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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Update: Roof Repair Work at the 5000 Building

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Dear College  Community, 

The health and safety of all members of our college community are a priority at Shoreline. In response to concerns and questions raised about health risks related to the roof repair work at the 5000 building, Shoreline engaged the services of PBS to test toxicity levels throughout the facility.  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.   

The full report is available immediately, upon request, from the Facilities Department. A web link to the report will be provided as soon as it is posted.   

We understand that occupants of the 5000 building may still experience a reaction to the odor.  In these cases, please work with your supervisor and HR to explore alternative work options, including relocating to a different facility. 

Please contact Facilities if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

Bob Williamson

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services

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Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community,    

Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23. All services will resume on campus. To view the College’s regular operating hours visit this link. 

Thank you,  

Shoreline Community College  

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Campus Updates 09/22/22

September 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment

EVENTS AND NEWS  

Message from the President: 

Good afternoon,  

On Wednesday morning, I met with the WACTC presidents’ group to discuss the changes that I mentioned last week related to the state of emergency ending on October 31st, 2022.  I think all of us are trying to understand what is next and how to work collaboratively with our union partners to serve the communities across the state.  When I arrived at my office later that day there were concerns about the smoke from distant fires as well as some discussions about the impact of the roof maintenance happening in FOSS.  Thank you to all who have been so flexible in working with each other to ensure staff and students are comfortable and safe as we continue to adjust to new environments and emergent situations. 

This past week has been busy and inspiring on my end.  I had a meeting with Nancy ‘Lynn’ Palmanteer-Holder, Director, Tribal Relations & Curriculum Development for the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.  We are collaborating to bring tribal leadership to campus to discuss partnering and supporting our indigenous communities.  She is currently working with presidents and tribal leaders across the state to bring the two groups together to form a collective vision.  More on this important work as it happens! 

Dr. King and I visited Shoreline schools this week to discuss how we have been partnering and how to explore ways of strengthening our partnering as we move forward.  I shared some things I learned at that meeting at our opening week events today.  

I also attended a welcome reception hosted by our Foundation in the Highlands area of Shoreline.  It was great to meet some new colleagues and spend some time off campus with current ones.   

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the International Student orientation as well as the new Local/Domestic Student orientation. It was so great to interact with students, learn about their majors, and hear their excitement about classes next week.   

Finally, I was able to meet with Jamie Ardeña, Manager of the Multicultural Center.  It was a great meeting filled with learning about the center, how it has served the community, and envisioning how it might in the future.  I am really looking forward to all the great things we will see in this space this year and beyond. 

It looks like a less-than-ideal opening week with all going on, but it won’t dampen my excitement to get to know everyone! 

Best,

Jack

Fall Quarter Updates 

Foundation 

SCC Scholarship Award Ceremony: Please join us in celebrating this year’s scholarship recipients. Thursday, September 29, 2022. Register here! 

Human Resources 

Please join us in welcoming the following new employees joining us at the College this month:  

  • James Armstrong – Veteran’s Affairs 
  • Amber Avery – Automotive 
  • Tsetsen Anuurad – Student Learning 
  • Justin Baggot – eLearning 
  • Taraji Belgacem – Humanities 
  • Lindsay Casale – Parent Child Center 
  • Orlando De Lange – Biology/BioTech 
  • Henry Garcia – ESL 
  • Madeleine Gorges – Psychology 
  • Megan Haan – Nursing 
  • Kara Haney – Social Sciences 
  • Angelo Jamora – Nursing 
  • Asha Lickley-Dore – ABE/GED 
  • Leo Novsky – Business Admin 
  • My Mach – Payroll 
  • Astrid Perez – Chemistry 
  • Carlos Sibaja Garcia – ESL 
  • Rashawn Smith – Automotive 
  • Jessica Strickland – ABE/GED 
  • Trysteen Tran – English 
  • Chris Vongvithayamathakul – Music 
  • Benjamin Wiggins – Biology/BioTech 
  • Thanh Dang – Facilities  

Know someone who wants to join our teams? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College 

Events and Updates 

Please share with your students and campus community networks:  

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

RETURN TO CAMPUS/COVID-19  

Cases  

  • One (8) new positive case was reported in the last 7 days (6 more than the previous week) 

News 

Questions?       

Getting vaccinated and boosted is still the best way to fight COVID-19. The Washington State Department of Health vaccine locator at Vaccinate WA: Find COVID-19 Vaccine Providers Near You can help you find the most convenient option for you. The CDC recommends  getting a bivalent Pfizer (ages 12+) or Moderna vaccine (ages 18+) if it’s been two months or more since your last booster or vaccination. 

Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. 

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