Wendy Coates Transitions to New Role at Shoreline Community College

August 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment

We’re happy to share that Wendy Coates will be transitioning into the role of Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement (AVP-DCE) at Shoreline Community College, effective immediately. Wendy will also continue to serve as Executive Director of the Shoreline Community College Foundation, further expanding her impact on our campus and broader community. 

In her new capacity, Wendy will expand her role as a senior leader overseeing advancement, alumni relations, fundraising, and strategic community engagement in alignment with Shoreline’s mission.  As part of a redeveloped outreach structure all community development and advancement-related outreach will be coordinated through the Advancement Office, and recruitment and enrollment activities will remain under the direction of Student Affairs. This change supports the strategic plan goals around engagement and allows Wendy and her team to plan and implement engagement strategies that strengthen Shoreline’s visibility and deepen its role as an anchor institution in this community. Key priorities include maintaining a strong presence at local events, facilitating community-facing programs on campus, and cultivating partnerships that advance institutional goals. 

Outreach staff member Amy Stapleton will serve as Community Engagement Coordinator within the Advancement Office. Under Wendy’s direction, Amy will help streamline campus events to ensure they are inclusive, strategically designed, and resonate with the broader community. In her role as Campus and Community Engagement Specialist, she will also support alumni relations, fundraising initiatives, and enhance institutional visibility creating vital connections between Shoreline’s programs and the public it serves. 

Wendy’s transition into this role builds upon her significant contributions to the College, including launching new student-centered initiatives and endowments, leading financial recovery and operational transparency, and operationalizing funding in support of programs and staff/faculty development. Under her direction, the Foundation earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of nonprofit organizations nationwide. 

As AVP-DCE, Wendy will continue driving inclusive philanthropy, storytelling, alumni engagement, and community partnerships, ensuring Shoreline’s values of equity, access, and excellence are reflected in everything we do. 

Please join us in recognizing Wendy’s dynamic leadership and in supporting her next chapter at Shoreline. Her commitment to our students and community will continue to shape a bold and inclusive future. 

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Wave of Gratitude

August 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment

A Wave of Gratitude to Romina Plozza for Inclusive Excellence and Student Engagement.

I’d like to recognize Romina Plozza for being the next person to certify a course through The Online & Hybrid Course Quality Institute. Romina not only met all the required standards but also went above and beyond by meeting many of the optional standards as well—putting an exceptional level of thought and care into the course design.

This College 90 course will serve many new students as they begin their journey at Shoreline. It’s built on proven pedagogical practices that prioritize inclusion, equity, and accessibility.

Thank you, Romina, for your dedication to creating a high-quality, student-centered learning experience and for all the hard work that went into this achievement!

I serve as the facilitator for The Online & Hybrid Course Quality Institute, where I support faculty in aligning their courses with quality standards focused on equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success. 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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Car Seat Check Event

August 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment

The Parent Education Program is hosting a Car Seat Check Event on campus in partnership with KidVantage. Bring your car seat, vehicle manual and a towel.

The Shoreline Fire Department will also be on site for families to visit the fire engine. 

  • DATE: 8/9/2025
  • TIME: 10AM – 1PM
  • PLACE: Shoreline Community College, Parking Lot next to 1500 building

Click here to sign up.

Questions? Please email pac@shorelinecooperativepreschool.org.

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Campus Updates 7/31/2025

July 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Events and News 

Hello all, I hope you are doing well.

This week has been pretty rote on my end – working on evaluations, policy development, budget work, one on ones, etc. I did meet with a prospective board member with our board chair last Friday, which was really great. 

Last Saturday I attended the Latino Educational Training Institute at Edmonds College. Music, food, community resources, and much celebrating of our diverse community. I even got to hang out with President Singh!  Shoreline College also had a presence at the event, and I had the privilege of observing Lizbeth Agapito & Elle Rivera Soro doing their magic, speaking with parents and families in Spanish, and connecting them to our many wonderful opportunities.  It was awesome! 
 
We also had a productive meeting and tour with President Sabah Randhawafrom and his team from Western Washington University.  We discussed how to strengthen pathways for students who wish to study at WWU. Looking forward to next steps! Thanks to Ryan Aiello, Lianne Almughirah,  Samira Pardanani, and Lucas Rucks for leadership on this first step.  

Come to think of it, this wasn’t such a rote week after all.   

Hope folks are enjoying the weather and the weekend! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Summer Quarter Updates: 

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:  

College Council Updates 

Following review by College Council and based on the recommendation of the Executive Team, the College has adopted the following policies and procedures: 

Enrollments  

  • Archives of past daily enrollment reports. 

Mail Services 

As operations and coverage of the Mail Services Department continues among different employees, we need your help as we adjust our mail and package handling and delivery procedures.  

To help complete our mission to timely send and receive interoffice mail, USPS mail, and other carrier packages, please pick up and drop off your items at the Mail Services Office (Room 9100) located at the external loading dock on the ground floor of the PUB 9000 Building. Please do not come to the interior door as the noise levels inside cover up door knocking sounds. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Joe Mazur, Kimberlee Clark, Aimee Henson, or Gayla Hocker. 

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Summer Surplus and eWaste Initiative Update: Work progresses to remove and responsibly dispose of outdated equipment across campus. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out to identify surplus items and help coordinate pickups. Your support in this endeavor has been invaluable. 

We are in the final stages of the project, reporting item quantities to the State, and scheduling final pickup appointments. As a result, TSS will temporarily pause any new surplus pickup requests until the current phase is complete. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding. 

Facilities and Capital Projects 

Facility Work Orders: Are you having an issue with room temperatures, lights, custodial, or other facilities issues?  Here’s the link to enter a Facilities work order on the Megamation site.  If you need them, here are the instructions to enter a Megamation work order. 

Foundation 

The inaugural meeting of the Shoreline College Alumni Steering Committee is Monday, August 4. This group of Alumni, who live and work in our community, will help advance a key priority of the College’s Strategic Plan: build a strong, connected alumni network. Members will shape alumni programming, expand engagement, and serve as ambassadors to the broader Shoreline community. The Committee will also collaborate with the Advancement Council to align alumni efforts with Shoreline’s fundraising, outreach, and strategic initiatives.  

The Foundation Office will be closed on August 7 and 8 so staff can virtually attend the Washington Advancement and Foundation Leaders (WAFL) training and conference. WAFL is an organization made up of Washington State Community and Technical College foundation and advancement staff. Topics this year are focused on helping foundation staff understand the quickly changing landscape around nonprofit tax law, ensuring equity in scholarship programs, and WA nonprofits and charities registration compliance. 

Miss the Foundation July Newsletter? You can read it here.  

Human Resources 

Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.  

Events and Updates 

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Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

Shoreline Community 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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UPDATE: Sidewalk Construction Project

July 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment

This is an update regarding campus road closures and King County Metro closures that will occur due to work along NW Innis Arden Way:

  • Main Gate Closure:
    • Tuesday, 7/22 – Tuesday, 8/5
      • During this closure, the East Gate and West Gate will be open to enter campus.
      • During this closure, the East Gate, West Gate, and Exit Only will be open to exit campus. 
    • During this closure, King County Metro buses will not stop on campus. All routes that pick up on campus will be moved to stops on NW Innis Arden Way and Greenwood Ave N.
      • Access the King County Metro route revisions by clicking the following link KCM Schedules and maps
        • Search for your Route # and all service advisories affecting that route will be noted near the top of the page.
    • During this closure, a temporary ADA accessible sidewalk will be placed connecting the existing NW Innis Arden Way sidewalk and the campus sidewalk just inside the Main Gate.
  • Exit Only Closure:
    • Thursday, 8/28 – Wednesday, 9/17
      • During this closure, the East Gate, West Gate, and Main Gate will be open to enter campus.
      • During this closure, the East Gate, Main Gate, and West Gate will be open to exit campus. 
    • During this closure, King County Metro buses will not stop on campus. All routes that pick up on campus will be moved to stops on NW Innis Arden Way and Greenwood Ave N.
      • Access the King County Metro route revisions by clicking the following link KCM Schedules and maps
        • Search for your Route # and all service advisories affecting that route will be noted near the top of the page.

Questions can be directed to Director of Facilities Kim Clark, kclark@shoreline.edu  or Safety & Security, safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu at any time.

Map of campus with temporary bus stops labeled.

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