May 28 Zoom Hall Budget Meeting recording & responses

June 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Dear Colleague,

Thank you to those who attended the Zoom Hall Budget Meeting on May 28. Here is the video recording for your reference.

Even during these most unsettled and emotional times, the Executive Team has provided responses to budget questions that we were either unable to answer during the May 28 meeting or were received through the online feedback form.

As a reminder, our next budget meeting will take place on Friday, June 12 (see the Employee Calendar for the Zoom link). I hope you will join us as we discuss the budget survey results and the 2020-21 budget development process.

Respectfully,

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

President

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Message from President Roberts: Response to Hate Speech in Residence Hall

June 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Colleague,

I write with a heavy heart to inform you that the College was made aware that a post-it note containing racist hate speech was added to a bulletin board on a residential floor of the 7000 Campus Living building. Although this was associated with an activity to identify lyrics from a song and the lyrics are protected under expressive speech, they were posted anonymously in a public location. The note has since been removed and the College’s Bias Incident Response protocol has been activated.

In these difficult days of reckoning with the systemic racism in our country, let there be no doubt: Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations.

If you encounter or suspect any concerning incidents at the College, please know there are actions you can take: 

  • If you are ever concerned for anyone’s physical safety or would like to report a crime, contact Safety & Security (206-546-4633), or 911 if it’s an emergency
  • Consult the Care team if you have a concern about a Shoreline Community College student or a Student Conduct Code violation
  • Report any campus bias incidents with the Bias Incident Report Form
  • Report any incidents that may rise to the level of a policy violation to our Title IX/EEO Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@shoreline.edu, 206-533-6746)
  • Familiarize yourself with the College’s powerful Community Standard statement

If you or anyone you know at the College is feeling distressed and in need of emotional or mental support, please know there are resources for you. Students are encouraged to access free counseling by phone or video chat with the Counseling Center (206-546-4594). Employees may access services and support any time through our Employee Assistance Program (877-313-4455).

With the recent social actions taking place around the killing of George Floyd and so many other Black Americans in the recent days, weeks, months, and years, you may be experiencing a range of strong emotions, as I am – exhaustion, anger, overwhelming sadness, discomfort, or stress. I urge each of us to acknowledge how we are feeling and to seek out resources to support ourselves. For some, that may mean connecting with supportive people or taking time to care for your physical and emotional health. For others, that may mean learning more about institutional racism, white privilege, and white supremacy. Whatever you are feeling, this is a moment for us to pause, reflect, and commit to ensuring acts of racism or discrimination find no cover at this College.

On Tuesday, June 9, from noon–1:00 p.m., all employees are invited to a special Zoom meeting to hold time for us to reflect, converse, support, and find healing together so that we can continue to be available to support our students who depend on us. This conversation will also help set the stage for the next academic year, in which we recommit as a College to addressing the ways in which race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, English proficiency, community wealth, familial situations, or other factors contribute to or perpetuate lower educational aspirations, achievement, and attainment for certain groups of students. Our hope is to build new competencies together in order to ensure our students have an equitable educational experience filled with care and support. Please watch for the Zoom link to be provided in an upcoming email.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke about this pent-up fury we are experiencing within our community and across the country. “There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair.” Our response needs to be one of action, not destruction or mere platitudes; to lift up and build each other up, not tear down for one’s own gain.

I hope you will join me in this collective effort.

Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President
Office of the President

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Employee Connections: Featured Friday

June 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Featured Professional Learning/Development:
There are still more online available affinity groups happening before the end of Spring Quarter. Check out the employee calendar to find one that applies to you!

Have you ever witnessed someone being treated badly and you weren’t sure how – or if – you should respond? Join Tricia Lovely at 10:00 am today to learn and practice simple, effective, and safe strategies for interrupting harassing behavior in-person and online. Zoom Link

Featured Tech Tip:
Tired of typing? Try using dictate on Microsoft Word to draft your messages and ideas. Might be a nice way to give your fingers a rest.

Featured Employee:
Name: Sue Anne Lemkin
Title of Employee: Program Manager
Length at College: 3 years

Something you want everyone to know about the work you do:
I work with people with a variety of disabilities providing vocational training and finding employment of interest for that individual. Most of our participants have a strong skill, but it is limited and so we have find a customized position. When a participant finds a job, we support them to keep that job by assisting with the training or anything that they need to be successful on the job. Our goal is to have our participants as independent as possible, but this looks different for everyone. CEP staff is the support for both the employer and the participant.

Whenever someone needs _____ they should contact you.
Has questions about job opportunities, contacts, or questions about how we support people with disabilities, please contact me.

Connect with Sue Anne by emailing her at slemkin@shoreline.edu or saying hello on Teams!

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Nomination for Administrator of the Year Award

June 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment

The Administrator of the Year Award recognizes an administrative/exempt staff member who demonstrates exemplary work performance, outstanding leadership abilities, cooperative spirit and initiative in maintaining a positive campus environment, and a positive impact on students. This award will be presented during the Fall Convocation.

Any Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student, or trustee may nominate an eligible administrative/exempt member for consideration.

Eligibility Criteria: Permanent, acting or interim administrative/exempt employees, full- or part-time, who have served continuously at the College for three (3) or more years, are eligible to be nominated for the award.

Note:

• Members of the Executive Team (ET) are not eligible for the award. (ET members: President Cheryl Roberts; Vice President Dawn Beck; Vice President and Executive Director Mary Brueggeman; Vice President Marisa Herrera; Vice President Phillip King; Executive Director Martha Lynn; and Executive Director Veronica Zura.)

• A recipient of this award will not be eligible to receive another such award for a period of five (5) years.

Download the selection criteria and nomination form. For more information, please contact Lori Yonemitsu—lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu.

Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge an outstanding colleague.

Submit nomination(s) no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2020 by email to Lori Yonemitsu at lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu.

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Zoom licenses extended

June 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Good news! Zoom has agreed to extend our free Pro licenses through September 30 (they were originally scheduled to expire at the end of June). The SBCTC has indicated that the next steps include working with Zoom and K20 on longer-term arrangements.

Filed Under: Announcements, Virtual Campus
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