Save the dates! Campus Open Forums for Associate VP of Development & Community Engagement / Exec. Director of the Foundation

June 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Save the dates! Campus Open Forums Next Week


Shoreline College invites you to participate in our open forums with the candidates for Associate Vice President – Development & Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation.

This is your opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback. You can attend the forums either in-person or online.

Associate Vice President – Development & Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation.

Tim Heimerle

 
April Nilsen

 
Following each forum, please use this form to provide your feedback on the candidates.

We hope to see you there!

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Campus Updates 6/25/2026

June 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks,

With the Muckleshoot Effective Training Institute and Board of Trustees meeting this week, I’m keeping this short.

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 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Summer is a great time to take a breath and make plans for the coming year. If your plans include sponsoring the Foundation’s Giving Table Luncheon in November, right now, just prior to the end of the Foundation’s fiscal year, is the perfect time to give! You can learn more about sponsorships here and more about the Giving Table Luncheon here. 

Wish you could be a sponsor but don’t think you can afford it? Use the Employee Payroll Deduction Form. By spreading your gift throughout the year, just $42 per pay period is more than enough to be a Luncheon Sponsor!  

Regardless of the size of your gift (some payroll deduction donors give as little as $1 per paycheck), your contribution is appreciated, and you are making a real difference in the lives of our students.  Thank you for all the good things you do for our students! 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • Independence Day – Friday, July 3rd (Observed) 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Monday,6/29/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Tuesday, 6/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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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Shoreline College awards its first bachelor’s degrees to dental hygiene graduates 

June 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Smiling graduates of the Dental Hygiene program.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Shoreline College celebrated a historic milestone as the 20 graduates of its Dental Hygiene program became the first cohort of students to earn bachelor’s degrees from the college.

“I am incredibly proud of our graduates, and their increased participation in community health and interprofessional education with dental and medical students,” said dental hygiene professor Nikki Honey.

Launched in 2024, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BASDH), which built upon the curriculum of the college’s Associate of Applied Science degree, requires students to complete 119 credits of intensive dental hygiene courses following the successful completion of all program prerequisites

Shoreline’s Dental Hygiene program operates in partnership with the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Students earn their degrees through Shoreline College and are taught by Shoreline dental hygiene faculty, but the program is housed on the University of Washington Seattle campus. Speaking at this year’s Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony, Andre Ritter, Dean of the UW School of Dentistry, praised the graduates and expressed his hopes for an ongoing partnership.

“It is no surprise to us that Shoreline students are sought after by the School of Dentistry alumni and other dentists in Washington State, by DSO’s [Dental Support Organizations], and by community health centers,” said Mr. Ritter. “The UW School of Dentistry is firmly committed to the Shoreline Dental Hygiene program. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Shoreline’s faculty and leadership for many years.”

The BASDH program was designed to prepare highly skilled healthcare professionals and to tackle the pressing need for qualified dental hygienists in Washington State, particularly in rural areas where access to dental care is limited.

The shortage of trained dental hygienists has been an ongoing challenge in Washington. According to research published by the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies, dental hygienists have been in high demand for many years, and additional graduates are needed to fill long-term vacancies across the state.

To further address this need, Mr. Ritter discussed his hopes for continued growth of the program. “Ultimately, we hope to expand to 30 students in each class to help remedy the shortage of dental hygienists in Washington State.”

This first cohort of baccalaureate graduates will begin to address that shortage as they, in the words of 2026 graduate Emily Dietzel, “leave with a shared purpose: to preserve the health of our communities and improve the lives of the patients we serve.”

“This is an incredibly important milestone for Shoreline College as we award our first bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene,” shared Dr. Jack Kahn, president of Shoreline College. “Our partnership with the University of Washington exemplifies our commitment to student success, bringing institutions together to create opportunities that are stronger and more impactful than any one of us could achieve alone. Congratulations to all the graduates and thank you to everyone past and present who helped turn this vision into reality.”

New cohorts begin the BASDH program every summer. The BASDH classes of 2027 and 2028 are both fully enrolled with 20 students each.

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Summer camps on campus

June 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Images of children engaging in different sports and other activities.

Summer youth camps are back on campus starting this week and running through the end of August. 

Athletics is hosting basketball, soccer and volleyball camps in the gym, and we have Steel Toe Teens trades camp for girls in the Automotive Building, as well as hands-on Arts, STEAM computer/game design, Advanced Java coding, Filmmaking and more! The theater will also be hopping in July with the “Newsies” Musical camp rehearsals with Woodland Park Players.

Check out the Summer Camps schedule for more information. Contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu or Suzanne Gugger for details. 

Shoreline is also hosting Pedalheads, a bicycle training camp for kids in the upper/middle parking lot by #2000 all summer. Please watch for kids on bikes in the parking lot as they venture out on local excursions with their camp leaders. Contact Tierra Johnson, Rentals, at events@shoreline.edu if you have any questions. 

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Wave of Gratitude

June 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Waves of Gratitude to Renda Palo for Inclusive Excellence and Student Engagement
 
Renda recently completed the Washington State Quality Review and Shoreline Online certification processes for her Business 101 course. As a gateway course that serves many students across a variety of programs, the impact of her work will be felt by a large number of learners each quarter.

What makes this accomplishment especially noteworthy is the care and attention Renda dedicated to the course design process. She thoughtfully incorporated best practices for online learning, created a clear and welcoming learning environment, ensured accessibility throughout the course, and carefully aligned course materials, activities, and assessments to support student success.

Rather than simply meeting the required standards, Renda took the time to create a course that is easy for students to navigate, understand, and engage with. Her commitment to quality, accessibility, and student-centered design demonstrates a genuine investment in helping students succeed from their very first course experiences.

Because Business 101 is often one of the first courses students take, Renda’s efforts will help countless students feel more confident, supported, and prepared as they begin their educational journey at Shoreline. Her work is a wonderful example of how thoughtful course design can positively impact student success on a large scale.

I work in eLearning Services as an Instructional Designer, where I support faculty in creating engaging, accessible, and student-centered online learning experiences. I had the privilege of working with Renda throughout the course certification process and witnessing firsthand the dedication and care she invested in designing a high-quality learning environment for her students.

Submitted by Brandon Fryman.
 
As a reminder, for those wishing to acknowledge the work of fellow shoreline staff members or a group at Shoreline, you need only submit a Waves of Gratitude form for individuals or a Shoreline Shoutout for groups.

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