Dear Colleagues,
It is almost time for Opening Week 2023 The Future is Now: Plan, Create, Celebrate! As we gear up for this year’s kick-off activities, please review the following guidance for your reference:
1. What am I required to attend?
ANSWER: Classified staff, administrators, and full-time faculty are required to attend Thursday’s (9/21) morning events (see below). Full-time faculty are also required to attend Thursday afternoon’s division/dept/area meetings as well. NOTE: Part-time faculty, students, temp/hourly staff, and volunteers are welcome to join (but not required to do so).
| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st | |
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00-12:00 | Coffee and Tea in PUB Main Dining Room |
| 9:00-10:00 | President’s Welcome in-person/ Accreditation Update online |
| 10:00-11:00 | Introduction of new employees, Awards/ live streaming online |
| 11:00-12:00 | Accreditation in-person/ President’s Welcome online |
| 12:00-1:00 | On Campus – Boxed lunch pick up, OPTIONAL |
| 1:00-3:00 | Division meetings |
| 3:00-4:00 | Department Meetings |
2. Will campus be closed to the public for any portion of the Opening Week activities?
ANSWER: Yes! To ensure front-line employees have the ability to attend kickoff events, campus will be closed to the public 8am – 1pm Thursday, September 21st. All areas should ensure appropriate signage/communication is in place regarding this planned closure of services, including where inquiries can be directed during the period of closure.
3. If I am required to attend Thursday’s events, but am unable to do so (in part or in whole) do I need to report leave for time missed?
ANSWER: If you are a classified staff member, administrator, or full-time faculty member you will need to submit a request for leave for any time missed at Thursday’s required events.
4. Am I required to attend Thursday’s on-campus lunch event?
ANSWER: Nope, but we would love to you see there!
5. Who gets to decide which modality employees use to attend opening week events?
ANSWER: You do! Please feel free to pick the modality which best fits your needs for both required and optional opening week events. Links for those attending online can be found HERE.
6. I have an accommodation need for opening week activities. Who should I work with?
ANSWER: Please contact HR at hr@shoreline.edu no later than September 14th by 3pm to ensure timely coordination is possible.
7. I have other questions not listed above regarding employee time and opening week. Who should I contact?
ANSWER: Please reach out to us at HR anytime with any additional questions regarding time reporting for opening week.
See you at opening week!
Veronica Zura
Executive Director of Human Resources
Day at a Glance 
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