Invitation to apply for NCORE

Yek Tunal, Everyone!

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for members of Shoreline Community College to represent our institution at the upcoming NCORE (National Conference on Race & Ethnicity). The conference is being held in NYC, NY from May 27-31, 2025. This year, we will be sending a select number of Staff, Faculty, & Admin to attend the conference. Selected participants will include a mix of individuals from the DEIA division and campus employees. This conference is open to ALL (faculty, admin/exempt and classified employees), we encourage anybody who is interested to apply. Deadline for submissions is January 31st at 5:00pm. Selected participants will be notified by February 10th. Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration. 

If you are interested in attending, please complete the following application form

. The DEIA office will review all submissions and select participants based on responses and availability. We want to ensure we have a good variety of participants from all employee classifications representing our College. 

Please note the following details:

• Responsibility for Travel: Selected participants will be responsible for managing their own travel documents and arrangements. The DEIA Office is paying for the selected participants and will provide you with the necessary budget information. Participants are expected to submit their travel authorizations and obtain approval as soon as possible. You may seek additional support from your respective departments if needed. Shoreline Community College’s knowledge base articles are also a great resource. 

• Orientation and Additional Sessions: If selected, you will be expected to attend a pre-conference orientation and debrief. Participants will also be participating in a community event once at NCORE. Details will be shared with selected participants once arrangements have been made. These components are designed to enhance your conference experience and professional growth.
• Time Away from Office: Selected participants are responsible for notifying their supervisors of their absence and obtaining prior approval. Conference dates: May 27-31. 

Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Alejandra Salgado (asalgado@shoreline.edu).

We encourage you all to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to and learn from this important conference.

Best,

Brian Ramos

Vice President of DEIA