Day at a Glance

Hello all, I hope you are doing well.   

Another busy week in the president’s office – sorry to keep repeating the same stuff, but the summer is a lot of prep for the fall with policies, budget, etc. One great opportunity this week was an all-day retreat led by Dr. Michael Benitez. The focus was on bridging gaps between the executive team and operation leadership team and how we can work together through our strategic plan and focus on equity gaps, specifically with men of color who are disproportionately underrepresented at the college and in retention and completion.  I learned a lot and am ready to make some improvements as well.   

Oh yes, we also did some Jimothy bonding! 

I am out for the next couple weeks on vacation though will do some remote work as needed of course.  Be well! 

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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.  

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Committee Updates 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council (BFST) 

• College Council Updates  

• Communications and Community Advancement Council 

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities and Technology Committee (FATC)  

• Institutional Equity Advisory Committee 

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

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Enrollments 

Fall 2026 Daily Enrollment Tracking Report (DENTR) 

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Business Administration  

Cafeteria and Catering Services Update 

The critical work to clean, repair, and certify the kitchen storage, preparation, and cooking equipment continues with our Facilities and the Upper Crust Food Service teams.  Due to the age and 8-year dormancy of the kitchen, much of the equipment needs significant repairs to get them operational, for example, fire suppression systems, commercial kitchen dishwasher / sanitizer, and, most notably, the walk-in coolers and freezers that are not working at this time. 

King County Health Department (KCHD) will not issue the operating license until this and other work is completed. We are procuring cost estimates in accordance with WA State laws and rules before we can begin work. It will take two to three weeks before this critical equipment is repaired, replaced, and certified.  While we are on target for a Fall quarter opening, we are unsure if KCHD operating license and hot food service operations will be in place on the first day of the Fall quarter, September 23rd.  

Additional updates will be shared via this “Campus Updates” email in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned for more… 

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Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Action Required: Email MFA Option Being Retired October 26, 2026 

Hello Campus Community, 

To align our authentication methods with current security best practices and strengthen the overall security of the ctcLink environment, the SBCTC will be making a change to the way Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is used with ctcLink. 

Beginning Monday, October 26, 2026, the Email option will no longer be available as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method within ctcLink. 

Why is this changing? 

As part of a systemwide security initiative across Washington’s community and technical colleges, Email is being removed as an MFA option because email accounts can be vulnerable to phishing, password reuse, and other forms of compromise. Removing Email as an authentication factor helps reduce security risks and encourages the use of stronger, more secure methods. 

Recommended MFA options include: 

• Authenticator Apps (Google, Okta Verify, Microsoft) 

• Security keys (such as YubiKeys) 

What do I need to do? 

Prior to October 26, 2026, please verify your selected MFA options in ctcLink. If you are already using an MFA method other than Email, no additional action is required at this time. 

If Email is currently your only MFA method, you will be prompted to choose and enroll in another MFA option the next time you log in after October 26, 2026. We encourage you to update your MFA settings before that date to avoid any login interruptions when accessing ctcLink services. 

Need Help? 

Instructions for setting up and managing MFA options are available through the ctcLink Reference Center: 

Employees: HCM Employee Self Service Okta – Multi-Factor Authentication – select Setting Up Your Multi-Factor Recovery Options 

Students: Student Self Service Okta – Multi-Factor Authentication – select Setting Up Your Multi-Factor Recovery Options 

Questions? 

If you need assistance updating your MFA settings or have questions about this change, please contact TSS by visiting https://support.shoreline.edu. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a secure and reliable technology environment for our college community. 

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Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

SAVE THE DATE – November 6, 11:30 AM 

Registration is now open for this year’s Shoreline College Foundation Giving Table Luncheon! We hope you’ll join us for this free lunch event on November 6 to raise funds, opportunities, and hope for Shoreline students. As an important part of the college community, your participation matters. We highly encourage you to attend, give a gift, and invite your friends and networks to join you in supporting our students. 

So far this year, the Foundation has awarded more than $360,000 in scholarships to students. The generosity of the community, and the staff and faculty at Shoreline College, have also given the Foundation opportunities to provide emergency funding for students, assist with academic program support, and build new and exciting partnerships throughout the community. Next year we hope to be able to do a lot more to give our students everything they need to be successful. Join us at the luncheon in November and be part of this inspiring celebration. 

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Human Resources 

Updates 

• Benefits (benefits@shoreline.edu) and Payroll (payroll@shoreline.edu) are now LIVE in the Shoreline support system! Please continue to email Payroll and Benefits as you have in the past; your email will generate a ticket for tracking and consistency.  

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due:  Friday, 08/28/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• Timesheets are due: Monday, 08/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Welcome to Shoreline College! 

New Faculty Joining Shoreline This Fall: 

• Christian Benitez: Ford Automotive Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Andrew Jorgenson: Mathematics Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Mark Keith: GST Automotive Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Rita Quinones de Magalhaes: Biology / Environmental Sciences Tenure-Track Faculty 

Current Job Postings!  Please share with your professional networks. 

Director of Automotive Programs – Professional Automotive Training Center 

Program Specialist 2 – Benefits Hub – Office of yehaw 

Vice President of People, Culture, and Retention – Human Resources 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot Training for Faculty and Staff 

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Follow Shoreline College on social media! 

• Facebook 

• Instagram 

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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