Campus Updates 7/2/2026

July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks, 

This week was a great reminder of the power of partnerships, innovation, and continuous learning. 

One of the highlights was helping advance and celebrate Shoreline’s historic Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, offered in partnership with the University of Washington School of Dentistry. We recently recognized the first cohort of students to earn bachelor’s degrees from Shoreline, a significant milestone for both the College and the profession. I could not be more proud of our graduates, faculty, and staff who helped make this achievement possible. For those interested in learning more, you can read this story about the Dental Hygiene graduation.  

I also had the opportunity to share another outstanding Shoreline alumni story. You can read the recent alumni spotlight of Tom Ranken, class of 2023, here. 

A significant portion of my week was spent participating in the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Effective Teaching Institute alongside 23 Shoreline faculty, staff, and administrators. Over three days, we learned about Indigenous history, language, education, tribal consultation, and culturally responsive practices. One of the most impactful experiences was learning about salmon preservation efforts and visiting several tribal facilities, including the Muckleshoot Tribal School, Wellness Center, Behavioral Health Equine Program, and government buildings. I was grateful to participate in these experiences alongside Shoreline colleagues Tsai-En Cheng and Lizbeth Agapito. The Institute provided valuable context for understanding the extraordinary work occurring throughout the Muckleshoot community and reinforced the importance of strengthening our relationships with Tribal nations and communities.  Hope to see YOU there next year 😊  

We were also pleased to welcome Representative Lauren Davis and State Board representative Sam Grant Herriot to Shoreline. Their visit included a tour of the new Bracken Building, which supports our nursing, music, music technology, and mathematics programs, as well as a visit to the Parent Child Center. These visits help us showcase the remarkable work happening across campus while strengthening relationships with partners who support our mission and our students. 

In addition to these community engagement activities, I continued work on budgets, procedure updates to strengthen operational effectiveness and fiscal stewardship, as well as supporting ongoing accreditation planning and documentation efforts that help ensure Shoreline remains focused on continuous improvement and student success! 

Overall, it was a week filled with learning, partnership building, celebrating student and alumni achievement, and moving important College initiatives forward. I continue to be inspired by our employees, students, and community partners and am grateful for the opportunity to serve such an exceptional institution. 

Cheers, 

Jack 

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 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Three updates to share this week on food services: 

Food Trucks Suspended During the Summer 

Food trucks are suspended during the summer quarter due to the reduced on-campus college community presence.   

Food and Catering Services RFP Final Rankings and Contract Negotiations 

The evaluation and scoring results of the written and oral presentations by three vendors are presented in the following ranked order from highest to lowest: 

1st: Upper Crust Food Service 

2nd: Shinya Shokudo 3 LLC 

3rd: Navi’s Catering Kitchen 

We are in contract negotiations with Upper Crust Food Service and, presuming successful contract signing, we anticipate transition in the summer and opening in the Fall quarter. 

Thank you again to the RFP Committee Members for their review and evaluation of all respondents’ proposals (alphabetical): LJ Bothell, Shanon Emhke-Reedy (Chair), Jeffrey Janosik, Soroush Maleki (Ex-Officio), Raisa Minchuk (Ex-Officio), and Norah Peters! 

PICO Vision Coolers (Avanti Markets) Card Reader Issues and Inventory Restock 

Evergreen Refreshments (Avanti Markets) has replaced several malfunctioning PICO Vision machines and card readers in the past few weeks.  They also restocked the machines with food, drink, and snack products this morning. Thank you for contacting my office regarding these ongoing and recent issues. 

Facilities and Capital Projects 

Important Notice of Key Management Transitioning from Shared Process to Full Management by Facilities: 

To better serve the college community, effective July 1, 2026 college-wide key management transitioned from a shared process between Campus Safety/Facilities to full management by Facilities: 

  • Please send all requests for keys directly to Aimee Henson, Program Specialist 2, in Facilities for response, coordination, delivery, tracking, and return.   
  • You can pick up and return keys to Aimee at her office located in FOSS 5101. 
  • The Key Request Form is in the process of being updated.  Please continue to use the form to gather necessary approvals and send directly to Facilities at this time. 
  • Campus Safety will still be responsible for programming, tracking, and issuing cards for locations that utilize card access readers. 

Please contact Aimee Henson, Program Specialist 2, or Kimberlee Clark, Director of Facilities and Capital Projects, if you have any questions. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Check out this month’s Alumni Spotlight: 

Tom Ranken – Class of 2023  
Rockin’ the Post-Retirement Life 

Read Tom’s story of reinvention and discovery as he follows his passions and unlocks a whole world of new possibilities, unlocking his inner rock star. Click here to read Tom’s story. 

If you know of Shoreline College alumni with a great story to tell, ask them to contact alumni@shoreline.edu so they can share their story. 

Events 

Save the Dates: 

  • Shoreline College Foundation Donors and Scholars Dinner – September 24 
  • Shoreline College Foundation Giving Table Luncheon – November 6 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • 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.   
  • Supervisors must ensure that staff summer schedules are entered into ctcLink Manager Self-Service Module with an effective date of July 6, 2026. 
  • Directions on updating staff schedules can be found HERE.   

Please keep the following in mind:   

  • Areas/programs area responsible for posting/notifying the public re: upcoming summer change to operating hours.   
  • Supervisors are responsible for working with staff to confirm summer schedules that meet the service hours listed above as well as the business needs of the College.   
  • Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible with scheduling requests as long as the service coverage/business needs of the College continue to be met.   
  • For those staff requesting to work on Fridays, supervisors must connect with HR regarding directions for work while campus is closed.    

If you have additional questions about summer business hours or staff schedules, please contact Human Resources. 

  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • Independence Day – Friday, July 3rd (Observed) 

Payroll Reminder 

  • Leave Reports are due:  Tuesday,7/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Wednesday, 7/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

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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Ready for some Cool Jazz during our Hot Summer!

July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Man playing the saxophone.

Jazz Improv Workshop

 7/13 – 8/26 | WED | 2- 3:30 PM | $140.00 | Building 8000 Music, Large Ensemble Room | Jeffrey Kashiwa

Unlock your creativity in this fun and engaging Summer Jazz Improvisation Workshop at Shoreline College! For curious and adventurous musicians, this course helps students build confidence and fluency in improvising over classic jazz repertoire. Students will explore the foundations of jazz harmony, study chord progressions commonly found in jazz standards. Using selections from the Great American Songbook and well-known standards popularized by artists such as Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, participants will learn how harmony shapes melodic choices and how to craft expressive, stylistically authentic solos. This is a non-credit class. Contact jkashiwa!shoreline.edu for information. Register here: Music

May playing the trumpet.

Jazz Ensemble

7/13 – 8/26 | M & W |4:00- 5:30 PM| $175.00 | 8000 Building Music Hall | Jeffrey Kashiwa

Summer jazz ensemble is a big band rehearsing and performing music of the Jazz greats like Basie, Ellington, Thad jones, as well as more modern music such as Maria Schneider, Oliver Nelson and more. Throughout the summer we will be a reading band as well as rehearsing to perform at local venues. Players will get the chance to work with other professionals and make connections. Age 16+ with music experience. This is a non-credit class. There will be a concert on site at the end of the course. Contact Jeff Kashiwa for more info at jkashiwa@shoreline.edu. Register here: Music

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Campus Safety: Information for summer quarter

June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Welcome to Summer Quarter 2026!

As we work our way through the first week of the quarter, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide some tips from the Department of Campus Safety.

Parking

The grace period for students to purchase parking permits ends Monday, 7/6. Citations for lack of permit will begin on Monday, 7/6. During the grace period, visitor lot violations, ADA violations, parking in multiple stalls, parking in assigned spots/lots, and other illegal and hazardous violations will still be cited.

Beginning Monday, July 6th, 2026, permits are required to park on campus weekdays during the quarter, Monday – Thursday from 6:00am – 4:00pm, excluding holidays.

Students can purchase parking permits in Student Finance (aka Cashiers), located on the second Floor of Bldg. 5000 (FOSS). When purchasing their permit, students will need to provide their vehicle make, model, and license plate number.

Campus Safety

We have a uniformed Campus Safety Officer on campus and on-duty 24/7/365. Our personnel are trained and equipped to respond to a vast variety of calls that include, but are not limited to: basic first aid, medical emergencies, security emergencies, and calls for assistance.

If you require medical assistance, DO NOT GO TO THE NURSING BUILDING. You can come to the Campus Safety in Room 5102 (first floor of FOSS) or call Campus Safety and an officer will come to you.

  • Office: (206) 546-4633 (during college business hours)
  • Officer On-Duty/24 Hour Line: (206) 235-5860 (for immediate assistance)

Courtesy Services

Our department provides vehicle lockout assistance, vehicle jumpstarts, security escorts, and more!

Campus Shuttle now makes stops at the North Shoreline/185 Link Light Rail Station. The shuttle makes stops throughout the school day, between 8:00am and 3:00pm. You may call the shuttle driver (if needed), at: (206) 759-1768 (this phone is only answered between 8am-3pm).

Campus Shuttle Stops (on a continuous route, or as needed):

  • Shoreline North/185 Station (once an hour from 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday, at the start of the hour)
  • Rapid Ride E Line (N 160th St. & Aurora Ave N)
  • Greenwood Lot
  • Building 1000/King County Metro Bus Stop
  • Building 1900 Roundabout
  • Building 2100/Building 2300 Roundabout

Naloxone Stations: There are stations across campus that provide free naloxone (opioid overdose medication), fentanyl testing strips, and educational information in accordance with House Bill 2112 (23-24). These supplies are provided at no cost to students, staff, and community members. Please take only what you need. These stations are located at: Counseling Center (5000), Bldg. 9000 second-floor Restrooms, Bldg. 6000 first-floor Avanti vending area, Bldg. 4000 outside the main entrance, Bldg. 4000 outside of the second-floor Restrooms, and Bldg. 7000 second-floor Elevator Lobby (resident access required).

Lost & Found

Campus Safety Office, Room 5102. We hold onto items for 3-6 months before disposing of them. Photo ID required for item pick-up (only available during college business hours).

Tips

Here are a few tips that can help you in having a wonderful experience here at Shoreline:

  • STOP! If you haven’t already, save the after-hours Campus Safety number in your phone now! 206-235-5860.
  • Park in high traffic and well-lit areas.
  • Remove all valuables from your vehicle and remove items from view.
    • Even if a bag only has dirty gym clothes in it, a prowler may break in hoping it contains valuables.
  • If you observe a suspicious person or vehicle on campus, call security.
  • Always keep your phone and photo ID on your person if you need to contact assistance.
  • If you witness or observe concerning behavior or posts on social media, report it to Campus Safety by calling the office or after-hours number.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Do not report injuries, criminal activity, or request immediate assistance via email, as email is only monitored during office hours.

For questions, please call us at: (206) 546-4633, email campus.safety@shoreline.edu, or visit us on campus at 5102 (Campus Safety) during college business hours.

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Save the dates! Campus Open Forums for Associate VP of Development & Community Engagement / Exec. Director of the Foundation

June 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Save the dates! Campus Open Forums Next Week


Shoreline College invites you to participate in our open forums with the candidates for Associate Vice President – Development & Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation.

This is your opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback. You can attend the forums either in-person or online.

Associate Vice President – Development & Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation.

Tim Heimerle

 
April Nilsen

 
Following each forum, please use this form to provide your feedback on the candidates.

We hope to see you there!

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Campus Updates 6/25/2026

June 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks,

With the Muckleshoot Effective Training Institute and Board of Trustees meeting this week, I’m keeping this short.

Have a great week! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

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 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Summer is a great time to take a breath and make plans for the coming year. If your plans include sponsoring the Foundation’s Giving Table Luncheon in November, right now, just prior to the end of the Foundation’s fiscal year, is the perfect time to give! You can learn more about sponsorships here and more about the Giving Table Luncheon here. 

Wish you could be a sponsor but don’t think you can afford it? Use the Employee Payroll Deduction Form. By spreading your gift throughout the year, just $42 per pay period is more than enough to be a Luncheon Sponsor!  

Regardless of the size of your gift (some payroll deduction donors give as little as $1 per paycheck), your contribution is appreciated, and you are making a real difference in the lives of our students.  Thank you for all the good things you do for our students! 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • Independence Day – Friday, July 3rd (Observed) 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Monday,6/29/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Tuesday, 6/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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

Updates from DAAG 

Follow Shoreline College on social media! 

Shoreline College MISSION – Our Purpose 

Shoreline 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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