Executive Team Leadership Update: Wendy Coates

April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,

I want to share that Wendy Coates, Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Shoreline College Foundation, will be leaving the College at the end of April to pursue a new leadership opportunity.

Wendy’s impact on Shoreline has been both meaningful and far-reaching. She has approached her work here with a strong commitment to our students and a clear belief in the role the Foundation plays in supporting their success.

During her time here, Wendy built a collaborative, high-functioning Foundation team and strengthened systems that directly support students. She led efforts to improve and align our scholarship program with federal and donor expectations, while ensuring equitable evaluation methods. She and her team also revitalized alumni engagement through the launch of the Shoreline’s Alumni Network and a dedicated alumni steering committee.

Her leadership expanded how we support students and employees across the College. This includes launching FAFSA Cliff funding, strengthening emergency support through the Benefits Hub, expanding Faculty Excellence Awards, and partnering to provide additional funding for Innovation Grants. She also helped establish funding for HR initiatives focused on employee retention and staff satisfaction.

Wendy played a key role in strengthening the Foundation’s financial position during a critical period. Following the ransomware incident, she led efforts to rebuild records and restore fund balances, successfully negotiating a long-stalled agreement with the College, and guided the completion of three years of audits in just two years; all resulting in clean audits with no findings. She also put in place financial practices and reporting that will continue to support the Foundation’s stability and strategic growth.

Please join me in thanking Wendy for her contributions to Shoreline and for the work she has done to support our students, employees, and community.  We wish her the best of luck as she moves on to a new chapter.

We will share more information soon about interim leadership for the Foundation and next steps moving forward.

Cheers,

Jack

Jack S. Kahn, Ph.D.

President

Shoreline College

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DECA students excel at state competition

April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our DECA students at the recent state competition! Out of 21 students who competed, an incredible 18 earned top honors by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their respective events – a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their hard work, dedication, and professionalism.

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DECA is an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through competitive events and real-world business experiences. Participation in DECA allows students to apply classroom learning in dynamic, practical settings while developing critical leadership and career readiness skills.

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We are thrilled to see our students excel at such a high level and represent our college with excellence.

Congratulations to all of our competitors!

The top 12 students have been chosen to represent Shoreline College at the National Convention in Louisville, KY in April. Those students are Sienna Gunawan, Mirado (Milo) Andriambololona, Clairren Rusli, Sonia Gunawan, Edmund Haryono, Myokia Faithe Lim, Phoebe Michelle Tatawidjaja, Clarabel Poon, Chelsea Chandra, Jui Yen (Ris) Hung, Emmett Choi, and Vincent Vo.

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We look forward to your continued success!

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Commencement Student & Faculty Speakers and Student Service Award Nominations

March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Flyer featuring QR code that links to nomination form.

We’re looking for student leaders and storytellers!

Help us celebrate the Shoreline College Class of 2026 by nominating a student or faculty member to serve as this year’s Commencement speaker and for the Student Service Awards.

Nominate yourself or someone you admire by Thursday, April 9th. Click here to submit your nomination.

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Spring Quarter Parking Grace Period

March 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The grace period for students to purchase parking permits ends on Sunday, 4/12. Citations for lack of permit will begin on Monday, 4/13.

During the grace period, visitor lot violations, ADA violations, parking in multiple stalls, parking in assigned spots/lots, and other illegal and hazardous violations will still be cited.

Beginning Monday, April 13th, 2026, permits are required to park on campus weekdays during the quarter, Monday – Friday from 6:00am – 4:00pm, excluding holidays.

Students can purchase parking permits in Student Finance (aka Cashiers), located on the second Floor of Bldg. 5000 (FOSS). When purchasing their permit, students will need to provide their vehicle make, model, and license plate number.

Please contact Safety & Security if you have any questions.

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Campus Updates 3/26/2026

March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks, I hope all are well.  I’ve been on vacation for about 1/3 of this week, visiting some friends, etc., and the rest of the week I’m in meetings.  Not much to report this week, but I’m looking forward to the beginning of the quarter.   

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter 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.  
 

Committee Updates 

Accreditation 

  • Program Review upcoming deadline: Tuesday March 31 (moved from Monday, March 16): 
  • Complete your Program Review in order to request resources. 
  • Innovation Grant requests due. 
  • Note: instructional equipment requests are not due until May 8, 2026. 
  • If you are not requesting a change in resources, Program Reviews are due May/June (see all Program Review rolling deadlines). 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Shoreline College’s RFP No. 2526.01 for “Food and Catering Services” was posted on WEBS Wednesday, March 25.  Deadline for bid proposal submission is April 21 at 2:00pm PDT. There is an optional, pre-bid walkthrough next Thursday, April 2. 

Interested vendors must register with WA DES to sell goods and services to government agencies and higher education organizations.  Registration in WEBS is free:  WA DES “How to Work With the State – Register in WEBS.” After creating the account, vendors can download the full solicitation directly from WEBS, and this is the website where they must submit their proposal.   

Thank you to the RFP Review and Selection Committee Members (alphabetical): 

  • LJ Bothell  
  • Shanon Emhke-Reedy (Chair) 
  • Jeff Janosik 
  • Raisa Minchuk (Ex-Officio, non-voting)  
  • Norah Peters  
  • Student Representative 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Last Chance – Scholarship Reading Volunteers: Join us in reviewing scholarship applications in April! It’s a great way to support our students and get to know them better. It’s self-paced and online, a commitment of around 2-4 hours. Community members are also welcome, so feel free to share with people in your life as well. Sign up as a scholarship reader here!  

Alumni Office & Alumni Relations at Shoreline College –  

All Shoreline alumni are part of one big Phin-Family.  If your program is wanting to connect with past alumni, or if you have lists of alumni with whom you’ve previously had engagement, please connect with Josh Krupke and the Alumni Steering Committee.  

The Alumni Office and Steering Committee serve as the central hub for all Shoreline Alumni outreach, events, communications, and data management. One of the goals in the Shoreline College Strategic Plan is to strengthen and leverage our Alumni Network. To achieve that goal, we need to be able to track our progress. By coordinating these efforts in one place, we can collect clean data, build a stronger, more coordinated alumni network to support students and events on campus, and encourage partnerships and greater enrollment throughout the community.  

And if you know of individuals who would be interested in joining the Alumni Steering Committee, having their story shared through an Alumni Spotlight, or that would be interested in connecting with the college in other ways, please have them contact Josh at jkrupke@shoreline.edu. 

Events 

Procedures for Campus Events are being developed! The Communications and Community Development Council met on Monday, March 23 to discuss campus-wide procedures for events at Shoreline College. This work is part of an ongoing effort to refine a shared framework for planning and coordinating events across campus. The goal is to ensure events align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities, use resources responsibly, follow appropriate approval processes, and create positive, engaging experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in joining this Council, please email Wendy Coates. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Save the Date for the 2026 Day of Learning!   
  • Friday, May 1, 2026 
  • Session information and registration link will be coming soon! 
  • Campus will be closed to the public, noting that classified staff, full-time faculty, and administrators are required to attend all scheduled activities. 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due Monday, 3/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 
  • Timesheets are due Tuesday, 3/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Employees 

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

  • Tierra Johnson – Program Specialist – Conferences/Events/Rentals 
  • Tom Dewey – Campus Security Officer 
  • Ethan Kasberg (returning) – Campus Security Officer 
  • Han Nguyen – Campus Security Officer 

New Job Postings! 

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

Updates from DAAG 

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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