Update: Roof Repair Report

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community, 

We are gearing up for day two of Opening Week and are looking forward to seeing folks around campus! This is a follow-up email to yesterday’s roof repair email.  

As promised, the full report from PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (this is the company that conducted the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) testing) can be accessed here.  The results of the onsite inspection indicated that, based on the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) readings in and around the building, the odor created by the adhesive is non-toxic.   

If you are experiencing a reaction to the odor, we are more than happy to explore alternative work options, including relocating to a different facility to ensure conducive and comfortable working conditions. Please reach out to HR to make a request.  

In addition to the odor, we understand that noise from the roof repair may become distracting and hard to work nearby. Please reach out to HR to request an alternative work area.  

If you have additional questions or concerns about this, we encourage you to reach out to the Facilities Department.  

Facilities Contact: 

Bob Williamson 

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services 

rwilliamson@shoreline.edu 

Just a few more days and campus will be full of students making decisions to better their lives, and we get to be a part of that! 

Thank you for all that you do for our campus and students! 

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HSAMCC – August 2022

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Week 7/4/22 through Week of 8/29/22 – Progress Updates

  • During July and August, construction work and activities included the following:
    • Major structural steel members were installed up through Level 3 and the
    roof which completed the main structure. A topping out party was held to commemorate the last steel member installation. The steel metal decks that support the floors were installed on Level 2 and Level 3. This included pouring of the concrete for these floors as well. Steel prefabricated stairwells on the East and West ends began welding activities for attaching to the main structure. Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection supports that hold the utilities in the ceilings were installed on each concrete floor. The exterior metal stud framing began on Level 1. Fireproofing prep work that protects the steel members began on the interior of Level 1. Site electrical underground work on the East side of campus and towards the PUB continued North up to the project. Road closures for this work continued. Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, the project-selected artist plans to present ideas to the art committee this Fall. The location for the art has yet to be determined. Interior signage and donor sign design progress continue to evolve. Furniture design and selection of products also continue to make progress.
    • Next few months the project will continue to work on finishing up metal framing and beginning the exterior sheathing. The next big milestones for the months ahead include:
      • Roof structure completion.
      • Exterior finishes.
      • Dry-In of floors L1, L2, and L3. This will kick off interior scopes of work.
  • The critical path and the completion date tracking for a Summer/Fall 2023 building completion.
  • Notices regarding road closures, loud work, shutdowns, or interruptions continue to be shared with the Faculty and Staff, and the College’s campus neighbors.
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures
HSAMCC Construction Project progress pictures

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Grand Re-Opening of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC)

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Please join us for the Grand Re-Opening of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) – FOSS 5226 – Monday, October 3rd – Thursday, October 6th.

The introduction of Jim Armstrong!  Veteran & Military Student Services (VMSS) received an Innovation Grant this year and were lucky to hire Jim as our new Program Specialist II.

Jim is responsible for managing our Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and will focus on the student experience,  increasing on-campus student support, outreach, and retention.  Jim brings passion and immense experience to our team and we are thrilled to have him on board.

AND…If you haven’t yet met Morgan Davis, Shoreline’s fantastic on-campus Vet Corps Navigator, this is your opportunity!  Morgan is in her second year as Shoreline’s Navigator and is an integral part of student success.  Morgan will work with directly with Jim to provide increased student support, including access to off-campus resources and services.

It has been a while since we have all been together and there are so many new faces on campus, so we hope you will stop by for coffee, food, laughter, and connection!

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Opening Week- Day Two!

September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment

It is wonderful to welcome people to campus for the second day of Opening Week (9/23).

You are invited to Coffee with the President at 9:00 am in the Library. You will also be able to make a name tag at this session and pick up daily schedules.

Today’s overview of events:

  • 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Concurrent sessions along the pillars of DEI, Students and Enrollment, and Community
  • 12:00pm: Bring your lunch to the courtyard for lawn games, activities, and prizes with colleagues. 
  • 1-4 pm Afternoon Concurrent sessions.

View these and the other opening week sessions on the site: Opening Week 2022 – Centering Students & Creating Community (sharepoint.com)

Do you have feedback on Opening week activities? Please share it here: https://forms.office.com/r/KwpXZHfKeL

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News Links | Sept. 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Learning by serving: Open-ended service at Seattle Central
Seattle Central College has taken an open-ended approach to service learning, providing individalized opportunities for students to connect their coursework with sustainable partnerships that impact their communities and plan the seeds of civic responsibility.
Community College Journal, September 2022

CAMP Program helps migrant working students attend college
… CAMP stands for College Assistance Migrant Program. It is a federally-funded program available at several community colleges and universities nationwide. Since the Yakima Valley is a large agricultural community full of migrant families, the programs at Yakima Valley College and Heritage University have helped many students.
NBC Right Now, Sept. 20, 2022

WSU Tri-Cities’ fall enrollment drops for 5th year. Is the pandemic still to blame?
… Columbia Basin College appears to be bucking the trend on enrollment. That’s according to a rough first-day tally the college released Monday morning, right as students were returning to campus. Elizabeth Burtner, CBC’s interim assistant vice president for communications and external relations, said first-day numbers are up 6.4% over last year’s.
Tri-City Herald, Sept. 20, 2022

South Puget Sound Community College welcomes 20 full-time faculty members for 2022-23
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) this week kicked off its 2022-23 academic year, welcoming 20 new full-time tenure-track faculty members to the college.
Thurston Talk, Sept. 20, 2022

Yakima Valley College students and staff appreciate hybrid choices available this fall quarter
Longtime Yakima Valley College English instructor Dodie Forrest has a spring in her step these days whenever she thinks about the first day of fall classes. “I just really enjoy being present with students; I feel like there’s just really good energy and synergy there,” she said.
Yakima Herald-Republic, Sept. 20, 2022

Vintage Pacific NW: Chef Greg Atkinson told Julia Child he was self-taught — then actually taught
… Seattle Culinary Academy [at Seattle Central College] is the oldest culinary school west of the Mississippi. The program was launched in 1946, when Broadway High School became the Thomas Alva Edison Technical School to accommodate veterans who wanted to earn their degrees without returning to a traditional high-school setting.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 17, 2022
TRENDS | HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Education decisions during the Great Resignation
Individuals who left their jobs voluntarily since the start of the Covid pandemic were more likely to enroll in postsecondary education than those who lost their jobs, according to a new report from the Strada Education Network.
Community College Daily, Sept. 21, 2022

Black enrollment declines, gaps increase
While Black students disproportionately attend community colleges, their enrollment at these institutions has significantly dropped and gaps in their academic outcomes have more than doubled over time compared to their white peers …
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 21, 2022

Service-oriented culture at colleges with one-stop shops
Colleges whose leaders make the effort to combine service-oriented departments into one center tend to provide stronger service interactions across campus, as this infographic shows.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 21, 2022

Look into the community for a new president
As community colleges look into a historic level of turnover in their presidencies, the challenges are frightening. Yet, within those challenges opportunities abound to ensure long-term sustainability of these veritable American institutions of learning and of the communities that nurture them.
Community College Daily, Sept. 21, 2022
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