Grand Re-Opening of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC)

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Please join us for the Grand Re-Opening of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) – FOSS 5226 – Monday, October 3rd – Thursday, October 6th.

The introduction of Jim Armstrong!  Veteran & Military Student Services (VMSS) received an Innovation Grant this year and were lucky to hire Jim as our new Program Specialist II.

Jim is responsible for managing our Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and will focus on the student experience,  increasing on-campus student support, outreach, and retention.  Jim brings passion and immense experience to our team and we are thrilled to have him on board.

AND…If you haven’t yet met Morgan Davis, Shoreline’s fantastic on-campus Vet Corps Navigator, this is your opportunity!  Morgan is in her second year as Shoreline’s Navigator and is an integral part of student success.  Morgan will work with directly with Jim to provide increased student support, including access to off-campus resources and services.

It has been a while since we have all been together and there are so many new faces on campus, so we hope you will stop by for coffee, food, laughter, and connection!

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Opening Week- Day Two!

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

It is wonderful to welcome people to campus for the second day of Opening Week (9/23).

You are invited to Coffee with the President at 9:00 am in the Library. You will also be able to make a name tag at this session and pick up daily schedules.

Today’s overview of events:

  • 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Concurrent sessions along the pillars of DEI, Students and Enrollment, and Community
  • 12:00pm: Bring your lunch to the courtyard for lawn games, activities, and prizes with colleagues. 
  • 1-4 pm Afternoon Concurrent sessions.

View these and the other opening week sessions on the site: Opening Week 2022 – Centering Students & Creating Community (sharepoint.com)

Do you have feedback on Opening week activities? Please share it here: https://forms.office.com/r/KwpXZHfKeL

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News Links | Sept. 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Learning by serving: Open-ended service at Seattle Central
Seattle Central College has taken an open-ended approach to service learning, providing individalized opportunities for students to connect their coursework with sustainable partnerships that impact their communities and plan the seeds of civic responsibility.
Community College Journal, September 2022

CAMP Program helps migrant working students attend college
… CAMP stands for College Assistance Migrant Program. It is a federally-funded program available at several community colleges and universities nationwide. Since the Yakima Valley is a large agricultural community full of migrant families, the programs at Yakima Valley College and Heritage University have helped many students.
NBC Right Now, Sept. 20, 2022

WSU Tri-Cities’ fall enrollment drops for 5th year. Is the pandemic still to blame?
… Columbia Basin College appears to be bucking the trend on enrollment. That’s according to a rough first-day tally the college released Monday morning, right as students were returning to campus. Elizabeth Burtner, CBC’s interim assistant vice president for communications and external relations, said first-day numbers are up 6.4% over last year’s.
Tri-City Herald, Sept. 20, 2022

South Puget Sound Community College welcomes 20 full-time faculty members for 2022-23
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) this week kicked off its 2022-23 academic year, welcoming 20 new full-time tenure-track faculty members to the college.
Thurston Talk, Sept. 20, 2022

Yakima Valley College students and staff appreciate hybrid choices available this fall quarter
Longtime Yakima Valley College English instructor Dodie Forrest has a spring in her step these days whenever she thinks about the first day of fall classes. “I just really enjoy being present with students; I feel like there’s just really good energy and synergy there,” she said.
Yakima Herald-Republic, Sept. 20, 2022

Vintage Pacific NW: Chef Greg Atkinson told Julia Child he was self-taught — then actually taught
… Seattle Culinary Academy [at Seattle Central College] is the oldest culinary school west of the Mississippi. The program was launched in 1946, when Broadway High School became the Thomas Alva Edison Technical School to accommodate veterans who wanted to earn their degrees without returning to a traditional high-school setting.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 17, 2022
TRENDS | HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Education decisions during the Great Resignation
Individuals who left their jobs voluntarily since the start of the Covid pandemic were more likely to enroll in postsecondary education than those who lost their jobs, according to a new report from the Strada Education Network.
Community College Daily, Sept. 21, 2022

Black enrollment declines, gaps increase
While Black students disproportionately attend community colleges, their enrollment at these institutions has significantly dropped and gaps in their academic outcomes have more than doubled over time compared to their white peers …
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 21, 2022

Service-oriented culture at colleges with one-stop shops
Colleges whose leaders make the effort to combine service-oriented departments into one center tend to provide stronger service interactions across campus, as this infographic shows.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 21, 2022

Look into the community for a new president
As community colleges look into a historic level of turnover in their presidencies, the challenges are frightening. Yet, within those challenges opportunities abound to ensure long-term sustainability of these veritable American institutions of learning and of the communities that nurture them.
Community College Daily, Sept. 21, 2022
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Update: Roof Repair Work at the 5000 Building

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Dear College  Community, 

The health and safety of all members of our college community are a priority at Shoreline. In response to concerns and questions raised about health risks related to the roof repair work at the 5000 building, Shoreline engaged the services of PBS to test toxicity levels throughout the facility.  The results of the onsite inspection indicated that, based on the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) readings in and around the building, the odor created by the adhesive is non-toxic.   

The full report is available immediately, upon request, from the Facilities Department. A web link to the report will be provided as soon as it is posted.   

We understand that occupants of the 5000 building may still experience a reaction to the odor.  In these cases, please work with your supervisor and HR to explore alternative work options, including relocating to a different facility. 

Please contact Facilities if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

Bob Williamson

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services

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Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,    

Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23. All services will resume on campus. To view the College’s regular operating hours visit this link. 

Thank you,  

Shoreline Community College  

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