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
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

Upon 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. Print and submit the certificate of completion to HR
  2. 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

Campus events for Mon., Nov. 21: College Rep visits and FAFSA workshop

These are the events happening around campus for Mon., Nov. 21.

College Rep Visit: Hawaii Pacific University, Table in the PUB
Mon., Nov. 21: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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College representatives will be at Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

College Rep Visit: Lake WA Institute of Technology, Table in PUB
Mon., Nov. 21: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
lake wa tech.jpgCollege representatives will be at Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

FAFSA Workshop: Workforce Education Computer Lab, FOSS 5101
Mon., Nov. 21: 2:30-4 p.m.
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Need Help completing your financial aid application? Come to a Financial Aid Workshop.  A Financial Aid advisor will be available to help you.

Winter quarter START sessions for new students

screen-shot-2016-11-18-at-12-26-01-pmPlease tell any new students that you encounter about these upcoming START (Student Advising and Registration Time) sessions.

If you are new to Shoreline and intend to take classes in Winter quarter, you should attend a START (Student Advising and Registration Time) session. Winter quarter begins on January 9.
During this session you will:

• meet with a general academic advisor
• discuss degree options
• register for classes

Reserve your spot by filling out a sign-up form here.

Reminder: You will need a student ID number AND placement documents which could include high school transcript, Smarter Balanced scores, Compass scores, Accuplacer scores, and/or unofficial transcripts from previous college(s).

Upcoming START sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times:

11/21: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9208
11/22: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 1010M
11/29: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9201
12/1: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9202

12/5: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9201
12/7: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., PUB 9201
12/9: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9201
12/13: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., PUB 9201
12/15: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9201
12/19:
 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., PUB 9201
12/21: 2-4 p.m., PUB 9201

Job Seekers’ Roundtable featuring Paul Valenti, Fri., Nov. 18

Don’t miss Paul Valenti, one of Seattle’s most connected professionals for Plus 50 job and business opportunities. Fri., Nov. 18: 1-2:30 p.m., PUB 9202

This is Roundtable’s version of a TED Talk, with a career coach pro who has helped hundreds of our over 50 crowd find jobs over the years. Paul has been with the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, Employment Resource Center for just over 8 years where he specializes in assisting older job seekers secure part and full time jobs. He is a former Hawaii State Legislative Lobbyist and the former Program Manager of the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) at the University of Washington.

Paul is a certified Dependable Strengths Trainer and a professional Job Search and Employment Speaker and Counselor. He has an inspirational and at times humorous story to share about how he beat the odds and became a success. Also LOTS to share about networking both online and in person. Hear some of his proven tricks for success using Linkedin – and even schedule a one-on-one!

GAC presents: Great Britain and the European Union, Thurs., Nov. 17

euThe U.S. Presidential election, the vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, what do they have in common? **And which  is it:  Great Britain or United Kingdom?

Join the GAC for Great Britain and the European Union this Thurs., Nov. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208). With guests:

Robin Twyman, Consul (Business and Government Affairs), United Kingdom, Seattle Office
Phillip Shekleton, Lecturer, Foster School of Business, University of Washington

The historic vote that took place on June 23 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to leave the European Union (“Brexit”) has generated uncertainty about Great Britain’s future, that of Europe, and about the post-1945 global order. Does this historic referendum signal that Britain has chosen to retreat into a “Little England” status, or does it signal a desire to redefine its role on the world stage? Join us for a lively discussion of developments in Great Britain and their implications for European unity and the “special relationship” between Great Britain and the U.S.

Additional support provided by the Center for Global Studies, Henry M. Jackson School
of International Studies, UW.

For more information about Robin Twyman and Phillip Shekleton, visit our biographies page.

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