IMPORTANT: TSS Updates- Campus Internet Connection Down

October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Good morning! 

Wireless Network Challenges 

Today I am writing to you with some important updates from TSS. If you were on campus this weekend you may have experienced some wireless network connectivity issues. TSS is working on it and has escalated the issue up to the K-20 Education Network engineers to assist with efforts to remedy the situation. 

As of this morning, we are still experiencing network connectivity issues, please work with your supervisor to make temporary alternate working arrangements off-campus as needed until the current issue has been resolved.  

Ransomware Restoration Efforts 

I am also writing to share some positive updates with you about our ransomware efforts. TSS has been working diligently all summer to continue with our ransomware efforts and they have made some great strides.  A huge thank you to everyone in TSS for all of their incredibly hard work. 

TSS is continuing to reconnect areas of campus to the wired network. The starting focus is classrooms, labs, and instructional areas. Most classroom labs have been reconnected and are online (all labs/smart classrooms in 1100, 1300, 1400, 1800, 2200, 2300, five labs in 2000 are connected; remaining five smart classrooms by end of today). Today and next week, the focus will be on the spaces in the Cedar building (HSAMCC), Tesla, finishing up 2000 and 2900. The following week (10/23-10/27) will focus on the 5000 building, primarily on the testing center. There have been some minor disruptions to the rollout of the wired network due to several factors including: discovery of rouge devices, network equipment failures, issues with building controls and fiber connectivity, misconfigurations, and shifts for server deployments to support classrooms, labs, and instructional areas. 

Student Password Reset 

There is a new tool for the Fall ‘23 quarter for assisting students to reset their passwords for email (@go.shoreline.edu) and network accounts (Microsoft): Student Password Reset Request – Formstack 

Teams Phone System Update

TSS is continuing to roll out the Teams Phone system as we receive porting services from the phone carriers. There is an article with instructions on using the Teams Phone system and setting up voicemail at the following link: Article – How to use Microsoft Teams … (shoreline.edu) 

QR Code Scam 

Quick reminder: TSS has received a significant number of reports of spam emails requesting a user to scan a QR code. The TSS department does not send out emails requesting a scan of QR codes. Please do not scan these emails and disregard these types of requests. 

That’s all for now. We will keep you posted as new updates become avaialble.

Cat 

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Waves of Gratitude

October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Wave of Gratitude to Ben Wiggins in the Biology Department for Inclusive Excellence, Student Engagement and Course Design. We are delighted to share some exciting news with you all. Our very own instructor Ben has successfully achieved certification for his BIO 241 course, focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). This is a monumental accomplishment for academic excellence at our school. Ben attended the Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute this Summer. 

Ben’s course underwent a rigorous evaluation process and met all 119 Essential Standards, as well as at least one standard in each of the 23 Next Steps categories. This is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students.

Ben’s efforts in integrating DEIA principles into his course curriculum will serve as an inspiration and a model for other instructors. His course will not only facilitate better learning outcomes but also contribute to fostering a sense of belonging and community among our diverse student body.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ben for this significant achievement. His dedication to DEIA principles is commendable and aligns perfectly with Shoreline’s mission to provide a high-quality education that is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please join us in congratulating Ben on this remarkable accomplishment. We are incredibly proud to have educators like him who are committed to advancing DEIA within our academic community. Submitted by Brandon Fryman

I serve as an Instructional Designer and Facilitator for the Online and Hybrid Quality Course Design Institute. My role involves guiding and supporting educators in the development of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible online and hybrid courses. I am committed to fostering educational environments that prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles. I am thrilled to work alongside dedicated educators like Ben, who set exemplary standards in course design and instructional methods.

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Campus Updates 10/13/23

October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Events and News 

Hi folks, I hope you are all doing well. If you are thinking, “I haven’t seen Jack on campus for awhile,” you would be correct! I have actually been to two conferences over the last week. The first was the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference with teammates Wendy Coates & Josh Krupke. It was a good conference, and I am coming home with some great ideas about how to better support our mission and work with the community to increase scholarships and funding for students! 

I also just finished attending the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership conference in Las Vegas with board chair Rebecca Chan. It was an excellent conference! I pulled one of those annoying “boss” things also when I was there, texting people during meetings, “Do we have this?” “Could we do that?” I was just really excited- seeing some of the innovative practices across the country was so inspiring. I can’t wait to bring back some of the ideas to SCC. 

Unfortunately, I missed US Senator Patty Murray visiting us last Friday to discuss efforts to extend federal childcare stabilization funding, her comprehensive childcare reform legislation, and her continued work to address the childcare crisis. I heard the meeting was terrific. She was joined in the roundtable discussion by Washington State Representative Tana Senn (D-LD-41); Allison Krutsinger, Director of Public Affairs at DCYS; Junaid Haq, Director of the Parent Child Center (PCC) at SCC (who apparently was AWESOME even though he has only been here a month), Deeann Puffert, CEO of Child Care Aware of Washington, and Laurie Carlsson, an amazing parent at the PCC. As you know, affordable childcare is a major challenge in the state, and across the country. We were so fortunate to have these folks advocating for children and families. I am eager to learn of any partnerships that may be forming and connecting their work to our PCC. 

I am staying down south an extra day or so, to connect with some of my friends from San Diego who are driving up for the weekend, but I am looking forward to seeing you all in person next week! Be well. 

Best,  

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates 

Accreditation 

Are you making progress on the goals stated in your 2022-23 Area Review? Please discuss in your upcoming department and division meetings. 

Enrollments 

Student Services 

Great news! Our ID Card Services will be coming back in late October.  The College has purchased equipment, software, and supplies to restart production of ID cards. When ready, ID Card services will be provided at Enrollment Services in FOSS. An update will be provided when the exact date is determined. For questions, please contact Derek Levy, Acting Vice President of Student Services, at dlevy@shoreline.edu.  

Human Resources 

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

Foundation and Advancement 

The Giving Table: SCCF Annual Fundraising Luncheon   

The SCCF annual fundraising luncheon happens on November 3! This year’s event will focus on how donors impact the students and programs at SCC. Unlike in past years, there will be no cost to attend the event. Guests will be asked to consider making a gift of $200 (or an amount that is meaningful for them) during the event. If you would like to help or want to know more about filling up a table of people, let Wendy know!  

Giving Table – Table Captains: 

We are seeking volunteers to host tables. This means you would invite people you know professionally (or personally) who you think would be excited about giving a gift in support of SCC Students and programs, you help them register, and let them know any details (how to park etc.), and on the day of the event you act as the Foundation’s representative at the table! Don’t worry, it’s not hard, in fact it’s fun! We’ll even have a handbook that will help you know what to do and when. Let Wendy know if you are interested! 

Giving Table – Sponsors:   

Sponsorship is a critical component of any fundraising event. Sponsors, individuals, and businesses, provide funds for promotional consideration on our website, social media, printed collateral, etc. Event sponsors help to defray the cost of the event so that every dollar raised will support SCC students and programs! If you want to be a sponsor, or know someone who could be a sponsor, click here for more info.   

Shout out to the sponsors who have already committed to helping! Click here to see who they are! And if you know or shop with them, give them a big “thank you”! 

Events and Updates 

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Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. 

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VP of Instruction Campus Open Forums – 10/17 & 10/19

October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Greetings All, 

Shoreline Community College welcomes your participation at the VP for Instruction Campus Open Forums! Please see the dates and times below. There will be an option to participate in person or online.

VP for Instruction Campus Open Forums:

Dr. Peter Williams graduated from Oregon State University with a PhD in Education. Dr. Williams is currently the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Clatsop Community College.

Tuesday – October 17, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm 

Room: 1508
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85641865791 

Dr. Carey Schroyer graduated from New Jersey City University with a PhD in Education – Community College Leadership. Dr. Shroyer is currently the Dean of STEM at Edmonds College.

Thursday – October 19, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm 
Room: 1508
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89964777983 

These sessions will be recorded for your viewing.

Hope to see you there!

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This Friday 10/13/23 Catalytic Converter Tagged & Protected Event

October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,

On Friday, October 13th, from 8:00am – 2:00pm, Shoreline Police and Shoreline Community College will be hosting a catalytic converter tagging event. Current students, faculty, and staff of Shoreline Community College can bring one (1) vehicle on a first come first serve basis. You will drop your vehicle off at the check-in tent where your campus affiliation will be verified, a member of our automotive program will retrieve your vehicle to etch the last 6-8 digits of your VIN on the catalytic converter before spraying it with a special brightly colored paint. The etching of the VIN will help police track the owner of the converter should it be stolen and recovered, and both the paint and the etching are a deterrent to thieves as it would make the converter much more difficult to sell.

The parking lot south of Bldg. 2000 will be cordoned off and the only vehicle access allowed will be those taking part in the event, you must enter from the south lot entrance. There will also be Shoreline Police on-site throughout the event who would love to interact with members of the community.

This is a map that shows where to drop the vehicles off for the CatCon event.

While this event is also open to City of Shoreline residents, Shoreline Police handled registration of non-campus community members and the registration quickly filled up. Passenger vehicles only (no box trucks, RVs, high-end sports cars, etc.). No installation of protective shield. Wait times may vary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at gcranson@shoreline.edu

Respectfully,

Gregory Cranson

This is a mug shot of a cat holding a sign advertising the catalytic converter event.
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