Campus Updates 09/08/22

September 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment

EVENTS AND NEWS  

Message from the President: 

I hope this week has been a good one for you so far.  Last week I had the opportunity to begin one of my professional development opportunities.  I can’t recall if I shared this or not, but as one way to help me with learning this year, I am meeting monthly with (1) former and (1) current Washington state president to ask questions and get additional support.  Last Friday, I was able to meet with Dr. Amit Singh from Edmonds College. Dr. Singh has been the president at Edmonds for four years and has been president at several institutions across the country.  It was great to meet with him and it is even better to have him as a mentor!   

This week the executive team (ET) and I will be spending a day and a half in our annual retreat.  The emphasis has been informed by the Board of Trustees’ DRAFT goals that I mentioned in a previous week’s update.  Our goal for the next couple of days is to really think through how to continue trust building, improving communication, and involving our community in shared planful practices as we move forward.  I am eager to have these conversations and we will be conferring with you soon to move ideas and best practices forward.  Restoring trust and camaraderie is our number one goal.    

One thing you may notice in the next few weeks is the use of multiple languages in some of our communications.  After doing some research we have determined that besides English, Spanish, Amharic, and Chinese (Simplified) are the three most common languages spoken here and in the broader Shoreline community.  This quarter we will be starting with Spanish. 

Here is a link to my next set of virtual office hours! 

Have a great week! 

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 to the 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 (1) new positive case was reported in the last 7 days (1 more than the previous week) 

News 

Questions?       

Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose: We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. 

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News Links | Sept. 6, 2022

September 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Peninsula College vice president chosen for fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has selected Steven Thomas, Peninsula College’s vice president of instruction, for the 2022-23 class of Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Thomas is one of 31 selected nationwide for the fellowship, Peninsula College announced in a press release.
Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 5, 2022

Get a look inside CBC’s $35 million recreation center in Pasco. Students paid for it
For years [Columbia Basin College] students have been chipping in to help replace an aging, inadequate recreation center. Now after more than a year of delays, the $35 million facility is nearing completion — and lives up to the hype. The facility is modern in every sense of the word, setting students up to compete in everything from volleyball and indoor soccer to esports.
Tri-City Herald, Sept. 5, 2022

Search for next WVC president moves forward
The search for Wenatchee Valley College’s next president is moving forward, with the deadline to apply less than four weeks away. The application window for the position closes on Sept. 28, with in-person semifinalist interviews planned for Oct. 17 and 18.
The Wenatchee World, Sept. 2, 2022

Edmonds College student started an education center for Afghan refugees in his garage
… He began taking English lessons from Edmonds College and got involved with Lynnwood’s growing Afghan refugee and immigrant population, which led him to the five families whose children became his first students. “They said, ‘We want to have our children with you, so they can learn something from you,’” Abid said.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 1, 2022

Washington state to add 500 seats in cybersecurity college programs in effort to bolster safeguards
… “Bank accounts, social security numbers, health information, the names and addresses of family and friends — all this data creates a treasure trove of information for cybercriminals looking to commit identify fraud themselves or sell the information to others,” said Paul Francis, executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. “With this investment, our colleges will train more people in cybersecurity at all levels,” Francis said by email. [12 colleges listed]
GeekWire, August 31, 2022

Dialed In: From the courtroom to community college
School is back in session for every grade level and higher education. Dr. Rebekah Woods has been at the helm of Columbia Basin College in Pasco for nearly five years now. Dr. Woods actually started her professional career practicing law but ended up working at her alma mater and staying in higher ed ever since. [Video]
NBC Right Now, August 30, 2022

Nursing assistants rush to complete certification testing after COVID waiver lifted
… Shoreline Community College dean of health occupations and nursing, Mary Burroughs, says it won’t be easy since it’s one-on-one testing.  They have to show that they are competent in skills like “hand-washing, personal care, transfers, bathing, clothing, feeding,” Burroughs says, “they have to demonstrate that to us individually, and they have to pass each of those skills.”
Northwest News Radio, August 29, 2022
TRENDS | HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Opinion: High school students can take a different path to high-paying jobs
As we look forward to the new school year, Washington’s students have incredible learning opportunities ahead. As educators our joy is seeing students finding their passions and helping them build the skills they need to pursue their dreams. This is why we are excited that Washington lawmakers have expanded grant opportunities for schools to access Core Plus programs.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 6, 2022

First-of-its-kind report sheds light on experience of Indigenous students
… The report, National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students, is a collection of qualitative and quantitative data from 2,789 current and former NNSP scholarship recipients, representing 172 Tribal Nations, who enrolled at any postsecondary institution. NNSP leaders believe it is likely the largest data set on Indigenous students in existence.
Diverse Education, Sept. 2, 2022

Completion boost for 2-year students who take (some) online courses
Black, Hispanic and low-income community college students who take up to half their courses online increase their odds of completing degrees, a working paper finds. Fully online learners are less likely to earn a credential.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 1, 2022
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Waves of Gratitude

September 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Waves of Gratitude for Norah Peters of Advising for Inclusive Excellence and Respect. Norah demonstrates an unwavering amount of support and care to those she works with, especially when interacting with our college students and their families. She goes above and beyond her main responsibilities for continued learning, growth, and building community in various settings.

There are not enough “thank yous” to say that express how much the Advising Office appreciates you!

As a reminder, for those wishing to acknowledge the work of fellow shoreline staff members or a group at Shoreline, you need only submit a Waves of Gratitude form for individuals or a Shoreline Shoutout for groups.  Thank you from the Employee Recognition Committee – Rob, Wanda, and Megan.

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Campus Roadway Striping 9/13 – 9/16

September 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Campus Community,

The college roadways will be getting restriped from September 13th – September 16th. During these times, parking lots and campus roadways will be intermittently closed during the painting and initial drying process. Taking into consideration the on-campus construction, King County Metro activity, and various campus operations, we, unfortunately, cannot give specific days/times regarding definitely which lots/roadways will be closed. Please exercise extra caution when driving on campus and thank you in advance for your patience.

Please reach out to Acting Director of Safety & Security Gregory Cranson gcranson@shoreline.edu with any questions.

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Return to REGULAR College Hours 9/5/22 Forward

September 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Greetings Administrative Colleagues,  

Welcome back from the long weekend and to our campus return to a regular operational schedule of 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Friday!  

All units and programs should reflect the operational hours listed above for their on-campus services beginning this week forward. In the event of a short-term urgent need for service hours other than this, exception requests can be brought to your ET member for consideration.

If you are a supervisor, please ensure:

  • Areas/programs area have posted/notified the public re: September 2022 change to operating hours.
  • Your staff’s regular schedules meet the service hours listed above as well as the business needs of the College.
  • Your staff’s regular schedules are entered into the ctcLink Manager Self-Service module with an effective date of September 5, 2022.
  • Directions on updating staff schedules can be found HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  1. How many days per week will I be required to work on campus beginning September 6, 2022 forward?

ANSWER: Classified and Admin/Exempt staff will return to full-time on-campus work (generally 40 hrs/week across 5 days/week) beginning September 6, 2022, forward. Staff who may need to request an accommodation to this requirement should contact HR at hr@shoreline.edu to engage in the accommodation process.

  1. How many hours of holiday leave will I be paid for the Labor Day Sept 5th holiday?

ANSWER: Classified and Admin/Exempt staff will be paid for the number of hours they are regularly scheduled to work on Mondays as entered in ctcLink staff schedules. To ensure the correct number of hours are paid, supervisors are responsible for ensuring staff summer schedules are entered into the ctcLink Manager Self-Service module with an effective date of September 5, 2022, no later than the end of August 2022. Directions on updating staff schedules can be found HERE.

  1. Where can I find more information about the College’s decision for a focused on-campus return?

ANSWER: Details regarding the data which informed the College’s decision for a full-time return to campus were outlined in the 7/27/22 “Return to Work – Fall Quarter Planning” communication sent out via DAAG to the campus community.

  1. What about parking on campus? Will it still be free?

ANSWER: In support of a smooth transition to on-campus work, parking fees will not be collected from employees or students until Winter 2023.

  1. I have other questions not addressed above. Who should I contact for response?

ANSWER: Please feel free to reach out to hr@shoreline.edu at any time with additional questions.

Thank you!

Veronica Zura
Executive Director of Human Resources

Shoreline Community College
www.shoreline.edu  |  206.546.7858

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