Campus Updates 10/31/24

October 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Events and News 

I can’t believe that it is the last week of October!   Anyone have any fun Halloween plans?  I do not this year, though I do enjoy giving out candy and seeing all the costumes.  I also imagine there will be a horror movie or two in my future, in celebration of the night! 

This week has been jammed with meetings and preparation for the board meeting this Wednesday.  We had a foundation board of trustees meeting on Tuesday night and Wednesday night is the regular board meeting. I also had a Pro-D lunch meeting with one of my colleagues and I’m catching up on many projects.  I don’t have anything particularly exciting to report but it has been really nice to reconnect with folks on campus throughout the week. 

Happy Halloween as well- I’m currently waiting to see the PCC kiddos- highlight of the month! 

Here is the monthly President Update– featuring special guest Appa!  There are a lot of fantastic events coming up in Nov, so make sure you listen all the way through, so you don’t miss any. 

I am really looking forward to the Giving Table event tomorrow!  Updates next week! Be well.  

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall 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.  

Accreditation 

Find your 2024-25 Program Review here.  

  • Program Reviews have a new due date structure based on which resources you request; see bottom section of your Program Review for details.   
  • Right now, please work on updating the “Background” and “Progress on Goals” sections.  
  • Also, start thinking about Innovation Grant ideas.   

Read the October 2024 Learning Outcomes Assessment newsletter. 

ctcLink 

ctcLink Maintenance: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 6:00 am – 1:00 pm:  

  • The Campus Solutions (CS) pillar will be unavailable. 
  • The Portal, Finance (FSCM), and Human Capital Management (HCM) pillars will remain online. 
  • Admissions (OAAP), HighPoint HCX mobile pages, and Campus CE integration will be unavailable. 
  • Canvas will not be impacted. 

Committee/Council Updates:  

Enrollments: 

Foundation: 

The Giving Table Luncheon in support of students and programs at SCC is happening Friday 11/1!  

We have 300 folks registered to attend, and we are excited to share a great program with them, including great stories from students and alumni. If you can’t make the event, but want to support the cause, click here! 

Huge gratitude to the staff and faculty who have enthusiastically volunteered, offered to speak, and helped in a million other ways – Thank you, your help will impact students! 

Human Resources: 

Upcoming Holidays – Don’t forget to update your unit and personal messaging!  

  • Nov 11th (Veterans Day), November 28th (Thanksgiving), November 29th (Native American Heritage Day), December 25th (Christmas)  

2024 Winter Campus Closure 

  • Reminder – College will be closed with no services available during the week of December 23 – 27, 2024. 

Classified Comp Time Accrual   

  • Don’t forget to complete your comp time accrual by November 30th for your use across the 2024 Winter Campus Closure (Dec 23-27, 2024)  

Employee Badges, Business Cards, and Name Plates 

Benefits Open Enrollment: 10/28/2024 – 11/25/2024 

  • Changes made take effect January 2025 forward. 
  • All employees will need to pick a Vision Plan this year.   
  • Check out the HCA website for details.   

  Payroll Reminders  

  • Leave Reports are due: Wednesday, 10/30 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor.  
  • Timesheets are due: Thursday 10/31 at noon by employee and 5pm by 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:    

  • Jennifer Nelson – Secretary Senior for BCSS  

New Job Postings!  

Other Hot Postings!  

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

Events and Updates 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

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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Queer Folks and Friends- Third Monday of the Month Starting 11/18/24

October 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Join Shoreline staff and faculty in our monthly affinity space for 2 Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community. Any one is welcome to attend regardless of identity as long as they excited about building a queer affirming space.

This is a green based flyer with rainbows and dolphins advertising the event
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2nd Annual Soupsgiving Event 11/21/24

October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Greetings, 

Get your crockpots and tastebuds ready – the “Golden Ladle” award is once again up for grabs at our Second Annual SOUPSGIVING Contest and Employee Event! This year’s celebrity judge will be none other than our own faculty member Tony Doupe (a superstar both on campus and in the film industry!). Awards will include the 2024 Golden Ladle (selected by our celebrity judge) and the People’s Choice (based on employee votes). 

Who: All employees are welcome to submit a soup to share with the campus community, OR to just attend as a taste taster and voter!  

Supervisors: Please work with your employees to support attendance if they are unable to do so on their lunch break. 

What: SOUPSGIVING – a fun event to promote employee relationships, support students, and serve up both tasty soup and bragging rights.

When: Thursday, November 21, 12:00-1:30pm

Where: PUB 9208, Quiet Dining Room

Register your entry here!  Please register by November 14, 2024.  A full recipe (or ingredient list) is required for allergen purposes.  

NOTE: To gain entry to this event, please bring an item for the Student Benefits Hub and Food Pantry (suggestions below).  

  • *NEW* Socks or Winter Accessories (Gloves, Mittens, Knit Caps, Scarves, Jackets, Sweaters)
  • Snacks and Ready-to-Eat Meals (Small bags of Chips, Granola Bars, Cup of Noodles, Soup)
  • Cans of Vegetables, Beans, Fruit, and Meat

Questions about the event can be directed to hr@shoreline.edu at any time. 

Hope to see you all there!

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Important Open Enrollment Information

October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment

THIS NOTICE IS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES:

Open Enrollment is now open for any changes you may want to make for the 2025 year to your healthcare choice and/or dental plan.

Please note that you need to choose a vision plan this year, it is no longer included in your medical coverage, please see information below.

Changes for 2025

All changes are effective January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. You can also view these changes on the PEBB open enrollment webpage and in the October For Your Benefit newsletter.

  • Routine vision coverage: Starting January 1, 2025, routine vision coverage will be separate from medical coverage. During annual open enrollment, October 28 through November 25, 2024, you must choose one of three vision plans (Davis Vision by MetLife, EyeMed, or MetLife Vision), or you will be automatically enrolled in MetLife Vision.
  • Vision hardware benefit: Under the new vision plans, the hardware benefit will increase up to $200 (from $150) for prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses and will reset on odd years (2025, 2027, etc.)
  • Change to medical plan availability: UMP Plus–Puget Sound High Value Network (PSHVN) will leave Chelan and Douglas counties starting January 1, 2025. UMP Plus–PSHVN members in these counties who do not choose a new medical plan during open enrollment will be automatically enrolled in UMP Classic starting January 1, 2025.
  • Health savings account (HSA) maximum: The annual maximum contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA) will increase to $4,300 for a single subscriber and $8,550 for a subscriber with at least one enrolled dependent.
  • Deductible for Consumer-Directed Health Plan: The IRS raised the minimum deductible for high-deductible health plans to $1,650 for a single subscriber and $3,300 for a subscriber with at least one enrolled dependent.
  • Flexible spending arrangement (FSA): The annual maximum contribution for the FSA and Limited Purpose FSA will increase to $3,200.
  • Behavioral health resources: The 2025 Medical Benefits At-a-Glance includes a section to compare behavioral health benefits by plan. You can also visit the Behavioral health services by plan webpage.
  • Reduction in cost for inhalers and epinephrine injectors: Out-of-pocket costs will be capped at $35 for a 30-day supply of inhaled corticosteroids combination products and epinephrine autoinjectors.
  • Increasing access to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): Plans will be prohibited from cost-sharing or prior authorization requirements for at least one full PEP regimen.

Dental plan reminder

The PEBB Program offers two dental plans administered by Delta Dental that are often confused. Sometimes people intend to enroll in the Uniform Dental Plan (UDP) but accidentally enroll in DeltaCare, or vice versa. During open enrollment, be careful to choose the dental plan you want.

  • DeltaCare (Group 3100) is a managed-care plan with a narrow network. You must choose a primary care dentist within the network, or you will be assigned a primary care dentist. Your primary care dentist must give you a referral to see a specialist. The plan will not pay claims if you see a provider outside of the network.
  • Uniform Dental Plan (Group 3000) is a preferred provider plan. You may choose and change to any dental provider at any time, but you will typically have a lower out-of-pocket cost if you see in-network providers.

Compare your dental plan options on the PEBB Program’s Dental plans and benefits webpage. Before you enroll in a dental plan, check with the plan (DeltaCare or UDP, not the provider) to see if your provider is in the plan’s network and confirm the group number. You can call the dental plan’s customer service or use the plan’s online directory.

For questions about:

  • Your enrollment or PEBB account: Contact your payroll or benefits office.
  • Benefits: Contact the plans.
  • Benefits 24/7: Go to the Help with Benefits 24/7 webpage or call the login assistance phone line at 1-866-335-0043. This line is designated for employee login issues only. Contact your payroll or benefits office for non-login related issues.
PEBb OE webpage

Please contact benefits@shoreline.edu for any questions.

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Payroll Deadlines 10/30 and 10/31

October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
LEAVE REPORTS are due:Wednesday 10/30 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor. 
TIMESHEETS are due:Thursday 10/31 at noon by employee and 5pm by supervisor.   

Classified Staff 

  • Do your hours of work and leave add up to 40 each week (Work week is Sunday to Saturday)? They should! 
  • Do you need to charge your overtime pay to a budget other than your regular one? Email payroll@shoreline.edu with your name, the hours/date and Combo Code to be charged.  
    • Don’t know the Combo Code? Ask the person who assigned you the overtime or the Budget Office at sccbudget@shoreline.edu.  
  • Is there a holiday during the week? Be sure to add HOL and your scheduled hours for that holiday. 
    • Are you required to work on the holiday? Please be sure to use the following TRC’s. 
      • HWK & number of hours worked.  
        • Didn’t work your full shift?  Then add HWK for hours worked, and HOL for hours not worked, equal to your shift. 
      • Did you report Leave without Pay on your last working day prior to the holiday? 

Hourly (non-student) Staff 

  • Did you use the Time Reporting Code of “HRY” on your timesheet? Please make sure that you do.  

Student (non-workstudy) Staff 

  • Did you use the correct Time Reporting Code for your position?  Here they are!  

STU = enrolled for 6 or more credits, STF = enrolled for 5 or less credits, OEX = International students (regardless of load).  

Workstudy Students 

  • Did you use the correct Time Reporting Code for your position?  Here they are!  

FWS = Federal Workstudy, FRS = Federal Workstudy Read, SWS = State Workstudy, CSF = Community Service Federal Workstudy. 

  • Do you know what type of workstudy funding you have? Look on your Workstudy Referral form to confirm or contact payroll@shoreline.edu.   

FAQs: 

  • I’m not sure if I’ll work overtime on the final day of the pay period, should I wait to submit my report of hours?   
    • Please submit all the days except the final one by the deadline, and then submit the final day with hours worked at the conclusion of your shift.  
  • I’m having trouble remembering to submit my timesheets, what can I do?  
    • Set a re-occurring task for the morning of the 15th and 30th or 31st day of each month so a reminder pops up telling you to submit. Supervisors, you can also use this for approval reminders! 

RESOURCES:  

ctcLink Log-in How to add an absence    How to cancel/re-submit an absence  How to view an absence request 
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