Check out this week’s new wave of gratitude submissions

April 29, 2020 by 1 Comment

A wave of gratitude from Mimi Harvey to Patricia Wade!
I want to give a big shout-out to Patricia Wade for her unfailing patience and good humor in dealing with my (almost) daily questions and issues. Hearing her reassuring voice on Zoom let’s me know right away that I’m not alone in this new teaching environment and I will get the help I need. She always has solutions for me, clearly (and sometimes repeatedly) explained. I’m am learning so much from her and I know that my students are benefitting as well. Great job, Patricia! You’re a rock star!

A wave of gratitude to Pilar Corder!
Pilar is at the ready to support our employees with engaging activities and learning in ways that truly matters. She always brings a positive spirit to her work and is a joy to work with. This is a Shout OUT to Pilar who thinks of all of us in every action she takes!

A wave of gratitude to Rob Berg!
Rob’s beautiful video of the campus in spring bloom was lovely! It made me weepy and longing for us to all be back together on campus. Thank you Rob!

A wave of gratitude to Patricia Wade and Joe Andolina Jr.!
Patricia and Joe are integral parts of helping our campus pivot so successfully to fully online classes at the end of Winter quarter and beginning fully online for Spring quarter. In the first 22 days of April, they responded to 837 tickets and uncounted emails to support our community!! Thank you both so much for all you do! We couldn’t be doing this without you both!

A wave of gratitude from Gail Dalton to Cecily Sherritt!
A big shout out to Cecily Sherritt for risking her own health by coming to campus several days a week to process the graduation forms for students with little to no help. I am grateful for her assistance in this trying time.

A wave of gratitude from Mari Kosin to Ulrike Lopez!
Ulrike has been answering all my questions so diligently and patiently with regards to all the financial documentations that I have been pouring over her ‘remote’ desk. While she has hundreds of requests to go through as we are approaching the end of fiscal year deadline, she gives me a sense of peace and confidence that they will all be taken care of. Thanks so much!

A wave of gratitude to Greg Ingersoll!
Greg has completely cleaned and disinfected the shop and now will help disinfecting more rooms on campus. Greg always keeps the shop in good working order and clean but has stepped up his game during this time. If you ever want to meet some one on campus who truly loves their job, come meet Greg, when appropriate.

A wave of gratitude from Mary Sheaffer to TSS!
Thank you TSS for understanding that I don’t understand all of the laptop magic. Bill, Paul, and Kenny for finding the broken parts of my computer and trying to fix it when I couldn’t explain what was happening and no I don’t know what the grey thing is that is covering the front!! Thanks Kenny…

A wave of gratitude from Mary Sheaffer to Jim Miller and Ellen Gottas!
Jim Miller and Ellen Gottas for teaching me about the “magic” of the phone system and what it won’t do versus what it can do and why won’t it do that!! Jim for the numerous questions about the iPhone I have and “why won’t it do this and how do I make it do that.” My phone is a voicemail phone, and there is apparently magic, because the calls are coming through when I am talking to a student who left a message?

Thank you Ellen who has so much patience when the computer lab was open and everyone wanted everything.  She had to listen to me as the students wanted more answers than I had,  for all of these questions Ellen was there to fix it…

**If you would like to submit a wave of gratitude for your fellow colleagues please use this form.**

The Recognition Committee

Don’t forget to join us for Water Cooler Wednesday this afternoon at 2:00pm.

Drop in any time by clicking on the zoom link! Further details listed on the employee calendar.

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New ctcLink Updated Website and Newsletter

April 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Dear Colleague,

As part of our commitment to open communication throughout the ctcLink project, I wanted to share some new resources that will help us connect with you.

    • We have made big updates to the ctcLink website.  There is an expanded Training and Resources section, full of helpful links about the project, including information about trainings you can begin now to become more familiar with ctcLink.  There is also a new section on Change Management that can help with both ctcLink and the other changes we are encountering at this unprecedented time.
    • On Thursday, April 30th, I will be sharing a brief survey about ctcLink.  This is our opportunity to get a sense of your awareness about the project. I ask that you take a moment to complete this because we value your thoughts and want to learn the best ways we can provide support for you.
    • The ctcLink is a new newsletter that will be published regularly each quarter.  It will provide updates on the project, highlights about what will be changing and information on how to best prepare.  Stay tuned for the inaugural issue, which should arrive in the coming weeks.

As always, thank you for the great work you do every day.  I look forward to how ctcLink can help us improve the Shoreline experience for students and our employees!

With great appreciation,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

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Paid Training for Faculty – We need your help!

April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment

What: A paid, asynchronous training on assessment of student learning outcomes
Why: To support student learning and prepare for accreditation
When: Canvas site opens 4/28; complete at your own pace by 08/15

Questions you might have:

How long will it take me? The first standalone module will take 1-2 hours. Later assessment work will take about 6 – 8 hours.
How much will I get paid for this? Hourly rate per contract (currently $50)
How do I get started? Self-enroll here: https://shoreline.instructure.com/enroll/M4JMTN 
Want more information? Read this information sheet. 

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Employee Connections-Mindfulness Monday

April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Self Care Tip
Understand what you can, and cannot, control. You can control your attitude, your own kindness and grace, and your behavior. You cannot control the actions of others, predicting what will happen, or how long this will last.

Quote of the week
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears”

Shoreline Moments
A short quote from a student who got awarded book support from the Foundation Student Success Emergency Grant:
“ I just want to say thank you for this opportunity In allowing me to finish my degree and also, I hope you stay safe so you can continue to help others such as myself in this time of crisis! Again thanks a lot and take care!”

MS Employee Connections Team:
Employees can engage in some off-topic chats and daily snapshots of employees’ work spaces by joining the “Shoreline Employee Connections” public Team on MS Teams. Go to Teams to join or contact Pilar Corder (pcorder@shoreline.edu) for more information.

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Leadership changes in Student Access & Advising and Research & Grants

April 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Two important changes will take place in the Office of Student Learning and Office of Students, Equity & Success this spring and summer: 

First, Dr. Lisa Malik will lead our strategic enrollment management (SEM) efforts for spring quarter 2020. To ensure appropriate coverage of our work around grants, Dr. Zack Thill has been appointed to Acting Director of Grants during this same time period. During spring quarter, please work with Zack on grant proposals and post-award tasks, such as clarifying any compliance questions. Lisa will remain lead support on any evaluation and data needs for grant reporting during spring quarter. 

Lisa will then transition to serving as Acting Dean of Access & Advising in July 2020. The Director of Research and Grants position (Lisa’s current role) will be paused for the upcoming year as part of the College’s budget reduction efforts. As a result, Zack’s role as Acting Director of Grants will be extended through 2021. Celine Pastore, Research Analyst, will provide support on grant reporting evaluation and data needs. Dr. Bayta Maring will work closely with Lisa to ensure a smooth transition around assessment and data management needs. 

These changes not only assist the College in budget reductions, but also in the movement of important efforts in student access, advising, and support. We are grateful for the collective flexibility to continue this important work. Lucy Casale and Lisa Malik are working together on the transition in Students, Equity & Success in anticipation of this leadership change in July. 

Lisa has a vested interest in the learning sciences and outcomes in higher education. Her doctoral research on educational neuroscience worked to bridge the gap between learning math and brain research. At the University of Chicago Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center, she examined how emotions affect academic achievement and brain function. In her work at Shoreline, Lisa has led work on outcomes assessment, examined key college indicators, and served as Acting Dean in HOPE and Business. Her current work with Guided Pathways, ctcLink, and the SLECC Opportunity Gap group will create a synergy with the role of Acting Dean of Access and Advising. 

We appreciate everyone’s support as we navigate this complex transition. 

Sincerely, 

Phillip King 

Vice President, Student Learning

and

Marisa Herrera 

Vice President, Students, Equity & Success 

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