President Roberts to attend the Washington ACT Legislative Contact Conference and WACTC Board of Presidents Meeting

President Roberts will be off campus until the early afternoons of Monday, January 25 & Tuesday, January 26, 2016 for the Washington Association of College Trustees (ACT) Legislative Contact Conference & the WACTC Board of Presidents Meeting.

While President Roberts is off campus, the AIC (Administrator In Charge) for the College will be Stuart Trippel, Executive Director – Ext. 4672 or 7859.

Thank you.

Shoreline’s Board of Trustees will participate in the Washington State ACT Legislative Contact Conference

The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees will participate in the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) Legislative Contact Conference beginning at 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 and concluding at 2:15 P.M. on Monday, January 25, 2016.  No official action will be taken as the event is for training purposes only.

The conference will be held at the Red Lion Hotel Olympia, located in Olympia, Washington.

The robots are coming! FIRST LEGO League returns to campus this weekend

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This Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24, Shoreline will play host to hundreds of area elementary and middle school students and their robots as the FIRST LEGO League event returns to our campus for the second year running.

The event is free and open to the public, so if you’re looking for a rainy day activity – or just want to check out a really neat community event – swing by the main gym from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A lot more information on the competition can be found in this article on Michelene Felker’s role in bringing FIRST LEGO League to Shoreline and what the partnership means for our campus.

Shoreline Film Department and Shoreline Film Office Present: My Kickstarter Failed, Now What? Sat., Jan. 23

If you’re interested in crowdfunding, make sure to attend this informative talk hosted by the Shoreline Community College film department and the Shoreline Film office.
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CHIP Notice for 2016

A Reminder to All College Employees:

Some College employees may qualify for free healthcare coverage through the Washington Apple Health program, and assistance in paying their health insurance premiums. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, I urge you to seek additional information as quickly as possible.

If your countable income is under the income limit for Washington Apple Health, you or your children may qualify for free healthcare coverage. Individuals who qualify for free coverage under Washington Apple Health have a choice of available managed care plans depending on the county they live in. There are no premiums, co-pays, or deductibles.

When you or your child is enrolled in Washington Apple Health, you may also choose to keep your health insurance through your employer. If you do so, you may qualify for reimbursement of the cost of your health insurance premium. Call 1-800-562-3022 ext. 15473 or visit Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) Premium Payment for more information.

If you or your dependents are not enrolled in Washington Apple Health, but would like to see if you qualify, please visit the Washington Healthplanfinder website at www.wahealthplanfinder.org, or contact the Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633. You may also apply online at www.wahealthplanfinder.org.

If you or your dependents become eligible for Washington Apple Health, you may qualify for help with your health insurance premium. Call 1-800-562-3022 ext. 15473, or visit Washington Apple Health on Health Care Authority’s website at Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) for more information. The site includes general information and an application form for your convenience.

I hope these options help families needing health coverage. Thank you.

Stephen P. Smith
Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs