This will be our last campus update of the year, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few reflections.

It has been an incredibly rough year in higher education nationwide, and certainly here at Shoreline. And yet, together we have done meaningful work and helped many students despite the obstacles we have faced. I encourage you to hold on to those moments, especially now, and to reflect on the student stories that remind you why this work matters. I am truly appreciative of your efforts, and for the care and support you have for each other. 

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s community check-in and to those who took the time to ask thoughtful questions. While we weren’t able to address every question during the meeting, it’s important to us that your voices are heard and that you have space to ask questions and receive important updates. Beginning in the new year, we will add an additional community check-in each month as we move through the months ahead. 

We will also continue to update and add FAQs as needed to help ensure everyone can stay informed. If you didn’t have the opportunity to ask your question yesterday, please send it to pio@shoreline.edu and the C&M office will route it to the appropriate person for a response. 

I hope you can all find time over the break to rest, connect with family and friends, and celebrate with the people you love. In that spirit, I’d like to share this year’s Holiday Greetings, created with care by members of our campus community. Thank you, Rob, for bringing us together to create this joyful video. It’s one I look forward to each year. 

As we look ahead, I’m keeping the words and spirit of Dolores Huerta’s hope in my heart for a better and more peaceful year next year. 

Take care, 

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 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name 

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments 

• Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

***Reposted from 12/11/2025 Campus Updates*** 

Intermediate Capital Project Funding Request: 
 
The Facilities and Technology Committee (FATC), College Council, and the Executive Team have recommended and approved that the College apply for a $15 million Intermediate Capital Project Proposal to the SBCTC for renovation/remodeling of the FOSS Building and remove the Comprehensive Student Services New Building Construction from the SBCTC Capital Projects list.  
 
At current Legislative Capital Project Funding Levels, and with the Comprehensive Student Services Building ranked at number 26, it would take at least 15-20 years before we would receive funding to begin the project. The immediate renovation and remodeling needs will support the Students, Faculty, and Staff in FOSS Building. This is another reason we are seeking this funding request. 
 
New Food Truck Scheduling Contractor, WSFTA, Effective Winter Quarter: 
 
To save approximately $10,000 in contracted services fees per year, we are moving to a new food truck scheduling contractor, Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA), starting in the Winter Quarter on January 6th.  There is a 90-day period where we cannot utilize WSFTA food truck vendors that also contract with Seattle Food Trucks.  While this impacts a few food truck vendors that contract with both organizations, WSFTA has a broader reach and depth of food truck vendors that will provide food service to the College.  While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time.  

Communication and Marketing 

Don’t forget to cast your vote for our new college logo – Deadline extended to Dec. 28! 

Now that we’ve changed our name to Shoreline College, we need a new logo. We’ve created three designs, and we need your help choosing a winner.   

Please take a moment to complete a short survey (it takes just a couple of minutes) and vote for the logo you feel best represents Shoreline’s future.  

Click here to view the three finalists and cast your vote.  
 
Voting will remain open until 11:59pm on December 28, 2025, and we’ll reveal the winning design early in the new year.   

We want as much campus and community input as possible, so please share this survey throughout your network! 

Advancement & Foundation: 

Huge shoutout and THANK YOU to Tsai-En Cheng, Jennifer Perrault, Blake McKee, Allison Armstrong, Esther Lim, Rachel Rawle, Diana Ensenat and Gary Fantozzi, Liz Agapito and Amy Stapleton. These wonderful people spent last weekend hosting more than 500 people visiting our campus in conjunction with the Washington First Lego League Robotics Competition. Because of them, 56 teams of 4-8 graders (and their parents!!) were introduced to our programs, faculty, staff, and campus! Thank you!! Your efforts are appreciated and valued! 

On the evening of January 22, we will be hosting our first ever Alumni Winter Gathering. We are looking forward to welcoming alumni to campus for some social time and networking, followed by a chance to hear from the Alumni Steering Committee and Dr. Kahn. If you work with alumni (and if you are an alum), please reach out to Taisa at twelhasch@shoreline.edu to ensure your alumni lists are included in the E-vite. Thank you! 

The 26/27 Academic Year Scholarship application window will open soon! Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. An email will go out to students in January, but 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!     

Human Resources 

The December campus closure of Monday, December 22^nd through Friday, December 26^th, 2025 is upon us! 

• Please update your unit’s signage and personal messaging for the upcoming closure. 

Updates 

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

• Why this change? Ticketing allows HR to streamline requests, improve response times, and enhance the overall employee experience, ensuring that requests are tracked and resolved efficiently.  

• How do I reach HR now? Employees can continue to email hr@shoreline.edu for help, which will generate a ticket in the HR application. You can also navigate directly to the HR page of the Support site here to create a service request for help from HR. Many commonly used forms, such as onboarding requests for employees and volunteers, will be available as service requests. 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Requests Due: Wednesday, 12/31/25 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• Timesheets Due: Wednesday, 12/31/25 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Job Postings! 

• Budget Analyst 2 – Grants & Contracts – Bus & Admin Svcs / Budget & Cap Finance (Classified)  

• 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 

• Waves of Gratitude 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

• Facebook 

• 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. 

Hello all, I hope your finals week is going well.  

For me, this week has been a lot of meetings, working on evaluations of supervisees, and overall planning.  The highlight was last Friday where we were proud to have hosted activist, labor leader, and award winner Dolores Huerta. Her words were so inspirational and passionate, as if she was talking to each one of us individually in a room full of 300. 

I want to thank our stellar VP of DEI Brian Ramos for organizing the event and for including our wonderful mayor, Christopher Roberts; the consul of Mexico for Seattle, Víctor Hugo López Ortega; and the Se Habla Media team – Jaime Mendez and Diana Oliveros Martinez – for their great interview skills. 

Finally, a HUGE thank you to the amazing SC team that put this together: Alejandra Salgado, Lizbeth Agapito, Amanda Herrera, Elle Rivera Soto and many others.  It was incredible to see all the local organizations, teachers, community members, and families who attended the event and work every day to support and keep our Latinx/Hispanic communities safe and thriving.  Keep on the lookout for more gatherings and continued support.   
 
Ms. Huerta ended the evening on a hopeful note, telling us that these dark days will pass, and better days are ahead.  Holding on to her hope for all of us. 

Looking forward to the nursing pinning today, which is always hopeful and really well done. 

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 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name 

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments 

• Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Intermediate Capital Project Funding Request:  

The Facilities and Technology Committee (FATC), College Council, and the Executive Team have recommended and approved that the College apply for a $15 million Intermediate Capital Project Proposal to the SBCTC for renovation/remodeling of the FOSS Building and remove the Comprehensive Student Services New Building Construction from the SBCTC Capital Projects list. 

At current Legislative Capital Project Funding Levels, and with the Comprehensive Student Services Building ranked at number 26, it would take at least 15-20 years before we would receive funding to begin the project. The immediate renovation and remodeling needs to support the Students, Faculty, and Staff in FOSS Building. This is another reason we are seeking this funding request. 

New Food Truck Scheduling Contractor, WSFTA, Effective Winter Quarter:  

To save approximately $10,000 in contracted services fees per year, we are moving to a new food truck scheduling contractor, Washington State Food Truck Association (WSFTA), starting in the Winter Quarter.  There is a 90-day period where we cannot utilize WSFTA food truck vendors that also contract with Seattle Food Trucks.  While this impacts a few food truck vendors that contract with both organizations, WSFTA has a broader reach and depth of food truck vendors that will provide food service to the College.  While we transition to the new contractor, we expect some logistical hiccups. Please send feedback to Joe Mazur or Gayla Hocker during this time. 

Printing Services 

Printing Services will be closed Thursday & Friday, Dec. 18 & 19, and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 29.  Please plan accordingly and contact Greg Jensen via email or phone at (206) 546-4674 if you need assistance with your printing needs.  

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Student Migration Project Update 

We’d like to share an update regarding the student email migration project. A notification with this information was sent to students on Tuesday, December 9. Preparations to move student email data from Google to Microsoft are now complete. As part of this transition, Microsoft Outlook licenses will be activated for all students on December 15th. 

What does this mean? 

• Starting December 15th, student email will be accessible through Microsoft Outlook (https://www.outlook.com) 

• Students that currently use an @go.shoreline.edu account will continue to have access to both Gmail and Microsoft Outlook until the official go-live date of January 5th, 2026. 

• No mandatory action is required by students at this time. 

Important Reminders: 

• All emails and drive data from current student Gmail accounts will be migrated to their new Microsoft account. 

• On January 5^th, all student accounts will change from student@go.shoreline.edu to student@shoreline.edu. 

• Also on January 5^th, Multifactor Authentication (MFA) will be enabled and required for all accounts. 

Stay Cyber-Safe This Holiday Season 

TSS wishes everyone a Happy Holidays! As we celebrate this season, please remember that cybercriminals often increase their efforts to target colleges like Shoreline with scams. Common tactics include: 

• Gift card scams 

• Spoofed supervisor emails 

• Phony job offers 

• Enticing giveaways 

• Fake technical support emails or calls 

These messages can appear legitimate and may cause serious harm, both personally and institution-wide. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to support@shoreline.edu. 

To help protect our community, Shoreline has implemented advanced automated defense systems that monitor our network and accounts. These systems can take proactive measures, such as locking accounts suspected of compromise to prevent further sign-ins. 

If you experience account access issues or accidentally click on a suspicious link or file, contact TSS right away so we can investigate and resolve the issue promptly. 

Thank you for your attention and for helping us maintain a safe and secure technology environment for all. 

Communication and Marketing 

Don’t forget to cast your vote for our new college logo! 

Now that we’ve changed our name to Shoreline College, we need a new logo. We’ve created three designs, and we need your help choosing a winner.  

Please take a moment to complete a short survey (it takes just a couple of minutes) and vote for the logo you feel best represents Shoreline’s future. 

Click here to view the three finalists and cast your vote. 
 
Voting will remain open until December 17, 2025, and we’ll reveal the winning design early in the new year.  

We want as much campus and community input as possible, so please share this survey throughout your network! 

Advancement & Foundation 

Follow Our Alumni Network and the Foundation on social media!   

• Facebook: Foundation   

• LinkedIn: Foundation   

• LinkedIn: Alumni Network  

Calling All Alumni! If you’re a faculty member or staff member who also graduated from Shoreline, we invite you to join the Alumni Network. It’s an easy way to stay connected with campus, receive updates, and help shape how we engage our alumni community. 
 
The Alumni Network Steering Committee recently finalized its charter and is moving forward with new initiatives. We welcome your perspective and participation. 
 
Join the Alumni Network today – click here! 
 
The annual scholarship application will be open January 5-March 29. Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. An email will go out to students in January, but 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 

First WA Lego League Robotics Competition 

• Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 8am – 5pm 

• Shoreline Gymnasium, 2900 Building 

Shoreline College’s STEM Division will host two robotics competitions. The First WA FLL Shoreline Qualifiers will be held on December 13 & 14. Throughout the weekend there will be 56 teams of students in grades 4-8 competing, 75 volunteers making it happen, including students from Shorewood High School’s FRC robotics team and over 300 families exploring Shoreline College campus with tours. Students will be presenting to judges in the morning and competing in the afternoon robot game. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Human Resources Ticketing Systems – Coming December 15, 2025! 

• Access via Shoreline’s Online Support Services 

• Request  

• Recruitment initiation 

• New hire onboarding (all employee types) 

• Accommodations 

• Specific information or a meeting with an HR staff member 

• And MORE! 

• Upcoming Holidays – Don’t forget to update your unit’s signage and personal messaging for the upcoming campus closures! 

• Dec 25 – CLOSED for Christmas Holiday  

• Dec 22, 23, 24, and 26 – CLOSED for Winter Campus Closure 

• Jan 1 – CLOSED for New Year’s Day Holiday 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due: Friday, 12/12/25, at noon (employee) and 5:00pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due: Monday, 12/15/25, at noon (employee) and 5:00pm (supervisor) 

New Employees 

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

• Shawn Wilkerson– Campus Security Officer – Safety & Security (classified) 

New Job Postings! 

• Budget Analyst 2 – Grants & Contracts – Bus & Admin Svcs / Budget & Cap Finance (Classified)  

• 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 

• How-To With HR 

• Winter 2026 Non-Credit Continuing Education Classes 

• Vote for Our New College Logo! 

• Getting Out 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

• Facebook 

• 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. 

Hey folks, 

Just a brief message today as I spent most of last week preparing for the December 1st Community Check-In and the December 3rd Board of Trustees meeting. However, I was able to meet with representatives from Western Governors University (WGU) to discuss strengthening our partnership and providing opportunities for Shoreline employees, and I also attended the chat with 32nd Legislative District Representative Cindy Ryu on December 2nd.  

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates 

Budget & Financial Updates 

The slides from last week’s Community Check-in and Board of Trustees meetings are available below: 

• State-of-the-College-Reduction-Updates-Dec-2025–.pdf 

• BOARD-State-of-the-College-Reduction-Updates-Dec-2025.pdf 

As mentioned at the Community Check-in, an FAQ document is being prepared to address questions that we have received. This document will be shared with the campus community later this week.  

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 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name 

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

College Council Updates 

The next College Council Meeting is on Tuesday, December 9, 2025; 2:30 PM. 

Enrollments 

• Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Communication and Marketing 

Don’t forget to cast your vote for our new college logo! 

Now that we’ve changed our name to Shoreline College, we need a new logo. We’ve created three designs, and we need your help choosing a winner.  

Please take a moment to complete a short survey (it takes just a couple of minutes) and vote for the logo you feel best represents Shoreline’s future. 

Click here to cast your vote. 

Voting will remain open until December 17, 2025, and we’ll reveal the winning design early in the new year.  

We want as much campus and community input as possible, so please share this survey throughout your network! 

Advancement & Foundation

Follow Our Alumni Network and the Foundation on social media!  

• Facebook: Foundation  

• LinkedIn: Foundation  

• LinkedIn: Alumni Network 

Calling All Alumni!  

If you’re a faculty member or staff member who also graduated from Shoreline, we invite you to join the Alumni Network. It’s an easy way to stay connected with campus, receive updates, and help shape how we engage our alumni community. 

The Alumni Network Steering Committee recently finalized its charter and is moving forward with new initiatives. We welcome your perspective and participation. 

Join the Alumni Network today – click here! 

The annual scholarship application will be open January 5-March 29. Students only need to submit one application in AwardSpring and they will be considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for. An email will go out to students in January, but 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! 

Human Resources 

• Vector (Online Training Platform) 

You can checkout whether you are in compliance for required trainings by viewing your Dashboard on Vector.  Click HERE for the website. Remember: Your username is your shoreline.edu email.  

Below is the completions for the past 30 days noting that the spike is when the newest Vector Launch occurred. We have 473 courses were completed so far, and 10 courses were completed so far today. Looking good!  

If something doesn’t look right, or if you have any questions – please reach out to hr@shoreline.edu and we’ll be happy to help!  

• HR Joins Shoreline Support Ticketing System! 

We are pleased to announce that the Human Resources (HR) department will soon be added to the Shoreline Support ticketing system! 

Similar to other departments across campus, HR will now utilize a variety of online forms to streamline requests, improve response times, and enhance the overall employee experience. This integration provides a centralized and transparent process for handling HR related inquiries, ensuring that your requests are tracked and resolved efficiently. 

What does this mean for you? 

• You will be able to submit HR requests for assistance directly through the support site. You can also still email hr@shoreline.edu for help, which will generate a ticket in the HR application. 

• Each request will have a ticket number, status updates, and clear communication, reducing the need for follow-up emails. 

• The system helps HR collaborate with other departments when needed, making cross-functional processes smoother. 

Stay tuned for a launch date coming soon! 

• 2025 SOUPSGIVING Shout Out! 

A huge thank-you to all our Soupsgiving competitors, tasters, and everyone who donated in support of the Student Benefits Hub & Food Pantry. Big thanks to Ben Slusser, our ‘celebrity guest judge” alumni and member of the Alumni Steering Committee. Special congratulations to Jeff Janosik, winner of both the People’s Taste Award and the Golden Ladle! 

While the soup competition is over, it’s not too late to contribute to the cause. Donation bins for the Student Benefits Hub & Food Pantry are located in the PUB for: 

• Ready-to-eat meals and snack items 

• Blankets and warm-weather accessories (scarves, gloves, leggings, long sleeves) 

You can also make a financial contribution through the Foundation using this gift form link: 
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Soupsgiving 

Thank you for helping support students in need! 

Payroll Reminders 

• LEAVE REQUESTS DUE: Friday, 12/12/25at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• TIMESHEETS DUE: Monday, 12/15/25 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

New Employees 

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

• Aaron Stewart, Campus Security Officer – Safety & Security 

New Job Postings! 

• Budget Analyst 2 – Grants & Contracts – Bus & Admin Svcs / Budget& Cap Finance (Classified) 

• Coming Soon! – Dental Hygiene Tenure-Track 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• Record Your Holiday Greetings Dec. 9 & Dec. 11 

• Holdfast by Q Quast: Artist Reception & Sculpture Casting Workshop 

• Getting Out 

• Innis Arden Improvements – Tree delivery 

• Winter 2026 Non-Credit Continuing Education Classes 

• Create Unique Gifts for Yourself or Your Friends. Seats Still Open! Ages 15+ 

• Vote for Our New College Logo! 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

• Facebook 

• 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. 

Hey folks, I hope all are doing well.  Since our last update, the most significant event I attended was the Giving table.  This year’s Giving Table fundraising event was a huge success!  Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson gave a wonderful, welcoming opening speech, and we were fortunate to have Jessica Strickland and our featured student share our student stories.   Justice Bill from Muckleshoot Indian Tribe ended the event with a beautiful song.  
 
At a time where hope sometimes is hard to attain, we spent time in community reminding ourselves that our students matter, our donors matter, and community college education matters! Kierah Taylor did such a great job representing students and telling her story.  We are so lucky to have these wonderful students.  Once again, the Shoreline Community College Foundation (and our students!) knocked it out of the park!   

The rest of this week I will be at the Association for Community College Trustees (local) conference here in Seattle with three of our Trustees.  Will update about that when I return! 

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.  
 

Committee Updates 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name 

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments 

• Winter 2026 daily enrollment tracking report.  

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports.      

International Education 

International Education Week 2025 is November 17-21. Check out our amazing lineup of events for IEW 2025! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join. 

• Monday, 11/17, 12:30-4:30: International Education Open House, International Education Department (PUB 9302): What countries do our students come from? What’s the difference between F-1 and I-20? Who are the staff who support our international students? Get these questions answered and more! 

• Tuesday, 11/18, 8:30-10:30: International Coffee & Tea, PUB Lobby: The popular Coffee & Tea event is back! We’ll have beverage samples from Hong Kong, Russia, Peru, Korea, Japan, Morocco, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, and many more. We’ll also be welcoming a special guest, Western Washington University President Sabah Randhawa! 

• Wednesday, 11/19, 2:00-4:00: Board Games Around the World, PUB Quiet Dining Room (in collaboration w/ Mahjong Club): Learn how to play board games and card games from around the world. 

• Thursday, 11/20, 11:00-12:30: Coffee & Culture: Türkiye Edition, PUB Quiet Dining Room (presented by Professor Duygu Erdogan Monson): Join Professor Duygu Erdogan Monson for a presentation on the rich history and tradition behind coffee culture in Türkiye. 

• Thursday, 11/20, 5:00-6:00: Zumba Dance Fitness, PUB Quiet Dining Room (in collaboration w/ Zumba Club): Come learn a brief history and then try out Zumba for yourself! All levels of dance and fitness are welcome. 

• Friday, 11/21, 7:00-10:30: Virtual International Education Symposium hosted by Lone Star College (email cferguson@shoreline.edu for the link and agenda): This symposium will include a student panel, best practices on study abroad and virtual exchange, and sessions led by pioneering leaders and organizations in internationalization, including the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and CCID. 

• Friday, 11/21, 9:00-12:00: Badminton Tournament, Gym (sign up to play here: Badminton Tournament – November 21, 2025 – Fill out form): Come join or watch this year’s badminton tournament! Teams of two can sign up to participate, or single players can sign up and be matched with another teammate. 

• Friday, 11/21, 12:00-1:00: WCCCSA Study Abroad Info Session (email cferguson@shoreline.edu for the link): Learn more about quarter-long and short-term study abroad programs offered by the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA). Scholarships available! Upcoming Programs in 2026: Berlin, Germany; Costa Rica; South Korea; Dublin, Ireland 

Advancement & Foundation 

Thank you to the many folks across campus who attended and/or volunteered at the Giving Table on Friday! We had 296 registered guests and 28 individual and corporate sponsors. We raised nearly $100,000 so far, and I am pretty sure we will hit $100K in the next week or so as folks who couldn’t attend made gifts this week.  

Our special guest speaker was WA State Governor Bob Ferguson. He expressed his appreciation for the donors who help us address our students’ basic needs. Prior to the event, he met with the student speakers for about 20 minutes. It was an educational and meaningful experience for our students.  

If you missed the event, but wanted to make a gift, here is the link! And here is the link to the video for the event! Please feel free to share both with your friends and family and anyone else who would be interested!  

Human Resources 

Updates:  

• CLASSIFIED TRAINING: 2025-27 WFSE-HE Contract Review (11/19/25 @ 5:30pm) 

We’re excited to invite all classified staff to a special training session focused on the WFSE-HE Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)! This session is designed to help you better understand your rights, benefits, and the resources available to you under the CBA. NOTE: Participation in this training is comp-time eligible under the Winter Closure MOU.  

  

When:                  Wednesday, Nov 19 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. 

Where:                 Online (Zoom) 

What:                   WFSE-HE CBA Training 

Who:                    Open to all Classified Staff  

Presented By:   Rebekah Kissel,  WFSE Council Rep 

  

Attendance Note: Attendees, please make sure your full name appears on your Zoom profile and, if watching as a group, please message in chat with everyone’s names so there’s record of your participation.  

• EMPLOYEE EVENT: 2025 Soupsgiving!  

Who: All employees  

What: Enter a soup to share, or join as a taste-tester/voter  

When: Friday, 11/21/25 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm  in the Main Dining Room 

To participate, please register by November 14, 2025👉 REGISTER HERE.   
Questions? Reach out anytime at hr@shoreline.edu 

• EMPLOYEE EVENT: How-To with HR – Leave & Time Off  

Who: All employees 

What:  Virtual drop-in series with HR – no registration required!  

When: Thursday, 11/20/25 from 3:00pm-3:30pm. Join via Teams  

Payroll and Benefit Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due: Thursday, 11/13/25 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due: Friday, 11/14/25 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• Open Enrollment is now open and closes on November 24^th.  

• Please note that Benefits cannot give advice on medical plans but can assist with enrollment questions 

New Job Postings! 

• Program Specialist 2 – Conferences, Rentals and Events (C) – Library & Learning Resources 

• Program Specialist 3 – Benefits Hub (C) – Office of yehaw 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• IEW 2025: Board Games Around the World 

• IEW 2025: International Coffee & Tea 

• IEW 2025: International Education Open House 

• Fish War: Film & Panel Discussion 

• Vocal Jazz Concert 

• Music Department Student Showcase 

• Jazz + Rock Ensemble Night 

• Concert Band + Chamber and Chorale Joint Concert 

• SoupsGiving 2025 

• Notice of Board of Trustees Participation in November 2025 Association of College Trustees (ACT) Fall Conference 

• Say Farewell to the 800 Music building 

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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. 

Good day colleagues, I hope all is well.  This has been another week of some pretty straightforward work – budgets and planning for upcoming events (including the Giving Table!). 

I was able to take part in the amazing Haunted Library event (I was a bit scared, but I made it through), the Parent Child Center walk with super cute kids, and the wonderful Dia de Los Muertos event.   

On Wednesday VP Aiello, AVP Rucks, Dean Ehmke-Reedy and I went to visit President Randhawa and his team at Western Washington University. We just signed a Transfer Articulation Agreement with them and went to brainstorm ways we can encourage the pathway from Shoreline to WWU.  I had never been before – what a beautiful campus!  Looking forward to the opportunities.   

I have two events coming up this weekend that I will share next week.  See you at the Giving Table on Friday! 

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.  
 

Committee Updates 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) ***updated name 

• Strategic Planning Budget Council 

Enrollments 

• Winter 2025 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports.     

Business and Administrative Services 

Reposted from the 11/6/25 campus-wide email to facilitate multi-channel communication: 

Dear Campus Community,  

It has been almost a year since our campus bookstore moved fully online. During that year, we have been exploring the viability of re-opening an on-campus store and we wanted to provide you with an update.   

After considering recommendations from the Course Materials Accessibility Review Work Group, and meeting with colleagues from other colleges in the area, the Executive Team has decided to keep our bookstore operations entirely online at this time.   

Several factors influenced our decision:  

1. Re-opening an on-campus bookstore would involve significant up-front costs to hire staff, identify & renovate a space, and build inventory. Unfortunately, we don’t have sufficient reserves to do this.  

2. The prior campus bookstore had a deficit of approximately $1 million. The Board approved a cleanup of this deficit using Contract Fund Balance reserves, but we cannot afford to create another deficit reserve spending situation.   

3. Given the uncertainty around the new allocation model and other financial pressures, we simply don’t know how the future will impact our reserves and revenues.   

Although we will not have an on-campus location, our bookstore’s core services are all available online. You’ll find links on the bookstore’s website where faculty and students can order course materials. Students can also sell back textbooks through the website.    

We understand that many people hoped to see the bookstore return to our campus, but, unfortunately, that is not possible in the current fiscal environment.  

If you have any questions or concerns about this matter, please feel free to contact me at jmazur@shoreline.edu.  

PUB 5000 Self-service Coffee Machines Repair Update 

Evergreen Refreshments will be on-campus today and tomorrow to repair and replace the credit card payment modules for the self-service coffee machines in PUB 5000.  Thank you to the PUB 5000 occupants for making us aware of the payment issues.  Please let Gayla Hocker or Joe Mazur know if there are service issues with these or the self-service food vending machines located in the center of the building. 

Mail Services 

As operations and coverage of the Mail Services Department continues among different employees, we need your help as we adjust our mail and package handling and delivery procedures.  

To help complete our mission to timely send and receive interoffice mail, USPS mail, and other carrier packages, please pick up and drop off your items at the Mail Services Office (Room 9100) located at the external loading dock on the ground floor of the PUB 9000 Building. Please do not come to the interior door as the noise levels inside cover up door knocking sounds. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Joe Mazur, Kimberlee Clark, or Aimee Henson. 

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

Student Migration Project 

TSS would like to provide an update on the previously announced initiative to migrate student email accounts from the Google platform to Microsoft. This transition is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the student technology experience and improve email support and account management. 

Why This Migration Is Necessary: 

• Google’s discontinuation of unlimited free student accounts 

• Reduced storage capacity on Google accounts 

• Improved systems management capabilities through Microsoft 

• Security risks posed by compromised or orphaned @go.shoreline.edu accounts 

What’s Changing: 

Beginning in January 2026, all active student email accounts will transition from @go.shoreline.edu to @shoreline.edu. To ensure a smooth transition: 

• An alias will be created for each student so emails sent to their old address will automatically forward to the new one. 

• Existing data from student Google accounts will be automatically migrated to their new Microsoft accounts. 

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will be enabled to enhance account security and user autonomy. 

Preparing for the Transition: 

On November 21^st, 2025, TSS will activate the SSPR feature for student Microsoft accounts. This will allow students to input their recovery information and prepare for the new services launching in the new year. 

A student-facing message will be sent next week with more details and instructions for completing the initial setup. 

We appreciate your attention to this important initiative. Additional updates and resources will be shared as the project progresses. 

Facilities and Capital Projects 

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.   

International Education 

International Education Week 2025 is November 17-21. Check out our amazing lineup of events for IEW 2025! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join. 

• Monday, 11/17, 12:30-4:30: International Education Open House, International Education Department (PUB 9302) 

• Tuesday, 11/18, 8:30-10:30: International Coffee & Tea, PUB Lobby 

• Wednesday, 11/19, 2:00-4:00: Board Games Around the World, PUB Quiet Dining Room (in collaboration w/ Mahjong Club) 

• Thursday, 11/20, 11:00-12:30: Coffee & Culture: Türkiye Edition, PUB Quiet Dining Room (presented by Professor Duygu Erdogan Monson 

• Thursday, 11/20, 5:00-6:00: Zumba Dance Fitness, PUB Quiet Dining Room 

• Friday, 11/21, 7:00-10:30: Virtual International Education Symposium hosted by Lone Star College (email cferguson@shoreline.edu for the link and agenda) 

• Friday, 11/21, 9:00-12:00: Badminton Tournament, Gym (sign up to play here: Badminton Tournament – November 21, 2025 – Fill out form) 

• Friday, 11/21, 12:00-1:00: WCCCSA Study Abroad Info Session (email cferguson@shoreline.edu for the link) 

Advancement & Foundation 

The Annual Giving Table Luncheon in support of Shoreline Students is happening Friday! If you want to go, but you forgot to RSVP, contact Kara Haney khaney@shoreline.edu right now! If you don’t want to go but want to make a gift in support of the effort, please click this link – every gift, of every size, makes a huge difference! 

Follow Our Alumni Network and the Foundation on social media! 

• Facebook: Foundation 

• LinkedIn: Foundation 

• LinkedIn: Alumni Network 

Super big thank you and shout out to these businesses and individuals who provide sponsor dollars! They are awesome! 

The Alumni Network steering committee met on Monday and adopted a charter! This group of alumni volunteers from the community are dedicated to growing our alumni program and raising the reputation and reach of Shoreline College! Click here to read the charter! 

Human Resources 

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

Events 

Fish War: Film & Panel Discussion 

• November 14, 5:00 – 8:00 pm  
• Shoreline Community College Theater 

When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. Fish War follows the tribes’ flight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights. Panel discussion follows the film, along with Native Artisan Vendors and Native Drumming. 

Updates from DAAG 

• STEAM – Campus Power Shut Down 11/9 

• Trauma-Informed Training: Building Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environments 

• How-To With HR 

• Clay Club Holiday Sale 

• Transgender Day of Remembrance Community Art Display 

• Switch Your Trips – Last Week of Contest! 

• The Giving Table Luncheon 

• Veterans Appreciation Wall 

• Spread the Word: Winter Housing Applications Open at 7000 Campus Living! 

Follow Shoreline Community College on social media! 

• Facebook 

• 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.