Dear Colleague,

Sixteen years ago, our country witnessed a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Many of us felt immense despair as more than 3,000 lives were lost on September 11, 2001 at the hands of terrorists. We also witnessed what heroism looks like, as so many people bravely rushed in to aid those in need.

That ability to come together in difficult times, to provide assistance to our fellow neighbors, and to find strength in unity is an indelible part of the American spirit.

On this anniversary of September 11, I invite you to pause during your day to remember the families who lost loved ones on that fateful day, and to reflect on our ability to find hope in the midst of devastation. 

Gratefully,

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

President

Dear Colleagues,

Exciting work is happening in the Communications & Marketing department (C&M). One of the top priorities is improving the student experience on the website. We must ensure our site meets the College’s strategic goals for increasing student enrollment and satisfies legal accessibility requirements. The end goal and outcome is to make the site easier for you to maintain and easier for students to find what they need.

In order to make the necessary structural site changes and develop improved page templates, we need to make changes to the way employees update and add content to the site.

1. Please send all website-related requests and inquiries to: websupport@shoreline.edu

We are now using Zendesk ticketing system to improve our workflow efficiency. When you send a message to this central email address, it will generate a ticket so we can better track and address your needs. (This email address is always monitored by C&M staff; please do not copy Adam Staffa, Chris Hahn, or pio@shoreline.edu on your requests).

2. Please discontinue creating new pages or making structural changes to the site

If you need to significantly rework a page, menu, or section, please first consult with the Executive Team member for your area. We will determine the level of priority and when the request is passed on to C&M.

3. Do your best to plan your changes to existing pages ahead of time

Some approvals for changes to existing pages may be subject to delays due to the architectural work we are undertaking. If you have an urgent content change for an existing page, please make a note of that in your message to websupport. (Urgent matters are defined as: changing time-sensitive event dates, making corrections that directly impact student enrollment, or making any edit where we are at risk of legal action due to non-compliance.)

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important work. C&M will provide you with periodic updates as well as guidelines and instructions as work is completed. Your assistance will ultimately help ensure the site is easier for students to use and for employees to maintain!

Please contact me or your Executive Team member if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Every Shoreline student, staff, and faculty member should be confident that the College is steadfast in our commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive place for all students. We are committed to upholding and maintaining a supportive and respectful learning environment for everyone. As stated in our Community Standard, Shoreline does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identities, or affiliations. We at Shoreline Community College are unwavering in our dedication to maintaining an open and supportive place of learning.

Current events at a national level have prompted questions on our campus related to student immigrants and the resources available for individuals impacted by recent presidential executive orders. In addition to the community resources, the College also provides a variety of services dedicated to the support of student success. These resources are listed below and can also be found in the Shoreline Community College Immigration Resources document and on the Campus Immigration Resources page on the College’s website.

Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Community Immigration Resources

Shoreline Community College Resources
HB 1079 – Undocumented Residents / Lea la página en español
Provides information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions related to undocumented student eligibility for College attendance. Website also available in Spanish.

Multicultural Center
A student center focused on engaging the entire campus in creating a climate of inclusion, equity, and access.

Student Counseling Services
Provides enrolled student access to free and confidential personal, career, educational, and crisis counseling, as well as referrals to community resources.

Employee Counseling Services
Free counseling and referrals for employees of the College through the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Student Life Center
Promotes adult development, student success, and cultural diversity on campus, with emphasis on program variety and service to diverse populations.

Margin to Center
Supports the development of knowledge and skills to organize, intervene, disrupt, resist, and build a future of freedom for all people.

Staff Guidelines for Responding to Immigration Inquiries
Students should be reassured that they can safely participate in a college education at Shoreline without the College collecting or sharing immigration information in situations not required by law. If anyone is approached by a federal enforcement agent, please immediately contact the President’s Office at (206) 546-4552 or come to the Administration Building 1000.

To ensure clarity across campus, please review the following informational items:
*We do not share immigration information with federal enforcement agents unless required to do so by law, which will usually involve a lawful subpoena or warrant.
*To ensure appropriate response, the College consults with legal counsel in response to all immigration-related subpoenas and/or warrants.
*Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents need a valid warrant to enter non-public areas such as classrooms, offices, and areas that are only for students/staff.
*In all cases where ICE is seeking access to non-public areas of campus, college officials can ask to see a warrant. Valid warrants will:

1) Be signed by a judge
2) Properly identify the agency with the authority to search
3) Correctly identify the search location
4) Include the correct date which has not expired

*We do not collect immigration information from students for the purpose of assisting immigration officials.
*Inquiries related to immigration status, place of birth, or citizenship, are prohibited except where required by law.
*Campus Safety & Security will not request such information or ask questions to students regarding immigration status or citizenship.

Questions regarding this information can be directed to your Executive Team member at any time or call the President’s Office at (206) 546-4552.

Thank you!