Campus Updates 11/22/24

Events and News 

Hey folks, I hope everyone is doing well and recovering from the storm. This has been a busy, but engaging week on my end.  I’m definitely having a “I need to make a list, prioritize projects, and prep for some weekend work” kind of weeks.   

I had a great meeting late last week with Kara Mora Laveaga, the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle and our VP of DEIA Brian Ramos.  We discussed opportunities for us to partner with the consulate to support Mexican and Mexican-origin students as well as our diverse Hispanic/Latinx community including our wonderful immigrant students. There is much to do, and we are here to do it- more information will be shared as it develops.   

As you know this month is Native American Heritage month and I was able to join two great events just this last week.  Pamela SeaMonster from the Snohomish Tribe of Indians shared her traditional storytelling with us. It was really beautiful and moving- I particularly enjoyed the Basket Ogress stories (Our Tulalip colleagues have a cool website description here). Our students and staff were so lucky to have this opportunity to be in this space together. Also, we screened “Our Grandmother the Inlet” by Kaya George and Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos. This short film sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by Indigenous youth and the enduring spirit to reclaim their connection to culture, water, and land. We were so fortunate to have a discussion post-film with Kaya and Jaime, students, staff, and faculty. Thank you to VP Brian Ramos and the DEIA for bringing us both of these special events.  
 
This week we have been celebrating International Week here on campus.  I was able to join IE’s Open House event and did pretty good on the “guess the babies’ game” (matching current baby photos to adult pics of staff).  It was fun getting some tea and catching up with folks.   I missed the coffee and tea event this year unfortunately!!   

This week also included the Transgender Day of Remembrance.  This is a day is to commemorate the trans folks who are no longer with us due to anti-trans violence and to encourage us to continue to support our local and broad trans community.  I know in our student post-election get-together recently one student expressed concern about support for non-binary students and I was glad we had many Shoreline folks to connect with them and support their educational journey.   

Hey, did you make it to the Clay Club event this week? I told them I come “every year” (which is true, but I don’t have a long trajectory yet)- the work is so beautiful and reasonably priced!  I’m so impressed with the work they do for this event.  

Thank you to everyone who got us through the Bomb Cyclone!  I sent a separate email to campus about that, because I wanted to make sure special thanks went out to all those involved with the recovery here on campus.  I truly appreciate all of your efforts. 

Be well all.   

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 
Program Reviews 

• Due by December 1 for those instructional programs requesting FT tenure-track faculty positions to replace vacated positions (due to retirement or separation):  
  • Complete sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload” in your Program Reviews. 
  • If those sections and your Program/Area Review from last year point to a need for a tenure-track faculty position, please use this form to inform the Office of Instruction of your interest. 
• Due by December 1 for those instructional programs requesting to convert existing part-time faculty workload to full-time positions: 
  • Complete sections “Background,” “Equity,” and “Activity / Workload” in your Program Reviews. 
    • Based on 3 years of enrollment data in the Program Review, departments with a minimum of 250% FTE filled by PTF are encouraged to convert 100% FTE to an FTF position. Please use this link to inform the Office of Instruction of your interest. 
• Due by December 1 for those instructional programs requesting instructional equipment:  
  • Complete sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload” in your Program Reviews. 
  • If those sections and your Program/Area Review from last year point to a need for instructional equipment, request equipment via this form. 
• Everyone else:  
  • Keep updating the “Background” and “Progress on Goals” sections in your Program Reviews. 
  • Start thinking about Innovation Grant ideas per the Budget Decision-Making Rubric. 

Learning Outcomes Assessment 

• Assessment plans have been updated for the 2024-25 academic year: 
  • Department Assessment Plan spreadsheet for Transfer Programs 
  • Program Assessment Plan spreadsheet for Professional Technical Programs 
  • Due: end of fall quarter 2024: 
    • Each department has up to 6 tasks to complete on their department sheet (tab), described on the Plan and Resources sheet. 
    • These tasks are colored orange and have the number of the task to the right. 
  • Completing your department sheet is essential to completing assessment requirements for this year. 

Committee/Council Updates:  

• Accreditation Committee 
• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee 
• ctcLink Leadership Team 
• College Council Updates 
• Facilities Technology Committee 
• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments: 

The winter 2025 daily enrollment report is open to all employees.   

Human Resources: 

It’s almost time for SOUPSGIVING 2024! Save the date for Wednesday, December 4^th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm Location TBD. Awards will include the 2024 Golden Ladle (selected by our celebrity judge) and the People’s Choice (based on employee votes).  

DON’T FORGET! Please bring an item for the Student Benefits Hub and Food Pantry:  

• *NEW* Socks or Winter Accessories (Gloves, Mittens, Knit Caps, Scarves, Jackets, Sweaters)  
• Snacks and Ready-to-Eat Meals (Small bags of Chips, Granola Bars, Cup of Noodles, Soup)  
• Cans of Vegetables, Beans, Fruit, and Meat  

Updates 

• Upcoming Holidays – Don’t forget to update your unit’s signage and personal messaging! 
  • Nov 28^th – Thanksgiving, Nov 29^th – Native American Heritage Day, Dec 23^rd-27^th – Winter Campus Closure, Jan 1^st – New Year’s Day 
• Classified Comp Time Accrual  
  • Don’t forget to complete your comp time accrual by November 30^th for your use across the 2024 Winter Campus Closure (12/23 – 12/27/24) 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due: Wednesday 11/27 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor. 
• Timesheets are due: Wednesday 11/27 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor   
  • Employees required to work on 11/28-11/30, please submit at the end of your shift on the last day worked on/before 11/30. 

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

Benefit Reminders 

• Open Enrollment is 10/28/2024 through 11/25/2024 
• All employees will need to pick a Vision Plan this year.  
• Check out the HCA website for details, and plan comparisons.  

New Employees 

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

• Alex Bishop – Program Coordinator – Advising & Running Start 
• Taisa Welhasch – Annual Fund & Stewardship Manager 

 New Job Postings! 

• Budget Analyst 2 – Grants & Contracts 
• Business & Data Analyst – Financial Services 
• Controller – Financial Services Accounting Manager 
• Tenure-Track Auto General Service Technician Instructor (Winter 2025 start) 

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

Events and Updates 

• Power Outage Follow-up- Clean Out Your Work Fridges 
• Rock/Snarky/Jazz Combo Recital 12/6/24 
• Weather Update and Suspended Operations Memo 
• Construction Update: Bracken Fence Line Changing 
• Fall 2024 Music Student Showcase 12/6/24 
• Concert Band & Chamber and Chorale 2024 Fall Joint Concert 12/2/24 
• 2024 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)  – Shoreline Community College 
• PEBB Benefits – Open Enrollment Reminders 

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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.