College Success Course for New Students and Undecided Majors OPEN FOR WTR QTR
December 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
College Success helps students cultivate the mindset and skills necessary to become confident, reflective, self-directed, and successful learners. Do you know a student who is new to Shoreline or undecided as a major?
From L. Patterson, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator: Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefit
December 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Hello,
Open Enrollment closed on November 30th, and if you have not done so already, you may still need to make a choice about your employee-paid long-term disability (LTD) benefit.
This benefit will change starting January 1, 2022. All PEBB-eligible employees will automatically be enrolled in employee-paid LTD, if not already enrolled. If you don’t make a change, you will default to the coverage level that covers 60% of the first $16,667 of your monthly pre-disability earnings.
The new LTD benefit will offer a minimum 90-day waiting period with two coverage level options. You also have the option to reduce or decline your employee-paid LTD coverage by submitting the 2022 Long-Term Disability Enrollment/Change form to your payroll or benefits office. Please refer to the FAQ sheet attached for further information regarding options and costs.
If you don’t actively reduce or decline your LTD benefit election by December 31, 2021, you will be enrolled in the 60-percent plan, and the premium will be deducted from your paycheck for January 2022 coverage.
Your long-term disability benefit is different from the state’s new long-term care benefit, which is called The WA Cares Fund. Long-term disability replaces a portion of your income due to accident, illness, or pregnancy. You can reduce or decline your employee-paid LTD coverage at any time. Long-term care pays for the cost of care when you need assistance with activities of daily living and is not currently part of your PEBB Program benefits.
For further information please visit, https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/long-term-disability-insurance
Thank you,
Lisa Patterson
Payroll & Benefit Coordinator
HR & Employee Relations
From D. Bryant, Payroll Manager: Did you move in 2021?
December 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Hello all~
Please be sure to update your address that is on file before 12/28/21 to ensure timely delivery of your W-2 in January.
Did your home address change during the calendar year of 2021? Did you remember to submit a change of address form to HR? If not please print, fill out, and submit the Address Change form that is attached.
Please note when we move to ctcLink on February 28th, you will be able to update your address in the self-serve tiles.
If you have any questions, please let me know,
Delene Bryant
Payroll Manager
HR & Employee Relations
December 2021 Starfish Update
December 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greetings Shoreline faculty & staff!
As the fall quarter concludes, the Starfish implementation team would like to provide you with an update. As you are already aware, Starfish is a retention-oriented student success software that will replace Advisor Data Portal and provide our advising teams with a robust set of case management tools to facilitate a proactive student services model in alignment with the Guided Pathways framework.
Fall Happenings
Usage: On November 1, 2021, Advisors began using Starfish to record notes and appointment outcomes on student records. As of December 10, advisors have recorded over 400 student appointments via Starfish!
Student testing: During the first week of December, a diverse group of students volunteered to help test the student-facing aspects of Starfish. Feedback was collected via e-forms and focus groups, and the implementation team is making final adjustments accordingly.
Training: Advisors continue to receive just-in-time training to deepen their understanding of the system and use the tools. Early adopter training for select instructional faculty began on December 4 and will continue through Winter term.
Winter Activities
Student Launch: The student portal will open on January 3rd, at which time students will book appointments with advisors directly in Starfish. Help resources will be available to students via the Current Students webpage.
CtcLink Prep: Our technical team will continue making the necessary updates as we transition from HP3000 to ctcLink.
Spring Plans
Continual Improvement: In alignment with Guided Pathways efforts, Advising will identify and develop new workflow configurations to automate tedious manual work, support targeted outreach to specific groups of students, and develop data-informed caseload management strategies.
New User Groups: The implementation team will begin working with Workforce, ABE/ESL, Testing, and Tutoring to set up Starfish for their areas, continuing through the Summer term.
Campus Communication: Throughout the year, you can expect to hear more about Starfish via quarterly DAAG announcements and at presentations in divisional meetings.
What if I have more questions?
Check the Starfish project webpage for more information about the long-term timeline, project teams, and other details. You can email starfish@shoreline.edu with any questions. Finally, you can meet with the implementation project manager, Moriah Shistle, during weekly open office hours throughout Winter term. Check the Shoreline employee calendar for details.
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