Cathy Otto new Dean of HOPE

Cathy Otto, Ph.D, is the new Dean of the HOPE Division.

Cathy Otto, Ph.D, is the new Dean of the HOPE Division.

Cathy Otto is the new Dean of the Health Occupations, Physical Education and Business Division (HOPE) at Shoreline Community College.

“I’m very excited to bring Cathy with her academic and professional experience to the college in a leadership position for these important programs,” said Bob Francis, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. “I want to thank the members of the search committee and everyone involved for their work and commitment.”

Otto earned a Ph.D in Law, Policy and Society: Health Policy at Northeastern University, Boston, in 1998. She also holds an MBA from Portland State University, a BA in French from Portland State, a BS in Medical Technology from Oregon Health Sciences University and a BS in Microbiology from Oregon State University.

Most recently, Otto has been teaching as an associate professor at Salisbury University, Salisbury, Md., in the Medical Laboratory Science Program. Prior to that, she was teaching in the Healthcare Administration master’s program at Pacific University, Hillsboro, Ore. She was Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator at Oregon Health and Science University, and Otto also taught in the Clinical Laboratory Science Division at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

“Shoreline’s programs have an excellent and well-earned reputation,” Otto said by phone from Maryland. “I’m looking forward to working with the talented and committed faculty and staff. I’m also excited about returning to the Pacific Northwest.”

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Go Green!

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Campus closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11

Shoreline’s campus will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Flu shots available on campus

Shoreline will host a flu immunization clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Nov. 10, in Room 2515. Immunizations will be available by the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association for students, faculty and staff.

The association can bill most major health insurance plans – Regence, Premera, Group Health, United Healthcare, Molina, Community Health plan, Coordinated Care and Aetna – for the flu immunizations. They do not bill Cigna, Kaiser or TriCare.  In order to process the billing, those receiving a flu shot must complete a patient consent form, which includes name, address, date of birth and individual insurance subscriber number.

For those without insurance, the shots are $28 which can be paid in cash or check. Credit or debit cards are not accepted.

More information about vaccinations is available on this flyer and at www.cdc.gov/flu.

According to health officials, in addition to vaccination, personal preventative measures are among the most effective in preventing getting and spreading diseases such as the flu. Recommendations include:

  • Practice good hygiene
    • Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaners. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or use your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Know the signs and symptoms
    • Look for signs of fever such feeling very warm, a flushed appearance and sweating or shivering. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius.

Ongoing efforts by the college include:

  • Posting informational posters about hand-washing and germ-containment practices in all restrooms
  • Keeping restrooms well-stocked with soap and paper towels
  • Using good custodial practices, including:
    • Complete restroom cleaning
    • Disinfectant wipe-downs of door handles
    • Spray disinfectant for commonly touched surfaces

The college website has additional information about measures in place regarding infectious diseases.

Weekend update

Here is a look at some of the things happening on and around campus this weekend!

Friday, Nov. 7:

Come and learn about admissions requirements, preparing for a major, and how to connect with UW resources at 10:30 a.m. in room 9202. Presented by Joyce Fagel, SCC Science Adviser and UW Undergraduate Adviser

The Veteran’s programs are accepting submissions until today to display until the end of November to celebrate Veteran’s Day.

Music Tech faculty member Jim Elenteny’s acoustic duo, Science! will play a happy hour set for free at the Highway 99 Blues Club!

Volleyball takes on Olympic College at 7 p.m. in the gym. #GoDolphins

Saturday, Nov. 8:

Men’s Basketball heads to the Bellevue Jamboree. #GoPhins!

Women’s Soccer travels to Lane Community College for its quarterfinal match at 12 p.m. #GoPhins!

Monday, Nov. 10:

Shoreline’s Virtual Campus celebrates National Distance Learning Week.

Audition for the Talent Show! sign up in the Student Leadership Center, online or just show up between 11:30-2:30.

The Veterans Day flag raising ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. at the flagpole between the PUB and the 1000 building.