Winter Closure – Comp Time Accrual Opportunities

Greetings,

As agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed with the WFSE-HE related to the planned closure of our campus during the week following this year’s Christmas holiday (December 27th – 30th, 2016) classified staff are being provided with opportunities to earn compensatory (comp) time through professional development activities scheduled to occur between now through November 30, 2016 as listed below: 

Course/Training Title Time (Hrs) Location Date/Time
Communication Fundamentals 2 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Customer Service Fundamentals 2 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict 1.25 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Discover Your Strengths 1 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Building Trust w/ Brenda Bailey-Hughes 1 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Time Management with Outlook 2016 3 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Project Management Fundamentals 3.5 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Getting Things Done 1.5 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Writing in Plain English 2 www.lynda.com Determined by employee
Grammar Fundamentals 2.25 www.lynda.com Determined by employee

Upon completion of each online training activity listed above, please be sure to:For the items listed above, classified staff are authorized to complete these specific training activities outside of their regular work schedules (including at home) as part of the opportunities being provided for the accrual of comp time for the campus closure.

  1. Print and submit the certificate of completion to HR
  2. List the additional hours worked in TLR, selecting comp time earned and including a comment as follows: “mm/dd: comp time earned for winter closure” www.lynda.com

Directions for login to lynda.com can be found HERE. For help using lynda.com, please contact TSS at x5872.

Note that supervisors may (with prior HR approval) provide alternate opportunities for the accrual of comp time, as business needs necessitate, within their individual areas and independent of the upcoming professional development activities.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources at scchr@shoreline.edu or the WFSE Chief Shop Steward Jerry Owens at jowens2@shoreline.edu or x4519 with any questions you have about this information.

Thank you,
VERONICA ZURA
Director of Personnel
Shoreline Community College
Tel 206-546-7858

Campus events for the week of Oct. 24: GAC presents Farming of the Future, Phins sports at home, Halloween, and more!

These are the events happening around campus for the week of Oct. 24.

Mon., Oct. 24

Employer of the Week: Central Market, PUB Welcome Desk
Mon., Oct. 24: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come learn about a great business here in the local Shoreline community – Central Market!

Central Market is a community-focused, family business committed to providing authentic service, a unique product mix, and the freshest products. If you have a passion for food, people, and love this is the place to be. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please come meet with us to learn more!

College Rep. Visit – Antioch University, Table in the PUB
Mon., Oct. 24: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
antiochCollege representatives will be on Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

College Rep. Visit – WSU Vancouver, Table in the PUB
Mon., Oct. 24: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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College representatives will be on Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

Workshop: What Makes a Great College Admissions Essay?, Room 2932
Mon., Oct. 24: 3:15-4:45 p.m.

Come to this workshop to understand the purpose of the college admission essay, to begin writing a paragraph, and learn from sample essays.

Prerequisite: English 101 completed or currently taking it.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Olympic, away at Bremerton
Mon., Oct. 24: 7-9 p.m.

fall2016_vball_blockWish our Phins well as they take to the road against Olympic. #GoPhins!

Tues., Oct. 25

Farming of the Future: Feeding Everyone in the 21st Century, PUB 9208
Tues., Oct. 25: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Nicholas Begley, Graduate Student, University of Washington – Bothell
(SCC grad, ’14)

Everyday images of agricultural production commonly depict barns, farm animals, irrigation equipment, and of course, big fields. These traditional interpretations continue to dominate our perception of agriculture because of their historical and cultural foundations. However, as consumer demand for locally grown produce rises, so does awareness about the impacts of climate change on food security. Alternative methods like hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics could be a solution to meet the needs of rising populations. Indoor farming is a more sustainable growing option that could mitigate the impacts of climate change, while providing healthy food options to urban and rural food deserts. The social and ethical issues of equal access to food and the cultural perceptions of agriculture will continue to change as new technologies arise.

For more information about Nick Begley, visit our biographies page.

For photos, visit and LIKE our Facebook page.

International Student Transfer Fair, PUB Main Dining Room and 9208 
Tues., Oct. 25: 2-4 p.m.
Come talk with representatives from over 100 universities from Washington State and all over the country! Find out about admission policies, scholarships, and major requirements. Universities attending include UW, Arizona State, Indiana, University of Minnesota, and Purdue. All students are welcome to attend.

JC&S: Applying for Jobs Online, Workforce Computer Lab (first floor FOSS)
Tues., Oct. 25: 3-4 p.m.
Join us for an interactive workshop on how to apply for jobs online, both using our campus online Job Board and elsewhere. You don’t have to be a student, all are welcome!

Wed., Oct. 26

#PhinNation Spirit Day, PUB Welcome Desk
Wed., Oct. 26: 12-1 p.m.
Student Life will be set up at the front desk on the 2nd floor of the PUB Wed., Oct. 26 from 12-1pm. We will be giving out gear and prizes to those dressed in school spirit. All of our fall sports teams – Women’s soccer, Men’s soccer, and Women’s Volleyball – have games at home on the 26th, so we hope to encourage you in supporting our Shoreline sports teams. #GoPhins!

Workshop: In Their Shoes: Understanding Domestic Violence, PUB 9208
Wed., Oct. 26: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – help raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end it.

The Counseling Center will facilitate an interactive, scenario-based training where participants move, think, and experience the lives of people impacted by domestic violence.

Participants will make choices about their character’s relationships and move through the scenario by reading about interactions with their partner, family, friends, counselors, law enforcement, and others.

The development of this training was funded by the parents of Dayna Fure – murdered by her ex-boyfriend on May 24, 2004, just before she was to graduate from Stanwood High School – to invest in the lives of others and to turn their grief into action.

WEAR PURPLE – the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – during the month of October and use this as a way to tell others why ending domestic violence is important to you.

Questions? Contact Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu or 206.533.6712.

Want to learn more about domestic violence or resources? Check out:
King County: New Beginnings | http://www.newbegin.org/
Snohomish County: Domestic Violence Services | http://www.dvs-snoco.org/index

Women’s Soccer vs. Everett, home at Shoreline
Wed., Oct. 26: 2-4 p.m.
fall2016_wsoc_goalkickOur mighty Phins take on Everett at home, so come on out and cheer them on to victory! (Shoreline soccer fields are on the northwest end of campus, by the running track.)

Smith and Mt Holyoke College Visit, Room 9202
Wed., Oct. 26: 3-4 p.m.
Looking for an adventure after your time at Shoreline? Meet with a representative from Smith and Mt. Holyoke college, two outstanding colleges on the East Coast. Both are women’s colleges that provide a unique, modern educational experience and offer great scholarships to selected transfer students.

Nursing Program Information Meeting, Room 2308
Wed., Oct. 26: 3:30-5 p.m.
This meeting will give prospective nursing students information pertaining to the admission requirements and other program processes. Please plan to attend this meeting before coming in for individual advising. This meeting will help to make the process work more effectively. Please read the Nursing Program Brochure before the meeting.

Men’s Soccer vs. Everett, home at Shoreline
Wed., Oct. 26: 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Shoreline CC Men's Soccer hosts Whatcom CCOur mighty Phins take on Everett at home, so come on out and cheer them on to victory! (Shoreline soccer fields are on the northwest end of campus, by the running track.)

Women’s Volleyball vs. Whatcom, home at Shoreline
Wed. Oct. 26: 7-9 p.m.
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Our mighty Phins take on Whatcom at home, so come on out and cheer them on to victory! Volleyball games are played in the Main Gym in the 3000 building.

Thurs., Oct. 27

Orientalism in Contemporary Zombie Cinema & Culture, PUB 9208
Thurs., Oct. 27: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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Since 2001, zombies have become more popular than ever. Why? Zombies tap into historic narratives about Arabs, Muslims, and East Asians. Symbolizing the racial and socioeconomic “Other,” zombies are infused with Orientalist qualities. But, some zombie stories play with and resist these Orientalist ideas — and so can we.

Student Life Halloween Haunted House Trip, off-campus
Thurs., Oct. 27: 6-10 p.m.
Join Student Life for an off-site field trip to a haunted house. Free tickets. First come, first served. Get details and sign up at the PUB help desk on the main floor. Come celebrate Halloween and de-stress mid-quarter.

Fri., Oct. 28

Student Life Halloween Event: Dance & Escape Room, PUB
Fri., Oct. 28: 6-9 p.m.
halloween_2016.jpgStudent Life invites you to come celebrate Halloween and de-stress mid quarter with a FREE Halloween Dance and Escape Room.

Shoreline Community College students only – be sure to bring your SID card. Please no costumes with fake weapons. No large bags will be allowed. FREE!

Dance the night away and then test your knowledge against the Escape Room. We promise a thrilling and suspenseful experience – and free candy to boot!

Sat., Oct. 29

Women’s Soccer vs. Whatcom, away at Bellingham
Sat., Oct. 29: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road against Whatcom. #GoPhins!

Men’s Soccer vs. Whatcom, away at Bellingham
Sat., Oct. 29: 3-5 p.m.

Shoreline CC Men's Soccer hosts Whatcom CC

Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road against Whatcom. #GoPhins!

 

Announcing professional learning leads Alison Armstrong and Sheryl Copeland

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Alison Armstrong (left) and Sheryl Copeland (right) are filling the position of Professional Learning Officer as professional learning leads.

The Office of Academic and Student Affairs is pleased to announce that the position of Professional Learning Officer has been filled with two faculty who will serve as professional learning leads. Sheryl Copeland (Counseling) and Alison Armstrong (Engineering) will be leading efforts, as part of the Student Learning Experience Coordinating Committee (SLECC), to support faculty as well as staff in bringing high-engagement practices to their student interactions.

Sheryl will work primarily on engagement on the one-on-one level, which applies to faculty working with students as well as staff interactions in all areas. Alison (Ali) will be working with instructors to support classroom innovation using high-engagement strategies. Both Sheryl and Ali will be building from guidance provided by AVID for Higher Education (AHE) and from expert faculty and staff here at Shoreline to provide opportunities for learning and improvement to enhance our students’ learning experience.

Stay tuned for communication from Sheryl and Ali about specific opportunities and events related to high-engagement practices. Coming up most immediately will be informal Teaching and Learning Conversations, which will provide topic-specific forums for faculty and staff to share their experiences and expertise. Looking further ahead, Sheryl and Ali will be coordinating peer-to-peer learning groups (using the Teaching Squares model) in which faculty and staff discuss high-engagement innovations they are trying out, with the option of observation of these types of interactions.

Although plans have been laid for some activities, there is still flexibility for introducing new ideas, so please feel free to contact Sheryl or Ali at professionallearning@shoreline.edu with ideas and thoughts about how to support your interactions with students.

Don’t miss Nicholas Sironka’s artist’s reception, Fri., Oct. 21

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Please join us for an artist’s reception with Nicholas Sironka on Fri., Oct. 21 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Sironka’s exhibit, The Strength of a Woman, is currently on display in the Admin Bldg. (#1000) art gallery (lobby) through Oct. 28.

Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Through his artwork, Sironka is preserving the wisdom and the knowledge of Maasai traditions. Sironka is determined to portray his people’s culture truthfully, with dignity and beauty.

Shoreline Coop Preschool 29th Annual Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction, Sat. Oct. 22

Join us for the 29th Annual Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction this weekend on campus! Games and entertainment for ages 1 to 8 and costumes are encouraged!
Sat., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All proceeds benefit Shoreline Cooperative Preschool, which is supported by Shoreline Community College’s Parent Coop Preschool Education program.
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