Day at a Glance

Events and News 

Hey folks, I hope all is well. I’m writing from Beijing, China ready to take on the day.  Samira, Bo and I just arrived late yesterday afternoon.  We actually saw a former student on the plane on the way to Shanghai!  We are 15 hours ahead of you, and yes, I can now read the future.  It looks good by the way! 

At the end of last week, I was at the WACTC presidents meeting. It was very productive and informative.  We discussed our capital projects process for requesting funds, the OFM concern, and the new CTC workgroup formed to improve processes throughout the system, amongst several other items.  Dr, Cauce from UW was present as was a previous leader from IE – Paul Rucker!  It was great meeting with him and chatting about the “old days”. 

Our first set of meetings in Shanghai were really productive.  We met with colleagues from Education First (EF) and North America International School (NAIS) to thank them for their support of Shoreline Community College International Programs, and to brainstorm potential future collaborations!  In addition to the important connections we are making with our overseas colleagues, I also enjoyed also learning more about Shanghai and sampling some local cuisine.  One thing I really enjoyed was trying black tofu!  I didn’t realize black soybeans existed, and it was so good.  I am also using this anecdote as a test to see if people are still reading these intros lol- have any of you had black tofu? Have you heard of it before? Let me know! 

Hope you all have a great week! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates: 

Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time 
The Executive Team (ET) is now scheduling and holding virtual open office time via Microsoft Bookings:  

Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time.  

Accreditation 

• Our next accreditation report is due March 1, 2025.  
• It is an Ad Hoc Report focusing on the implementation of our first baccalaureate-level program, the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Dental Hygiene (WHICH IS REALLY EXCITING!). 
• Read all about it on the Accreditation page > 2023 BAS Substantive Change Response from the NWCCU.  

Enrollments: 

• The daily enrollment report is open to all employees here.      
• The 10^th day enrollment report is now available to all employees.  
• Fall enrollments have seen a continued increase: 

Fall 10th Day Census Enrollment – Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). 

Foundation:

The Annual Giving Table Luncheon in support of students and programs is only a few weeks away! If you would like to attend this event, please click here! The is no cost to attend this luncheon, but please be aware guests will be asked to give a gift during this fundraising event. We also need volunteers to help with decor and set up and tear down…if you want to help, please email us at sccfoundation@shoreline.edu

Application windows for 24/25 academic year scholarship applications can be found here!

Guided Pathways:

Thank you all for the warm responses to the introduction to our five Guided Pathways priorities this year. Both Instructional and Advising faculty are already hard at work to build the systems we need to support our amazing Shoreline students!

Speaking of our amazing Shoreline students, Guided Pathways, along with our Title III-Strengthening Institutions grant, sponsors Shoreline’s Peer Support Program. We are looking forward to welcoming our new Peer Support Specialist, who will be overseeing our Student Ambassadors and our First Year Peer Mentors. In addition to the key peer support roles, we’re piloting three additional peer support initiatives this year: 

• We are supporting a pilot program that embeds a peer tutor in CHEM 121. This is an exciting step in creating just-in-time academic interventions in our gateway courses!
• We are sponsoring the work of several peer mentors who will be embedded in our athletic teams. This is an important step in bringing support to students where they are – in this case, on our hard-working athletic teams!
• And we have been training our 2024-25 Student Ambassadors to be part of our FOSS Welcome Desk team. This is a new duty for our Student Ambassadors, and so far, they are rocking it! A big shout-out to Kyrsha Goodwin for leading this initiative!

We’re very excited to support students helping students (and to contribute to Goal B4 of Shoreline’s Equity-Centered Strategic plan 😊).

Cheers,

Belle and the Guided Pathways Core Team

Human Resources:

Updates

• Reminder! Campus remains open for business on Monday, October 14th. 
  • While the College enjoys 11 paid holidays (see academic calendar) across the year, Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day (October 14^th) is not currently one of them. 

Please be sure to check the Employee Forms and Resources at the bottom of our website home page for the latest and greatest forms and processes.  

• New temporary employee (students, hourly, etc.) New Hire Forms in ‘’Employee Forms and Resources! Be sure to discard any old forms moving forward.
• Updated Temporary Employee Personal Action Form, aka “PA,” is included with the New Hire Forms.  Please be sure to complete these digitally and EMAIL the forms to the Budget Office at sccbudget@shoreline.edu. 
• October 2024 Organizational Chart has been POSTED on the Employee Forms & Resources page.
  • See an error? Contact hr@shoreline.edu. 

Payroll Reminders

Leave Reports are due: Monday 10/14 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor.

Timesheets are due: Tuesday 10/15 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor  

Payroll questions? Join us online, Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

Recruitments

Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College. 

Strategic Plan Updates

In a follow up to the Opening week presentation on participatory governance, the Task Force asks that you review this draft documentand provide feedback in this form. 

TSS Updates:

TSS would like to remind everyone of the very useful password management tool “LastPass” that is available for all Shoreline faculty and staff.  Email invites were sent out to all users with the LastPass codes in August and we are pleased to see a large number of recipients have signed on to use LastPass so far.  For anyone who is still interested but has not yet had the opportunity to set up their account, LastPass will be sending reminder invite emails to those who haven’t signed up yet starting on Monday, October 14th. For those who have signed up to use LastPass but may not have had a chance to fully utilize it, a LastPass article with tools and resources on the software can be found here.  

As we have encountered devastating storms here in the US and approach election time, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against potential scams. Cybercriminals often exploit these events by sending fraudulent emails and social media messages with malicious links or attachments. Here are some tips to protect yourself:

• Be cautious with emails that have hurricane or election-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks.
• Verify the authenticity of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations related to severe weather events or election information.
• Ensure any hurricane-related guidance comes from trusted sources like local officials, FEMA, or Ready.gov.
• For election-related information, rely on official sources such as government websites and verified news outlets.

Stay safe and informed!

Events and Updates

• Through the Lens – Student Artist Reception 10/17/24
• Wasp Ground Nest Between Bldg. 2900 & Bldg. 3000
• Join Us for the Giving Table Event on Friday 11/1/24
• Sign Up for the Fall Club & Resource Fair on 10/23/24
• Cheer on the Men’s Soccer Team v. Skagit Valley! 10/12/24
• National Coming Out Day- 10/11/24
• Election Day is Almost Here! Learn About Accessible Voting from the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Worried About a Student’s Well-Being or Academic Concerns? Care Team and Shoreline Early Alert are Here to Help!
• RESCHEDULED: All-Campus Fire Drill
• Press Release: Shoreline Community College Secures $500K Grant to Enhance Equity in STEM Education

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