Microsoft Bookings:  

Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time.  
 

Committee Updates 

Accreditation 

Instructional equipment requests due May 8, 2026: 

  • Program Review sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload” must be completed. 
  • If those sections and your Program Review from last year point to a need for instructional equipment, please request equipment via this form. 

Enrollments 

  • Shows a 5.9% decrease compared to last year. 
  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Grants 

Thinking about applying for a grant?  

  • Your first step is to contact the Grants Office.  
  • We can help you plan a project, lead your team through the college’s required grant procedures, and guide you through developing and submitting a proposal.  

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • 2026 Day Of Learning Feedback Request 
  • Thank you to those able to attend last week’s Day of Learning!  Please complete a feedback survey by May 8 at 6:00pm. 
  • Part-time/associate faculty attendees: 
  • Academic Affairs will provide compensation for up to 7 hours of attendance/participation at Day of Learning. 
  • Exceptional Faculty Award Nominations Needed! 
  • Nominate an individual or a group of faculty members who have shown: 
  • Exceptional dedication, knowledge, or achievement in their field 
  • Outstanding teaching, advising, counseling, or librarianship skills 
  • Superior service in their duties 
  • *For more detailed information, please see the campus wide notification. 
  • How to Nominate: 
  • Submit by end of day on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. 
  • 2026 Summer Operating Hours   
  • Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the College will move to public operating hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with campus closed on Fridays.  
  • These summer operating hours will be in effect Monday, July 6 through Friday, September 4, 2026.   
  • Employees should work with their supervisor for communication and scheduling. 
  • Once determined, supervisors will need to update their employees’ schedules in ctcLink. 
  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed 
  • Memorial Day  – Monday, May 25th 
  • Juneteenth – Friday, June 19th  
  • Independence Day – Friday, July 3rd (Observed) 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due:  Thursday,5/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due:  Friday, 5/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Job Postings! 

  • Program Specialist 3 – Center for Education & Career Opportunities (CECO) (Bilingual – Spanish)  
  • COMING SOON!  
  • Tenure-Track Ford Automotive  
  • Tenure-Track General Service Technician (GST)  
  • Tenure-Track Nursing 
  • Faculty Pro-Rata Positions 
  • Faculty Program Coordinator Positions 
  • Human Resource Consultant 3 

Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.  

Updates from DAAG 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

Shoreline Community College offers accessible, high-quality education and workforce training that empowers students for success. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement, we foster an educational environment that contributes to the enrichment of both our local and global communities. 

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Save the Date! Campus Accessibility Walk

May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Tour Our Campus with an Accessibility Lens.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) invites you to this special event that will give you a new perspective on our campus environment.

We are fortunate to learn, work, and live on a beautiful campus, but beauty and accessibility don’t always go together. As we explore the campus, we will have the opportunity to identify physical barriers and discuss how we can make our spaces more inclusive for everyone.

Event Details:

  • When: Wednesday, May 13th
  • Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Where: Meet in Room 4228 for pre-walk snacks and good conversation

Please join us for some fresh air and meaningful advocacy!

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Canvas data breach

May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Shoreline College is aware of a recently reported cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides Canvas. According to public reporting, the threat actor claims the incident involved data associated with approximately 9,000 educational institutions worldwide. This incident was not limited to Shoreline College. Instructure has stated that its investigation is ongoing and that the incident has been contained.

Based on Instructure’s current update, the information involved may include certain identifying information for users at affected institutions, such as names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages among users. We also want to clarify that our Canvas environment does not store additional user contact or sensitive personal information such as addresses, financial information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, or other government identifiers.

Instructure has also reported taking precautionary steps, including revoking privileged credentials and access tokens, deploying security fixes, rotating certain keys, and increasing monitoring across its platforms.

Because names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and Canvas messages may have been involved for some affected institutions, please be alert for suspicious emails that reference Canvas, coursework, enrollment, grades, financial aid, or account access. Do not click unexpected links, open unexpected attachments, or provide your password or personal information in response to an unsolicited message.

Please remember:

  • Shoreline College will never ask for your password by email, text, or phone.
  • Use only official college websites and login pages to access Canvas and other college services.
  • Report suspicious messages to Technology Support Services (TSS) at support@shoreline.edu.

If you experience trouble accessing a Canvas-integrated tool, you may be asked to check the “authorize” button when any external tools are launched. This includes textbooks and external applications like Panopto. You may also reach out to eLearning Services to ask for assistance at elearning@shoreline.edu.

At this time, we are continuing to monitor Instructure’s status and updates and will share additional information if we learn more about the impact to our users.

Thank you for your attention and caution.

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Important News and Updates from Campus Safety

May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Today we have a few important updates from our Campus Safety Team as we continue working to create a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for everyone here at Shoreline. 

A New Name: Campus Safety 

Green patch that says "Campus Safety" in yellow.

You may have already noticed the first change.  The Safety and Security department is now known as Campus Safety.  This is a name that many colleges are also implementing, and the update better reflects a people-centered approach focused not just on security, but on care, visibility, and connection across campus.   

Staffing Updates 

We’re also pleased to share some updates to our Campus Safety team: 

Have you met Bret yet?

Photo of Bret, the Director of Campus Safety.

Bret joined Shoreline College earlier this year as Director of Campus Safety, bringing a strong background in emergency preparedness and a deep commitment to supporting campus communities. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety at Edmonds College, where he helped ensure campus readiness, responded to calls for service, and supported the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors. 

Bret is originally from Snohomish and graduated from Snohomish High School in 2003. Following graduation, he served on active duty in the United States Coast Guard for 10 years, with duty stations across the Great Lakes in Michigan, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Oregon Coast. 

After his honorable discharge, Bret pursued his education using his Post-9/11 GI Bill, enrolling at Edmonds College in 2017. He went on to earn both an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). During this time, he was appointed VA Program Manager at the Veterans Resource Center, where he supported veterans and their dependents in achieving their educational goals and navigating VA education benefits. 

Bret later returned to serve as Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety at Edmonds College, where his work focused on emergency planning, accident and injury prevention and response, fire and life safety, and broader campus safety and security operations. 

In his free time, Bret enjoys spending time with his two cats, watching sporting events, and falling asleep to true crime shows in the background. 

Campus Safety Team 

  • Bret Crawford – Campus Safety Director* 
  • Emiliano Gamboa – Campus Safety Lieutenant 
  • Mary Lou Ames – Program Specialist 3 
  • Officers:  
    • Tom Dewey* 
    • Ethan Kasberg* 
    • Michael Erga 
    • Han Nguyen* 
    • Nathan Torrez 
    • Christopher Vaughn 
    • Roger White* 
    • Shawn Wilkerson 
  • Shuttle Bus Drivers:  
    • Dennis ‘Butch’ Carlson 
    • Puddu ‘Junior’ Dawes,  
    • Gyanendra Muni ‘Mr. Muni’ or ‘Muni’,  

*Denotes a new employee 

This team is here to support students, employees, and visitors every day, and we encourage you to say hello when you see them around campus. 

New Uniforms 

Photo of two officers in the new, dark blue Campus Safety uniforms.

Starting this month, you may also notice our team in new uniforms. These updates include our new Shoreline branding, better quality materials that will last longer, and a look that helps distinguish our team from other groups that frequent campus. The goal is simple: to make Campus Safety more visible, approachable, and recognizable to our community. 

We’re grateful for the work this team does every day to support our campus. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about Campus Safety services, please don’t hesitate to reach out at campus.safety@shoreline.edu 

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