Jazz Improvisation Concert, Tues., Nov. 29

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Join us on Tuesday afternoon for a free concert featuring the performances of students enrolled in the Jazz Improvisation class, directed by our award-winning music faculty, Steve Kim. The band is typically comprised of students playing guitar, bass, drum, keys/piano and various horns.

What is Jazz Improvisation? Improv is a key aspect of jazz. Basically, improvisation is composing on the spot, in which a singer or instrumentalist invents solo melodies and lines over top of a chord progression played by rhythm section instruments (piano, electric guitar, double bass, etc.) and also accompanied by drum kit. The intended outcome is individual expression, emphatic musical interaction, and creative response to shifting contents.

It’s cool to listen to music in the middle of your day, so come by for a little jazz improv:

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 12:30
Where: PUB Lobby

BREATHE before finals events, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

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Have you ever been on campus and thought to yourself – “I wish I could….”

Go on a nature walk
Play video games at the Veterans’ Resource Center
Make a vision board
Paint a pet rock
Eat a snack
Make jewelry
Make your own DIY bath products
Try Zumba! or yoga
Snuggle with a therapy dog
Build a marshmallow spaghetti tower
Make a holiday craft
Play a board game
Make your own stress sock (or, in the words of my child – an “in distress” sock)
….OR, just chill out???

If so – keep reading!

Check out our quarterly pre-funk to finals week – BREATHE.  This quarterBREATHE events begin Monday, November 28 (with Dr. Roberts and her therapy dog in the PUB Lobby) and wrap up on Friday, December 2 (with yoga in the gymnasium or swimming at a local pool), with our main event happening Thursday, December 1 (events across campus – and make sure you stop by the Counseling Center for free food, crafts, and more)!

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHEaims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to their SCC community. These efforts assist our students with attaining their academic and personal goals.

See the full schedule of BREATHE events here.

Fall 2016 BREATHE Sponsors:
Counseling Center, Advising and Success Center, Office of the President, Student Leadership Center, Multicultural Center, Veterans Resource Center, The Writing & Learning Studio, Ray W. Howard Library, PE/Intramurals, Science Division (Biology Department, Chemistry Department, & Engineering Department), CEO Program, WorkForce Education, Science Club, Engineering Club, Mental Health Awareness Society, 1st Nations Club, Black Student Union, CEO Community Club, Alliance of Latino American Students, & eLearning and Instructional Media

Reminder: Canvas downtime Wed., Nov. 30

Canvas will be performing maintenance on Wed., Nov. 30 from 1-3 a.m. During this time, you will not be able to access your Canvas classrooms.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting – Nov. 30

The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Wed., Nov. 30 beginning at 1 p.m. The purpose of the Nov. 30 Special Meeting is for the Board to meet with Second- and Third-Year Appointment Review Committee Faculty Chairs.

The Special Meeting of Nov. 30 will take place in the Central Conference Room (#1020M) in the Administration Building (#1000) at Shoreline Community College (16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington 98133).

Please review the meeting packet here. 

Reminder: Last week to take advantage of winter closure comp time accrual opportunities

Greetings,

As agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed with the WFSE-HE related to the planned closure of our campus during the week following this year’s Christmas holiday (December 27th – 30th, 2016) classified staff are being provided with opportunities to earn compensatory (comp) time through professional development activities scheduled to occur between now through November 30, 2016 as listed below: 

Course/Training Title

Time (Hrs.)

Location

Date/Time

Bullying in the Workplace

.50

www.LawRoom.com

Determined by employee

Diversity: Skills for Collaboration

1.0

www.LawRoom.com

Determined by employee

Social Media and Your Job

.50

www.LawRoom.com

Determined by employee

Communication Fundamentals

2

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Customer Service Fundamentals

2

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

1.25

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Discover Your Strengths

1

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Building Trust w/ Brenda Bailey-Hughes

1

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Time Management with Outlook 2016

3

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Project Management Fundamentals

3.5

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Getting Things Done

1.5

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Writing in Plain English

2

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Grammar Fundamentals

2.25

www.lynda.com

Determined by employee

Print and submit the certificate of completion to HRUpon completion of each online training activity listed above, please be sure to:For the items listed above, classified staff are authorized to complete these specific training activities outside of their regular work schedules (including at home) as part of the opportunities being provided for the accrual of comp time for the campus closure.

  1. List the additional hours worked in TLR, selecting comp time earned and including a comment as follows: “mm/dd: comp time earned for winter closure” www.lynda.com

Directions for login to lynda.com can be found HERE. For help using lynda.com, please contact TSS at x5872.

Note that supervisors may (with prior HR approval) provide alternate opportunities for the accrual of comp time, as business needs necessitate, within their individual areas and independent of the upcoming professional development activities.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources at scchr@shoreline.edu or the WFSE Chief Shop Steward Jerry Owens at jowens2@shoreline.edu or x4519 with any questions you have about this information.

Thank you,
VERONICA ZURA
Director of Personnel
Shoreline Community College
Tel 206-546-7858