Dear Colleague,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to share my deep thanks and appreciation for you and for all that you bring to Shoreline. It is an honor to work alongside you because of the care and commitment you share, especially as we address budget challenges to advance our common mission.

In this season of gratitude and celebration, I hope that you have some time to slow down, enjoy friends and family, and take a moment to reflect on all that you’re thankful for. Know that at my family’s table this year, I’ll be sharing my gratitude for all of you.

With warm regards,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

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

• Phillip King, Vice President: (206) 546-4651, (206) 546-4652 (for Janelle Lavin, Executive Assistant–Student Learning) &/or (206) 546-4552 (for Lori Yonemitsu–Office of the President)

Thank you.

Dear Colleague,

Here are responses to the most recent campus budget questions. 

As always, you are welcome to submit budget-related questions, comments, and suggestions any time via an online feedback form as well as physical comment boxes in the following locations:

• FOSS 3rd Floor Break Room (Room 5325)
• PUB 2nd floor Break Room (Room 9212)
• 2800 Building (Math & Science Main Office-Reception Desk)
• 2300 Building (Health Occupations Break Room-#2340)
• Library Main Desk (4200 Floor)

Respectfully, 

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

President

This message is a notification to the campus of a significant program change that received temporary approval in Summer of 2019.  

The following two Shoreline offerings are on temporary hiatus (our accrediting body refers to this as “suspension”) for a minimum of one and maximum of two years, starting in Winter 2020: 

·         Business Technology, AAAS 

·         Business Technology, Certificate  

The rationale for putting these offerings on hold is not tied to the current budget review process, but is based on advisory committee feedback indicating the current curriculum is not adequately preparing students for jobs that are available in the region. A program planning exercise has already been conducted with the advisory committee, and there are plans in the works to develop new program options as part of the Business Technology program within the next two years.   Note that the Microsoft Software Applications Certificate of Completion (EPC 551A) is still active, as is the Business Technology program as a whole. In addition, the suspension of these program options has had no effect on any other programs within the Business Department (Accounting, Business Administration, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management).

If you have questions about this change, please contact Bayta Maring, Shoreline’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (bmaring@shoreline.edu;  206-546-6949).