Driving anywhere this weekend? Maybe don’t: WSDOT Traffic Advisory for June 24-26

June 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Presidential motorcade and special events traffic this weekend, June 24-26
You may want to factor in some extra travel time if you’ll be hitting the roads this weekend. President Obama is scheduled to be in the Puget Sound area Friday afternoon, June 24, through Saturday, June 25. As with all visits by heads of state, drivers can expect significant delays and closures on state highways and surrounding streets. The Secret Service doesn’t release information about travel plans much ahead of time so your best bet is to stay connected with local media and follow @wsdot_traffic on Twitter. We’re limited in the amount of information we can put out but we’ll do the best we can to let drivers know what is closed and where to avoid.

There will also be several large special events this weekend, some with road closures:

Friday, June 24

  • Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m., Safeco Field

Saturday, June 25

  • Greenwood Car Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Greenwood Avenue North
  • Seattle Sounders FC vs. New York City FC, 2 p.m., CenturyLink Field
  • Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m., Safeco Field

Sunday, June 26

  • Seattle Pride Parade, 11 a.m., Denny Way and 4th Avenue
  • Seattle PrideFest, noon to 8 p.m., Seattle Center
  • Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1:10 p.m., Safeco Field

Full closure of MLK Jr. Way South/SR 900 in Tukwila this weekend, June 24-27
But wait, there’s more! Don’t forget that both directions of Martin Luther King Junior Way South/SR 900 between I-5 and South 129th Street will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 24, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 27. The southbound I-5 off-ramp to MLK Jr. Way South/SR 900 will also be closed. Drivers will follow a signed detour. Crews will be replacing more than 1,500 feet of the road with a new gravel base and brand new asphalt. There will also be overnight directional closures in the same area through early next week. We’ve got the details on our King County Construction page. Check out the detour routes if you need to get in or out of the area.

Eastbound I-90 off-ramps in Bellevue closed again this weekend, June 25-26
Just like two weekends ago, the eastbound I-90 general purpose and HOV off-ramps to Bellevue Way Southeast will be closed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, for Puget Sound Energy work. One lane in both directions of Bellevue Way Southeast at I-90 will also be closed. A signed detour will be in place. Drivers should plan ahead for a third weekend of these same closures July 9-10.

Construction and increased traffic equals delays on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass
We’re in the middle of one of the busiest construction seasons on I-90 with close to a dozen work zones from the summit of Snoqualmie Pass to Vantage. Due to a number of events taking place in eastern Washington this weekend, June 24-27, drivers are encouraged to either get to their destinations early, wait to go later, or use an alternate route.

  • Starting today, June 23, drivers will see delays in both directions near the Cle Elum area (mileposts 84 to 93) due to a paving project. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route via US 97 to SR 10.
  • The Vantage Bridge is still down to a single lane eastbound due to a painting project. Drivers headed east will experience heavy congestion and stop and go traffic between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. and should consider taking an alternate route via US 97, I-82 or SR 24.
  • Rock blasting is scheduled to close I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass in both directions from mileposts 56 to 62 for an hour at 8 p.m. tonight, June 23.

More overnight ramp closures at the I-5/I-90 interchange in Seattle
For the past few weeks, contractor crews with the I-90 Two-Way Transit and HOV Operations project have been retrofitting the pavement on ramps at the I-5/I-90 interchange in Seattle. They’re nearly complete, but need a few more closures next week. The southbound I-5 ramp to eastbound I-90 will be closed from 11 tonight to 5 a.m. tomorrow, and again overnight Monday through Wednesday next week. The westbound I-90 ramp to northbound I-5 will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday, June 27, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 28. A signed detour will be in place. Stay updated by checking our I-90 & SR 520 page.

Two weeks to start of SB I-5 weekend lane reductions, #SouthKingSlowdown
We’re just two weeks out from the first of five weekends of lane reductions on southbound I-5 near Southcenter. Starting at 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, we’re going to reduce the interstate from five lanes to two at 188th Street in SeaTac. That will last until 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic in the #SouthKingSlowdown is going to back up. How much? That depends on you, the driver. Learn more about the project, plan ahead and alternatives on our blog.
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Computer Lab hours for Summer 2016

June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Please make sure your students are aware that the 4102 Computer Lab is open to all current Shoreline Community College students this summer!
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Board Approves the College Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017

June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The budget approved by the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees allows the college to operate into the new, 2016-2017 fiscal year.

At their regular meeting on June 22, the board first approved a budget as proposed by President Cheryl Roberts and staff for the fiscal year 2016-17 which starts on July 1. That financial plan includes an operating budget of $44 million. The total budget, excluding the capital budget, is $54 million.

In a study session presentation to the board members prior to approval, Executive Director of Budget and Capital Dawn Vinberg outlined the proposed 2016 – 2017 budget that was adopted later in the regular session. The study session highlighted the New Allocation Model being used for the first time this July 1st.  The study session also outlined a high-level overview of our current economic environment, the transparent budget process we use at Shoreline, and our work to align this year’s new investments into our recently finalized Five-Year Strategic Plan.

Two other budget-related items were separately approved by the trustees.

First were three proposed fee changes. The Health Occupations division is increasing their application fee by $5 to cover the cost of processing, evaluating, and responding to the numerous students interested in studying in the field. Fee changes were approved for the Parent-Child Center on campus and course fees for some automotive and manufacturing classes.

The second item was the Services and Activities (S&A) budget. The fee, administered by student government, is the primary source of funding for many student programs and clubs, including athletic teams. The proposed budget of $1.4M was approved.

A copy of the Budget Presentation can be found on the meeting packets page of the Board website and specific information on strategic action plan requests and operational requests will be forthcoming next week. As of Monday, June 27th, the detailed information will be located on the website for the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee and this will be announced in a follow-up article.

Additional questions can be forwarded to the Campus Budget Office at sccbudget@shoreline.edu.

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Job Seekers’ Round Table for Thurs., June 23: Updated strategies on resumes and cover letters

June 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment

This Thursday’s Roundtable: Updated Strategies on Resumes and Cover Letters for Mature Job Seekers
resume
Keeping abreast of the job seeking trends is a big part of staying in the game. How do we spot outdated resume conventions? Is a one-page resume best? Two pages? What should and shouldn’t be included in the work history? Objective Statement or Summary? We’ll also talk about sharing measurable achievements and infusing a “personal brand” into your letter, your resume, and your business cards.

Our new room for the summer is high ceilings, airy – and with windows! Please join us – and with the usual coffee and snacks, compliments of Central Market.

When:
Thursday, June 23
1:00-2:30pm

Where:
Shoreline Community College
Building 9000, Room 9202

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Board of Trustees Study Session & Regular Meeting, Wed., June 22

June 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The Board of Trustees will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 4:00 PM.  A Study Session is scheduled to precede the Regular Meeting at 3:00 PM.

To access the Board’s site on the intranet, which includes the agenda, minutes and background statements (TABS), please click: http://new.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/board/meeting-packets.aspx

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