Here is a look at a few of the things happening on campus this week. For the full list check out the school calendar and the employee calendar.

Monday, September 29:

Auditions for “You can’t take it with you” will be happening from 12:45-3 p.m. in the theater lobby. Sign up online.

VPASA interview with Peter Lortz at 2 p.m. in the main dining room.

Tuesday, September 30:

Last day for a full refund and to make class changes online.

Auditions for “You can’t take it with you” will be happening from 12:45-3 p.m. in the theater lobby. Sign up online.

Wednesday, October 1:

Instructor signature required to add a class.

Information about the women’s center on campus can be found in the PUB lobby. All students welcome to come and ask questions at 11:30 a.m.

Women’s soccer takes on Edmonds at Twin Ponds Park at 12:30 p.m. followed by the Men’s game at 2:45. Volleyball travels to Bellevue College for a 7 p.m. game. #GoPhins

Thursday, October 2:

Information about the women’s center on campus can be found in the PUB lobby. All students welcome to come and ask questions at 11:30 a.m.

VPASA interview with Rebecca Kenney at 2 p.m. in the main dining room.

Friday, October 3:

VPASA interview with James Collins at 2 p.m. in the main dining room.

Volleyball will be hosting (you heard that right! Hosting in the new gym!) Everett at 7 p.m. #GoPhins

Open forums are set for next week for the three finalists vying to fill the job of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Shoreline Community College. The finalists and their open-forum dates are:

• Peter Lortz, Monday, Sept. 29
• Rebecca Kenney, Thursday, Oct. 2
• James Collins, Friday, Oct. 3

Each open forum will run from 2-3 p.m. and take place in the PUB Main Dining Room. Each candidate will have 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 will be available for answering questions from those attending the forums or other comments by the candidates.

Peter Lortz

Lortz is Dean of Math and Science at North Seattle College, a position he’s held since 2007. At North Seattle, Lortz is responsible for leading and managing the Academic Transfer Division that includes the Science, math and Social Science departments. He served as Interim Vice President for Instruction from August, 2013, to June 2014. Lortz was a full-time, tenured faculty member from 1997-2007. Lortz earned a Master’s degree in zoology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Lortz received a BS in biology from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN.

Rebecca Kenney

Kenney was Vice President of Instruction at Renton Technical College through June, 2014. Her leadership responsibilities included planning, implementing and coordinating the educational programs of the college. Prior to coming to Renton, she held Interim Vice President of Instruction positions at College of Marin, in Kentfield, Calif., and at College of Alameda, in Alameda, Calif. Kenney has also served as Dean of Math, Science and Career Technical Education at Merritt College, Oakland, Calif., and Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Hawaii Community College, in Hilo, Hawaii. Kenney holds a Doctorate of Education and Master’s degree in Adult Education from Oregon State University. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in English and Specialization in American Indian Studies.

James Collins

Collins is Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness at the University of California, Merced, a position he founded and has been in since 2008. For the past year, he has also held the post of Interim Dean of Students at Merced. From 2006-08, Collins was a clinical psychologist and then unit chief for the FBI’s Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. He was Associate Dean of Doctoral Faculty for the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University from 2001-07. Collins has held faculty and/or administrative positions at New Mexico Military Institute, University of Arizona and Central Washington University. Collins earned Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters of Arts degree in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, Calif. He received Masters of Science in Counseling and Guidance Services from Eastern Washington University, a BS in Psychology from Arizona State University and an AA in Biology from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM.

Bob Francis is currently filling the duties as Acting Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Francis took over in June from Alison Stevens who accepted a position at Everett Community College. The process to find a permanent replacement began in May, 2014, when the search committee was established and the job description posted. Much of the application and screening work occurred over the summer, but the finalist forums and a final decision were put off until fall quarter when faculty and staff, along with new President Cheryl Roberts, would be available to participate.

Come celebrate the past 50 years and look forward to the next 50 at Shoreline Community College’s 50th Anniversary Open House on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6-8pm.

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

Friday, September 26:

Canvas student orientation at 11:30 in room 1308

There will be a workshop on Study Abroad programs at 1:30 p.m. in room 9208.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September we will meet in front of the Library at 12:30. This event highlights the value of free and open access to information, the cornerstone of education.  We will gather to read some passages from some of the commonly banned or challenged books that impacted us.  Feel free to come with a passage to read.

Join us as we celebrate Shoreline’s 50th Anniversary in the courtyard near the PUB and the rock river near the theater at 6 p.m.

Volleyball travels to Skagit for a 7 p.m. match. #GoPhins

Saturday, September 27:

Women’s soccer takes on Green River at Twin Ponds Park at 5:30 p.m. #GoPhins

Monday, September 29:

Auditions for “You can’t take it with you” will be happening from 12:45-3 p.m. in the theater lobby. Sign up online.

Lindsay Cael is the new Manager of Tutoring Services and Tech Prep.

“I’m excited to be here and looking forward to getting to know you and learning all about how Shoreline operates,” Cael said. “For several years, I managed the ESL, GED and ABE Division at Seattle Central College.  Prior to that, I worked at the King County Jail and taught basic-education classes as well as coordinated a volunteer tutoring program.  I also have experience in crisis counseling, student advising and working with community partners.”

The tutoring-services program offers the opportunity for all transfer, professional/technical, ESL, ABE and GED students to get a tutor for up to two hours a week for each class they are taking.  If a student is registered with the Office of Special Services (OSS), they may qualify for extra tutoring time.  The tutoring offices are in rooms 5216 and 5217. Requests are now being accepted for student tutoring. Requests need to include a copy of the student’s fall 2014 class schedule.

“We are also accepting applications for paid student-tutor positions,” Cael said.”If a student wants to be a tutor, they need to have received a 3.5 or higher GPA in the course(s) to be tutored. Tutor applicants need to bring college transcripts. Please encourage your qualified students to stop by and apply.”

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