Well, it’s good to be back.  I was ill and out almost all of last week and missed a lot of important events, most notably graduation.  It’s the first graduation I have ever missed.  I streamed, though, and cheered everyone on.  I heard nothing but praise for this year’s event – many saying it was even more special than usual.  My thanks to the Commencement Committee and to Dr Ryan Aiello for doing my part (he was fantastic).    

Coming back this week to a great opportunity for Dr. Lucas Rucks and I to be on the welcoming “Partner Panel” at the Muckleshoot Effective Teaching Institute with colleagues from Pierce College, University of Washington, Western Washington University, and Auburn District k-12.  We were thrilled to represent Shoreline and to meet so many wonderful leaders. We have an awesome team from SCC attending this week – I can’t wait to hear what ideas they bring back! 

I’m now buried in emails and many other items but glad I’m on the mend.  Hope to see you on campus! 

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 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• Accreditation Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee  

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments   

• The summer and fall 2025 daily enrollment reports are available to all employees.     

• Archives of past daily enrollment reports are available to all employees. 

Business Administration  

Evergreen Refreshments (Avanti Markets) has completed the self-service food equipment refresh in PUB Bldg. 9000 with new Pico Vision Coolers. The installation went well and there will be adjustments completed during the summer quarter: 

• Par levels: They will be working to add additional variety to the coolers. During the summer quarter, the coolers will be set to a lower volume, and as we move into fall, they will adjust.  

• Cooler Racks: The coolers were initially set up with shelving racks. They will be installing additional “pushers” and reconfiguring the layout. 

• Cabinetry: Cabinetry is on order, and installation is tentatively scheduled for July 11^th. 

As a reminder, when a user scans their debit or credit card, a pre-authorization is triggered. As a result, a $10.00 pending charge may appear on their bank account. This is temporary and will adjust once the actual product charge is finalized. 

For users that had a previous Avanti Card, Evergreen Refreshments is working on a process to refund balances to account holders.  

Please see the “How to Use” diagram below for utilizing the new coolers. This is similar technology to the self-service beverage coolers at the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks’ stadium. 

Facilities and Capital Projects 

Please see two project updates below and work with your Supervisor and Human Resources to request alternate work arrangements, if needed. 

Automotive Showroom Project 

The automotive showroom in 2100 will be getting a makeover.  This room will be converted into the new Mechatronics lab. The makeover will consist of a change in the flooring and updating signage.The flooring changes will consist of removing tile and sealing the concrete floor. 

This process will start on Wednesday, 6/25 and be completed by Friday, 6/27.  During this time there will be noise in that area and an odor due to the sealant used for the floor.  

Please refer to the 6/24/25 All Staff email for information on the SDS sheets. 

Cedar Building Closeout Work – Scope and Schedule 

Forma will be conducting some closeout work for the Cedar building this week.  This impact will impact building 6000 (6/27 – 6/28) and buildings 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2300, and 6000 on 6/28 (Saturday).  See scope of work and schedule below.      

 

• Correction of Overlength Data Cables in 3rd Floor of Cedar – Work will be conducted in building 6000 only.  There will be no impact to the building while they conduct this work.  Scheduled for 6/26 – 6/27 for 6000 3rd floor only.       

• Thermographic Testing and Power Monitoring Testing – Work will impact building 6000 only.  Power will be shut down while they conduct this work.  Scheduled electrical shutdown in 6000 only for 6/27 and 6/28 (Saturday).      

• Power Metering at S-NA1 – Work will impact buildings 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2300, and 6000.  Power will be shut down to these buildings while they conduct the work.  Scheduled electrical shutdown for buildings 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2300, and 6000 for 6/28 (Saturday).    

  Please refer to the 6/25/25 All Staff email for information on the Methods of Procedures documents. 

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: 

A heartfelt thank you to the Commencement Committee for creating such a meaningful and memorable celebration. Shoreline’s student-first spirit was on full display. This is truly a community that lifts one another up, and the shared joy and support were powerful reminders of what makes SCC so special. We also appreciate the Committee’s efforts to help us raise awareness of our new and improved Alumni Network! 

We are wrapping up awarding for the 2025-2026 scholarship cycle. We’re excited to see results from some of the improvements implemented this year. Some quick data: 

• Total amount awarded: $323,400 (up nearly $65,000 from last year) 

• Total number of awards: 165 

• Smallest award amount: $1,000 

We are currently preparing for Summer-quarter scholarship disbursement, which will be the first disbursement through our new process with the Financial Aid office. We look forward to sharing more data with campus and will continue to refine our scholarship process over the next year. 

As a reminder, we have transitioned to only one scholarship cycle a year. All funds for 2025-2026 have been awarded and we will open the application window for 2026-2027 funds next January. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Upcoming HOLIDAY: Friday, July 4^th  

• 2025 Summer Hours  

• Effective 7/7/25 – 8/29/25, the College will move to public operating hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with campus closed on Fridays. 

• Supervisors: 

• Office Staffing: Please ensure offices remain staffed on campus across all business hours when considering schedule requests.  

• Schedule: Did you know you can do a “future” effective date for your employee’s schedule? Please reference Assign an Employee Work Schedule online.  

• CLASSIFIED STAFF: 2024-25 Personal Leave Days – Expiring after June 30^th! 

• Don’t forget to use your personal leave days no later than June 30, 2025.  

• Not sure if you’ve used them yet? Please read the directions on accessing your leave balances in ctcLink.  

• Remember: per the CBA, personal leave days are to be used for an entire work shift, not split up between multiple shifts 

Payroll Reminders 

• LEAVE REQUESTS DUE Friday, 6/27/2025 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• TIMESHEETS DUE Monday, 6/30/2025 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

If you have questions regarding the timesheet approval process, please see the following resources:  

• Review Employee’s Timesheet Before Approving Their Time 

• Why Can’t I See My Employee’s Timesheet? 

• Where Do I Approve Timesheets? 

New Employees 

Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline Community College:     

• Lavina Searight – Director of Student Leadership & Residential Life, Student Services  

  

Current Job Postings! 

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

Events and Updates 

• Summer Camps Are Here! 

• Cedar Building Closeout Work – Scope & Schedule 

• Automotive Showroom Floor Project 

• Shoreline Community College Receives $697,300 Grant to Launch Veteran Success Through Education Program  

• Summer Soccer Camps for Kids with Shoreline Community College 

• 2025-2026 Survival Guide – Call for Submissions 

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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.