Hello all, hope your week is going well.
This week included continued work on policy development, budget planning, and preparation for upcoming work this year. I also had the opportunity to connect with students, employees, community members, and partners through several campus and community events as we welcomed students back to campus.
Several highlights included attending the student Bubble Tea event (which was totally packed – heard the tea was great), serving pizza alongside our Student Life team during the popular Pizza with the President Welcome Week activity (Ok I did have 3 pieces…), and celebrating with students at the Foundation’s Donors and Scholars reception. It was inspiring to see scholarship recipients connect directly with the donors who invest in their success! It was really powerful.
I also had the opportunity to attend the Turkmenistan Independence Day celebration hosted by the Oasis Foundation and meet with Tribal leaders from the Suquamish Tribe and representatives from the Muckleshoot Tribal College to discuss continued collaboration in support of Indigenous communities and educational opportunities. Thank you to VP Ramos and Amalia Akagi and everyone who helped organize these events and create meaningful opportunities for connection, belonging, and student success across our campus and community. And it is sunny today- enjoy!
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
Enrollments
Fall 2026 Daily Enrollment Tracking Report (DENTR).
Grants
Thinking about applying for a grant?
- Contact the Grants Office: grants@shoreline.edu.
- We can help plan a project, lead your team through the college’s required grant procedures, and guide you through developing and submitting a proposal.
- Find information on the full grants cycle in the Grants Manual, available on the PIE Intranet page.
Technology Support Services (TSS)
Action Required: Email MFA Option Being Retired October 26, 2026
To align our authentication methods with current security best practices and strengthen the overall security of the ctcLink environment, the SBCTC will be making a change to the way Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is used with ctcLink.
Beginning Monday, October 26, 2026, the Email option will no longer be available as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method within ctcLink.
Why is this changing?
As part of a systemwide security initiative across Washington’s community and technical colleges, Email is being removed as an MFA option because email accounts can be vulnerable to phishing, password reuse, and other forms of compromise. Removing Email as an authentication factor helps reduce security risks and encourages the use of stronger, more secure methods.
Recommended MFA options include:
- Authenticator Apps (Google, Okta Verify, Microsoft)
- Security keys (such as YubiKeys)
What do I need to do?
Prior to October 26, 2026, please verify your selected MFA options in ctcLink. If you are already using an MFA method other than Email, no additional action is required at this time.
If Email is currently your only MFA method, you will be prompted to choose and enroll in another MFA option the next time you log in after October 26, 2026. We encourage you to update your MFA settings before that date to avoid any login interruptions when accessing ctcLink services.
Need Help?
Instructions for setting up and managing MFA options are available through the ctcLink Reference Center:
Employees: HCM Employee Self Service Okta – Multi-Factor Authentication – select Setting Up Your Multi-Factor Recovery Options
Students: Student Self Service Okta – Multi-Factor Authentication – select Setting Up Your Multi-Factor Recovery Options
Questions?
If you need assistance updating your MFA settings or have questions about this change, please contact TSS by visiting https://support.shoreline.edu.
Thank you for helping us maintain a secure and reliable technology environment for our college community.
Foundation/Advancement/Alumni
You’re invited to the Shoreline College Foundation’s Giving Table Luncheon on Friday, November 6 at 11:30 AM in the Main Dining Room. This powerful event brings the community together to raise funds for scholarships, emergency assistance, and academic program support for the student at Shoreline College. The Luncheon is a free event, but registration is required, and donations will be requested. Let’s come together to make a difference for our students at The Giving Table.
Register to attend: Giving Table Luncheon | Registration
Why wait? Give a Gift Today: Online Donation Form | Employee Donation via Payroll Deduction Authorization
Guided Pathways:
1. We have a new member of the Navigate360 implementation team to announce. Lauren Carey has joined us a temporary business analyst for the next year. She will focus on campus stakeholder engagement to help accelerate our implementation.
2. The Navigate360 functional team has now begun making important implementation decisions, starting with determining which parts of the platform different stages of the student cycle will live in. The team has also begun the process of mapping the ideal future state of onboarding, to ensure that software decisions align with that.
For more details on both of these updates, see this recording of the latest Advisory Board meeting: 09-30-26.
Human Resources
Payroll Reminders
- Leave Reports are due: Wednesday, 10/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
- Timesheets are due: Thursday, 10/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)
New Employees
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline College:
- Patrick Jean-Philippe – Program Specialist 2 – Working Retraining
- Erin Kwan – Executive Assistant – Office of yəhaw̓ / Office of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (PIE)
- Theu Nguyen – Custodian 2 – Facilities
New 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 College MISSION – Our Purpose
Shoreline 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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