Campus Updates 9/17/24

Events and News 

Well folks, it’s been “a week”. 

This week began with the notice from OFM (please see memo last Friday and another this Thursday).  It has taken up much of my time in meetings and planning.   

One highlight this week was chatting with Representative Cindy Ryu, representatives from Life Science Washington, and our very own Ben Weng and Dalila Paredes.  We chatted about our great biotech program and how we might collaborate to work together to see more students completing our programs.  We will be working with LS Washington and folks from industry to help identify and reduce barriers.  More on this exciting progress soon. 

Looking forward to convocation at Convocation on Thursday! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates: 

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.  

Accreditation 

• Our Accreditation page reflects that the sanction of warning was removed by our institutional accreditors based on the April 2024 Mid-Cycle report and visit!  The accreditors said it was not expected for a college to get a sanction lifted in just one year’s time.   

• This positive outcome reflects the countless hours of hard work done by so many across the College.   

• Special thanks to: the Accreditation Committee and additional contributors to the accreditation report (as listed on pgs. 4-5). 

•   The ~70 employees who were interviewed by the accreditors, as well as those who helped prepare for and support those meetings.   

•  We now are in Year 4 of our seven year accreditation cycle with reports due each year. Our next scheduled accreditation visit will be fall 2027.   

• We now have just two accreditation recommendations, in which we are substantially in compliance with our accreditation standards but need to demonstrate improvement.   

Enrollments: 

• The Fall 2024 daily enrollment report is open to all employees here.   

Foundation:  

We are excited to announce that we have two new Scholarship Endowments and two new Planned Gifts! More details about the endowments will be coming! Thank you to all of you who talk about our school, our students, and the good work that happens – donors hear you and they believe in you! 

The Giving Table – Save the Date 11/1/24 – Volunteer? Attend? Give? Look for details in next week’s update! 

Human Resources: 

2024 OPENING WEEK!  (Sept 19-24, 2024) 

• All campus services will be closed to the public on Thursday, September 19^th from 8:00am to 1:30pm for Convocation activities.  

• You can find the full Opening Week schedule HERE including activity dates, times, and locations.  

• Convocation activities will be offered both in-person and via streaming online so that employees can choose the modality which best fits their needs.  

• Please also check out the Opening Week – FAQ site for additional information on some of the common inquiries received.   

Payroll Reminders 

• Absences are DUE: Friday Sept 27 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor. 
• Timesheets are DUE: Monday Sept 30 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor  

New Employees 

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

• Binyam Asibb – Custodian 2 
• Ana Barnes Promes – History Instructor Tenure-Track  
• Audrey Bauer – Nursing Instructor Tenure-Track  
• Carley Borgen – Nursing Instructor Tenure-Track  
• Nicole Buyagawan – Ethnic Studies Instructor Tenure-Track  
• Carolyn Callaghan – Librarian Tenure-Track 
• Allison Fader – Librarian Tenure-Track 
• Jennifer Frame – Dental Hygiene Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Silvia Ghinassi – Math Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Chris Hardy – Math Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Nicole Lupinacci – Med Lab Technology Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Nyx Mann – Sr. Research Analyst – PIE 
• Renda Palo – Business Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Romina Plozza – ESL Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Q Quast – Studio Arts Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Carl Roer – Accounting Instructor Tenure-Track 
• Heather Stevens – Sr. Research Analyst – PIE 
• Brady Summers – Recreation & Athletics Specialist 2 

  

New Job Postings! 

• Closing soon! Senior Secretary – BCSS 

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

Events and Updates 

• Sky Happiness Retreat 10/25/24-10/27/24 
• Join us for Spindrift 2024 Release Party 9/27/24 
• OFM Correction to Funds Issued Memo #2 
• Intramural Pickleball & Badminton Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting 9/26 
• Join us for Intramural Yoga Online and In Person on Tuesday/Thursdays Starting 9/26 
• One Day Softball Camp for Youth and College Students 
• Auditions for the Fall Quarter Theatre Production: 9/19 & 9/20 
• College Update: OFM Corrections to Funds Issued 

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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.