This week I have spent a significant amount of time connecting with HR colleagues to garner support for the payroll transition to Finance. I am updating the team regularly on progress and will share more widely as we lock in the next steps.
This week, I also participated in and supported several great community and campus events. I attended the college’s annual ceremony honoring Edwin T. Pratt, a Shoreline resident and civil rights activist whose legacy continues to shape us. This year’s observance included a land acknowledgment led by Rashawn Smith, reflections connecting past and present from Dr. J (Ernest B. Johnson II), a proclamation from Mayor Betsy Robertson naming January 29 as Edwin T. Pratt Day, and the announcement by Jacob Bilbo of a new Shoreline park to be named in Mr. Pratt’s honor.
The program also featured powerful contributions from Miriam Pratt, Sarah Haycox, Nancy Rawles, Robert Britten, alumnus Monique Franklin, and others through spoken word, music, and poetry, affirming Mr. Pratt’s enduring vision and impact. It was simply incredible. Special thanks to the Foundation, Savena, Lavena, and Yushin for all your teams’ work doing this!
I also joined colleagues at the University of Washington Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program Open House, where I connected with UW partners, donors, and community members. It was encouraging to see the facility and lab improvements made possible through donor support and to celebrate the strength and visibility of our dental hygiene program. Really cool!
Finally, I supported a historic moment on campus with the first flying of the Black American Heritage flag at Shoreline Community College to officially launch Black History Month. The event drew strong participation and included inspiring remarks from Black Student Union faculty lead Rashawn Smith, who did a wonderful job sharing the significance of the flag and the importance of visibly honoring Black history and identity on campus. Remarks from students in the crowd already demonstrated the importance of doing so, and I was really proud to see this happen at Shoreline. Thanks to all who came out. 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 Updates
Accreditation
- Find your 2025-26 Program Review here.
- Program Review upcoming deadline:
- By Monday March 16, 2026:
- Innovation Grant requests due.
- All other resource requests due (except for instructional equipment requests): resource requests can include personnel, as well as goods and services.
- All sections of Instructional Program Reviews need to be completed by Faculty Program Coordinators (FPCs) and team.
- All sections of Service Area Program Reviews need to be completed by first-level administrators and team.
- Note: instructional equipment requests are not due until May 8, 2026.
- If you are not requesting a change in resources, your Program Review is not due until May or June (see all Program Review rolling deadlines).
Enrollments
- Winter 2026 10th day Snapshot Enrollment Report: enrollments are down.
- Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports.
Foundation
A note from Wendy:
Taisa has shared that she and her husband will be moving back to Europe, with her last day at Shoreline on February 4. While I am truly sad to see her go, I am deeply grateful for the impact she has made during her time with the Foundation.
Taisa has been an exceptional teammate and a genuine champion for Shoreline. She strengthened and grew our alumni program, elevated the Giving Table, brought new energy to the Donor & Scholar Celebration, and set a new standard for thoughtful, warm donor stewardship.
Beyond her accomplishments, Taisa has been a joy to work with, and her kindness, curiosity, and care for our mission will be greatly missed. We are excited for the next chapter she and Ernesto are beginning and wish them all the best as they return to Europe.
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.
Human Resources
Payroll Reminders
- LEAVE REQUESTS DUE Thursday, 02/12/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- TIMESHEETS DUE Friday, 02/13/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
New Employees
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline College:
- Bjorn Myhre – Associate Director – International Recruitment, International Education
New Job Postings!
- Admin/Exempt – Annual Fund Manager, Foundation/Advancement
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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