Election Day is Almost Here! Learn About Accessible Voting from the Accessibility Advisory Committee

October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Election Day is Almost Here! Learn About Accessible Voting from the Accessibility Advisory Committee

2024 is a big year for voting, and we in the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) like to remind our community that all of our friends should have access to vote, including those with disabilities.

As a government activity, individuals may request reasonable accommodations for voting or ask for assistance with the voting process. This is done at the state level, through Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has a specific document with information for Voters with Disabilities.

Accessible Voting Units

Accessible Voting Units, or AVUs, are available at voting stations 18 days before the election in Washington. AVUs must meet specific accessibility standards, just as all polling places must meet the building code (in Washington State this is the International Building Code) for accessibility standards. An example of polling accessibility standards can be found on the United States Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division website, with the ADA Checklist for Polling Places. 

Assisted Voting

Each vote center has voting machines with audio, large print ballots, and other assistive tools for those who would like to vote with alternative formats or who need assistance from an elections staff member. Have questions about how to prepare to vote as a person with a disability? Check out the Q&A on the U.S. Vote Foundation’s Washington Resources for Voters with Disabilities.

Resources

  • Accessible Voting Options – King County’s general information about options for accessible voting.
  • Accessible Voting – General information about voting as a person with a disability in Washington State.
  • Accessibility Advisory Committee YouTube Playlist – The AAC YouTube playlist has a variety of videos, with PowerPoints, presentations performed by members, and recordings of past workshops at Shoreline. Let us know about specific topics that you think would be interesting for us to develop into videos!

How are we doing?

Please submit feedback about the information that the Accessibility Advisory Committee shares to Miranda Levy via email at mlevy@shoreline.edu so that the committee can review together and serve the campus community better.

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Worried About a Student’s Well-Being or Academic Concerns? Care Team and Shoreline Early Alert are Here to Help!

October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Shoreline Early Alert 

Shoreline Early Alert (SEA) is a referral program to serve all students (domestic and international) during the first three weeks of each quarter. SEA is designed to provide early academic intervention to students encountering difficulty. That is why our goal is to reach out to the students early in the quarter and connect them to the appropriate resources. 

Examples of SEA referrals include: 

  • No activity or little activity in Canvas 
  • Difficulties with attendance, tardiness, or pacing with class 
  • Low test or quiz scores 
  • Excessive missing assignments 
  • Lack of participation or communication 

How to Make a Referral Use the SEA Referral Form – Formstack rather than sending individual emails. A SEA team member will respond to the referral within a business day by reaching out to both you and the student. 

Care Team At Shoreline, we care and are here to help. At any time, year-round, are you worried about a student? Did you see or hear something concerning? Would you like to share appropriate resources with a student? The Shoreline Care Team assesses and provides support to students who may be in distress or display concerning behavior. Using the online form, you are encouraged to provide a report, even if you are unsure about your concern, want to consult with a Care Team member, or just want the information to be documented. 

Please note: the Care Team does not respond directly to emergencies. In an emergency, call 911 and Campus Safety & Security (206-235-5860). Questions? Contact Derek Levy, Dean Student Support & Success, at dlevy@shoreline.edu or Savena Garrett, Director of Student Support Services at sgarrett@shoreline.edu.

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RESCHEDULED: All-Campus Fire Drill

October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our All-Campus Fire Drill that had been planned for October 3rd has been rescheduled to October 11th. During the drill, all students, staff, faculty, and visitor are required to evacuate from all campus buildings and assemble in the designated evacuation areas (shown on map below). The alarms will activate to begin the drill. Campus Security personnel and Building Marshals will assist at evacuation points and provide directional information. Participation is mandatory if you are on campus. 

We will also be taking this opportunity to test the college emergency notification system, RAVE. We will be sending a notification out via text message, automated voice message, and email. If you are staff or student and do not receive the notification, you can use your college email address and login password to update your settings at https://www.getrave.com/login/shoreline

  • The evacuation locations are designated by a white sign with red lettering entitled “Emergency Evacuation Point” along the perimeter of campus (reference attached photo).
This is a white sign that says "Emergency Evacuation Point" in red

Individuals evacuating buildings should proceed to the evacuation site closest to their location (map attached, evacuation sites marked by “X”)

This is a map showing different evacuation meeting points
  • Everyone must immediately evacuate, in a calm and controlled manner.
  • Do not attempt to re-enter buildings until authorized to do so by Campus Security personnel or a Building Marshal.

We do our best to limit disruptions to campus operations and classes, but there is no one-size-fits all for perfect timing for emergency drills. If you have any questions (besides the exact time of the drill), please feel free to email Acting Director of Safety & Security Gregory Cranson gcranson@shoreline.edu

Respectfully,

Your Department of Safety & Security

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Press Release: Shoreline Community College Secures $500K Grant to Enhance Equity in STEM Education 

October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Ben Wiggins stands in Shoreline Community College's new science lab

Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) has been awarded a prestigious $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of their inaugural Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program. This significant funding will support a groundbreaking project led by Professor Ben Wiggins, aimed at transforming how science exams are designed and administered in community college classrooms across the country. 

The Pre-Released Exam Strategy Assessment Research (PRExSAR) project is one of 27 selected for funding through the NSF’s ITYC program, which awarded a total of $14.5 million in grants in its first year. This initiative seeks to advance innovative, evidence-based practices that enhance STEM education at two-year colleges nationwide. 

Dr. Wiggins, a biology professor at Shoreline leads the project, which focuses on making science exams more equitable and effective for students. Partnering with professors from community colleges nationwide, the research team will explore how different exam strategies impact student performance and engagement. This innovative approach allows students to see the exam format and key concepts beforehand, fostering deeper learning and reducing test anxiety. 

“For years, I’ve seen students struggle with traditional science exams, which can feel like a barrier to their success,” Wiggins explains. “This project allows us to explore how small changes to exam design can make a big difference, without adding extra burden on professors. We want to empower instructors with better tools, so they can help students thrive.” 

In collaboration with Professor Greg Crowther of Everett Community College, the project will interview students and faculty from around the country, conduct experiments, and publish research that identifies the most effective and sustainable exam methods. “Five years ago, I stumbled across a blog post in which Ben outlined his Public Exam system. I was simultaneously impressed with Ben’s ideas and inspired to adapt them to my own classroom concerns and context, which led to the Test Question Template (TQT) framework. I’m delighted that our partnership and our work has now progressed to the point of attracting significant support from the NSF,” said Crowther about the project. 

Findings from the study will provide essential insights into how to create assessments that foster greater student success, particularly in STEM fields. 

“The need for a robust STEM workforce has never been greater,” Wiggins notes. “But outdated teaching methods and brutal exams are driving students away, often reinforcing the patterns of who has historically been allowed to succeed in science. This grant gives us a chance to change that narrative and bring real solutions to the table.” 

The NSF’s ITYC program is part of a larger effort to expand STEM opportunities for community college students, a crucial demographic for the nation’s future scientists, engineers, and technicians. The program seeks to address the unique challenges faced by two-year institutions and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds have equitable access to STEM education. 

Shoreline’s Vice President of Instruction, Dr Ben Weng emphasizes the importance of this reach: “Professor Wiggins’ project pioneers equitable assessment methods to elevate STEM teaching and learning. This innovative approach seeks to engage our diverse student body, particularly the traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM. The initiative aligns with Shoreline’s institutional goals for inclusive excellence in education. We wish him great success! 

As Shoreline Community College leads this innovative research, the PRExSAR project has the potential to create lasting changes in how exams are designed and administered across the country, helping students succeed in their STEM education and beyond. 

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Campus Updates 10/4/24

October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Events and News 

Hey folks- hope your week is going well! It seems that food is the theme this week as we continue to welcome our new students and faculty to campus. I participated in Ask-Me stations (and got pastries and treats from students) and attended a great Associated Student Government (ASG) “Pizza with the President” event, where I really enjoyed connecting and hanging out with students (and eating pizza of course!). 

I was also able to get to the WAVES Mid-Autumn Festival put together by Tasha, Scott, and team – what fun! There was great student turn-out, delicious tea and mooncakes, ukulele music (Scott has extra talent there!), friendship bracelet making, and more. Kudos to our AANAPISI Center for an excellent event! 

ASG and the Foundation put on a tasty food truck event on Wednesday.  It was great seeing some of you out there and I loved connecting with so many students   Just in case you hear a rumor- I did NOT eat two veggie dogs.  I gave the first one to a student and then got another one!  After I ate it, I did kind of want another one though- so good! Great job to ASG, Student Services and the Foundation! 

This week I will be meeting with the presidents for the WACTC retreat where we will be focused on several items including the recent OFM concern. As stated previously, I will share updates as I have them.  

On Saturday I will be travelling with Samira and Bo from International Education to China to meet some folks and help solidify some partnerships in that region.  As per our Strategic Plan work, our hope is to continue to add institutional partnerships to the College (in addition to our fantastic agents) to recruit cohorts of students. This provides a lot of advantages to the College and to the cohorts of students as well!  I will try and get updates into the weekly update and certainly will be in touch via e-mail, though I will miss seeing you all on campus and on ZOOM.  

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates: 

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.  

Accreditation 

  • Our institutional accreditor, the NW Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), requested that we write an article for their newsletter since our Mid-Cycle accreditation visit in April went so well!  
  • Read the article here: “From a Culture of ‘Why do it?’ to ‘Let’s do it!’ – Lessons Learned on Creating a Culture of Learning Outcomes Assessment,” September 24, 2024.  

Enrollments: 

The daily enrollment report is open to all employees here.     

Communications Marketing 

The press release on the Housing Pilot Project was picked up by four different news outlets this week, which is great for the College!  Yesterday Komo News 4 came and did a feature which turned out very well.  You can see it here. 

Human Resources: 

Updates 

  • Please be sure to check Employee Forms and Resources at the bottom of our website pages for the latest and greatest forms and processes.  
  • COMING SOON! Stay tuned for ….  
  • New Hire Forms for Student, Temp/Hourly Positions & New Student/Hourly Personnel Action (PA) Forms 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Monday 10/14 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor. 
  • Timesheets are due: Tuesday 10/15 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor   

Payroll questions? Join us online, Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. 

New Employees 

Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline Community College:   

  • David Owens – Director of Outcomes Assessment – PIE 
  • Maiya Bailey – Executive Assistant for VP of Instruction & VP of Student Services 

Positions CLOSING Soon! 

Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.  

Events and Updates 

Check out Ben and Ryan attending their first Shoreline Volleyball Game! 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

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. 

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