Campus Updates 1/29/2026

Hello on a very rainy day. I hope all are having a good week.   

It was a pleasure to represent Shoreline Community College this week alongside Samira Pardanani at the 77th annual India Republic Day celebration event sponsored by the Consulate General of India, Seattle. The day celebrates the adoption of the constitution in India.  It was great to meet with colleagues from across the state and to continue partnering with the consulate. 

I also met with two colleagues from NAIS – an organization we work with in China who have connected us with students to take classes online.  It is a wonderful organization and their dedication to students is really impressive.   

I want to thank all our community members and employees who spoke at the Board meeting yesterday.  We are living in very tough times, and it is important for your voices to be heard.  I will have some updates to the payroll situation (and progress on other items) in our community check-in on Friday, which I think will be helpful for all.  

I am looking forward to the Edwin Pratt event today. It’s part of our history in Shoreline, and such an important event – especially at this time.   

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter Quarter Updates: 

Policy Updates 

The following updated policies have been approved by the Executive Team: 

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 Updates 

Accreditation  

  • First deadline:  
  • By Monday February 2, 2026: 
  • ProRata faculty position requests: complete the Program Review sections “Background,” “Equity” and “Activity / Workload.”  

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Mail Room Services 

Mail Room Services have returned to normal operations.  Thank you, All, for your help and support for the past 6+ months until regular services were restored.  If you have questions, please contact Jeff Keith via his MS Teams office number at (206) 533-6606, or his assigned college mobile phone number at (206) 804-1198, if he is out of the office doing campus pickup and deliveries. 

Foundation 

Thank you to our Staff and Faculty Alumni! 

Thank you to those who joined us at Shoreline’s first‑ever Winter Alumni Gathering last week. The event was filled with warm conversation, great company, delicious food, and live jazz from our talented student musicians. Your engagement helped make this event a meaningful success. We’d love your feedback as we plan future alumni activities. Please take a moment to complete our brief post‑event survey

Volunteer opportunity: If you’re interested in volunteering some time to review scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu! Our volunteer reviewers make it possible for us to provide fair, equitable, and timely award decisions for our applicants. 

Volunteers are provided with instructions and a clear rubric to follow for scoring decisions. Reviewing is done online through our scholarship platform, AwardSpring. The time commitment changes depending on how many applications you want to review, but on average it’s between 2-4 hours. Full-time faculty can use scholarship reading as part of their service hours. 

Events 

TODAY: Join us for the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance! RSVP. 

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026 
  • 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Main Dining Room.  

This is a special event dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Edwin Pratt, an influential civil rights leader and community advocate. 
 
Mr. Pratt, a resident of Shoreline, WA, dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights, especially in housing and education. His work remains an inspiration, and his legacy continues to shape our commitment to building an inclusive and fair society. 
 
At the event, we will reflect on his achievements, share stories of his impact, and renew our commitment to the values he championed. 

Black History Month Flag Raising 

  • Monday, February 2 
  • 12:30pm to 1:00pm 
  • Flagpole In front of 1000 Building 

The Black American Heritage Flag represents the culture and history of African American people. Each color and symbol on the flag has a significant meaning that was developed to instill pride in Black Americans and provide them with a symbol of hope for the future in the midst of their struggle for Civil Rights. 

Human Resources 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Thursday, January 29th at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 
  • Timesheets are due: Friday, January 30th at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Job Postings Coming Soon

  • Annual Fund & Stewardship Manager – Foundation 
  • Customer Service Specialist (Full-Time) – Welcome Desk 
  • Customer Service Specialist (50%) – Welcome Desk 
  • Program Specialist 2 – Community Employment Program 
  • Human Resources Consultant – HR 
  • Tenure-Track Positions for 2026-27:
  • Accounting 
  • Biology 
  • Computer Science 
  • Ford Automotive 
  • Mathematics (2 positions) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

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. 

Campus Updates 1/22/2026

Hope everyone has had a good week.  My schedule is pretty packed this week, but some good highlights to share as well. 

I was able to join the Shoreline Rotary this week.  You may know it meets right here on campus so certainly that is convenient.  It does start at 7 am which is of course…early, but intended to support folks’ various schedules.  I am in at 8, so not too much of a stretch.  It was great to connect with some community members and learn about the current philanthropy they are doing.  They have a longstanding history of supporting the college (the current President is a former chemistry faculty member who was here for 45 years).   

I also had the pleasure of attending Larry Gossett’s presentation on Martin Luther King.  It was a wonderful event, drawing about 50 people or so, and sponsored by the Black Student Union, the yəhaw̓ center, and ASG.  I learned a lot from Mr.  Gossett in his work as an activist and community leader.  What I enjoyed the most was observing him from a distance while he sat at a table interacting and inspiring some of our young students.  Rashawn Smith & Lavena Seawright are doing such great work with BSU and the students.  Even with all of the challenges surrounding us, it was hard not to get goosebumps.  Keep on the lookout for several events coming your way soon. 

I am looking forward to the alumni gathering this afternoon and evening – will keep you posted on that as well.  Have a great week.     

Cheers, 

Jack 

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 Updates 

Accreditation 

Program Reviews: 

  • Document progress toward accomplishing your goals. 
  • Not all content was copied over from last year; please refresh your content. 😉 
  • New this year: Program Review templates meet accessibility standards! 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Washington State Food Truck Association Began Winter Quarter: 
 
Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA) began providing Food Truck Vendors on January 6th. You can view the schedule of upcoming Food Trucks on the Washington State Food Truck Association website. While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback if you have any to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time.  

Communication and Marketing 

We’re excited to announce the launch of Phase 1 of Shoreline’s employee intranet! This new internal site is designed to be a central place for resources, updates, and stories; helping college employees stay more informed and connected.  

The intranet is for employees only and is not viewable by the public. You’ll need to log in using your Microsoft credentials.  

Access the Intranet Here.  

Please review this DAAG post to learn more about what’s included in Phase 1 and what to expect in Phase 2. 

Advancement/Foundation 

Taisa Welhasch, our Annual Fund and Stewardship Manager, is moving back to her life in Europe and her last day with us will be February 4. I am very grateful for all she has contributed, including strengthening our alumni program, elevating the Giving Table, and bringing new energy and warmth to our stewardship work. Beyond her accomplishments, Taisa has been a joy to work with and a genuine champion for Shoreline College and the students we all serve. I am deeply grateful for her contributions and for the opportunity to get to know her. 

During the transition, Wendy and Amy Stapleton will be covering her workload. If you know a strong fundraiser who might be a great fit, please reach out to Wendy. 

Volunteer opportunity: If you’re interested in volunteering some time to review scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu! Our volunteer reviewers make it possible for us to provide fair, equitable, and timely award decisions for our applicants. 

Volunteers are provided with instructions and a clear rubric to follow for scoring decisions. Reviewing is done online through our scholarship platform, AwardSpring. The time commitment changes depending on how many applications you want to review, but on average it’s between 2-4 hours. Full-time faculty can use scholarship reading as part of their service hours. 
 

Events 

Join us for the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance. RSVP Today. 

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026 
  • 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Main Dining Room.  

This is a special event dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Edwin Pratt, an influential civil rights leader and community advocate. 
 
Mr. Pratt, a resident of Shoreline, WA, dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights, especially in housing and education. His work remains an inspiration, and his legacy continues to shape our commitment to building an inclusive and fair society. 
 
At the event, we will reflect on his achievements, share stories of his impact, and renew our commitment to the values he championed. 

Human Resources: 

NEW Departments added in ctcLink – Completing paperwork and not sure what HCM department to list?  

Department Code List (HCM) is available on the HR Support Services page (please note that these are different than your budget department codes)  

Ready to request a recruitment?    

  • Review guides and request recruitment documents here: Recruitment  
  • The form consolidates all required information, including Hiring Criteria, Personnel Requisition details (Pers Req), and Job Description upload  
  • Submissions in any other format will not be accepted. 
  • The form will automatically route to all required approvers through Adobe Sign (no account needed)  
  • Have questions about the form or recruitment process? Click this link and Let’s Talk!  

Annual Leave Buyout  

Annual Sick Leave buyout is coming up. Please standby for more detailed announcements.    

Job Postings!  

Dental Hygiene Tenure-Track Instructor – Dental Hygiene Program (Faculty) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

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. 

Campus Updates 1/15/2026

Well, it’s been a very busy week – for you as well, I’m sure.  As we start the quarter, there’s a lot to catch up on.  I have been working on evaluations and some new relationships I am hoping to foster.  I’ll keep you posted on those.  I did have a great conversation this week with Rod Dembowski from the King County City Council.  He’s a great supporter of the college and I learned about some new initiatives from him.   

I was also able to attend three incredible events that truly reflect the strength and diversity of our community. 

I attended one event hosted by the Consulate General of India in Seattle and our International Education department, which was a beautiful celebration of culture and connection. Consul General Prakash Gupta, Debadutta Dash, and their team shared inspiring words, treated us to a wonderful Indian dinner, and screened the award-winning film English Vinglish as part of the 2026 India Film Festival series. The film’s message resonates deeply with our values—advocating for internationalization, multilingualism, and supporting immigrant communities in their pursuit of dignity and respect. 

I also attended the virtual kick-off of the Latino Educational Training Institute’s (LETI) 2026 Latino Leadership Initiative. It was an honor to join LETI founder and President Rosario Reyes and other amazing colleagues to celebrate this milestone. I’m excited to see the program grow and empower future leaders, which will include Shoreline students for the first time. 

Finally, the grand opening of our new Center for Student Empowerment, “yəhaw̓ the Gathering!” was an incredible success. The space was packed with energy—student organizations came together for music, games, and Egyptian food from a local alum, all centered on the vision to “lift up the sky together.” Huge thanks to the faculty and staff who have supported this idea for more than 40 years as well as Savena Garrett, Brian Ramos, and the entire team for making this happen. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this inspiring initiative.   

Hope you all have a good rest of the week. 

Cheers, 

Jack 

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 Updates 

Accreditation 

Program Reviews: 

  • Document progress toward accomplishing your goals. 
  • Not all content was copied over from last year; please refresh your content. 😉 
  • New this year: Program Review templates meet accessibility standards! 

Enrollments 

  • Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  
  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Washington State Food Truck Association Began Winter Quarter: 
 
Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA) began providing Food Truck Vendors on January 6th. You can view the schedule of upcoming Food Trucks on the Washington State Food Truck Association website. While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback if you have any to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time.  

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Student Migration Project: 

TSS would like to provide an update on the Student Migration Project. All student email accounts have now been transitioned from Google to Microsoft, and account domains have been updated. Student usernames remain the same; however, the domain (everything after the “@”) has changed from @go.shoreline.edu to @shoreline.edu. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is now required for all students, providing improved account security. 

To support a smooth transition, a temporary email alias has been enabled. Messages sent to a student’s former @go.shoreline.edu address will continue to be delivered to their new Microsoft account. This alias is intended to give students time to update their contact information to the new address. We will reevaluate the timeline for this alias in the Spring ’26 quarter. 

Due to the outage over the New Year’s holiday, the timeline for fully deactivating the Google platform has been delayed. Most Google services have been disabled; however, access to Google Drive remains available by TSS request through next Friday, January 23rd, for students who wish to download or retrieve any active documents or items that may not have transferred during the migration. We anticipate fully discontinuing the Google platform within the next two weeks. 

Ricoh Printing Issues: 

Following the Microsoft outage, TSS has received reports that some campus users are unable to send print jobs or emails to Ricoh printers. We are actively working with Ricoh to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. USB printing remains functional at this time. We will share an update as soon as full service is restored. 

Foundation 

The 26/27 Academic Year Scholarship application window is now open! Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. Please take the time to share this information with any students you work with.  
 
If you’re interested in volunteering some time to read scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu!  

Thank you, Shoreline colleagues! 
Your help spreading the word about our Shoreline Alumni Winter Gathering has made a big impact – RSVPs are rolling in, and excitement is building. 

Event Details:  

  • Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM 
  • Pagoda Union Building, Quiet Dining Room 

If you’re an alum, we’d love to see you there! Enjoy live student music, light appetizers, refreshments, and a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni. Thanks again for helping us welcome our community back to campus next week! 

Events 

Edwin T. Pratt Day of Remembrance 

Pagoda Union Building (9000) Main Dining Room 

January 29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

Join us to reflect on the achievements and influence of Edwin T Pratt, a champion of civil rights. This event will feature remarks from his family, local civil right leaders, and others with special knowledge of Mr. Pratt’s legacy. 

RSVP here or with the QR code:  

Human Resources 

Updates 

Available now on HR’s Support Services page 

Initiate request for a position recruitment Recruitment 
New hire onboarding guides & FAQ’s (all employee types) Request onboarding all non-permanent employee types Request onboarding POI’s & Volunteers  Onboarding Requests & Guides 
Request accommodations or to meet with the accommodations specialist Accommodations 
FMLA & PFMLA resources and requests Family Medical Leave Act & Paid Family & Medical Leave 
Classified position reclassification request process & forms Position Description Forms & Reclassification 
Position description forms 
Shared Leave resources and donation form Shared Leave 
Initiate a request for telework Telework Request 
Submit employee evaluations/observations Submit Evaluation / Observation 
Request 360 Administrator Evaluation 360 Administrator Feedback Request (Admin/Exempt Evaluation) 
Request badges and name plates for employees Requests for Name Badges, Name Plates, etc. 
Need to talk to someone in HR about other items not listed? Let’s Talk! 

Payroll Reminders 

  • LEAVE REQUESTS DUE     Wednesday, 1/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • TIMESHEETS DUE  Thursday, 1/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • HOLIDAY REMINDER Monday, 1/19/26 For employees who report holidays, use HOL 

Upcoming Holiday 

  • MLK Jr. Day is observed on 1/19/26. Campus will be closed.  

Annual Leave Buyout 

Annual Sick Leave buyout is coming up. Please stand by for more detailed announcements.  

New Employees 

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

  • Bret Crawford – Director of Safety & Security 
  • James Gerrard – Program Specialist 2 Conferences, Events, and Rentals – Library & Learning Resources 

Job Postings! 

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

Updates from DAAG 

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. 

Campus Updates 1/9/2026

Hi folks,  

Not much to report yet on my end – I have been dealing with that ugly flu this week and just getting back in the swing of things.  Great to see students and faculty back on campus. Happy winter quarter! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

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 Updates 

Accreditation 
 

Program Reviews: 

  • Document progress toward accomplishing your goals. 
  • Not all content was copied over from last year; please refresh your content. 😉 

Enrollments 

  • Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  
  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Washington State Food Truck Association Began Winter Quarter: 
 
Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA) began providing Food Truck Vendors on January 6th. You can view the schedule of upcoming Food Trucks on the Washington State Food Truck Association website. While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback if you have any to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time.  

Facilities and Capital Projects 

Asphalt Striping near Parent Child Center 

The Fire Lane and entrance to Parent Child Center will be delineated and cordoned off on Friday, January 9th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm for asphalt striping.  

Facilities Megamation Work Order Requests:  

Are you having an issue with room temperatures, lights, custodial, or other facilities issues?  Here’s the link to put in a Facilities work order on the Megamation site.  If you need them, here are the instructions to put in a Megamation work order.   

Advancement and Foundation 

  1. Calling all Shoreline Alumni (especially those of you working right here at SCC)!! You are invited to the first-ever Alumni Winter Gathering!  Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy an evening of conversation and community.  

Date: January 22, 2026, Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM , Location: Pagoda Union Building, Quiet Dining Room  

RSVP Today: https://conta.cc/4qt8vDc 

Know some Alumni?? We’d love your help in spreading the word by sharing the Evite or Social Media Post.Thank you! Please note – we are hoping to get our EMPLOYEE ALUMNI involved as well – so If you keep in touch with former employees, please forward the invite on!!! 

  1. The 26/27 Academic Year Scholarship application window is now open! Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. Please take the time to share this information with any students you work with. 
    If you’re interested in volunteering some time to read scholarship applications in April, please let Kara know at khaney@shoreline.edu!      

Events 

The International Education and Continuing Education departments, in partnership with the Indian Consulate Seattle, will sponsor a free Indian light dinner and movie event, Friday, January 9, at 6:00 PM, in the College theater and theater lobby.   

  • The movie English Vinglish, is a warm and funny Indian movie about a middle-aged, middle-class woman who comes to the United States and learns English to gain confidence. It shows how learning a new language can change someone’s life and help them feel respected and understood.  
  • Shoreline students, faculty and staff are invited to the dinner and movie.  Everyone is invited to the movie (which begins at 7pm). 

Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance 

Join city and community leaders at Shoreline College in celebrating the life of local civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt (1930-1969). This event will feature remarks from local civil right leaders, city officials, and others with special knowledge of Mr. Pratt’s legacy. 

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5-7pm 
  • Pagoda Union Building, Main Dining Room 

Human Resources 

Human Resources Support Services page is now live!  Check it out HERE. 

Available now on HR’s Support Services page 

Initiate request for a position recruitment Recruitment 
New hire onboarding guides & FAQ’s (all employee types) Request onboarding all non-permanent employee types Request onboarding POI’s & Volunteers  Onboarding Requests & Guides 
Request accommodations or to meet with the accommodations specialist Accommodations 
FMLA & PFMLA resources and requests Family Medical Leave Act & Paid Family & Medical Leave 
Classified position reclassification request process & forms Position Description Forms & Reclassification 
Position description forms 
Shared Leave resources and donation form Shared Leave 
Initiate a request for telework Telework Request 
Submit employee evaluations/observations Submit Evaluation / Observation 
Request 360 Administrator Evaluation 360 Administrator Feedback Request (Admin/Exempt Evaluation) 
Need to talk to someone in HR about other items not listed? Let’s Talk! 

Payroll Reminders 

  • LEAVE REQUESTS DUE     Wednesday, 1/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • TIMESHEETS DUE  Thursday, 1/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

New Employees 

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

  • Bret Crawford – Director of Safety & Security 
  • James Gerrard – Program Specialist 2 Conferences, Events, and Rentals – Library & Learning Resources 
  • Khanh Nguyen – Fiscal Specialist 1 A/P – Financial Services 

Job Postings! 

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

Updates from DAAG 

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. 

1/5/26 10:30pm Microsoft Update and Important Support Information

Dear Campus Community,

First of all we want to thank you for all of your flexibility and your help with the start of the Winter Quarter. We know that it is incredibly frustrating to be without many of the systems we rely on, but we are so appreciative of everyone’s willingness to jump in and think of creative solutions to help our students.

Tonight we share some important updates with you, so please take a moment and read carefully:

Microsoft Outage Update and Background:

On Tuesday 12/30 midday, we experienced an unforeseen configuration issue with Microsoft that impacted all of our user accounts and locked out our Microsoft platform which also affected many other programs including Starfish, the website editor, AIM, email, phone etc.

We immediately reached out to Microsoft but were unable to reach online support as we were also locked out of the online support system.  We then initiated phone calls and contacted multiple vendors to connect with Microsoft, which included having a TSS employee on the phone throughout the night trying to get a response.

We believe that the New Year’s holiday and the days surrounding it severely impacted response times this past week, which has not helped matters.  When we did receive responses from Microsoft we were bounced around from support team to support team and escalation queue to escalation queue, finally landing on an engineering team that we have since learned has a history of being slow to respond.

We did receive a response from our sales vendor, escalation assistance from the IT Team at Bellevue College, as well as assistance from one of our Board of Trustee members who is connected with Microsoft, which we are very appreciative of.  We have even reached out to multiple Microsoft employees across the globe via LinkedIn and social media to try to connect further.  Today we received a response that seems promising and we are hopeful that we will have more information to share soon.

Student Support: Zoom Room Support Extended and Temporary Emails

Zoom Room Support: We have received a lot of positive feedback about the Zoom support and will be continuing it through the end of the week, instead of ending it tomorrow as we originally planned.  As a reminder, Zoom support hours are between 9:30-4:00pm.

Temporary Student Support Emails: We have set up some temporary emails that can be shared with students should they have questions, and will have staff monitoring the gmail inboxes for as long as we need until we are fully up and running with Microsoft again.

Faculty Support

If you are a faculty member and you require any support or triage questions, we will be monitoring a temporary email account for you as well.  You can email questions to academics.Shoreline@gmail.com and you can also check your Canvas account for more information, or touch base with your Academic Dean.

Employee Update from HR

The ongoing College-wide efforts  to adjust and adapt work in a “Microsoft-free” environment are noted and appreciated! A big thank you to each and every employee working through this unusual situation.

Supervisors should continue to coordinate alternate work assignments directly with unit staff utilizing increased communication and collaboration amongst team members wherever possible.  

While many units have already identified work that can continue without the use of Microsoft products, HR will be publishing a list of alternate options for staff work on DAAG tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan 6). Stay tuned!

Need additional support? The HR Office remains open to walk-in traffic across College business hours of 8am – 5pm Monday through Thursday, and 8am – 4:30pm on Fridays. Come see us anytime for questions or support!

Conclusion

Please share this information with your teams and we will continue to update you with more information as we have it. A Rave alert will also be going out in the morning to encourage people to read this post.

Thank you!

Public Information Office