Woodmansee moving to VP job at Bates

Holly Woodmansee

Holly Woodmansee has been named Vice President for Administrative Services at Bates Technical College.

Holly Woodmansee is leaving Shoreline Community College to take a position as Vice President for Administrative Services at Bates Technical College.

Woodmansee, currently Executive Director of Budget, Capital Finance and Physical Plant in the Office of Administrative Services, has been at Shoreline since 2004. She also served as Special Assistant to the President, Budget and Internal Controls; Director, Budget and Purchasing and Interim Director Accounting (Director of Finance) during her time at Shoreline. She previously worked in the Seattle College district, with 25 years at South Seattle and six years at the district office.

Woodmansee will start at Bates on Oct. 27, 2014.

“This was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made; I love Shoreline,” Woodmansee said.

President Cheryl Roberts said Woodmansee’s experience and knowledge will be missed. “We wish Holly the best. She brings a depth that won’t easily be replaced,” Roberts said. “Although I had the privilege of working with her for only a short time, her dedication and diligence is an inspiration.”

Roberts said that for the short term, assignments will be made within the Office of Administrative Services to cover Woodmansee’s responsibilities. “We’re fortunate that Holly and her new employer are willing to help us through this transition,” Roberts said, adding that work on determining a longer term solution will begin immediately.

At Bates, President Ron Langrell said, “It is a privilege to welcome Holly to Bates Technical College. She is a leader with extensive breadth and knowledge that will help advance the college in the years to come.”

Woodmansee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Washington University and an Associate of Arts degree from South Seattle Community College. She has earned several awards, including the Governor’s Award for Energy Conservation in 1990.

World Dance Party coming to campus

dance party Oct 24Join us on Friday, Oct. 24 for a world dance party in the PUB starting at 6:30 p.m.

Meet new people, gather with neighbors and friends, learn new dances and share food. Special guest performers Different Drummers  (African drumming).

Event is free, just bring a dish to add to the potluck. Free parking.

Week ahead

Here is a look at some of the things happening on and around campus this week!

Monday, Oct. 6:

The Queer Film Festival starts with the film “The New Black” in the PUB quiet dining room at 12:30 p.m.

Student Parliament will meet at 3 p.m. in the boardroom of the 1000 building. Make sure to join in on your student government!

Wednesday, Oct. 8:

Drops show as “W” grade, $15 add/drop fee begins and signature of instructor & Dean required to add class.

Veterans’ weekly “Coffee Break” from 8-10 a.m. in the Veterans Resource Center. Free coffee and donuts for veterans and friends!

Women’s soccer takes on Skagit at Twin Ponds Park at 12:30, Men’s game starts at 2:45 p.m. #GoPhins

Volleyball takes on Whatcom at home at 7 p.m. #GoPhins

Thursday, Oct. 9:

The Washington Council Fall Transfer Fair will be taking place from 10-1 p.m. in the PUB main dining room with resources and representatives from colleges and universities in and out of state.

Friday, Oct. 10:

Volleyball travels to Olympic College at 7 p.m. #GoPhins

VPASA open forum for James Collins

James Collins

James Collins speaks at an open forum, part of the search process for a Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. More photos 

James Collins participated in an open forum on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 as part of the selection process to fill the job of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Shoreline Community College.

Collins is Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of California, Merced, a position he’s been in since 2008. He is one of three finalists vying for the position, all of whom went through the same process, including the open forum. Each open forum ran from 2-3 p.m. and took place in the PUB Main Dining Room. Each candidate had the first 20 minutes of the forum to respond to questions that have been suggested by campus community members through an online survey. The remaining 40 minutes were available for answering questions from those attending the forums or other comments by the candidates.

The other candidates included: Peter Lortz, Dean of Math and Science at North Seattle College, who had his forum and other processes on Monday, Sept. 29; and Rebecca Kenney, former Vice President of Instruction at Renton Technical College who was on campus and had her forum on Thursday, Oct. 2.

The forums will be available for viewing on video at the library.

Congratulations Spindrift!

SpinDrift2014_600x330Our very own publication won a regional award! Congratulations to everyone involved!

Read more on the news site.