James Collins speaks at an open forum, part of the search process for a Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. More photos 

James Collins participated in an open forum on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 as part of the selection process to fill the job of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Shoreline Community College.

Collins is Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of California, Merced, a position he’s been in since 2008. He is one of three finalists vying for the position, all of whom went through the same process, including the open forum. Each open forum ran from 2-3 p.m. and took place in the PUB Main Dining Room. Each candidate had the first 20 minutes of the forum to respond to questions that have been suggested by campus community members through an online survey. The remaining 40 minutes were available for answering questions from those attending the forums or other comments by the candidates.

The other candidates included: Peter Lortz, Dean of Math and Science at North Seattle College, who had his forum and other processes on Monday, Sept. 29; and Rebecca Kenney, former Vice President of Instruction at Renton Technical College who was on campus and had her forum on Thursday, Oct. 2.

The forums will be available for viewing on video at the library.

Our very own publication won a regional award! Congratulations to everyone involved!

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

Friday, Oct. 3:

The Joy of Note-Taking workshop will start at 11:30 in room 1501. Come learn what to do before, during and after a lecture that will help you make notes that are meaningful in later review.

The final VPASA interview and open forum with candidate James Collins in the PUB main dining room at 2 p.m.

Volleyball takes on Everett for the first game at home in the new gym! Come on out and see all the great work that has been done at 7 p.m. and cheer on the Dolphins! #GoPhins

Saturday, Oct. 4:

Men’s and Women’s soccer travels to Whatcom.  Women’s game starts at 12 p.m. and men’s at 2:15. #GoPhins

New exhibition in the art gallery: ABC: Artist’s Books Confab. Join us 3:30 p.m. for a reception. The exhibition will run until Oct. 31.

Sunday, Oct. 5:

Come and listen to the Nanjing University traditional instruments orchestra in the theater at 4 p.m. in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Confucius Institute of the State of Washington. The group mainly gives traditional Chinese instrumental performances and focuses on music that represents the province of Jiangsu home to Nanjing University. Free parking.

Monday, Oct. 6:

The Queer Film Festival starts with the film “The New Black” in the PUB quiet dining room at 12:30 p.m.

Student Parliament will meet at 3 p.m. in the boardroom of the 1000 building. Make sure to join in on your student government!

Rebecca Kenney answers a question at an open forum, part of the search process for a Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. More photos 

Rebecca Kenney participated in an open forum on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 as part of the selection process to fill the job of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Shoreline Community College.

Kenney was Vice President of Instruction at Renton Technical College through June, 2014. She is one of three finalists vying for the position, all of whom are scheduled to go through the same process, including the open forum. Each open forum will run from 2-3 p.m. and take place in the PUB Main Dining Room. Each candidate will have the first 20 minutes of the forum to respond to questions that have been suggested by campus community members through an online survey. The remaining 40 minutes will be available for answering questions from those attending the forums or other comments by the candidates.

Peter Lortz, Dean of Math and Science at North Seattle College, had his forum and other processes on Monday, Sept. 29. James Collins is the third and final candidate recommended by the screening committee and scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3.

The forums will be available for viewing on video after all three have been completed.

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The art gallery in the 1000 building has a new new exhibit “ABC: Artist’s Books Confab” that will run until Oct. 31, 2014.

There will be a reception for the exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.

View a few more photos on flickr.