May 2025 Professional Development Update

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The latest Professional Development Update is now available!

Learn why professional development is important to the college and the different ways to access it in the May 2025 Professional Development Update

Let us know your professional development wants and interest with this survey.

CTR Survey Results

This is just a quick note from your Employee Transportation Coordinator (Mary Lou Ames, Safety & Security). Commute Trip Reduction Survey Results are as follows:

Shoreline CC’s Drive Alone Rate is: 64.94%

What can be done to reduce this percentage? Carpool, bicycle/eBike, bus to work, see if remote/hybrid work opportunities may be available to you.

From WA State DOT: We administer the State Commute Trip Reduction Law to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion on the state’s busiest commute routes. Find information and links to resources for employee transportation coordinators, jurisdiction program administrators and other stakeholders.

Resources:

King County Metro ORCA Card (pay bus fare with your ORCA card)

King County Metro VanPool

King County Metro

Sound Transit Light Rail

Happening Next Week: Career Fair for Students

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Please help spread the word to students about our upcoming Career Fair!

  • May 20th
  • 11:30 am – 2 pm
  • 9000 Building, Main Floor

Students attending the Career Fair can:

  • Explore Career Opportunities: Meet a diverse range of employers, from large corporations to local businesses, all in one place.
  • Engage in Professional Development: Get a free headshot, have your resume reviewed, and receive job search strategies from experts.
  • Access Valuable Resources: Connect with school resources and gain insights to enhance your career journey.
  • Win Prizes: Engage with at least five employers for a chance to win exciting prizes in our exclusive drawing. Current SCC students only.

There is no cost to attend the Career Fair.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Click here to register.

Please email the Career Center with any questions: careercenter@shoreline.edu

Attending employers is subject to change. This is the current list of external employers, the most up to date registrations will be on Handshake. Numerous on campus resources will also be present. 

  • AGC Biologics
  • bp, Blaine Washington site
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Compass Housing Alliance
  • COPE Health Scholars
  • Department of Children, Youth & Families
  • Dicks Drive In Restaurant
  • EvergreenHealth
  • Fairway Independant Mortgage / NAMMBA
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • ICHS
  • KCSO 9-1-1 Communication Center
  • Kelly Science & Clinical
  • King County Sheriff’s Office
  • Kyo
  • Lime Bike
  • Mindful Support Services
  • Office of Secretary of State – Elections
  • Providence
  • SCC HR
  • Seattle Childrens
  • Shoreline Fire Department
  • Shoreline Historical Museum
  • Shoreline School District
  • Snohomish County Police Department
  • Sphere Solar
  • The Boeing Company
  • Town & Country Markets, Inc.
  • United Indians of All Tribes / Native Workforce
  • Walgreens
  • YMCA of Greater Seattle
  • Heart and Soul Hospice
  • Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
  • Snohomish County Police

Environmental Justice Workshop

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Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend an upcoming environmental justice workshop taking place on Wednesday, May 28 from 1:30-2:30pm in PUB 9208.

This event will focus on environmental issues and their impact on frontline communities. Join us for lively discussion and a Q&A to follow the workshop.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Campus Updates 5/8/2025

Hey folks – hope you are well.

This will be a brief update since we have our 60th anniversary celebration today!  See you there!

Happy (late) Cinco de Mayo! So glad we were able to represent Shoreline Community College at Latino Educational Training Institute’s first community event at their new location! Ryan Aiello, Shanon Ehmke-Reedy, Jessica Strickland, and Liz Agapito had a great time – mariachi, piñata (some of these kids are pretty intense!), great food and community – we even got a shoutout.  I did get warned that the red sauce was hot but as my friends know – Prefiero que la salsa sea picante!

I also really enjoyed our Day of Learning. Over 300 employees spending time together getting updates, being inspired by wonderful talks like Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell’s Gracious Anger and Dr. J’s History of DEI at SCC, celebrating faculty & staff milestones, eating lunch (of course!), and preparing for the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Updated Requirements to “up our accessibility game” for 2026

Great seeing everyone!!! 

Cheers,

Jack 

College Council Updates 

College Council unanimously approved splitting the Communication and Advancement Council into two Councils.  Wendy Coates will be the X-Officio of the Advancement Council and Veronica Zura will be the X-Officio of the Communications Council.  This was approved by ET and President Kahn. 

College Council unanimously approved moving Policy 1014 to DEIA advisory for additional feedback.  There was no feedback at the Council meeting.   

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 

Enrollments 

Foundation and Advancement 

A big thank you to everyone who’s volunteered to read scholarships. As a reminder, the deadline to complete your application review is May 11 at 11:59 PM. We will be awarding scholarships early next week. If you are having trouble getting finished, please let Wendy know ASAP – wcoates@shoreline.edu 

SIFF Opening Night Reception 

When: Friday, May 16, 5:00-6:30pm 

Where: SCC Theater 

Staff and Faculty get discounted tickets! Purchase tickets here. 

Check out the full list of SIFF 2025 movies here. 

60th Open House TODAY! 

WOW – so many thanks to everyone on campus who has worked so hard to make this event wonderful. Please be sure to take some time and enjoy the program – especially the Keynote and Cake from 6-7 in the MDR! We have some great speakers…including a faculty member who taught Accounting at SCC in 1966!  

Nursing Program 

The Shoreline Nursing Program is excited to share that our part-time program expansion has been approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing. The first expanded cohort of 32 students will begin in Fall 2025. 
 
This substantive change also includes many improvements to reduce attrition and better serve the unique needs of the part-time nursing student. 

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.