New session of Mental Health First Aid Training open Oct. 28 and Nov. 4

Are you interested in being able to assist someone experiencing a mental health related crisis or non-crisis situation and where to turn for help?

Before you can know how to help, you need to know when to help.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognized program designed to build mental health literacy within our communities — or a basic understanding of what different mental health illnesses and addictions are, how they can affect a person’s daily life, and what helps individuals experiencing these challenges get well.

You will learn about: 

·  Depression and mood disorders

·  Anxiety disorders

·  Trauma

·  Psychosis

·  Substance Use disorders

·  How to help someone who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide or harm

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency — the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even with no clinical training — becoming a Mental Health First Aider will train you to provide initial help to people experiencing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders as well as how to help someone who may be experiencing thoughts of harm or suicide.

This training is FREE and will be offered in two (2) – 4.5-hour sessions:
Friday, October 28 AND Friday, November 4 from 12 – 4:30 pm

You MUST attend BOTH training sessions to receive an MHFA handbook and become a certified Mental Health First Aider.

Please email Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu to register and/or find out more information. Once registered, details as far as room location, etc. will be shared.

MHFA website: http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/

Be well!!  – Sheryl

Sheryl Copeland M.A.Ed., LMHC
Counselor
Counseling Services – FOSS 5245

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

WFSE Contract Training

1.75

PUB – Quiet Dining Rm

10/7/16 @ 5:30 p.m.

10/8/16 @ 9:00 a.m.

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

 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.

Upon completion of each online training activity listed above, please be sure to:

  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 the week of Oct. 10: Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration, Transfer Week, Japanese Cultural Festival, and more!

Here are the events happening around campus for the week of Oct. 10, 2016. 

Events for Mon., Oct. 10

Standing with Standing Rock: A Presentation on the Reclamation of Native Space and the fight against the Black Snake, PUB 9208
Mon., Oct. 10: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
With echoes to past Indigenous movements, Protectors of the Water fight for the future, the past, and themselves. Peaceful and prayerful, the Oceti Sakowin lead the way, taking direct action against bulldozers, police, elected officials, the oil industry and a country who has tried to bury them. Mni Wiconi: Water is Life. Presented my SCC and First Nations Alum, Howie Echo-Hawk.

Employer of the Week Visit – UPS, Table in PUB
Mon., Oct. 10: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come meet with UPS and find out about their exciting part- and full-time positions! Great for students as USP offers tuition reimbursement even for part-time employees!

College Rep. Visit: Grand Canyon University & Seattle University, Table in PUB
Mon., Oct. 10: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
College representatives will be on 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!

Transfer 101, Room 1814
Mon., Oct. 10: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thinking about transferring to a 4-year University after you finish your degree here at Shoreline? Come learn the basics about transfer including choosing your school, timeline for transfer and how to find the information you need.

Decolonizing Columbus Day, PUB 9208
Mon., Oct. 10: 12:30-1:20pm 
Who was Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón)? Why is he significant? Why is he both celebrated and scorned around the world? How has our understanding of his legacy changed over time? What work is being done to change this narrative? What work can you do to support these efforts and raise awareness? Please join us for answers to these questions and more in the form of a workshop and some community conversation where we work collaboratively to decolonize Columbus while reclaiming and reframing the controversial history of the “Conquest of the New World,” still so ripe with contemporary consequences. Presented by Shoreline Community College alum & BSU Advisor, Jessica González.

Washington State University Global Campus, online
Mon., Oct. 10: 1-2 p.m.
Interested in pursuing your Washington State University bachelor’s degree online? Join Erica Vieira, our WSU Global Campus Admissions Counselor, in an info session and learn more.

To RSVP for this event, please e-mail advising@shoreline.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a website link to enter the online session.

U of Washington Seattle Info Session, Room 1522
Mon., Oct. 10: 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn how to be a successful applicant to the University of Washington UW including: admission requirements, application process, academic preparation, and how to connect with UW resources.

Náakw Dancers, PUB 9208
Mon., Oct. 10: 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Náakw (Medicine) is a Tlingit dance group that meets weekly to celebrate ancestry, community empowerment and proper protocols for song and dance presentation. They have a strong focus on Tlingit language perpetuation through new song composition, introductions, and casual and formal use of the language. The group was formed in November of 2014 in Seattle and includes members of several tribes. Náakw looks forward to sharing their medicine with you. Gunałchéesh (Thank you)

Who Walked this Way Before Us?, PUB 9208
Mon., Oct. 10: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Vicki Stiles, Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, explores the history of the Duwamish in Northwest King County and their influence on the land and the environment in the past and up to today.

Events for Tues., Oct. 11

Options in Nursing, PUB 9202
Tues., Oct. 11: 1-2 p.m.
Learn about the pathways to becoming a Registered Nurse through community college or university nursing programs.

Seattle University School of New and Continuing Studies, Online
Tues., Oct. 11: 1-2 p.m.
Interested in pursuing your Seattle University bachelor’s degree online? Join Tyler Fox in an info session and learn more about the Digital Cultures B.A. and Organizational Leadership B.A.

To RSVP for this event, please email advising@shoreline.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a website link to enter the online session.

JC&S: Resume & Cover Letters Workshops, First Floor FOSS (Workforce Computer Lab)
Tues., Oct. 11: 3-4 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on resume and cover letter workshop. Be prepared by bringing a digital copy of your most recent resume and desired job description. You don’t have to be a student to attend — all are welcome!

Events for Wed., Oct. 12

Japanese Cultural Festival, PUB 9208
Wed., Oct. 12: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The annual Japanese Cultural festival sponsored by the TJHC program on campus welcomes everyone to the Quiet Dining Room in the PUB, on Wed. Oct. 12 from 9:30 am -noon to experience a little bit of Japan. Come make some origami, try on Japanese clothing, get your name drawn in beautiful calligraphy, watch a dance, and much more. Free to all and stop by even if you only have just a few minutes to spare.

The Washington Council Fall Transfer Fair, PUB Main Dining Room
Wed., Oct. 12: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
College representatives from 19 public and private universities in Washington State will be in attendance to answer your questions and introduce you to their schools. Take advantage of this great opportunity from 10-1 in the Main Dining Room of the PUB. See you there!

Women’s Soccer vs. Whatcom, Away
Wed., Oct. 12: 2-4 p.m.
Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road against Whatcom.

Men’s Soccer vs. Whatcom, Away
Wed., Oct. 12: 4:15-6:15 p.m.
Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road against Whatcom.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Edmonds, Away
Wed., Oct. 12: 7-9 p.m.
Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road against Edmonds.

Events for Thurs., Oct. 13

U of Washington Seattle Info Session, PUB 9201
Thurs., Oct. 13: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Learn how to be a successful applicant to the University of Washington UW including: admission requirements, application process, academic preparation and how to connect with UW resources.

Transfer 101, PUB 9201
Thurs., Oct. 13: 1-2 p.m.
Thinking about transferring to a 4-year University after you finish your degree here at Shoreline? Come learn the basics about transferring including choosing your school, a timeline for transferring, and how to find the information you need.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Info Session, Room 1102
Thurs., Oct. 13: 3:30 p.m. 
Are you interested in transferring to UIUC? Meet with an admissions representative from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus, to find out more about admissions requirements, major prerequisites, and life at UIUC.

Events for Fri., Oct. 14

MUSTC Seminar, Music Room 806
Fri., Oct. 14: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
All students welcome to join in a talk about generating podcast content. We’ll talk about our Podcast channel and discuss how to put together your own podcast for distribution on our station. Come visit Jim Elenteny & Owen Strain and glean some knowledge!

Northwest Solar WA Summit, PUB Main Dining Room
Fri., Oct. 14: 5-9 p.m.
Be a part of the important conversation shaping the Washington solar industry in the near and long term future!

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for all industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators, educators, students, advocacy organizations and nonprofits, distributors, consultants and more. Get ticket information here.

Urinetown: The Musical, Main Campus Theater (1600 bldg.)
Fri., Oct. 14: 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 15: 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 16: 3 p.m.
Presented by Shoreline Community College and the Musical and Opera Program, this production is made possibly by the generous support of the Student Leadership Center.

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he’s had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

October 14, 15, 16
Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30pm
Sundays – 3pm

Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com or at the door.
General Admission – $16
Non-SCC students, Senior, Faculty, and Staff – $12
Shoreline Community College Students & students 15 and under  – $9
Main Campus Theater, #1600 Bldg.

Beer, wine & refreshments available. FREE PARKING.

Events for Sat., Oct. 15

Women’s Volleyball Crossover event, Away in Bellevue
Oct. 15-16
Wish our women’s volleyball team good luck as they take to the road for the Crossover event in Bellevue.

Northwest Solar WA Summit, PUB Main Dining Room
Sat., Oct. 15: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Be a part of the important conversation shaping the Washington solar industry in the near and long term future!

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for all industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators, educators, students, advocacy organizations and nonprofits, distributors, consultants and more. Get ticket information here.

Women’s Soccer vs. Peninsula, Away at Port Angeles
Sat., Oct. 15: 12-2 p.m.
Wish our women’s soccer team good luck as they take to the road for against Peninsula. #GoPhins!

Men’s Soccer vs. Peninsula, Away at Port Angeles
Sat., Oct. 15: 2-4 p.m.
Wish our women’s soccer team good luck as they take to the road for against Peninsula. #GoPhins!

Job Seekers’ Roundtable for Fri., Oct. 7: Staying relevant and reading between the lines

This Friday’s Roundtable: Staying Relevant and Reading Between the Lines

When:
Friday, October 7
1:00-2:30pm

Where:
Shoreline Community College
Bldg 9000, Rm 9202

The job picture in our area has changed considerably over the past few years – it’s in fact looking quite good!

But the competition for good jobs is still fierce. This week we’ll talk about “branding up” and growing your network. Also, I’ll project a few job descriptions for a look into deciphering what employers want against our qualifications. As always, with great coffee and light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Next week (10/14), Derek Bender from Port of Seattle will pay a visit with his Binder ‘O Jobs. These are good paying opportunities, and he’ll key us all in on just what they look for down at the Port.

See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!

Understanding Test Anxiety, Wed., Oct. 5

Understanding Test Anxiety
Wed., Oct. 5, PUB 9208
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Does the following sound like you or a student you know?

You’ve participated in class, done all of your homework, studied hard, and you think you have a grip on the material. But then the day of the test comes. Suddenly, you blank out, freeze up, zone out, or feel so nervous that you can’t get it together to respond to those questions you knew the answers to just last night.

If this sounds like you or a student you know, it may have a case of test anxiety — that nervous feeling that people sometimes get when they’re about to take a test.

It’s pretty normal to feel a little nervous and stressed before a test. Just about everyone does. And a touch of nervous anticipation can actually help you keep you at peak performance while you’re taking the test. But for some people, this normal anxiety is more intense. The nervousness they feel before a test can be so strong that it interferes with their concentration or performance.

Learn more about test anxiety and walk away with a few tips to help reduce anxiety and do your best on that next test or exam!

Workshop is open to all and no RSVP needed. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Questions about the workshop? Contact Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu or 206.533.6712.

Need someone to talk to? Stop by Counseling Services in FOSS 5245 or call us at 206.546.4594 to schedule an appointment with a professional counselor.

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