Campus Updates 10/4/24

Events and News 

Hey folks- hope your week is going well! It seems that food is the theme this week as we continue to welcome our new students and faculty to campus. I participated in Ask-Me stations (and got pastries and treats from students) and attended a great Associated Student Government (ASG) “Pizza with the President” event, where I really enjoyed connecting and hanging out with students (and eating pizza of course!). 

I was also able to get to the WAVES Mid-Autumn Festival put together by Tasha, Scott, and team – what fun! There was great student turn-out, delicious tea and mooncakes, ukulele music (Scott has extra talent there!), friendship bracelet making, and more. Kudos to our AANAPISI Center for an excellent event! 

ASG and the Foundation put on a tasty food truck event on Wednesday.  It was great seeing some of you out there and I loved connecting with so many students   Just in case you hear a rumor- I did NOT eat two veggie dogs.  I gave the first one to a student and then got another one!  After I ate it, I did kind of want another one though- so good! Great job to ASG, Student Services and the Foundation! 

This week I will be meeting with the presidents for the WACTC retreat where we will be focused on several items including the recent OFM concern. As stated previously, I will share updates as I have them.  

On Saturday I will be travelling with Samira and Bo from International Education to China to meet some folks and help solidify some partnerships in that region.  As per our Strategic Plan work, our hope is to continue to add institutional partnerships to the College (in addition to our fantastic agents) to recruit cohorts of students. This provides a lot of advantages to the College and to the cohorts of students as well!  I will try and get updates into the weekly update and certainly will be in touch via e-mail, though I will miss seeing you all on campus and on ZOOM.  

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 institutional accreditor, the NW Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), requested that we write an article for their newsletter since our Mid-Cycle accreditation visit in April went so well!  
• Read the article here: “From a Culture of ‘Why do it?’ to ‘Let’s do it!’ – Lessons Learned on Creating a Culture of Learning Outcomes Assessment,” September 24, 2024.  

Enrollments: 

The daily enrollment report is open to all employees here.     

Communications Marketing 

The press release on the Housing Pilot Project was picked up by four different news outlets this week, which is great for the College!  Yesterday Komo News 4 came and did a feature which turned out very well.  You can see it here. 

Human Resources: 

Updates 

• Please be sure to check Employee Forms and Resources at the bottom of our website pages for the latest and greatest forms and processes.  

• COMING SOON! Stay tuned for ….  

• New Hire Forms for Student, Temp/Hourly Positions & New Student/Hourly Personnel Action (PA) Forms 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due: Monday 10/14 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor. 
• Timesheets are due: Tuesday 10/15 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor   

Payroll questions? Join us online, Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. 

New Employees 

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

• David Owens – Director of Outcomes Assessment – PIE 
• Maiya Bailey – Executive Assistant for VP of Instruction & VP of Student Services 

Positions CLOSING Soon! 

• Junior Applications Programmer – Technology Support Services 
• Program Coordinator – Advising & Running Start 
• Machine Shop & Tool Room Manager (PS2) – Manufacturing 

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

Events and Updates 

Check out Ben and Ryan attending their first Shoreline Volleyball Game! 

• Annual Security and Fire Report (CLERY) Available 
• Join us at the Shorelake Arts 6×6 art show! 10/5/24 
• Shoreline Shout-Out to Professor Leoned Gines, Librarian Lauren Bryant and Student Bokai Zhang 
• Join Our Music Ensembles at Shoreline CC! 

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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.