Water Shutdown in Building 5000

October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Building 5000 will experience a full water shutdown this weekend, starting Saturday, October 24, and continuing through Sunday, October 25, 2026.

During this time, Diamond Plumbing will be working on the first floor to disconnect old plumbing lines and connect the new piping system. As a result, this maintenance work will completely shut off the water supply to all sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains throughout the entire building.

Water service is scheduled to be fully restored and operational by Monday morning, October 26, 2026. Please reach out to the Facilities Office if you have any questions.

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Campus Updates 10/22/2026

October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hey folks,

A lot going on this week and a lot to look forward to in the next couple days.  I have been busy with the regular stuff here in the office, but today I am joining the team to meet with representatives of the Tlingit & Haida community to discuss possible partnerships and community building.  I am also attending an event this evening honoring Korean National day and tomorrow I’m meeting with representatives from the Uzbek Consulate.

More to come on these – hope all is well!

Cheers,

Jack

Enrollments

Fall 2026 10th day (census) Snapshot Report:
Total Enrollment: – 6.7% compared to last fall.

Printing Services

Printing Services will be closed for a prolonged period starting Friday, October 23, through November 6, and will reopen on Monday, November 9.

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.

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni

The Giving Table

You’re invited to the Shoreline College Foundation’s Giving Table Luncheon on Friday, November 6 at 11:30 AM in the Main Dining Room. This powerful event brings the community together to raise funds for scholarships, emergency assistance, and academic program support for the student at Shoreline College. The Luncheon is a free event, but registration is required, and donations will be requested. Let’s come together to make a difference for our students at The Giving Table.

Register to attend: Giving Table Luncheon | Registration

Why wait? Give a Gift Today: Online Donation Form |  Employee Donation via Payroll Deduction Authorization

Volunteers Needed! The Foundation’s Giving Table Luncheon is on Friday, November 6 at 11:30 AM. We need your help to make sure the event is a success.

With 300+ community members joining us for lunch, we’ll need assistance with tasks like day-of setup, handing out name badges, and ushering guests to tables. We’re looking for about 3-5 staff members to volunteer. (Stay for the event and you will be fed!)

The Giving Table is the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and the best opportunity to build support for scholarships, academic program funds, and emergency student aid.

Employees interested in volunteering can do so with supervisor approval as long as there is no impact to the completion of regular duties.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact sccfoundation@shoreline.edu once you’ve gained supervisor approval to do so. Thank you in advance for your help!

Scholarship Classroom Visits

If you’d like us to do a 10-15 minute scholarship presentation for your class, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch soon: Classroom Visit – Scholarship Outreach – Fill out form.

Events

Dolphin Double-Header and Alumni Reception – October 24

All Shoreline staff and alumni are invited to cheer on our Shoreline College soccer teams at Twin Ponds Park on Saturday, October 24. The Shoreline College Foundation and Alumni Steering Committee will be hosting a reception with fun fall snacks between the games. Families and kids are welcome. Stay for one or both games and enjoy reconnecting with past students and old friends.

  • 12:00 PM – Shoreline College Women’s Soccer Team vs Peninsula College
  • 2:15 PM – Shoreline College Men’s Soccer Team vs Peninusla College

Both games and the Alumni Reception are free to attend. Go Phins!

Human Resources

Updates

  • The College will be closed during the week of December 21-25.  December 25 is a paid holiday, but the preceding four days are unpaid.  Classified Staff can earn compensatory time (“comp time”) equal to the 4 unpaid Winter Closure days, starting July 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026.

Payroll Reminders

  • Leave Reports are due: Thursday, 10/29/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
  • Timesheets are due: Friday, 10/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)

New Employees

Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline College: 

  • Nyilah Chowdhury, Human Resources Consultant 2, Human Resources
  • Gauri Doiphode, Business/Operations Analyst, Human Resources

New Job Postings!

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

Find resources for College employees on the Human Resources Intranet page

Updates from DAAG

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

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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.

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What Can Ecuador Teach Us About Healthcare? Our Nursing Students Went to Find Out.

October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Group photo of nursing students in front of the Universidad de las Américas.

While working alongside nursing students at the Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) in Quito, Ecuador, Shoreline College student Serena Wilber noticed some differences between nursing practices in Ecuador and the United States. Nurses in Ecuador, for example, often cared for more patients and had less access to advanced medical technology than their American counterparts. Yet despite the contrasts, what stood out were the similarities.

“Although nursing practice can look very different depending on the country and available resources,” said Serena, “the importance of teamwork, adaptability, communication, and compassionate patient-centered care remains universal.”

This past June, Serena was one of several nursing students who gained firsthand experience with global healthcare and nursing education through a Shoreline College study abroad program called Social Determinants of Health in Ecuador.

The program was developed in 2023 with funding from a State Department IDEAS grant (Increase & Diversify Education Abroad for Students), which supported the creation of a short-term, faculty-led study abroad experience addressing a United Nations Sustainable Development goal. This trip focused on the goal of Good Health & Wellbeing.

Designed specifically for nursing students, the program provides an international learning opportunity that fits within their demanding schedule of coursework and clinical training.

“We really tailored the program to be accessible to nursing students and also relevant to their academic and professional goals,” said Colleen Ferguson, Associate Director of Global Learning and Engagement at Shoreline College.

While the program is restricted to nursing students, it is not limited to students at Shoreline College. The program is open to nursing students throughout the region, and, since its launch, participants have included students from Olympic College and the University of Washington Bothell. Organizers hope participation will continue to expand.

“My goal is to make this a statewide opportunity for nursing students,” said Colleen.

The program’s central focus is to understand how social, economic, geographic, and cultural factors influence health outcomes. For this, Ecuador provides a compelling case study.

“The students are going to Ecuador because Ecuador made a conscious decision to change accessibility to healthcare in their country,” said Colleen. “And they were shockingly successful.”

Ecuador’s improvements are indeed impressive. Over the past two decades, they have dramatically improved the effectiveness of their healthcare system, earning international recognition for their progress. In a global ranking of healthcare efficiency, Ecuador moved up from 111th place to 20th in only 14 years.

Students explore this success story from multiple angles. They attend lectures, tour simulation facilities, and spend time learning alongside their Ecuadorian peers at UDLA. Participants also learned about traditional healthcare practices from a local healer; joined a physician on a rural healthcare brigade bringing care to communities without local clinics; and met with patients, families, and staff at a childcare center for children with Down Syndrome.

Students observing a nursing school simulation lab.

“I really enjoyed working with toddlers with Down Syndrome and taking part in a discussion with their parents,” said Shoreline student Molly Tibbott. “I could tell how much effort the parents give their children to create a brighter future for them.”

Alongside these experiences, students also visited several cultural and natural points of interest, providing additional context and insight into the unique challenges of delivering healthcare in Ecuador. For many participants, the trip provided a new perspective on their chosen career.

“I have a deeper appreciation for what it means to advocate for the vulnerable populations we work with, the power we have as healthcare professionals in making change for our communities and being creative in addressing the challenges and barriers our patients face in accessing care,” said nursing student Bimmy Kaur.

Given that Ecuador and the United States both face challenges related to economic inequality and disparities between urban and rural healthcare access, the experiences gleaned by participants in this program provide new perspectives, and possibly new solutions, to those challenges here at home.

“The healthcare experience I gained from this trip was eye opening,” said Molly. “To any nursing students considering the trip to Ecuador, I would say to go and see for yourself what there is to be learned from the culture, the history, and the people.”

Photo of two nursing students posing by a window.
Indoor photo of three nursing students.
Two nursing students posing outdoors.

The Social Determinants of Health in Ecuador program runs every summer, and scholarship are available to offset the cost. Interested students can visit the program webpage to learn more and find out about upcoming information sessions.

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Building 2100 Roof Reconditioning Project

October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Please be advised that the 2100 West Roof Reconditioning Project is scheduled to begin this week. On Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23, our contractor, Olympic Roofing, will be pressure washing, caulking, and sealing the roof and the 2nd-floor deck area.

Here is what you need to know:

  • Access & Closures: Specific sections of the work area will be temporarily closed off as a safety precaution as they conduct their work. However, access to the 2nd floor of the 2100 building will not be obstructed.
  • Safety Data: The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the sealant being used this week is attached.
  • Updates: The contractor will provide additional operational details later this week, which will be shared with campus as soon as they are received.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our campus facilities. Please reach out to the Facilities Office if you have any questions or concerns.

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Food Truck Day

October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Flyer featuring event details.

Join us in the Courtyard outside the 9000 Building on Thursday, October 29th, from 11:30am – 1:30pm for our Free Food Truck Day.

Free to Shoreline College students, staff, and faculty while supplies last.

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