VP Of HR Update

October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Yek tunal Relatives!

We wanted to share a quick update on the search for the VP of HR. Our first attempt has ended in a failed search, but we are excited to share that the position will be reposted for 3 weeks!

Our search committee will be working with our Human Resource team to develop new strategies in intentional outreach and are confident that this fall we will be able to connect to a much wider audience.

Once we are ready to introduce candidates to the campus community, we will be sure to send out calendar invites!

Stay tuned!

Brian Ramos, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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Mental Health First Aid

October 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Free Mental Health First Aid Training Offered at Shoreline Community College!

Shoreline Community College Counseling Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for our campus community. MHFA is a research-supported international education program developed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. MHFA is a skills-based course that gives people the tools to assist someone who might be struggling with mental health or substance use challenges and connect them with appropriate support and resources. To date, 2.5 million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA.

Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through reaching out and offering appropriate support.

With support from the Counseling Center, this training (valued at $170.00/participant) is FREE to Shoreline Community College employees and students.
 
Training Details:
We are currently offering a blended training which includes:

  • 2-hour, self-paced online training prior to the in-person training and
  • 6.5 hour in-person training

This quarter’s in-person training is scheduled for:
 
Friday, November 6th, 9:00am-3:30pm
 
The self-paced online training must be completed prior to attending the in-person training.  You must complete the online and in-person training to become a certified Mental Health First Aider. MHFA certification lasts for 3 years.
 
Please email Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson at gehoffman@shoreline.edu to register and/or find out more information. Please note registration is limited and a waiting list will be started when capacity is reached. Once registered, details as far as room location, etc. will be shared.

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Switch Your Trips in October

October 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Flyer featuring event details.

Switch Your Trips (SYT) promotion has officially begun! It’s the perfect time to try a new way to get around.

What if changing just a few driving trips a month could help you save money, reduce stress, get more active, or spend less time behind the wheel?

That’s exactly what Switch Your Trips is all about.

Beginning October 1, commuters across Washington are challenged to switch drive-alone trips for sustainable alternatives like transit, carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, rolling, passenger ferry travel, skateboarding, or a combination of modes.

Log at least 10 qualifying trips during October and you’ll be entered for a chance to win prizes, including a $1,500 grand prize, a $500 prize, and more.

Whether you’re ready to make a big change or simply try something new once a week, this is a great opportunity to explore your transportation options.

Contact me, your Employee Transportation Coordinator, Mary Lou Ames, at: mames@shoreline.edu for assistance in planning your trip. All employees are encouraged to participate!

Steps:

  • Visit Switch Your Trips website: Switch Your Trips WA | Login
  • Sign in (if you already have a login, or sign up) with your work e-mail address
  • Click ‘Join Employer Network’, search for Shoreline Community College, click ‘Select’
  • Follow prompts to enter your work e-mail address for verification, follow verification e-mail instructions
  • Go to Calendar then start logging your trips by date, distance, method, etc.
QR code that directs to SYT website.
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A Reminder from Campus Safety

October 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Just a reminder that the grace period for students to purchase parking permits ended on Thursday, 10/01/2026.

Permits are now required to be displayed on campus, and overnight permits are always required.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Campus Safety.

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Shoreline College Expands Online Learning with New “Shoreline Online” Initiative 

October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment

New initiative brings fully online programs, dedicated student support and award-winning course design together in one comprehensive online learning experience 

Shoreline College (Shoreline) is expanding access to flexible, high-quality education with the launch of Shoreline Online. This new initiative is designed to make it easier for students to earn a degree or certificate entirely online while receiving the guidance and support they need to succeed. 

While Shoreline has offered online courses for many years, Shoreline Online takes the next step by bringing together fully online programs, intentionally designed online courses, and dedicated student support under one coordinated approach. Instead of taking random online classes, students can now follow complete online pathways from enrollment through completion, with the flexibility to earn their degree or certificate without needing to come to campus. 

Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline College shared, “I’m very excited about this new initiative. Shoreline Online moves us toward proven practices that strengthen student engagement, support completion, and create a more consistent learning experience across courses.”

Through Shoreline Online, students can choose from a growing selection of programs that can be completed fully online, including career-focused certificates as well as degree and transfer options. Current Shoreline students can also take advantage of the College’s extensive online course offerings to create greater flexibility as they work toward completing their degrees. 

Unlike an online experience built around individual, disconnected courses, Shoreline Online is designed around complete programs and clear pathways. Students know which courses they need and how to progress toward their credential, with dedicated support available along the way. 

It is important to note that online learning doesn’t mean students are learning on their own.  Just like any onsite class, students can expect instructors to be actively present throughout their courses through regular communication, meaningful feedback, class discussions and activities, and proactive outreach to help students stay more engaged and to support their continued progress. 

Shoreline Online students have access to a dedicated Student Success Navigator, who helps students thrive in the online learning environment and build connections with the people and resources needed to succeed; a “go-to” person for making the online college experience feel more supported. Proactive outreach is built into this model to help students navigate challenges and continue making progress toward completion. 

The initiative also places a strong emphasis on the quality and consistency of the online classroom experience. Courses within Shoreline Online pathways are built around shared standards for high-quality online learning, with faculty supported by eLearning, Instructional Designers, training, and resources that help create clear, accessible, and engaging online courses 

Photo of students gathered around a laptop computer.

Brandon Fryman, one of Shoreline’s Instructional Designers, whose work to advance high-quality online learning was recently recognized at the state level in 2025 with the “Connie Broughton Innovation in eLearning Award” shares, “High-quality online education should never feel like a course was simply moved onto the internet. It should be intentionally designed for the online environment, with clear expectations, meaningful engagement, accessible materials, and multiple ways for students to connect with their learning. Our work with faculty is about making those choices intentionally so that students have an equitable, supportive learning experience wherever they are.” 

Shoreline Online has already been piloted through the College’s online business certificate programs, serving more than 150 students across eight classes. The College is now expanding the model to additional programs and pathways, including Health Informatics, Music Technology, Child Advocacy Studies, Honors Research and additional transfer degree options. 

The expansion is designed to serve a broad range of learners, including working adults, students balancing family responsibilities, and those looking to continue their education without relocating or restructuring their lives around a traditional college schedule. 

As a public college, Shoreline offers an affordable pathway to a credential, career advancement or a four-year degree. Online students receive the same high-quality Shoreline College education, with the flexibility to complete coursework from wherever they are. U.S. citizens enrolled in eligible online programs also benefit from Washington in-state tuition, regardless of where they live. 

Shoreline Online programs and course options will continue to expand as the College moves toward full implementation of the initiative.   

To learn more about Shoreline Online, available programs and how to get started, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/programs/online-programs.aspx

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