Important Reminders for Day of Learning on Friday

Dear Colleague,

Our Day of Learning (DOL) is this week! We are eagerly anticipating seeing everyone on Friday as we gather virtually for a full day of learning, growth, reflection, and community. Here are some reminders as we prepare for this day:

Sign Up for Morning & Afternoon Sessions

As a reminder, if you have not done so already, please sign up for one morning session and one afternoon session before Friday:

  • Visit the DOL SharePoint site to view the schedule and review the “Day of Learning Sessions” section at the bottom of the page.
  • Click on the morning session you wish to attend; click on the “Reserve a seat for this session” link, choose a session time, enter your name and email address, then click the “Book” button
  • Return to the SharePoint site and click on the afternoon session you wish to attend; click on the “Reserve a seat for this session” link, choose a session time, enter your name and email address, then click the “Book” button.
  • You will receive a confirmation email for each session with the Zoom link (each email will also contain an attachment that will add the event to your Outlook calendar).

Reflection Sessions

After the morning and afternoon sessions, there will be a short break followed by a 30-minute reflection session to talk, decompress, discuss, and reflect on the information covered in the main session. We strongly encourage you to participate in these reflections to enhance the richness of each session. After each main session concludes, please remain in the Zoom room or use the same Zoom link to return to the room after a break. 

You can bookmark the DOL Intranet page to easily find all of the information and resources as we prepare for this day. Looking forward to sharing space with everyone to build community, grow, and adapt! 

Thank you,

Phillip J. King

Vice President, Student Learning, Equity and Success

(Administrator in Charge, Week of April 27)

General Education Outcomes Revision Underway – Biggest Change in 20 Years!

TAKE ACTION:  The revision of general education outcomes will affect all programs and students.  Be part of the conversation by signing up for one of several opportunities to provide input (Day of Learning, spring workshops, or summer institutes). 

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Many of you are aware that Shoreline is well underway in a campus-wide reform called Guided Pathways (link to self-enroll: https://shoreline.instructure.com/enroll/WRMWXB). Part of that work involves reviewing and revising Shoreline’s general education outcomes, and one team, the General Education Outcomes Revision Group (GEORG) is leading this work for Shoreline.  

Why is this important? 

General education outcomes are fundamental to Shoreline’s educational experience, describing what students will know and be able to do once they have completed their program. GEORG has been discussing how revising outcomes can not only clarify how, when and whether students are gaining appropriate knowledge and skills, but also support and promote equity. In addition, it is essential that Shoreline engage in meaningful implementation and assessment of these outcomes to meet accreditation standards. 

How will this work? 

This revision process requires embracing the complexity and importance of these outcomes, and it will take time. GEORG is in the first year of a three-year timeline to revise and implement these outcomes: 

·         Year 1:  Gather input from faculty, staff, and students. 

·         Year 2:  Validate input via survey and engage subject matter experts to draft revised outcomes. 

·         Year 3:  Finalize and implement new outcomes, including assessment. 

What does this mean for me? 

Your voice is important in making sure these outcomes reflect the quality and effectiveness of Shoreline’s educational experience and resonate with Shoreline’s values. Please consider attending one of the following workshops.  

Equity-Minded General Education Outcomes: (see DOL Sharepoint):   

  • Friday, April 30:  10:00 – 11:30 AM or 1:30 – 3:00 PM 

General Education Outcomes input sessions for staff & admin (sign up here) 

  • Tuesday, June 8: 3:00 – 4:30 PM  
  • Thursday, June 10:  8:30 – 10:00 AM 

General Education Outcomes Summer Institute 

These paid 3-hour summer sessions will delve into the key questions around general education outcomes with participants providing guidance and direction for the structure and content of the revised outcomes. There are spaces for 32 faculty (full-time and part-time) to take part in this paid experience during the month of July. To indicate your interest and availability during that time, please complete this brief form.  

If you have questions, please contact Romina Plozza (rplozza@shoreline.edu) or Bayta Maring (bmaring@shoreline.edu), GEORG co-leads.

Thanks!

Bayta

Employee Comings & Goings Report – Mar/Apr 2021

The Employee Comings and Goings Report for March/April 2021 is now available.

You may find all of the monthly Employee Comings and Goings Reports on the HR intranet page. If you have any questions about this information, please contact scchr@shoreline.edu.

President Roberts on Leave (April 21-May 3, 2021)

While President Roberts is on leave, the Administrator In Charge (AIC) for the College is:

(Email for Lori Yonemitsu, Executive Assistant to the President: lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu)

Thank you.

A Warm Welcome to our New Director of Financial Services Alyshia Josleyn


I am pleased to announce that Alyshia Josleyn has accepted the position of Director of Financial Services, effective Monday, May 3rd reporting to me, Dawn Beck, Vice President for Business & Administrative Services.
Alyshia will be responsible for administration of the College’s Financial Services department that was left vacant by Jennifer Fenske in March. This is a direct appointment to a pivotal role in the College which was made more urgent by the implementation of ctcLink. This decision was made to support the employees and needs of students interacting with these critical financial services.

Alyshia will be located in Room 5201 and can be reached at (206) 546-4533 or at ajosleyn@shoreline.edu.
Please join me in welcoming Alyshia to the Shoreline Community College Financial Services Department.

Thank you,

Dawn Beck, CPA
VP for Business and Administrative Services