Day at a Glance

Events and News 

Since returning from DC, I am back to a more regular routine in the president’s office this week – several one-on-one meetings, preparing for the Foundation Board meeting and our monthly board meeting, etc.   

I was able to join Robert Britten’s presentation Embracing Hope so that we may thrive.  I appreciated the recommendations he had for us and really liked his presentation style.  I had met him a few times previously in his work with the Diversity and Equity Officers and was pleased to see him here as part of our celebration of Black History Month. 

I am so excited and proud about this partnership/program launch coming to fruition between us and the UNITED SEATTLE & BELLEVUE KOREAN SCHOOL! Our goal with our partners has been to value our shared Mission of education and to create a program that will elevate both communities. We’ll start offering Korean language at the Korean School in Bothell this spring and have a fun launch party planned! 

Also, need a break from a pretty chaotic week? This spot for Providence Health Care was shot at Shoreline Community College and our film students were paid to be included in the production. Another great opportunity by our awesome film program! 

 Cheers, 

 Jack 

Winter Quarter Updates: 

 Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time 
The Executive Team (ET) is now scheduling and holding virtual open office time via Microsoft Bookings:  

Executive Team (ET) Open Office Time.  
 

Committee/Council Updates:  

• Accreditation Committee 
• ctcLink Leadership Team 
• College Council Updates 
• Facilities Technology Committee 
• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Accreditation:  

• Program Reviews are due March 14, 2025, if you are requesting resources, including Innovation Grants. 
• Note: funding for Innovation Grants is tentative until the College receives more clarity from the state as to what our state allocation will be. 
• Join a Program Review Drop-In work session: 
• Wednesday, March 5^th, 2-3 pm, Zoom link 
• Thursday, March 13^th, 12:30-1:30 pm, Zoom link 

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Windows 11 Upgrade: 

TSS would like to inform you that, in line with Microsoft’s best practices and maintenance plan, we will be upgrading all remaining computers currently using Windows 10 to Windows 11 in the coming weeks. As a reminder, Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. This upgrade will introduce a fresh look and feel to your operating system, along with enhanced features and improved performance. While the transition should be smooth and similar to a regular system update, you may notice some changes in the interface. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this update process. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out via ticket at support.shoreline.edu. 

New SMS Texting Feature Now Available in Microsoft Teams: 

TSS is excited to announce that the new SMS (texting) feature is now available in Microsoft Teams! This solution is designed for immediate 1-to-1 two-way texting for Shoreline business purposes only. Here are some key details: 

Feature Overview: 

• Send and receive text messages directly within Microsoft Teams using your Shoreline telephone number. 
• Integrated conversations ensure a unified experience across chat and SMS. 
• Group messages are supported, though each message counts as an individual text. 
• Currently supports domestic texting only (no international texting). 

Eligibility and Cost: 

• Available exclusively to Shoreline users with the purchase of an additional license. 
• Cost: Approximately $14 per user per month (plus any potential overages). 
• Charges will be billed to the user’s department budget. 
• Licenses are assigned by Supervisor request with approval from the corresponding budget owner. 
• Each use case is evaluated and approved by the TSS department. 

Text Limit: 

• Each user license includes 500 SMS messages per month (pooled across all organization licenses) with a maximum limit of 1000 messages per month. This avoids the FCC requirement for operational texting and the need to register a college-wide general phone number. 

To get started with the texting solution, please read carefully the SMS for Microsoft Teams Guidance for more detailed information. Once you’ve read the guidance, you (or your supervisor) can fill out the Teams Texting (SMS) Request Form. 

Network Rewiring and Hardwiring Connection Project Update: 

Below is the updated building list of the rewired and hardwired network connections that have been restored and those in progress with expected completion dates. As mentioned at the beginning of this project, most of the building wiring has not been updated for over a decade or more (emphasis on more). During this project, we have already encountered several major issues in the buildings as we run new cabling and test the integrity of previous network connections.  We continue to utilize our third-party vendor (Milne) and expect to be fully completed in early 2025.    

Building	Expected Completion Date	Status
800		Complete
1000		Complete
1100		Complete
1200		Complete
1300		Complete
1400		Complete
1500		Complete
1600		Complete
1700		Complete
1800		Complete
1900		Complete
2000		Complete
2100		Complete
2300		Complete
2900		Complete
3000		Complete
4000		Complete
5000	28-Feb	In progress
9000	21-Mar	In progress

Foundation: 

The Scholarship Window for the 25/26 Academic year is OPEN! Please encourage students to apply.  

We are seeking help with getting some program-specific scholarships awarded. Did you know that there are scholarships specifically for math students, students interested in geriatric care, and students participating in SCC musical ensembles? Please see here if there are any scholarships in your area and help spread the word to students! 

We are also offering info sessions for students: 

Tuesday, March 4 @ 12 PM (In-Person): Register 

Thursday, March 6 @ 12 PM (In-Person): Register 

Thursday, March 13 @ 3 PM (Virtual): Register 

Wednesday, March 19 @ 3 PM (Virtual): Register 

FAQs about scholarships can be found here https://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/scholarships.aspx or email Kara  

Human Resources: 

 HR Updates 

The Office of Human Resources has multiple positions vacant at this time both in the Payroll/Benefits and HR areas. To ensure your questions get to the right place, please be sure to use the following email addresses for all communications to our unit.  

• Payroll Questions?  Send to payroll@shoreline.edu.  
• Benefit Questions?  Send to benefits@shoreline.edu 
• HR Questions? Send to hr@shoreline.edu  

 Payroll Reminders 

LEAVE Reports DUE: Thursday, 2/27 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

TIMESHEETS DUE: Friday 2/28 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Payroll questions? Join us online, Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. 

 New Employees 

Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Shoreline Community College:   

• Tammy Howard – Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 
• Audrey Shewmaker – Budget Analyst 2 – Grants & Contracts 
• Jacy Yoder – Early Childhood Program Specialist 3  

  Do you know someone who wants to join our team? Visit: Job Opportunities at Shoreline Community College.  

 Events and Updates 

• Improvisation Show – Walk of Shame 
• Improvisation Show – One Night Stand 
• Trauma-Informed Training Materials 
• February Professional Development Monthly Update 
• Guest Lecture: Natural & Cultural Heritage of the Yucatan Peninsula 
• Guest Lecture: Environmental Studies of Caves & Karst Terrains 

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• Instagram 

 Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

Shoreline Community College offers accessible, high-quality education and workforce training that empowers students for success. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement, we foster an educational environment that contributes to the enrichment of both our local and global communities.