Day at a Glance

In October, Honda PACT program graduate Rob Dykstra won 1^st place in the regional Honda TopTech competition in Portland. On January 24, 2018, he was crowned Honda’s National TopTech Champion.

Rob is a sharp guy and there’s no doubt his intelligence, his passion for Honda, and his desire to fix cars right the first time led to his recent accomplishment. Yet he attributes much of his success to the Honda technology education he received in the PACT program at Shoreline. Rob graduated from the Honda PACT Program in 2005.

“I think the PACT program helped a lot in the competition,” he said. “From the beginning of the PACT program you learn the basics and also how to diagnose problems efficiently. I could always hear my instructor in my head telling me not to forget the small stuff.”

The voice Dykstra was hearing in his head was that of Shoreline Community College PACT instructor Bob Biesiedzinski, who is justifiably proud of his former pupil. “Rob Dykstra is a living example of the Honda Spirit and Philosophy,” Biesiedzinski said. “He demonstrates great knowledge and patience as he works tirelessly to ensure that customers’ cars are properly repaired.”

As National TopTech Champion Rob will be invited to Japan in 2019 to compete against the champions from other countries in the first Honda World Technician Contest. We’re positive Rob will represent the US, American Honda, and PACT well. The Honda PACT Program at Shoreline Community College is very proud of Rob’s accomplishments and wishes him the best as he moves forward in this important contest!

This is a reminder that the College and all campus services will be closed this coming Mon., Feb. 19 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. The College will reopen for normal operating hours Tues., Feb. 20.

Acting President Alison Stevens will be off campus February 15-16, 2018 for the WACTC (WA Association of Community & Technical Colleges) Meeting.

While Acting President Stevens is off campus, the AIC (Administrator In Charge) for the College is Stuart Trippel, Senior Executive Director & CFO – (206) 546-4672.

For Julie Bathke – (206) 546-7859
ForLori Yonemitsu – (206) 546-4552

Thank you.

Dear Campus Community,

As of this week, President Roberts will be on unexpected medical leave. At this time, she is resting well.

I have communicated with Dr. Roberts and during her absence, per board policy, she has appointed Alison Stevens, Executive Vice President, as Acting President of the College, effective immediately.

I am grateful to Dr. Stevens for stepping into this role to ensure that College business continues without interruption during this period.

Any updates to this information will be provided to the campus as available.  Thank you for your understanding. Should you wish to send a card to President Roberts during this time, the Foundation office in the 1000 Building is collecting cards and notes to share with her.

Sincerely,
Douglass Jackson, DMD, MS, PhD
Chair, Board of Trustees
Shoreline Community College