Hello on a very rainy day. I hope all are having a good week.
It was a pleasure to represent Shoreline Community College this week alongside Samira Pardanani at the 77th annual India Republic Day celebration event sponsored by the Consulate General of India, Seattle. The day celebrates the adoption of the constitution in India. It was great to meet with colleagues from across the state and to continue partnering with the consulate.
I also met with two colleagues from NAIS – an organization we work with in China who have connected us with students to take classes online. It is a wonderful organization and their dedication to students is really impressive.
I want to thank all our community members and employees who spoke at the Board meeting yesterday. We are living in very tough times, and it is important for your voices to be heard. I will have some updates to the payroll situation (and progress on other items) in our community check-in on Friday, which I think will be helpful for all.
I am looking forward to the Edwin Pratt event today. It’s part of our history in Shoreline, and such an important event – especially at this time.
Cheers,
Jack
Winter Quarter Updates:
Policy Updates
The following updated policies have been approved by the Executive Team:
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
- Budget, Facilities, Safety, and Technology Council (BFST) ***updated name
Accreditation
- Find your 2025-26 Program Review here.
- Program Review rolling deadlines:
- First deadline:
- By Monday February 2, 2026:
- ProRata faculty position requests: complete the Program Review sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload.”
- If those sections and your Program Review last year point to a need for a ProRata faculty position (to be hired with a fall 2026 start date), request a position via this form.
Enrollments
- Winter 2026 10th day Snapshot Enrollment Report: enrollments are down.
- Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports.
Business Administration
Mail Room Services
Mail Room Services have returned to normal operations. Thank you, All, for your help and support for the past 6+ months until regular services were restored. If you have questions, please contact Jeff Keith via his MS Teams office number at (206) 533-6606, or his assigned college mobile phone number at (206) 804-1198, if he is out of the office doing campus pickup and deliveries.
Foundation
Thank you to our Staff and Faculty Alumni!
Thank you to those who joined us at Shoreline’s first‑ever Winter Alumni Gathering last week. The event was filled with warm conversation, great company, delicious food, and live jazz from our talented student musicians. Your engagement helped make this event a meaningful success. We’d love your feedback as we plan future alumni activities. Please take a moment to complete our brief post‑event survey.
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
TODAY: Join us for the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance! RSVP.
- 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.
Black History Month Flag Raising
- Monday, February 2
- 12:30pm to 1:00pm
- Flagpole In front of 1000 Building
The Black American Heritage Flag represents the culture and history of African American people. Each color and symbol on the flag has a significant meaning that was developed to instill pride in Black Americans and provide them with a symbol of hope for the future in the midst of their struggle for Civil Rights.
Human Resources
Payroll Reminders
- Leave Reports are due: Thursday, January 29th at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- Timesheets are due: Friday, January 30th at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
New Job Postings Coming Soon!
- Annual Fund & Stewardship Manager – Foundation
- Customer Service Specialist (Full-Time) – Welcome Desk
- Customer Service Specialist (50%) – Welcome Desk
- Program Specialist 2 – Community Employment Program
- Human Resources Consultant – HR
- Tenure-Track Positions for 2026-27:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Ford Automotive
- Mathematics (2 positions)
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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