Campus Updates 1/31/2025

January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Events and News 

Well, it’s been a week.  It started out great, with a lot of wonderful events on campus. 

Last week we held our first Academic Appreciation event. The event invited faculty to share their sabbatical projects, classroom innovations, and research with the community. We also recognized our annual faculty award winners to a great crowd of faculty, staff, admin, and students! Thank you to Maiya and Ben in Instruction for this great event! 

I really enjoyed attending Ann-Marie Stillion’s gallery reception. Her beautiful images of the male form inspired a wonderful dialogue about art, gender, and community. Thanks to Zach Mazur and his great students who did all the set up and coordination of the show! 

Brian Ramos and I stopped by the Black Student Union (BSU), and we were able to meet Ijeoma Oluo who was presenting on her text “Be a revolution”. The students were so inspired and excited by the dialogue! Our BSU is awesome and growing! Thanks to the Multicultural Center and Rashawn Smith, advisor extraordinaire, for the event. We hope to have Ijeoma Oluo back to campus soon! 

The rest of the week was exhausting for pretty much everyone in higher education, and other organizations across the country, who were thrown through a loop with confusing directives from the Federal government about grant funding and pausing grant funding then pausing the pause etc.  Thank you so much to the leadership team and folks all around campus for acting quickly with ideas and communications as we navigate this current issue and prepare for others, particularly around supporting our grants that support equity – in particular, supporting our students and employees, who are really feeling it right now.  We have some ideas to help us continue to support this work and go forward – we will of course keep you posted. And we aren’t pausing our equity work around SCC. 

Here is a totally unrelated great update about a new partnership if you didn’t see it– between us and Arizona State University- more to come!  https://provost.asu.edu/academic-alliances/newsletter/arizona-state-university-and-shoreline-community-college-partner  

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:  

  • ctcLink Leadership Team 

Accreditation / Program Reviews:  

  • Join a Program Review Drop-In session to get support on your Program Review:  
  • Wednesday, February 5th, 12:30-1:30 pm, Zoom link 
  • Tuesday, February 11th, 1-2 pm, Zoom link 
  • Friday, February 21st, Noon-1 pm, Zoom link 
  • Thursday, February 27th, Noon-1 pm, Zoom link 
  • You should be implementing your goals for the 2024-25 year and documenting your actions in the “Progress on This Year’s Goals” section of the Program Review.  
  • Instructional areas should be working on the “Student Success” section.   
  • ProRata faculty position requests due by February 3: sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload” need to be finalized in the Program Review and this request form needs to be filled out. 

Enrollments: 

Winter enrollments are slightly higher than last year: 

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Windows 11 Upgrade: 

In line with Microsoft’s best practices and maintenance plan, TSS will upgrade 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 like a regular system update, you may notice some changes in the interface. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this update process. Microsoft has video tutorials for Windows 11 if you are new to this version.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out via ticket at support.shoreline.edu. 

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 24-Jan In progress 
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 7-Feb In progress 
9000 21-Feb In progress 

Foundation: 

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

We are also offering info sessions for students: 

Tuesday, February 11 @ 2 PM (Virtual): Register 

Thursday, February 20 @ 2 PM (Virtual): Register 

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: 

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

Professional Development 

We are excited to start off the year with so many opportunities for professional growth. Keep up to date by checking out the Professional Development Site and Calendar. Professional Development Monthly Updates are brought to you by the Professional Development Committee. Contact us at:  pro-d@shoreline.edu. 

This issue of the Professional Development Monthly Update includes: 

  • Accessibility Training 
  • Featured Training 
  • How to Access Funds 
  • Linked in Learning Feature 
  • We Want Your Feedback 

Click here to view the full issue. 

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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. 

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Miranda Levy Named Director of Student Accessibility Services

January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community, 

I am pleased to announce that long-term employee Miranda Levy will now carry the title of Director of Student Accessibility Services and report directly to me.  

This change has been made due to a revaluation of the scope and breadth of the work Miranda performs, with acknowledgement of her ongoing role as the subject matter expert for Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Notably, while Student Accessibility Services will continue to partner with the DEIA Office in shared work supporting our student populations, the SAS unit will rejoin the Students Services Division in alignment with other student-focused service units at the College. 

Image of Miranda Levy smiling.

Miranda has worked and volunteered in the disability community for over 20 years. Her goal has always been to ensure that individuals with disabilities feel that they can pursue higher education and employment, if they choose, and that they will be supported. 

Miranda joined the Shoreline community in 2018, and most appreciates the kindness she has felt from colleagues since day one. She appreciates the opportunity to develop relationships with all departments on campus and take part in awareness events. 

Prior to this position, Miranda spent 10 years working at the Northwest ADA Center at the University of Washington, as an Americans with Disability Act Specialist. Miranda has an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University, is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is a Certified ADA Coordinator from the University of Missouri. 

Outside of work, Miranda enjoys spending time with her 10-year-old child and relaxing at home with a book or writing. 

I am grateful for Miranda’s continued leadership while serving at Shoreline and contributing to student success through leadership in meeting our student accessibility needs.   

 Please join me in congratulating Miranda on this change and transition! 
 

Ryan


Ryan Aiello, Ph.D.

Vice President of Student Services

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Update: Federal Funding Pause Rescinded

January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Dear Campus Community, 

We want to provide you with an important update regarding the federal aid pause we communicated about yesterday. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to a memo that went out this morning. 

This means that all federal grants and loans are no longer subject to the temporary pause, and funding processes should continue as usual. While the initial pause caused some confusion and concern, we are thankful that this issue appears to have been resolved. 

In response to the freeze, our Attorney General’s Office joined other states in filing to block its enforcement. With the order now rescinded, it remains unclear whether that litigation will continue. We will share any relevant updates as we learn more. 

We appreciate your patience as we navigated this rapidly changing situation.  Thank you for all you do to support our students and our community.  

Best, 

Jack 

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Cheer on the SCC Basketball Team v. Edmonds!

January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to PACK THE STANDS as the men’s & women’s basketball teams take on the Edmonds Tritons!

Come over to the Gym (3000) on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for tip off at 5pm (men’s) and 7pm (women’s) and get some free spirit swag, participate in halftime games, and win fun prizes!

 LET’S GOOOOO PHINNNNSSSSS!!!

  • DATE: 2/12/2025
  • TIME:
    • Men’s Team tip off: 5:00pm
    • Women’s Team tip off: 7:00pm
  • PLACE: SCC Gym (Building 3000)

Sponsored by Student Life, International Education, CECO, and Athletics. 

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Press Release: Arizona State University and Shoreline Community College Partner to Launch Seamless Transfer Pathways Through MyPath2ASU

January 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Shoreline Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASUallows students to take the steps needed at the start of their college experience to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.

 “As a Sun Devil, I am very excited about this partnership with ASU.  From first-hand experience I am very excited about all of the engaging academic opportunities and culturally rich experiences our students will have at ASU,” said Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline Community College.

MyPath2ASU is a tool designed to guide students through the transfer process providing clear pathways, personalized guidance, and support. The program helps students maximize their credits and minimize the time it takes to complete their degree.

Samira Pardanani, Associate VP for International Education added, “We are thrilled to partner with Arizona State University, giving Shoreline graduates another excellent transfer opportunity to a top university. This partnership highlights our commitment to providing high-quality, globally recognized pathways for students to reach their academic and professional goals!”

Through this new partnership, students using MyPath2ASU will find their transfer experience simplified. Key benefits of the program include:

  • Personalized guidance through over 400 course-by-course guided pathways to ASU online and in-person degree programs, ensuring that Shoreline Community College coursework aligns with their desired ASU major and minimizes credit loss.
  • Personalized guidance through over 400 course-by-course guided pathways to ASU online and in-person degree programs, ensuring that Shoreline Community College coursework aligns with their desired ASU major and minimizes credit loss.
  • Guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASU major choice if all requirements are satisfied.
  • Self-service, degree progress tracking to help students stay informed about their academic progress.
  • A connected experience with ASU through personalized communications that support academic growth and community engagement.

Some of the in-demand pathways offered through the new partnership include:

To see how the MyPath2ASU program works and to get started, click here.

This is an image of student Susie May at graduation.

Student Success 

After Susy May completed her Transfer Associate Degree with a certificate in Project Management, she decided to continue her education through ASU Online with the help of MyPath2ASU to study Organizational Leadership (Project Management), BA. Her decision was motivated by ASU Online’s reputation and wide variety of online programs available. 

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