Day at a Glance

Next week, Monday, August 28^th – Wednesday, August 30^th, local law enforcement will be conducting a training seminar in Buildings 1500 and 1600. Part of the training will involve Taser firings (similar to the sound of a nail gun) and yelled verbal commands. Signage will be posted around Building 1500 and 1600 to ensure public knowledge of the training in progress. The Taser firings and verbal commands will only be conducted in the Theater, Theater Lobby, and Room 1504 and should have no impact on other campus operations. The police presence on campus will be minimal as the seminar training instructors are law enforcement but the participants are employees of the Taser manufacturer. The seminar is to help the employees better understand the training and real-world applications of the Taser to help increase the effectiveness of the less-lethal tool.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Acting Director of Safety & Security Gregory Cranson at gcranson@shoreline.edu

For new students who are undecided or would like a structured way to explore their academic & career options, we’re excited to offer a wider array of COL 101 sections.  This Fall, we’re debuting many different specialized sections, including:

• 11504 – For students exploring careers in Health Sciences
• 34416 – For Asian and Pacific Islander students (in collaboration with WAVES)
• 11537 – For international students 
• 33259 – For Athletes 

We’re also offering a similar course for ESL students: Preparing for College & Career Success (COL 90).  This course will offer much of the same content but differentiated for English language learners.

Refresh my memory: What is COL 101?

Introduction to College & Career Success (COL 101) is designed for new, undecided students in their first or second quarter at Shoreline.  However, the course is beneficial for anyone who has not yet chosen a program of study at Shoreline. 

In the course, students will:

• Identify strengths and interests
• Explore career goals and create academic plans
• Navigate and access campus resources and services
• Connect with a dedicated Peer Mentor for extra support

The three-credit course is conveniently offered both online and in-person, with early- and late-start options available. The course counts as a restricted elective toward the AA-DTA and most other degrees.

Why Should Students Take this Class?

Did you know that 37% of new, degree-seeking students who start in Fall do not return to Shoreline in the Winter?  What’s more, only 27% of degree-seeking Shoreline students complete their credential within three years. Per SBCTC’s FTEC Dashboard as of 8/17/2023

COL 101 is a retention strategy: research shows that students who take a class like this are more likely to stay in college, complete their degree, and have stronger academic success. Taking COL 101 helps students clearly see their pathway to completion and develop a comprehensive academic plan from the get-go.

You can review all COL 101 offerings via the Fall course schedule.