Mark Your Calendars – Commencement is Coming!

April 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A group of smiling graduates standing under an archway of green and yellow balloons.

With spring quarter underway, we’re excited to begin sharing information about Commencement!

As a campus community, we recognize Commencement as the culmination of years of hard work by our students, and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this achievement with them.

This year’s Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026

  • WHEN: 2:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: Shoreline College Gym (building 3000) 

The ceremony will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

As you can imagine, Commencement is a considerable undertaking, and help is needed to ensure its success.

Staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in various capacities, including set-up/clean-up, ushers, and venue monitors. Faculty are also encouraged to walk in the processional and to sit with students to support them as they walk across the stage. You can sign up for a role using the faculty/staff participation form.

Supervisors are encouraged to support staff requests (where viable) to potentially shift their work schedules to support Shoreline Commencement. The Executive Team has approved the closure of offices to the public on the afternoon of the 18th to further encourage staff to participate or attend. More details regarding this closure are forthcoming.

Is there a student or faculty member that should be recognized for their contributions, growth, or positive impact? We invite you to nominate a graduating student for the Shoreline Student Service Award, or a graduating student or faculty member to serve as the Shoreline Commencement speaker. Self-nominations are welcome! Please use this form to submit your nominations by April 9, 2026.

Please remember that Seattle is hosting two FIFA World Cup matches the same week as our Commencement ceremony. If you know of anyone coming from out of town, encourage them to book hotels early and plan for increased traffic throughout the week.

For more information about the ceremony, please visit the Commencement website. If you have any questions, you can e-mail commencement@shoreline.edu.

We hope that you will join us for this exciting event as we honor the Shoreline Class of 2026.

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Fraudulent text messages to students

April 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

TSS has received communications from the SBCTC IT Security group regarding multiple reports of threat actors texting students with fraudulent messages. These texts attempt to prompt users to provide Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) verification codes. Once obtained, threat actors use these codes to access student accounts.

These messages may appear in various formats, making it extremely important for students to remain vigilant and verify the legitimacy of any request before responding or sharing any MFA codes. Please note: Shoreline does not send MFA codes for account deactivation or to release financial aid funds.

If a student receives an unsolicited or unexpected verification request, they should notrespond to or interact with the message. Shoreline support staff are available to help if there are questions about the validity of any text message requests.

Below is an example of a fraudulent text sent to a student at Bellevue College (the student’s personal information has been removed).

Screenshot of fraudulent text messages.

If you have any questions, please visit the Support Center for assistance. 

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WSDOT E-Bike Rebate Program

April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cartoon of a person on a bicycle alongside the headline "We want to help you keep moving!"

e-Bike rebates are here! To further our CTR (Commute Trip Reduction) efforts on campus, please take a look at this great program!

Washington State Department of Transportation is opening the e-bike rebate program March 30th. The rebates will be $300 or $1200 for qualifying households! Apply early for the best opportunities.

  • Rebates will now be valid for 60 days
  • Rebate amounts will be the same
  • Random selections will happen monthly, on the second Monday of the month
  • Applications will be open from March 30, 2026, through March 29, 2027
  • You only need to apply to the program once to be considered for all remaining selections.

Your application from the pilot will not carry over. You will need to reapply if you would like the chance to receive a rebate for a new e-bike. We invite you to reapply for the program starting March 30.

Learn more on the program page. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to customer service. ebikesWSDOT@aptim.com or by phone 1-833-909-4222

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Campus Updates 4/2/2026

April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks, hope you are doing well.  And happy spring!

As always, it’s great seeing students back on campus.  I had a fun time with some students yesterday at the henna event, and I shared some photos of my recent henna experience as well.  The students were really talented – the freehand was very well done! 

This week, March 31st was Trans Day of Visibility.  Giving a shout out here to all the trans-identified folks who are part of our community!  Given the increase in proactive attempts to silence trans experiences and identity, it is important as a reflection of our Mission to continue to celebrate all community members.  The college usually does an event for Trans Day of Remembrance in November, but every day is a good day to recognize community accomplishments! 

I also wanted to remind you of our first-ever Shoreline Preview Day on May 14, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM. 

What is Shoreline Preview Day? 

It’s an interactive open house where prospective students and their families can: 

  • Tour the campus  
  • Meet faculty, staff, and current students to ask questions 
  • Try hands-on, interactive demos 
  • Learn about campus resources and support services such as advising, tutoring, and student services 
  • Get support with admissions and financial aid 

This open house is a great opportunity to showcase your department, highlight support services, and share what makes Shoreline special and unique. 

We’d love for you to be part of this interactive open house, whether by hosting a table, leading a demo, volunteering, or helping with campus tours.  

Fill out the Preview Day Participation Form to let us know how you’d like to get involved. Please submit your responses no later than April 10th. đź™‚  

Thank you for helping make Shoreline Preview Day a great experience for our future students! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter 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.  
 

Committee Updates 

Accreditation 

  • The College fulfilled this accreditation recommendation: 
  • Recommendation 1: Spring 2024 Mid-Cycle Review – Uses its goals, objectives and indicators of achievement to better define and clarify mission fulfillment. (2020 Standard(s) 1.B.2). 
  • This is good news! 
  • The College now has just one last recommendation to address: on learning outcomes assessment. 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Fun Fact: Shoreline College is currently the #3 employer of our own alumni, which means many of you are already an important part of the Shoreline alumni family! 

Shoreline’s Alumni Network plays a key role in growing volunteer efforts, boosting enrollment, and supporting the College financially, both in the community and beyond. 

 
Here’s how you can help: 

Events 

Procedures for Campus Events are being developed! The Communications and Community Development Council met on Monday, March 23 to discuss campus-wide procedures for events at Shoreline College. This work is part of an ongoing effort to refine a shared framework for planning and coordinating events across campus. The goal is to ensure events align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities, use resources responsibly, follow appropriate approval processes, and create positive, engaging experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in joining this Council, please email Wendy Coates.   

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Save the Date for the 2026 Day of Learning!   
  • Friday, May 1, 2026 
  • Session information and registration link will be coming soon! 
  • Campus will be closed to the public, noting that classified staff, full-time faculty, and administrators are required to attend all scheduled activities. 
  • Part-time faculty can receive compensation for up to 7 hours of attendance/participation.   
  • Hourly and student employees will be paid for their attendance/participation, as arranged by their supervisor.   
  • 2026 Summer Operating Hours 
  • Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the College will move to public operating hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with campus closed on Fridays. These summer operating hours will be in effect Monday, July 6 through Friday, September 4, 2026.  Employees should work with their supervisor for communication and scheduling. 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due Tuesday, 4/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 
  • Timesheets are due Wednesday, 4/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Open Positions: 

Executive Assistant – HR & Business & Admin Services 

Fiscal Analyst 5 – Sr. Accountant (c) 

Ford Automotive Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

Program Specialist 2 – Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

Shoreline Community College offers accessible, high-quality education and workforce training that empowers students for success. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement, we foster an educational environment that contributes to the enrichment of both our local and global communities. 

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Executive Team Leadership Update: Wendy Coates

April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,

I want to share that Wendy Coates, Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Shoreline College Foundation, will be leaving the College at the end of April to pursue a new leadership opportunity.

Wendy’s impact on Shoreline has been both meaningful and far-reaching. She has approached her work here with a strong commitment to our students and a clear belief in the role the Foundation plays in supporting their success.

During her time here, Wendy built a collaborative, high-functioning Foundation team and strengthened systems that directly support students. She led efforts to improve and align our scholarship program with federal and donor expectations, while ensuring equitable evaluation methods. She and her team also revitalized alumni engagement through the launch of the Shoreline’s Alumni Network and a dedicated alumni steering committee.

Her leadership expanded how we support students and employees across the College. This includes launching FAFSA Cliff funding, strengthening emergency support through the Benefits Hub, expanding Faculty Excellence Awards, and partnering to provide additional funding for Innovation Grants. She also helped establish funding for HR initiatives focused on employee retention and staff satisfaction.

Wendy played a key role in strengthening the Foundation’s financial position during a critical period. Following the ransomware incident, she led efforts to rebuild records and restore fund balances, successfully negotiating a long-stalled agreement with the College, and guided the completion of three years of audits in just two years; all resulting in clean audits with no findings. She also put in place financial practices and reporting that will continue to support the Foundation’s stability and strategic growth.

Please join me in thanking Wendy for her contributions to Shoreline and for the work she has done to support our students, employees, and community.  We wish her the best of luck as she moves on to a new chapter.

We will share more information soon about interim leadership for the Foundation and next steps moving forward.

Cheers,

Jack

Jack S. Kahn, Ph.D.

President

Shoreline College

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