Events and News
Well, here we are right before spring break. It’s been a jam-packed week, but some of that is exacerbated by some travel plans I have. My wife and I celebrated our 30-year “couplesversary” last year (which includes our dating and marriage) but had to cancel our trip due to the ransomware incident last year (and sorry to be a broken record about this!). Do not fret though, as we are making up for it by redoing it this year and heading out of the country, so wish us luck on 31! I’ll share a photo or two when I return!
I want to take a moment to update you on House Bill 1889 which allows people to receive professional licenses and certifications regardless of immigration or citizenship status. I brought a request forward from Fernando E. Mejia Ledesma who is the Campaign Director for Communities for Our Colleges and the Alliance for a Just Society/Just Strategy, to join other colleges and universities to support this bill. This went to the College Council and the Board of Trustees with support. I’m proud that Shoreline CC was one of the few community colleges to sign on, and more proud that the bill was signed by the Governor into law last week! This is an action that supports our DEI and equity goals and is very appreciated!
We are so lucky to have the Seattle Nepali School offering instruction here on campus. Last weekend was the kickoff of their first day and they also brought the Falgu Purnima/Holi celebration to campus! It was beautiful, and so much fun! Happy Holi everyone who missed it!!
That same day I attended the theater department’s production of “The Crucible,” and despite my pink hair, and various other colors I couldn’t brush off from the event above, I was able to attend without too many comments! The play was excellent. The acting was so well done, and I loved the stage set too—it was a creative use of the space. I enjoyed seeing community members attending, also on our last day of performance. Kudos to Professor Monson, John Nold and the cast and crew!
I also enjoyed attending a great concert put on by our Music Tech program. They always do a fantastic job but the “Snarky Band Project” was amazing and covered some really diverse genres (Ohio Players & The Bee Gees for example). They had me at snarky!
Lastly, I just want to take a moment and offer a huge congratulations to everyone who was awarded tenure this week!
- Jessica Custis: Business Administration, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Wendy Hill: Nursing
- Emily Howerter: Nursing
- Matt Jorgensen: Music Technology
- Esther Lim: Medical Laboratory Technology
- Joanne Pinner: Nursing
In case you missed my March Video update – here you go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WitkcMUT21U
Take good care all and I’ll see you when I return!
Cheers,
Jack
Winter Quarter Updates
Winter Quarter Community Check-In Recordings
Accreditation
- Thank you to campus for completing Area Reviews!
- Area Reviews demonstrate our data-informed assessment cycle:
- Plan: setting goals on how to improve – based on data
- Act: implement goals (i.e., do something to improve)
- Assess: close the loop by assessing whether there was an improvement – based on data
Instruction
- We are pleased to share the video from the Tim Wise presentation on Thursday 3/7/24. If you missed the event, please check it out here.
- Congratulations to our newest tenured faculty! We truly appreciate all of your efforts.
Student Services
- Welcome this month to new staff in SES:
- In Financial Aid, Tzu “Mika” Lee, and Jennifer Olson-Harris, Program Specialist 2s, joined the College
- In Counseling, an additional counseling intern, Alec Brooks, joined us through spring
- Come check out Phins Baseball (12 and 3pm) and Softball (12:30 and 2:30pm) this Sunday, March 24, at Meridian Park
Human Resources
Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.
Foundation
24/25 Scholarship Applications are closing on 3/29 – Share with students that they can and should apply ASAP! https://shoreline.awardspring.com/
SCHOLARSHIP REVIEWERS NEEDED! Every Spring, the Shoreline Community College Foundation awards approximately 100 scholarships for the following academic year. Unlike the quarterly scholarship awards, academic year scholarships tend to have larger awards and twice the number of students applying. I am reaching out today to invite you to volunteer as a reviewer for our upcoming 24/25 academic year scholarships.
Your help is a win for our donors, who so generously fund these opportunities, and for our students, who deserve thoughtful, insightful, and unbiased evaluation of their applications. When you volunteer as a reviewer, you play a crucial role in evaluating the applications of our students and recommending those who demonstrate exceptional determination and potential. Your recommendations will help guide the selection process, ultimately leading to life-changing opportunities for deserving candidates. Moreover, reviewing scholarship applications offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the aspirations and ambitions of our students. It allows you to engage with their stories, achievements, and future goals in a new and meaningful way.
The time commitment for this volunteer opportunity is flexible – we estimate about 5 hours total between April 1 and April 22. The number of actual scholarships you will evaluate will depend on the number of applications and the number of evaluators we recruit. We will provide detailed instructions and guidelines to assist you throughout the review process. Best of all, you can log into the reviewer portal from anywhere.
If you are interested in volunteering as a reviewer or have any questions about the process, please reach out to Michelle Cimaroli mcimaroli@shoreline.edu
Events and Updates
- Dream #9 A Theatre Production 4/5-4/7
- Updated Payroll/Benefits Office Hours
- Elevators in 2900 and 4000 Temporarily Out of Order
- 50th Annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Coming this May!
- Save the Date for the Cedar Building Grand Opening Celebration
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Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose
Shoreline Community 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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