Dear Colleague,

As we look ahead to and through the fall quarter, here is information related to the College’s winter closure in December 2017.

• All offices on campus will be closed from Tuesday, December 26, 2017 – Friday, December 29, 2017 in observance of the winter holiday break and no services will be available to the public during this period.
• Administrative/Exempt and Classified personnel are to utilize leave hours for December 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2017.
• “Overtime-eligible full-time classified employees will be offered the opportunity to work and earn hours of compensatory time equivalent to the time to offset the campus closure from December 26, 2017 – December 29, 2017.”*  (Shoreline Community College and Washington Federation of State Employees Memorandum of Understanding • Winter Break 2017 Campus Closure)
• “Classified employees working less than full-time will be offered the opportunity to earn compensatory time on the same proportional basis their appointment bears to full-time.”*  (Shoreline Community College and Washington Federation of State Employees Memorandum of Understanding • Winter Break 2017 Campus Closure)

*Classified employees should take advantage of professional learning opportunities that will be offered in order to earn compensatory time for the winter closure. Additional information on these opportunities is forthcoming.

Please note that during the winter closure:
• The campus will continue to be patrolled by Safety and Security personnel.
• Only employees working on pre-approved essential projects will be on campus.

The College will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, following observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.  Winter quarter classes will begin Monday, January 8, 2018.

Thank you,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

This Sat., Aug. 12 enjoy a FREE double feature of “The Jungle Book” featuring the Disney animated classic at 11 a.m. followed by the live action version at 1:30 p.m. All Shoreline Community College students (with student ID), alumni, and faculty or staff get in FREE.

Enjoy a fun day with the family with two versions of this classic story in our AMAZING renovated theater with state-of-the-art 7.1 Dolby surround sound system and 4K digital projector! With FREE admission and very reasonably priced concessions (less than half the price of all the other theaters in Seattle and locally), you’re sure to have an enjoyable afternoon!

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!