Campus Updates 8/13/2026

August 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hello all, 

It’s been a busy week – I’ve been working on HR projects, policies and procedure prep for next year, and a lot of emails.  I was able to connect with some community members this week including Dr. Warren Brown from College Spark (the org sponsoring the recent Evolve grant we received), Michael Benitez (to discuss some upcoming training for admin) and Centro Cultural (thanks to the yəhaw̓ Center for inviting me!). 

Hope you all are having 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 

Enrollments 

Fall 2026 Daily Enrollment Tracking Report (DENTR) 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Save the Date!  Admin & Classified Staff Training Day – Thursday, August 27th 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Thursday,8/13/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Friday, 8/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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.

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Campus Updates 8/6/2026

August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks and happy Thursday. 

This week has been pretty full – had a great donor meeting and a new project is making some movement (more to come), visited with four business students in professor Custis’s class, and welcomed our new Foundation lead April Nilsen.  If you have a moment, come by and say hi to her; she’s on the learning tour!   

Other than that, this week has been straightforward – winding down the PRFR accreditation requirements, a lot of email, and preparing for the ET retreat this summer.  I’ll share more about that in the next couple of weeks.   

Like you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our colleagues and friends in Western Washington who are struggling through the fires. While we’re certainly feeling the effects on our side of the state as well, so many people are facing much more difficult circumstances. I hope you’ve been able to connect with loved ones and that everyone is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. 

Take good care.  

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 

Enrollments 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

We’re thrilled to announce the hiring of April Nilsen as the new Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation! April began her new role at Shoreline College on August 3, 2026. Stop by the Foundation office (Admin 1005) to say hello! 
 
SAVE THE DATE – NOV 6: Mark your calendars for the Shoreline College Foundation’s Annual Giving Table Luncheon on November 6 at 11:30 am. The Main Dining Room will be packed with community leaders, donors, and other friends of the college who are eager to assist in providing access and support for our students. It’s a great opportunity for you to invite people in your networks, advisory committees, and your most caring friends to make a difference for the students you serve. 
 
If you’d like to sponsor this year’s event, host a table, or learn more about the event and the good it does for our students and programs, visit the event website or contact Josh Krupke at jkrupke@shoreline.edu.   

Guided Pathways 

1. Our Navigate360 Implementation is officially underway! We are focusing first on the CRM side of things, which will primarily serve Recruitment, Communications and Marketing, and new student onboarding.  

2. If your area currently uses Starfish, the team would like to hear from you! As a part of project planning, we are asking areas that currently use Starfish to make two wishlists: one of features you currently have in Starfish that you want to keep in Navigate, and one of things you would like to be able to do that Starfish doesn’t currently do for you. We can’t guarantee that everyone will get everything off their wishlist, but having the wishlist will help us deliver as much as possible in our project planning. Send your wishlists to the Starfish team: cjacques@shoreline.edu and rsohn@shoreline.edu. 

3. Working on the Navigate implementation means that, while we will continue to support Starfish during the transition period, we don’t have as much bandwidth to implement new things in Starfish. However, less bandwidth doesn’t mean NO bandwidth, so if you have something you are looking to be able to do in Starfish, reach out to us so we can talk it over. We might still be able to make it happen, and if we can’t, we can add it to the wishlists. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • Save the Date!  Admin & Classified Staff Training Day – Thursday, August 27th 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due:  Thursday,8/13/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due:  Friday, 8/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Welcome to Shoreline College! 

  • Chhoda Chhem – Custodian 2 
  • April Nilsen – Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation 

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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

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Campus Updates 7/23/2026

July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hi folks,  

This week was mostly spent with the other presidents in the state at our regular summer get-together.  It was good to meet with folks across the state and share updates. 

The rest of the week has been working on policy/procedures and accreditation work.  And of course, looking out the window for Jimothy. 

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 

Enrollments 

Building Updates 

From Thursday, July 16 through Friday, September 4, 2026, we’ll be using a single public entrance to the 1000 (“Administration”) Building. 

What to know: 

  1. The west-side doors (facing the 1200 Building) will remain locked. Employees with building keys will still be able to enter through these doors. We’ll post signs on the west side directing visitors to the main entrance. 
  1. The east-side doors (the flagpole side, facing the 9000/PUB Building) will be unlocked during business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).   

During the summer months, fewer people are typically in the building at any given time due to vacations and varying work schedules. Having a single public entrance will help us greet and assist visitors more effectively. 

Printing Services    

Printing Services will be closed on Monday, July 20th, through Friday, July 24th, and will reopen on Monday, July 27th.  Please plan accordingly and contact Greg Jensen via email or phone at (206) 546-4674 if you need assistance with your printing needs. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

SAVE THE DATE – NOV 6 

Mark your calendars for the Shoreline College Foundation’s Annual Giving Table Luncheon on November 6 at 11:30 am. The Main Dining Room will be packed with community leaders, donors, and other friends of the college who are eager to assist in providing access and support for our students. It’s a great opportunity for you to invite people in your networks, advisory committees, and your most caring friends to make a difference for the students you serve. 

If you’d like to sponsor this year’s event, host a table, or learn more about the event and the good it does for our students and programs, visit the event website or contact Josh Krupke at jkrupke@shoreline.edu. 

Events 

Now is the time to seize the day! 

Tickets are on sale now for the collaborative Shoreline College and Woodland Park Players production of Newsies. Playing July 31st – Aug 2nd at the Shoreline College Theater. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • HR Office Hours –  
  • The HR Office will be closed on Thursdays from 10:00am-noon each week moving forward. 
  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • All Fridays throughout the summer 
  • Be sure to have your office signage and auto replies updated to reflect this summer schedule. 
  • Labor Day- Monday, September 7, 2026 
  • Hiring alert! Please plan ahead for student/hourly onboarding. Due to limited staff availability, onboarding requests submitted between July 27- August 7 will NOT begin processing until the week of August 10. Please plan to submit requests in advance and have your new hires complete onboarding steps BEFORE July 27. Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu. 
  • Campus Winter Closure: Eligible Classified staff have the option to earn compensatory time to cover unpaid days during Winter Closure, 12/21-25.Please check the Intranet page for FAQs, including how to earn and report compensatory time between now and November 30. 2026. Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu. 
  • If you have not logged into your Neogov.com account lately, please do so and confirm that the email listed is your Shoreline email address and not your personal address used during onboarding.  

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Thursday,7/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Friday, 7/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Welcome to Shoreline College! 

  • Carley Borgen – Associate Dean of Nursing (previously faculty)  

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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

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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Campus Updates 7/16/2026

July 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment

This past week, Shoreline College continued to advance our commitment to student success, equity, accessibility, and community partnership through a number of important initiatives. 

We were proud to celebrate National Disability Independence Day and Disability Pride Month with our annual flag-raising event. Our thanks to Miranda Levy, Director of Student Accessibility Services, for her leadership and unwavering advocacy on behalf of students with disabilities. Her work helps ensure that Shoreline remains a welcoming and accessible community for all. 

We also received exciting news that Shoreline has been awarded an EVOLVE Grant through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to support our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts. Through this initiative, we will collaborate with colleagues from Clark College, Clover Park Technical College, Columbia Basin College, Seattle Colleges, Yakima Valley College, and Pierce College to share best practices and advance innovative equity-centered work. Special recognition goes to Vice President Brian Ramos and his team for their leadership in securing this opportunity and positioning Shoreline as a key partner in this statewide effort. 

Our outreach and retention teams also strengthened community relationships through a visit with Centro Cultural Mexicano, where we met with Mariana C. Martinez and learned more about the organization’s impactful work supporting the Latino community. Alongside Brian Ramos, Lizbeth Agapito, Savena Garrett, Jack B., and Elle Rivera Soto, we explored opportunities for future collaboration! 

In addition to these activities, the college continued significant work in several key areas. Teams made continued progress on accreditation planning and preparation, advanced important policy review and development efforts, and engaged in ongoing financial stewardship and budget planning to support the institution’s long-term sustainability. We also met with community partners and stakeholders to explore future projects and partnerships that will expand opportunities for our students and strengthen Shoreline’s impact throughout the region. 

Thank you to everyone whose dedication and collaboration continue to move Shoreline forward. Your work reflects our shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, and service to our community. 

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 

Enrollments 

Building Updates 

From Thursday, July 16 through Friday, September 4, 2026, we’ll be using a single public entrance to the 1000 (“Administration”) Building. 

What to know: 

  1. The west-side doors (facing the 1200 Building) will remain locked. Employees with building keys will still be able to enter through these doors. We’ll post signs on the west side directing visitors to the main entrance. 
  1. The east-side doors (the flagpole side, facing the 9000/PUB Building) will be unlocked during business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).   

During the summer months, fewer people are typically in the building at any given time due to vacations and varying work schedules. Having a single public entrance will help us greet and assist visitors more effectively.  

Printing Services    

Printing Services will be closed on Monday, July 20th, through Friday, July 24th, and will reopen on Monday, July 27th.  Please plan accordingly and contact Greg Jensen via email or phone at (206) 546-4674 if you need assistance with your printing needs. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

⚾⚾⚾ 

Summer in Seattle is made for baseball, and now is your chance to attend an upcoming Mariners game for free!  The Foundation has generously secured 100 tickets for employees to enjoy Shoreline Night at the Ballpark. 

Enter here between now and Thursday, July 23rd at 3:00pm for a chance to win 2 tickets to the following game: 

  • Event:  Seattle Mariners v. Detroit Tigers 
  • Date:  Wednesday, August 5, 2026 
  • Game Time:  6:40pm 
  • Location:  T-Mobile Park, Terrace Club, Section 213 

Please note that you are limited to 1 entry per employee, with a maximum of 2 tickets per employee available. Winners will be selected by random drawing and notified on Monday, July 27th.  

The Foundation is pleased to offer this great opportunity to the dedicated team here at Shoreline College. Thank you for all your amazing work! 

See you at the ball game! 

⚾⚾⚾ 

Events 

Car Show this Saturday 

Our friends at Cascade Kombis Vintage VW Club will be hosting their annual car show Saturday, July 18th beginning at 9:00 AM right here on campus at Shoreline College. Be part of the fun at the PNW VW Show and Swap and enter the raffle for your chance to win a 1969 VW Beetle and other fun prizes! Tickets are $5 (under 15 years old, free). 

The Cascade Kombis Vintage VW Club is a proud supporter of the Shoreline College Automotive Program and the Foundation’s Joseph Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring longtime College Automotive Director, Don Schultz and his family. Thank you, Cascade Kombis, for your generous support of Shoreline students!  

Now is the time to seize the day! 

Tickets are on sale now for the collaborative Shoreline College and Woodland Park Players production of Newsies. Playing July 31st – Aug 2nd at the Shoreline College Theater. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • HR Office Hours –  
  • The HR Office will be closed on Thursdays from 10:00am-noon each week moving forward. 
  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • All Fridays throughout the summer 
  • Be sure to have your office signage and auto replies updated to reflect this summer schedule. 
  • Labor Day- Monday, September 7, 2026 
  • Hiring alert! Please plan ahead for student/hourly onboarding. Due to limited staff availability, onboarding requests submitted between July 27- August 7 will NOT begin processing until the week of August 10. Please plan to submit requests in advance and have your new hires complete onboarding steps BEFORE July 27. Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu. 
  • Campus Winter Closure: Eligible Classified staff have the option to earn compensatory time to cover unpaid days during Winter Closure, 12/21-25.Please check the Intranet page for FAQs, including how to earn and report compensatory time between now and November 30. 2026. Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu. 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due: Thursday,7/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due: Friday, 7/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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. 

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Campus Updates 7/9/2026

July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Hey everyone, 

This week has been an extra busy one in the president’s office.   

One highlight was the opportunity to visit Centro Cultural Mexicano yesterday with some members of Shoreline’s outreach and retention team. We learned a tremendous amount and were inspired by Mariana C. Martinez’s vision for collaboration and for uplifting the diverse LatinX community and the broader community we all serve. It was a valuable experience that reinforced the importance of mission-aligned partnerships and community engagement. Thank you to VP Brian Ramos, Lizbeth Agapito, Savena Garrett, Elle Rivera, and Jack B. for their leadership, creativity, and commitment to improving how we serve our students and our community. 

In addition, a significant amount of time this week was devoted to policy and procedure development and review, ongoing budget work, and supporting institutional planning efforts. I also had the privilege of working closely with the amazing team in Human Resources, where I continue to see the incredible work happening behind the scenes to support our employees and strengthen our college community. Thank you to all our HR colleagues for your dedication, expertise, and partnership. 

As always, I remain grateful for the creativity, leadership, and collaboration demonstrated by so many across the college. Every week I see examples of people stepping up, finding solutions, and working together to make Shoreline an even better place for our students and employees. 

Thank you for all you do, and please look for another update next 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 

Enrollments 

  • Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Printing Services    

Printing Services will be closed on Monday, July 20th, through Friday, July 24th, and will reopen on Monday, July 27th.  Please plan accordingly and contact Greg Jensen via email or phone at (206) 546-4674 if you need assistance with your printing needs.  

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

⚾⚾⚾ 

Summer in Seattle is made for baseball, and now is your chance to attend an upcoming Mariners game for free!  The Foundation has generously secured 100 tickets for employees to enjoy Shoreline Night at the Ballpark. 

Enter here between now and Thursday, July 23rd at 3:00pm for a chance to win 2 tickets to the following game: 

  • Event:  Seattle Mariners v. Detroit Tigers 
  • Date:  Wednesday, August 5, 2026 
  • Game Time:  6:40pm 
  • Location:  T-Mobile Park, Terrace Club, Section 213 

 Please note that you are limited to 1 entry per employee, with a maximum of 2 tickets per employee available. Winners will be selected by random drawing and notified on Monday, July 27th.  

The Foundation is pleased to offer this great opportunity to the dedicated team here at Shoreline College. Thank you for all your amazing work! 

See you at the ball game! 

⚾⚾⚾ 

Human Resources 

Updates 

  • HR Office Hours 
  • The HR Office will be closed to walk-ins this Wednesday and Thursday, July 8-9, from 1:00pm-5:00pm.   
  • Additionally, the HR Office will be closed on Thursdays from 10:00am-noon each week moving forward. 
  • Upcoming Holidays – Campus Closed – No Services 
  • All Fridays throughout the summer  
  • Be sure to have your office signage and auto replies updated to reflect this summer schedule. 
  • Labor Day- September 7, 2026 
  • Student/Hourly Onboarding 
  • Due to limited staff availability, onboarding requests submitted between July 27- August 5 will NOT begin processing until the week of August 10. Please plan to submit requests in advance and have your new hires complete onboarding steps before July 27. Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu. 

Reminder – Available 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 
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! 
HCM Department Code List (used for all HR forms) Department Code List (HCM) 

Payroll Reminders 

  • Leave Reports are due:  Tuesday,7/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  
  • Timesheets are due:  Wednesday, 7/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

Current Job Postings! Please share with your professional networks. 

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.

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