Campus Updates 03/23/23

EVENTS AND NEWS  

Well, folks it’s been a whirlwind this week.  As you all know, we are dealing with a ransomware situation.  There is a lot of information out there (and by the time you read this there should be a FAQ update available on the web).  All I can say at this point is how impressed I am with our TSS team, Bill Saraceno and his folks getting connected with Insurance, Legal & Cybersecurity support, Student Services, our Academic Deans coming up with great creative strategies to move through the next weeks, the Faculty for their continued dedication to serving students, our Staff for flexibility and continued support and strategies, and so many more. The resiliency of this campus is impressive and so appreciated.   

While this has taken almost every minute of the last few days, I did have some great meetings prior to this with community partners.  I met with Bristol Ellington, the new City Manager of Shoreline, to discuss possible partnerships. I also met with new colleagues from the Tibetan Association of Seattle who are wanting to partner with us in various ways.  Stay tuned for more on that as it develops! 

Did you get a chance to see the art exhibit in the “Admin” building?  If not, please stop by.  The event last week was so moving and inspirational.  Also, I got a chance to see some of our talented music students perform.  Such a pleasure to be surrounded by so many talented folks.  It’s important, particularly in times of crisis (as we are in now), to take a breath and celebrate these wonderful events on campus.  Thank you to the faculty (and of course students!) that share them with us. 

Hope to see you on Friday with another update on the ransomware situation.  We will get through this. 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Accreditation Updates: 

• Accreditation: Spring 2023 Outcomes Assessment follow-up  
• Day of Learning- Updated Focus on Accreditation and Planning 
• ACCREDITATION STATUS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 

Winter Quarter Updates 

• Press Release- System Outage 
• Campus Forum 3: Ransomware Attack Updates + Q&A FRIDAY: 3/24 1-2pm 
• Systems Outage Update March 23, 2023 

ctcLink: 

• Faculty Focus: How to Submit Grades in ctcLink 

• Support Center article: How do I submit grades in ctcLink? 
• Video tutorial: ctcLink Training on How to Submit Grades 
• Live ZoomRoom support: 

• Friday, March 24, 3-4pm  
• Monday, March 27, 10-11am  
• Tuesday, March 28, 2-3pm 

• How employees can change pronouns and sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI) in ctcLink.  
• How students can change sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI) in ctcLink. 

• How employees can find their W-2 in ctcLink. 

Human Resources 

Know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College 

• Update — New Director, Admissions, Enrollment, and Outreach Please Welcome 
• Shoreline Community College selects Dr. John Thornton as the New Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team 
• Waves of Gratitude 

Events and Updates 

• SBCTC Legislative News | March 17, 2023 
• Spring Drama Production for Kids through Continuing Education 
• Ramadan 

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COVID-19 Updates   

Cases   

• For the week of March 15 – March 21, the College only saw (1) positive case of COVID-19 reported. 
• Even with the website down, the COVID-19 reporting form is still available at this link: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure Report Form – Formstack, and a reminder that people experiencing symptoms, who have a positive test, or who were exposed to people with Covid should report it. 

News 

• The Washington State Department of Health has announced that the free at-home testing program is ending on May 11. Tests may still be ordered from the website until then, although eligibility requirements have been changed to focus on communities most in need. Press release: DOH’s successful Say Yes! COVID Test program to finish May 11 | Washington State Department of Health 

Questions?      

• Email covidsupervisor@shoreline.edu or check the COVID-19 Updates site for the latest information.       
• Federal COVID.gov site    

• Washington State Department of Health Coronavirus       
• Public Health Seattle and King County Coronavirus Disease     
• Public Health Seattle and King County Health Blog 

Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities.