Events and News
Hey all – this week has been a bounce-back for me in terms of connecting with on-campus and off-campus community events. With so many going on, it is not possible to be at all of them – which I think is a good thing!
As far as on-campus events, I was able to attend Hubert Humphrey Fellow Ana Celis’ presentations on her work in the Yucatan. Both events were really engaging, and I loved learning more about Mayan culture, sea caves, evolution, and more. Thank you so much to Colleen Ferguson and International Education for sponsoring this event. Supporting events like these is important both for academic knowledge and to stress our dedication to collaborating with and learning from our international partners.
I was also grateful to attend Olmeca’s presentation in our DEIA monthly update and look forward to his keynote on Thursday. I had some time to speak with him one-on-one and was so impressed with his passion and genuineness. I’m really looking forward to this evening.
I am also looking forward to the SCC Juried Art Exhibition today. I am giving the President’s Award to one of the artists which, as I am sure you know if you have stopped by the gallery, is SO HARD!! We have some talented students (and staff of course). Come by and check it out! Also keep an eye out for the 9-5 musical (which is a real hit!), the Global Showcase (which I will try to get to, but I’m booked almost straight through to 9 PM), and several great athletic events as well.
I just got back from a PACKED community fundraiser event this morning in Lake Forest Park for THIRD PLACE COMMONS. As you likely know, they bring books, a farmers’ market, town halls, delicious food, and more to the area. I was glad to represent the college there with Wendy Coates and connect with some of our colleagues!
Finally, I have a meeting tomorrow with the Executive Director of the LGBTQ commission for Washington State in hopes of bringing her to campus and coordinating a visit with them to come to our campus. They are doing great work that overlaps our mission— more soon.
Cheers,
Jack
Winter 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.
Committee/Council Updates:
- Accreditation Committee
- Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee
- ctcLink Leadership Team
Accreditation:
- Program Reviews due March 14, 2025, if you are requesting resources, including Innovation Grants.
- Note: funding for Innovation Grants is tentative until the College receives more clarity from the state as to what our state allocation will be.
- Join this Program Review Drop-In work session: Thursday, March 13th, 12:30-1:30 pm, Zoom link
Enrollments:
- The spring 2025 daily enrollment report is available to all employees.
- Archives of past enrollment reports are available to all employees.
Facilities and Capital Projects
Are you having an issue with room temperatures, lights, custodial, or other facilities issues? Here’s the link to put in a Facilities work order on the Megamation site. If you need them, here are the instructions to put in a Megamation work order.
Technology Support Services (TSS)
Windows 11 Upgrade:
TSS would like to inform you that, in line with Microsoft’s best practices and maintenance plan, we will be upgrading all remaining computers currently using Windows 10 to Windows 11 in the coming weeks. As a reminder, Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. This upgrade will introduce a fresh look and feel to your operating system, along with enhanced features and improved performance. While the transition should be smooth and similar to a regular system update, you may notice some changes in the interface. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this update process. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out via ticket at support.shoreline.edu.
New SMS Texting Feature Now Available in Microsoft Teams:
TSS is excited to announce that the new SMS (texting) feature is now available in Microsoft Teams! This solution is designed for immediate 1-to-1 two-way texting for Shoreline business purposes only. Here are some key details:
Feature Overview:
- Send and receive text messages directly within Microsoft Teams using your Shoreline telephone number.
- Integrated conversations ensure a unified experience across chat and SMS.
- Group messages are supported, though each message counts as an individual text.
- Currently supports domestic texting only (no international texting).
Eligibility and Cost:
- Available exclusively to Shoreline users with the purchase of an additional license.
- Cost: Approximately $14 per user per month (plus any potential overages).
- Charges will be billed to the user’s department budget.
- Licenses are assigned by Supervisor request with approval from the corresponding budget owner.
- Each use case is evaluated and approved by the TSS department.
Text Limit:
- Each user license includes 500 SMS messages per month (pooled across all organization licenses) with a maximum limit of 1000 messages per month. This avoids the FCC requirement for operational texting and the need to register a college-wide general phone number.
To get started with the texting solution, please read carefully the SMS for Microsoft Teams Guidance for more detailed information.
Once you’ve read the guidance, you (or your supervisor) can fill out the Teams Texting (SMS) Request Form.
Network Rewiring and Hardwiring Connection Project Update:
Below is the updated building list of the rewired and hardwired network connections that have been restored and those in progress with expected completion dates. As mentioned at the beginning of this project, most of the building wiring has not been updated for over a decade or more (emphasis on more). During this project, we have already encountered several major issues in the buildings as we run new cabling and test the integrity of previous network connections. We continue to utilize our third-party vendor (Milne) and expect to be fully completed in early 2025.
| Building | Expected Completion Date | Status |
| 800 | Complete | |
| 1000 | Complete | |
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| 2100 | Complete | |
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| 5000 | Complete | |
| 9000 | 21-Mar | In progress |
Foundation:
We are looking for scholarship readers for the 25/26 application cycle! Volunteers will be assigned 10-20 applications to review in April. Scholarship readers are an important part of ensuring that our awarding process is equitable. Please reach out to Kara if you are interested.
We are seeking help with getting some program-specific scholarships awarded. Did you know that there are scholarships specifically for math students, students interested in geriatric care, and students participating in SCC musical ensembles? Please see here if there are any scholarships in your area and help spread the word to students!
We are also offering info sessions for students:
Thursday, March 13 @ 3 PM (Virtual): Register
Wednesday, March 19 @ 3 PM (Virtual): Register
FAQs about scholarships can be found here https://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/scholarships.aspx or email Kara
Please tell the students you interact with about these great opportunities to help them pay for school! Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Human Resources:
The Office of Human Resources has multiple positions vacant at this time both in the Payroll/Benefits and HR areas. To ensure your questions get to the right place, please be sure to use the following email addresses for all communications to our unit.
- Payroll Questions? Send to payroll@shoreline.edu. (This will default to benefits@shoreline.edu)
- Benefit Questions? Send to benefits@shoreline.edu
- HR Questions? Send to hr@shoreline.edu
Employee Event: SNACK-TACULAR 2025
Please join us for an employee engagement event to celebrate favorite (and soon-to-be favorite) snacks while spending time with your colleagues!
All College employees are encouraged to attend, supervisors please support staff attendance in your areas.
- DATE Tuesday, March 11
- TIME 12:30-1:30pm
- PLACE Main Dining Room – 9215
Try new snacks, cast your votes, and fill a bag to take back to your desk. Please note that there will be options for those with dietary restrictions (such as nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free).
Hope to see you there!
Payroll Reminders
- LEAVE Reports DUE: Thursday, 3/13 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- TIMESHEETS DUE: Friday 3/14 at noon (employee) and 5pm (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:
- Oneisha Cabrera – Benefits Coordinator, HR (temp)
Check Out Our New and Re-Published Job Postings!
Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.
Events and Updates
- New Korean Language Program Launches on March 8: SCC & United Seattle Bellevue Korean School
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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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