Events and News
Greetings all- I hope you are having a good week. This has been an action-packed week on our end. We received information from the State Board on 6/6 with data breaking down funding allocations for this year based on the Governor’s budget. The “good news” is that while we are still receiving cuts compared to last year, the amount we are winding up with looks like the model we presented to the Board at last month’s meeting, so we continue forward with our plans as-is unless something changes in the next couple weeks. The budget will come to the board for final approval at the end of June.
I was happy to attend several on-campus events this week:
- We were very lucky to have Dr. Michael Benitez Jr. present to us last week. I found his mix of humor, social justice analysis, and authenticity a real inspiration for these times. I am really hoping we can bring him back and continue to learn from him.
- I really enjoyed the Music Technology Portfolio event. The students’ work was so professional and well done! I loved chatting with everyone about their projects and plans for the next steps. Congrats to all the graduates, faculty, and staff!
- The Pride Flag Raising and Pride Festival events were both very inspirational. It was great seeing students, faculty, and staff just having fun and celebrating Pride! The live music was really great too!
- I also want to highlight the Undergraduate Research Symposium on campus. I was fortunate to see some of this work at the UW symposium, but it was great to see students from the Honors College, and the Biotech and Post-Bacc programs together in one place. Wow! I was blown away. The students were incredible- some were in high school, and they sounded like they were in PhD programs- I kid you not! What great work from all the areas!
One on-campus event which was particularly lovely was the retiree celebration. The question is – how many giant sheet cakes do you need? The answer-there’s never enough! There were two huge cakes though and a nice crowd of well-wishers with mixed emotions as our colleagues celebrated their retirement, and we of course are missing them already!
Finally, I met with AVP Pardanani, Bo Fu and representatives from Zhejiang University who were here to visit and see our campus. Zhejiang University (ZJU), located in Hangzhou, China, is known as one of the country’s most prestigious and comprehensive research universities. It is ranked #3 in all of China, and #7 in Asia! We have a new partnership with them and will be seeing some of their students in classes in the near future (likely online for now).
Cheers,
Jack
Spring 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
Thursday, June 12th: final due date for remaining Program Reviews. Contact Ann Garnsey-Harter with questions.
Committee Updates:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Accreditation Committee
- College Council Updates
- ctcLink Leadership Team
- Facilities Technology Committee
- Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee
- Strategic Planning Budget Council
Enrollments:
- The summer and fall 2025 daily enrollment reports are available to all employees.
- Archives of past daily enrollment reports are available to all employees.
Technology Support Services (TSS)
Starting this summer, TSS will begin migrating student email accounts from Google to our Microsoft platform to enhance the technological experience for our students and ensure optimal support and management of student accounts. As part of this change, student email addresses will shift from @go.shoreline.edu to @shoreline.edu. Emails sent to the old addresses will be automatically redirected to the new ones.
This transition is necessary for several key reasons, including:
- Google’s discontinuation of unlimited free accounts for students
- Reduced storage capacity on Google accounts
- Enhanced systems management capabilities available through Microsoft
In light of Google’s policy change, it will also be necessary to decommission older Gmail @go.shoreline.edu accounts. TSS has already begun notifying affected users and will work with alumni to help them migrate their data to a personal account of their choice.
Due to the significant amount of data and configuration work involved, the migration process will begin in the Summer 2025 quarter, with the official go-live date projected for Winter 2026. All student emails and data will be preserved during this transition.
To support this transition, TSS will provide comprehensive documentation and training materials for all students, faculty, and staff who have Gmail accounts ending in @go.shoreline.edu. Additional notifications and updates will be shared as we approach the transition period.
Mail Services
As Mail Services Department operations continue among members of the Team, we need your help as we adjust our mail and package handling and delivery procedures.
To help complete our mission to timely send and receive interoffice mail, USPS mail, and other carrier packages, please pick up and drop off your items at the Mail Services Office (Room 9100) located at the external loading dock doors on the ground floor of the PUB Building.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me, Kimberlee Clark, Aimee Henson, or Gayla Hocker.
Foundation:
The Foundation team is excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduates at commencement next week! New this year, diploma inserts will include a special invitation encouraging students to stay connected with Shoreline Community College through the Alumni Network – a free lifetime membership offering campus perks, special invitations, and valuable networking opportunities.
At the commencement reception, we’ll also have a dedicated Alumni Network table with swag and information on how graduates can stay involved. We aim to build a strong alumni network that fosters lasting connections, supports career growth, and creates ongoing opportunities for engagement and success.
If you are looking for a fun thing to do that gives back to our SCC students, please consider the June 28, 2025, the 14th annual Mark Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA. Mark was working on his AA from the GM-ASE Program here at the time of his tragic death. He was a great student and was named Student of the Year at Sno-Isle! His family established a scholarship in his memory. Click the link for more info about the event!
Human Resources:
Updates
- HOLIDAY – Campus Closed on Thursday June 19th!
- Campus Closure for Commencement
- To allow employee attendance at this year’s attendance, campus will be closed to the public effective 1:30pm – 4:30pm on Friday, June 20, 2025.
- Please ensure appropriate signage/messaging is in place reflecting this campus wide closure of services within your units.
- Employees are welcome to watch the ceremony virtually in the Main Dining Room (9215) or Theater (1600) locations. Don’t forget to join the commencement reception (post-ceremony) in the Pub/Bldg 9000!
- 2025 Summer Hours
- Effective 7/7/25 – 8/29/25, the College will move to public operating hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with campus closed on Fridays/
- Supervisors – Please ensure offices remain staffed on campus across all business hours when considering schedule requests.
- CLASSIFIED STAFF: 2024-25 Personal Leave Days – Expiring after June 30th!
- Don’t forget to use your personal leave days no later than June 30, 2025.
- Not sure if you’ve used them yet? Please read the directions on accessing your leave balances in ctcLink.
Payroll Reminders
NOTE: There are “early” deadlines for leave requests and timesheets because the last day of the pay period lands on a Sunday.
- LEAVE REQUESTS DUE Thursday, 6/12 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- TIMESHEETS DUE Friday, 6/13 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
If you have questions regarding the timesheet approval process, please see the following resources:
- Review Employee’s Timesheet Before Approving Their Time
- Why Can’t I See My Employee’s Timesheet?
- Where Do I Approve Timesheets?
New Employees
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline Community College:
- Amy Reed – HR Consultant Assistant 1, HR
- Shanon Ehmke-Reedy – Dean of Communication Studies & Social Sciences (permanent)
- Marie Bunker – Instr & Classroom Support Tech 3 (Lab Tech), Biology
- Eberth Arias – Program Manager A, Student Life
Current Job Postings!
- Campus Security Officer (2 positions) Safety & Security (c)
- Custodian 2 – Facilities & Capital Projects (C)
- Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 (Lead Teacher) – Parent Child Center (C)
- Part-Time Faculty – Communication Studies
- Part-Time Faculty – HIIM Revenue Cycle (f)
- Part-Time Faculty – HIIM: Data Analytics (f)
- Part-Time Faculty Pool – Career Education Options Program Instructor (F)
Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.
Events and Updates
- Announcing Shanon Ehmke Reedy as Dean of Communication Studies and Social Sciences
- Celebrating Pride Month: The Intersection of Accessibility and the LGBT+ Community
- Shoreline College Name Change Timeline
- Shoreline Community College Announces Name Change to Shoreline College
- Wave of Gratitude
- International Day of Yoga
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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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