Hi folks, busy week on my end, and, yes sorry for the “broken record” – a lot of budget and policy work this week. The highlight was Indigenous Peoples Day when a group of us from the Administration Building visited the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment to experience the beautiful Indigenous Peoples’ Day display. Staff members shared meaningful personal items and stories, teaching us about their origins, cultural significance, and connections to community. It was a powerful reminder of the rich diversity of the students and communities we are honored to serve, and an opportunity to celebrate and learn from our Indigenous staff, faculty, and administrators. Thank you to Amalia Akagi and team!
Shoreline College will continue to receive $180,000 through the SBCTC Nursing Expansion Grant, helping to support the growth and sustainability of the nursing program? Our deans (Dalila and Carley) are working with nursing faculty to identify opportunities to increase nursing FTE enrollment. Expanding program capacity will help meet workforce demand, generate additional revenue for the college, and position Shoreline to compete for future nursing and healthcare-related funding opportunities. Yes!
Biotechnology is another outstanding program here at Shoreline, and even GeekWire knows about it – our program is mentioned in their recent article about the biotech race!
Finally, as I did in last week’s update, I want to share more of the comments we received at Convocation describing things that Shoreline College Faculty and Staff are doing to say “Yes” and move the college forward:
- Building relationships with other schools
- Inviting high school students to a free preview of SCC musicals
- Addressing student concerns to ensure they feel seen and heard.
- Assigning supplementary articles that bring course content to life and discussing them with students.
- Connecting with high school DECA business students
- Meeting with high school students who are interested in dentistry
- Helping students sign up for EBT/SNAP benefits.
- Serving at Ask Me Tables and asking campus visitors if they need help.
- Supporting textbook affordability and access to OERs (open educational resources)
- Creating more engagement opportunities on campus
- Answering any concerns students may have
- Providing student-focused support within the nursing program. Building bridges often means seeing the student’s family members come to SC, including sisters, sons, cousins, etc…
Cheers,
Jack
Enrollments
Fall 2026 10th day (census) Snapshot Report:
Total Enrollment: – 6.7% compared to last fall.
Business Administration
Cafeteria and Catering Services Update
The critical work to clean, repair, and certify the kitchen storage, preparation, and cooking equipment with our Facilities and the Upper Crust Food Service teams nears completion. Great news to share that the walk-in coolers and freezers replacement parts and installation will be completed this week.
King County Health Department (KCHD) will be inspecting the kitchen and back-of-the-house areas with our team early next week. We expect to do a ribbon cutting and soft opening the last week of October or first week of November. Upper Crust Food Services will commence full kitchen and catering operations on Monday, November 9!
Happening Today: Temporary Relocation of Avanti Markets PICO 360 Coolers to Maple Student Union (9000) Seating Area
Earlier today, the Avanti Markets PICO 360 Coolers were relocated along the walls of the seating area in the Maple Student Union, Building 9000. Two microwaves are in the process of relocation to the counters by the self-service coffee dispensers (not pictured). The coolers and microwaves are being moved so the Upper Crust Food Service can prepare the space for expected opening on November 1st. After Upper Crust Food Service begins full operations on November 9th, the machines will be removed. Please see picture below showing relocation of all nine coolers:
Grants
- Thinking about a grant?
- The first step is contacting the Grants Office (grants@shoreline.edu).
- We can guide you through developing and submitting a proposal, as well as managing your grant awards.
- For more information, see the Grants Manual on the PIE Intranet page.
Printing Services
Printing Services will be closed for a prolonged period starting Friday, October 23, through November 6, respectively, and will reopen on Monday, November 9. Please plan accordingly and contact Greg Jensen via email or phone at (206) 546-4674 if you need assistance with your printing needs.
Technology Support Services (TSS)
Action Required: Email MFA Option Being Retired October 26, 2026
Hello Campus Community,
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
Scholarship Classroom Visits: If you’d like us to do a 10-15 minute scholarship presentation for your class, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch soon: Classroom Visit – Scholarship Outreach – Fill out form.
Events
Dolphin Double-Header and Alumni Reception – October 24
All Shoreline staff and alumni are invited to cheer on our Shoreline College soccer teams at Twin Ponds Park on Saturday, October 24. The Shoreline College Foundation and Alumni Steering Committee will be hosting a reception with fun fall snacks between the games. Families and kids are welcome. Stay for one or both games and enjoy reconnecting with past students and old friends.
12:00 PM – Shoreline College Women’s Soccer Team vs Peninsula College
1:30 PM – Alumni Reception (Please RSVP)
2:15 PM – Shoreline College Men’s Soccer Team vs Peninusla College
Both games and the Alumni Reception are free to attend. Go Phins!
Human Resources
Find resources for Colleges employees on the Human Resources Intranet page
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 Job Postings!
Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.
Updates from DAAG
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
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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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