Cheryl Roberts (at right) holds her first Shoreline pennant in the offices of International Education. With her are (from left) Daryl Campbell, Diana Sampson, Marci Fradkin and Samira Pardanani. Photo gallery

Incoming President Cheryl Roberts was on the Shoreline Community College campus Friday, June 20, 2014. The visit was the first of what is likely to be several on-campus opportunities before Roberts takes office on Aug. 18.

On Friday, Roberts met with Interim President Daryl Campbell, Vice President for Human Relations and Legal Affairs Stephen Smith, incoming Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Bob Francis and Special Assistant to the President for Communications, Marketing and Government Relations Jim Hills.

Roberts and Campbell then went to the International Education offices for introductions to Executive Director Diana Sampson and members of her staff including Director Admission and Immigration Samira Pardanani, Associate Director of International Outreach Marci Fradkin and others.

“I’m really looking forward to becoming part of the Shoreline community,” Roberts said.

The next big step in the college emergency management plan is happening.

The All-Hazards Training is an excellent overview of what faculty and staff should be prepared for in various emergency situations.  The training is an hour and a half long and will be presented on numerous dates and times. On Wednesday, June 18, the training will take place at 9 a.m. in room 2925.

This important training is mandatory for all faculty and staff.

For those unable to attend the scheduled trainings offered before the end of this academic year, additional opportunities will be offered in fall, 2014.

Faculty members are not expected to attend trainings that occur outside of the contractual academic calendar. Associate faculty members who attend mandatory training and submit a completed time-sheet to the VPASA’s office will be paid for that time at the contractual rate for non-instructional work, $39 per hour.

There is nothing more important to this effort than a well-trained staff.  Preparation, training and readiness can make all the difference should the college ever be faced with a critical emergency.

Local company glassbaby produces hand-blown candle holders and are votives with a motive, giving – and giving back…

Twice each year glassbaby holds a special sale at their Madrona location to sell their “perfectly imperfect” glassybaby at their “seconds sale”.

To further their mission of giving back, glassbaby selects partners to receive 10% of the proceeds from the day’s sales. The upcoming June sale will direct 10% of sale proceeds to grow the profession of nurses and help support their educational costs.

glassbaby has chosen four nursing programs to benefit from this June’s sale: Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, Bellevue College and Shoreline Community College. The proceeds will go to help fund need-based nursing scholarships. SCC Foundation and the nursing department are grateful to glassbaby and their kindness and devotion of giving back and supporting Shoreline’s nursing students.

The sale will take place on Saturday, June 21, at the Madrona glassybaby location:

 3406 E Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Doors open at 8:00 am

Questions: Contact Lynn Yaw (206) 533-6783.

Interested in a career in the aerospace field? Join us for an informational session covering job search strategies for the aerospace industry on June 20, at 9 a.m.  Learn how to access local employers and tips for submitting an application to Boeing.

Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required. The location will be provided after registration. Contact: stschanz@esd.wa.gov or (206) 546-7842.