We recognize it’s a very busy time of year, but please take a moment to learn about how the following changes will affect information about you on the College website:

The Web Workgroup, in consultation with the Dean Team and the Program Navigation Workgroup, has been making substantial improvements to the Campus Directory, which will change how information about you will appear to the public on the College website. These changes will also allow us to move the biographical information from faculty web pages into the Directory – so all faculty information can be updated in one place. This is especially important to ensure the College remains in compliance with accreditation standards.

What’s Changing?

• If you log into the Campus Directory System, you’ll see that new fields have been added for biography, education/training, classes taught, and photo.
• Individual faculty web pages will be taken off the site at the end of fall quarter and replaced with the more robust Directory information. The Directory data will also be used across the website, wherever faculty and staff information needs to appear (e.g,. academic program pages, department pages, contact pages). This will be a more efficient way to keep contact information and bios accurate for website visitors.

The following sections indicate actions needed, according to your employee group. If you are a classified or administrative staff member, please skip down to the relevant section.

What Do Faculty Need to Do?

Faculty members should log into the Campus Directory System and update their individual directory information as soon as possible and prior to the end of fall quarter:

• Biography: You may add a 150-word biographical statement that relates to your professional role at Shoreline.
• Education/Certifications: This field will be filled in automatically if you are a full-time faculty member. If you are a part-time faculty member and you would like your education to be shown, you may contact HR to request that your relevant credentials be added.
• Classes Taught: This field will automatically list classes you’ve taught in the last year.
• Optional Photo: You can elect to display your employee ID photo on web pages where your name and information appears, but it will not display unless you adjust your Directory settings to do so. If you have an employee ID photo that is older than 5 years, you may retake a new photo in the Bookstore during fall quarter.
• Office Hours: Be sure to update your office hours for fall quarter – this is the only way students will see your hours on the website.
• Separate Faculty Web Page: If you also have a separate faculty web page, you’ll need to prepare for that page to be deleted at the end of fall quarter, as it will be replaced by the Directory. Move any biographical information into your Directory listing. Move any instructional materials/academic resources from your current faculty web pages to a different platform. (Classroom-related content may be appropriate for either Canvas or Library Learning Guides. Please work with your dean to determine the best place for you to move this content during fall quarter.)

What Do Classified and Administrative Staff Need to Do?

Staff members should log into the Campus Directory System and update their individual directory information as soon as possible and prior to the end of fall quarter:

• Biography: You may add an optional 150-word biographical statement that relates to your professional role at Shoreline.
• Education/Certifications: This field will be filled in automatically if you are an administrative exempt employee. If you are a classified employee and you would like your education to be shown, you may contact HR to request that your credentials be added.
• Optional Photo: You can elect to display your employee ID photo on web pages where your name and information appears but it will not display unless you adjust your Directory settings to do so. If you have an employee ID photo that is older than 5 years, you may retake a new photo in the Bookstore during fall quarter.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact your dean or supervisor, or email websupport@shoreline.edu.

Thank you!
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Dear Colleague,

On Thursday, October 18, a student discovered a Project Pride National Coming Out Day poster torn into pieces on the floor of the PUB elevator. A report was submitted via the Community Standard email account, which activated the College’s Community Standard response protocol.

It is important that the College be able to track any incidents of bias, harassment, or vandalizing of college property (including posters), so that an appropriate investigation and response can be made, and any trends can be identified:

• If you are concerned for anyone’s physical safety, call Safety & Security (206-546-4633), or 911 if it’s an emergency.
• If you witness or are made aware of any actions that go against our Community Standard, report it to the Community Standard email account to initiate an investigation and response.

If you know of anyone, especially among students, who was affected by the incident on Thursday and may still be in need of support, please refer them to the Counseling Center (206-546-4594, FOSS Building 5000). And if you are personally feeling distressed and in need of any support, please make sure to access our Employee Assistance Program (877-313-4455).

We have a powerful Community Standard Statement:

“Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.”

The more we understand what’s happening on campus the better we can respond with a collective action and ensure Shoreline is a respectful, welcoming place for all.

Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

The Washington ACT Transforming Lives Awards recognize current or former students whose lives have been transformed by attending a Washington State Community or Technical College (CTC).

Please nominate a current or former student for the ACT’s 2019 Transforming Lives Awards by 5pm, October 24.

Download the criteria and nomination form here.

Every Wednesday, show your #PhinNation pride by wearing Shoreline attire. It’s a fun way to connect with colleagues and students each week. Don’t forget to take advantage of your employee discount at the Bookstore. Looking forward to seeing everyone decked out in Shoreline wear on Wednesdays!

President Roberts will be off campus October 23-29, 2018 for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress.

While President Roberts is off campus, the AIC (Administrator In Charge) for the College:

– Stuart Trippel, Senior Executive Director & CFO – Ext. 4672 (S. Trippel) or Ext. 4552 (L. Yonemitsu)

Thank you.