Hope everyone has had a good week. My schedule is pretty packed this week, but some good highlights to share as well.
I was able to join the Shoreline Rotary this week. You may know it meets right here on campus so certainly that is convenient. It does start at 7 am which is of course…early, but intended to support folks’ various schedules. I am in at 8, so not too much of a stretch. It was great to connect with some community members and learn about the current philanthropy they are doing. They have a longstanding history of supporting the college (the current President is a former chemistry faculty member who was here for 45 years).
I also had the pleasure of attending Larry Gossett’s presentation on Martin Luther King. It was a wonderful event, drawing about 50 people or so, and sponsored by the Black Student Union, the yəhaw̓ center, and ASG. I learned a lot from Mr. Gossett in his work as an activist and community leader. What I enjoyed the most was observing him from a distance while he sat at a table interacting and inspiring some of our young students. Rashawn Smith & Lavena Seawright are doing such great work with BSU and the students. Even with all of the challenges surrounding us, it was hard not to get goosebumps. Keep on the lookout for several events coming your way soon.
I am looking forward to the alumni gathering this afternoon and evening – will keep you posted on that as well. Have a great 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 10th day Snapshot Enrollment Report: enrollments are down.
- 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.
Communication and Marketing
We’re excited to announce the launch of Phase 1 of Shoreline’s employee intranet! This new internal site is designed to be a central place for resources, updates, and stories; helping college employees stay more informed and connected.
The intranet is for employees only and is not viewable by the public. You’ll need to log in using your Microsoft credentials.
Please review this DAAG post to learn more about what’s included in Phase 1 and what to expect in Phase 2.
Advancement/Foundation
Taisa Welhasch, our Annual Fund and Stewardship Manager, is moving back to her life in Europe and her last day with us will be February 4. I am very grateful for all she has contributed, including strengthening our alumni program, elevating the Giving Table, and bringing new energy and warmth to our stewardship work. Beyond her accomplishments, Taisa has been a joy to work with and a genuine champion for Shoreline College and the students we all serve. I am deeply grateful for her contributions and for the opportunity to get to know her.
During the transition, Wendy and Amy Stapleton will be covering her workload. If you know a strong fundraiser who might be a great fit, please reach out to Wendy.
Volunteer opportunity: If you’re interested in volunteering some time to review scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu! Our volunteer reviewers make it possible for us to provide fair, equitable, and timely award decisions for our applicants.
Volunteers are provided with instructions and a clear rubric to follow for scoring decisions. Reviewing is done online through our scholarship platform, AwardSpring. The time commitment changes depending on how many applications you want to review, but on average it’s between 2-4 hours. Full-time faculty can use scholarship reading as part of their service hours.
Events
Join us for the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance. RSVP Today.
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Main Dining Room.
This is a special event dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Edwin Pratt, an influential civil rights leader and community advocate.
Mr. Pratt, a resident of Shoreline, WA, dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights, especially in housing and education. His work remains an inspiration, and his legacy continues to shape our commitment to building an inclusive and fair society.
At the event, we will reflect on his achievements, share stories of his impact, and renew our commitment to the values he championed.
Human Resources:
NEW Departments added in ctcLink – Completing paperwork and not sure what HCM department to list?
Department Code List (HCM) is available on the HR Support Services page (please note that these are different than your budget department codes)
Ready to request a recruitment?
- Review guides and request recruitment documents here: Recruitment
- The form consolidates all required information, including Hiring Criteria, Personnel Requisition details (Pers Req), and Job Description upload
- Submissions in any other format will not be accepted.
- The form will automatically route to all required approvers through Adobe Sign (no account needed)
- Have questions about the form or recruitment process? Click this link and Let’s Talk!
Annual Leave Buyout
Annual Sick Leave buyout is coming up. Please standby for more detailed announcements.
Job Postings!
Dental Hygiene Tenure-Track Instructor – Dental Hygiene Program (Faculty)
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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