Well, it’s been a very busy week – for you as well, I’m sure. As we start the quarter, there’s a lot to catch up on. I have been working on evaluations and some new relationships I am hoping to foster. I’ll keep you posted on those. I did have a great conversation this week with Rod Dembowski from the King County City Council. He’s a great supporter of the college and I learned about some new initiatives from him.
I was also able to attend three incredible events that truly reflect the strength and diversity of our community.
I attended one event hosted by the Consulate General of India in Seattle and our International Education department, which was a beautiful celebration of culture and connection. Consul General Prakash Gupta, Debadutta Dash, and their team shared inspiring words, treated us to a wonderful Indian dinner, and screened the award-winning film English Vinglish as part of the 2026 India Film Festival series. The film’s message resonates deeply with our values—advocating for internationalization, multilingualism, and supporting immigrant communities in their pursuit of dignity and respect.
I also attended the virtual kick-off of the Latino Educational Training Institute’s (LETI) 2026 Latino Leadership Initiative. It was an honor to join LETI founder and President Rosario Reyes and other amazing colleagues to celebrate this milestone. I’m excited to see the program grow and empower future leaders, which will include Shoreline students for the first time.
Finally, the grand opening of our new Center for Student Empowerment, “yəhaw̓ the Gathering!” was an incredible success. The space was packed with energy—student organizations came together for music, games, and Egyptian food from a local alum, all centered on the vision to “lift up the sky together.” Huge thanks to the faculty and staff who have supported this idea for more than 40 years as well as Savena Garrett, Brian Ramos, and the entire team for making this happen. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this inspiring initiative.
Hope you all have a good rest of the week.
Cheers,
Jack
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 Updates
- Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name
Accreditation
Program Reviews:
- Find your 2025-26 Program Review here.
- Document progress toward accomplishing your goals.
- Not all content was copied over from last year; please refresh your content. 😉
- New this year: Program Review templates meet accessibility standards!
- Need help? Contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, agarnsey@shoreline.edu .
Enrollments
- Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.
- Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports.
Business Administration
Washington State Food Truck Association Began Winter Quarter:
Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA) began providing Food Truck Vendors on January 6th. You can view the schedule of upcoming Food Trucks on the Washington State Food Truck Association website. While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback if you have any to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time.
Technology Support Services (TSS)
Student Migration Project:
TSS would like to provide an update on the Student Migration Project. All student email accounts have now been transitioned from Google to Microsoft, and account domains have been updated. Student usernames remain the same; however, the domain (everything after the “@”) has changed from @go.shoreline.edu to @shoreline.edu. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is now required for all students, providing improved account security.
To support a smooth transition, a temporary email alias has been enabled. Messages sent to a student’s former @go.shoreline.edu address will continue to be delivered to their new Microsoft account. This alias is intended to give students time to update their contact information to the new address. We will reevaluate the timeline for this alias in the Spring ’26 quarter.
Due to the outage over the New Year’s holiday, the timeline for fully deactivating the Google platform has been delayed. Most Google services have been disabled; however, access to Google Drive remains available by TSS request through next Friday, January 23rd, for students who wish to download or retrieve any active documents or items that may not have transferred during the migration. We anticipate fully discontinuing the Google platform within the next two weeks.
Ricoh Printing Issues:
Following the Microsoft outage, TSS has received reports that some campus users are unable to send print jobs or emails to Ricoh printers. We are actively working with Ricoh to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. USB printing remains functional at this time. We will share an update as soon as full service is restored.
Foundation
The 26/27 Academic Year Scholarship application window is now open! Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. Please take the time to share this information with any students you work with.
If you’re interested in volunteering some time to read scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu!
Thank you, Shoreline colleagues!
Your help spreading the word about our Shoreline Alumni Winter Gathering has made a big impact – RSVPs are rolling in, and excitement is building.
Event Details:
- Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
- Pagoda Union Building, Quiet Dining Room
- RSVP by Jan 16: https://ow.ly/Kket50XRazP
If you’re an alum, we’d love to see you there! Enjoy live student music, light appetizers, refreshments, and a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni. Thanks again for helping us welcome our community back to campus next week!
Events
Edwin T. Pratt Day of Remembrance
Pagoda Union Building (9000) Main Dining Room
January 29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us to reflect on the achievements and influence of Edwin T Pratt, a champion of civil rights. This event will feature remarks from his family, local civil right leaders, and others with special knowledge of Mr. Pratt’s legacy.
RSVP here or with the QR code:
Human Resources
Updates
Available now on HR’s Support Services page
| Initiate request for a position recruitment | Recruitment |
| New hire onboarding guides & FAQ’s (all employee types) Request onboarding all non-permanent employee types Request onboarding POI’s & Volunteers | Onboarding Requests & Guides |
| Request accommodations or to meet with the accommodations specialist | Accommodations |
| FMLA & PFMLA resources and requests | Family Medical Leave Act & Paid Family & Medical Leave |
| Classified position reclassification request process & forms | Position Description Forms & Reclassification |
| Position description forms | |
| Shared Leave resources and donation form | Shared Leave |
| Initiate a request for telework | Telework Request |
| Submit employee evaluations/observations | Submit Evaluation / Observation |
| Request 360 Administrator Evaluation | 360 Administrator Feedback Request (Admin/Exempt Evaluation) |
| Request badges and name plates for employees | Requests for Name Badges, Name Plates, etc. |
| Need to talk to someone in HR about other items not listed? | Let’s Talk! |
Payroll Reminders
- LEAVE REQUESTS DUE Wednesday, 1/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- TIMESHEETS DUE Thursday, 1/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- HOLIDAY REMINDER Monday, 1/19/26 For employees who report holidays, use HOL
Upcoming Holiday
- MLK Jr. Day is observed on 1/19/26. Campus will be closed.
Annual Leave Buyout
Annual Sick Leave buyout is coming up. Please stand by for more detailed announcements.
New Employees
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline College:
- Bret Crawford – Director of Safety & Security
- James Gerrard – Program Specialist 2 Conferences, Events, and Rentals – Library & Learning Resources
Job Postings!
Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.
Updates from DAAG
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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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