Dear Colleague,

In the interest of keeping you updated about the precautions the College is taking in response to a potential threat against an individual, here is the latest information. The situation continues to be investigated by the authorities and out of an abundance of caution, we have arranged for a police presence to remain on our campus through Wednesday, December 11.

There is no specific action for you to take at this time. Our Safety & Security officers, Care Team, and Executive Team are working tirelessly to monitor and address this situation, and the additional support from local law enforcement is a proactive way for us to enrich the campus security measures that are already in place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Dear Colleague,

You may have received Rave Alert text or email messages this week regarding notice of an increased security and police presence on campus. I recognize this information may have been anxiety-provoking or confusing, so here is some additional information I can share at this time.

The timely notice was provided soon after the College received a report of a potential threat against an individual on campus. Specific details about the situation are not able to be shared publicly, but the College is taking this report seriously, out of an abundance of caution.

In compliance with the federal Clery Act, timely warning notices are intended to alert you to a potential situation and remind you about standard safety precautions, such as being aware of your surroundings and reporting any concerning activity. There was no specific action for you to take. (If there had been a need for you to take a specific action, such as avoiding campus or sheltering in place, you would have been directed to do so via text, email, phone, website, and social media.)

While the current investigation continues, the campus remains open with a heightened level of security. Here are some of the steps we’ve taken to ensure campus safety:

• Requested assistance from local law enforcement agencies to regularly patrol campus through the end of the quarter (if needed)
• Stationed additional security personnel around campus
• Reached out to select employees who may be able to provide specific assistance to this situation
• Safety & Security, the Care Team, and the Executive Team are in regular contact to review and respond to any developments
• Members of the Care Team are providing support to the individual who was threatened

Any further developments will be shared with you as they become available. In the meantime, if you are feeling distressed or in need of compassionate support, particularly at this critical time of the quarter, students are encouraged to reach out to the Counseling Center (206-546-4594, FOSS Building 5000) and employees are invited to access services through the Employee Assistance Program (877-313-4455).

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you to be sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts from the College. Please visit www.shoreline.edu/connect to check if your communication preferences are up to date in our database.

Respectfully,

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President
Office of the President

Dear Colleague,

Please see details below about our upcoming Stop The Bleed training.

What: Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign that is designed to train and equip people to save lives in emergency situations involving serious bleeding. This training includes learning how to apply a tourniquet to a wound and other techniques to stop the bleeding.

Who: Shoreline Community College Staff/Faculty
When: Monday, November 25th from 1pm-2:30pm
Where: Room 7262, Building 7000 (Great Room)

Registration is required by e-mailing Mary Lou Ames (Program Specialist 2, Safety & Security), at mames@shoreline.edu. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Dear Colleague,

On Friday, October 18, a student discovered a racially offensive sticker on the Career Education Options (CEO) job bulletin board in the Workforce office that referred to diversity and white genocide. The sticker was reported to CEO staff, immediately taken down, and given to Safety & Security for investigative purposes.

As our Community Standard Statement declares, we do not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, of affiliations. While our College respects and protects freedom of speech, we also affirm the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are steadfastly committed to providing a welcoming and secure environment for all members of our community.

We ask for your assistance in helping us to identify if any other materials of this nature are found anywhere on campus. Shoreline maintains an active Bias Response Team dedicated to reviewing and responding to incidents like this. Please report any and all bias incidents using our bias incident reporting form.

Offensive materials such as this sticker can bring up many feelings for people. If you are in need of support, please know we offer resources to students through the Counseling Center (FOSS Building 5000, Room 5251) and to employees through the Employee Assistance Program.

Shoreline is unwavering in its resolve to create an inclusive, diverse and welcoming community, and incidents such as this will not deter us from this important work. We can and will work together to find the best in each other, to bridge our differences, and to treat each other with the respect and kindness that all people deserve.

Respectfully,

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

President

Dear Colleague,

The annual October event, The Great ShakeOut, has become part of the Shoreline Community College culture with staff, faculty, and students participating annually. This year’s shakeout event is on Thurs., Oct. 17th  at 10:17 a.m.

The ShakeOut has been an excellent awareness tool for encouraging all departments on our campus to prepare for emergencies and disasters. This year, areas of the U.S. were severely impacted by hurricanes and wildfires, and our Pacific Northwest region can also be potentially impacted by a different natural hazard threat: earthquakes. So please remember to Drop, Cover, & Hold On.

This year Shoreline Community College will be participating in this worldwide earthquake preparedness awareness effort by testing a classroom alert notification system called LYNX. All smart classrooms on campus have a LYNX software program enabled and located on the instructor’s main computer. The LYNX system will allow Shoreline Emergency Management team members to send an alert communication inside the classrooms via projection screen. Once the LYNX message has been received, instructors can easily clear out of the screen by pressing the escape button. If you are interested in how LYNX alert system works, please view the LYNX training video posted on CANVAS.

When:
The ShakeOut for this year is scheduled for October 17th, 2019 at 10:17 a.m. Everyone on campus is encouraged to participate.

What to Do:
At Shoreline, college officials suggest three things to get ready for the Great Washington Shakeout drill:

#1. Read the plan
– Go to http://www.shoreline.edu/safetyandsecurity/emergency-preparedness.aspx to see Shoreline’s emergency preparedness information and the Emergency Management Response plan.
– Go to  https://www.shakeout.org/washington/

#2. Make sure you that you are signed up to receive the campus RAVE ALERT messages
– Go to https://www.shoreline.edu/Connect to add phone numbers and additional email accounts to your message preferences

#3. Do the drill on Oct. 17th at 10:17 a.m.

If it is appropriate for where you are:
– DROP to the ground
– Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table
– HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops

In addition, demonstrations of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Stryker evacuation chairs will take place from 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 17th, in the main lobby of 9000 Building.

Remember, the LYNX message will only be a test.

For additional information regarding the Great Washington Shakeout, please visit: https://www.shakeout.org/washington/

Respectfully,
Edwin Lucero
Shoreline Community College
Director | Safety, Security & Emergency Management