Events and News 

Hello! I hope you are all doing well. This week has been slammed with meetings, with a disproportionate number of them focused on moving the strategic plan forward.  They have been great, and I am learning a lot from listening to folks discuss different areas for improvement and growth.   

Of course, the weather has been a challenge this week – not too bad in Shoreline proper but some of our surrounding areas have had more icy conditions etc. I commute in from up north and it wasn’t so bad the last couple of days- not as terrible as last year (so far!).  

We had a really exciting meeting yesterday with Eileen Aparis, Senior Vice President of Mission at Goodwill Industries, and Chancellor Rosie Rimando Chareunsap, from the Seattle Community College District. We did a brief tour of the Cedar building and discussed some next steps around connecting workforce training at Goodwill more explicitly with King County Colleges for Credit for Prior Learning credit and integration of programming. Thanks to our local experts Lucas Rucks, Dalila Paredes, and Wendy Coates for assisting in this conversation. More on this soon! 

This week I also want to include January’s Campus Update from the President’s Office. Thank you to Rob Berg and Ann Garnsey-Harter for helping with it. 

So, as part of my list of New Year’s resolutions I am getting back into fitness etc. I am on a program of weightlifting and cardio, and next month will be (gulp…pun intended) doing a food cleanse of sorts. And people, it isn’t easy. I am out of shape but in the last month have noticed some meager changes in overall strength which is great. If others are doing similar things let me know and I’m glad to cheer each other on- it’s always humbling to do something that is personally challenging. 

Stay safe and warm! 

Best,  

Jack 

Winter Quarter Updates 

• Executive Team Winter Office Hours 
• English Placement Test Updates 

Accreditation 

• March 1: Area Reviews are due. 
  • Find your Area Review: Institutional Planning & Assessment Calendar 2011-2028.xlsx 
  • Break the work into doable chunks: 2023-2024 Area Reviews Scaffolded Timeline.docx 
    • January 22-26: finish the Equity section. 
• February 23: Mock Accreditation Visit – stay tuned for schedule and preparatory materials. 
• April 18-19: Mid-Cycle Accreditation Visit on Campus. 3-month countdown! 

• If you see old Core Theme posters around campus, please take them down. We no longer use core themes as part of our accreditation process. 

Enrollments 

Hurray! Winter quarter enrollments are up: Winter_ 2024_Daily Enrollment Report_Comparison_Winter 2023.xlsx!   

Human Resources 

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

Foundation 

Hi everyone – We are thrilled to be partnering with the City of Shoreline in honoring Mr. Pratt’s legacy. The event is shaping up quite well, but we could use a few more volunteers to help us set up and check in guests. Let Wendy know if you would like to help wcoates@shoreline.edu  January 30, 2024, from 5-7 in the PUB. Refreshments (from Shorecrest High School) will be provided. 

Click here to RSVP! 

Emergency Aid for Students: If you know of a student who needs assistance, please ask them to fill out the Student Emergency Aid Information and Application .  

Technology Support Services 

Emergency 911 calling is enabled in the new MS Teams Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) phone system; however, please be aware that the college’s 16101 Greenwood Avenue North physical address is associated with your Shoreline CC phone number. This means, if you are calling 911 from an off-campus location using the MS Teams VOIP system, the 911 operator will see the college’s address, not your actual off-campus location. Please alert the 911 operator of your actual physical location if you use the MS Teams VOIP phone system to place an emergency 911 call. 

Events and Updates 

• Multicultural Center Winter Welcome Event 1/24/24 
• Reminder: Winter Clothing Drive Happening Now through 1/31/24 
• New Date: Pinkwashing Exposed (Documentary 1/23/24) 
• Join us for the Ceramic Showcase Artist Reception 1/23/24 
• ICARUS: A Storytelling Game About How Great Civilizations Fall 
• MLK Music Exhibition 1/22/24 
• Worried About a Student’s Well-Being or Academic Concerns? 
• Club & Resource Fair: Sign Up for a Table 
• Title III Grants Update- Fall 2023 
• Course Materials Access and the Bookstore Faculty & Staff Survey 

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Events and News 

Good morning, and welcome back! While the weather and wind hasn’t been super welcoming (though in fairness it is wintertime!), the warmth and energy coming from our students, faculty and staff teams is keeping us going!  

To start your year off with a bang, I really want to tell you what enrollments look like so far, but I don’t want to ruin Ann’s fun below—I would STRONGLY suggest you scroll down in her report, even after add/drop and “ghost removal.”   

The student leadership team has done a great job welcoming students with pastries, coffee, and lots of fun events (I see them advertised on Instagram and in Shoreline Today quite often).  I was able to connect with students this week at an Ask Me table on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday at a new event we are trying called “Pizza with the President” I think alliteration is required as a previous institution had “Donuts with the Deans” (Deans take notice!). It was fun, and I chatted with many students and even a few staff colleagues! 

This week I attended a couple of meetings for the WACTC legislative affairs subcommittee. It is a new committee for me and it’s providing a lot of great learning. I hope to improve my skills and advocacy for our staff and students. 

This Monday of course is MLK day. Last year I shared a story about growing up in Arizona which was the last state to adopt the holiday. Taking part in protests to adopt the holiday next to those protesting against it is definitely a memory I won’t forget. 

I hope the day provides time for reflection on the legacy and wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr. I know for me as a young man learning about King’s approach to nonviolence (alongside Gandhi’s) was incredibly important in my own development and learning as a college student. I was very lucky to have a roommate (and mentor) who competed with me for consuming important books outside of our course syllabi. King’s words resonated in a way that provided an alternative way to acknowledge and confront injustices and to view social change that was very unfamiliar to me as an 18-year-old.   

As you know, we are committed to the vision he believed in, and we will work together to raise each other up in times when we see replications of the same kinds of violence Dr King (and of course many others) spoke of sixty+ years ago. In fact, this month we will be hosting a very important event in this spirit.  

On Tuesday January 30, 2024, with the City of Shoreline, we will host the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance Reception from 5–7 in the Main Dining Room. At the reception, we will honor and celebrate the life of local civil rights leader Edwin Pratt. Wendy in the Foundation office is looking for volunteers, so please reach out to her if you want to help. 

I hope you will join us. 

Enjoy your week! 

Best,  

Jack

Winter Quarter Updates 

• Register Today for Winter Quarter Continuing Ed Classes 
• “Drop-in” Online Tutoring Now Available! 
• Safety & Security Tips for Life on Campus, Winter 24’ 

Accreditation 

• February 1: Mid-Cycle Accreditation report DRAFT due to our NWCCU Liaison for feedback. 
  • A draft report has been crafted and is now being refined. 
• February 23: Mock Accreditation Visit – stay tuned for schedule and preparatory materials. 
• March 1: Area Reviews due. 
  • Break the work into doable chunks following this timeline:  
    • January 15-19: 

• Finish “Background” section. 
• Finish Goals & Action Plans > Progress on Area Review Goals section.  
  • Focus only on action plans for the goals for this fiscal year (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). 
  • Don’t do “Goals for Next Year” and “SWOT Analysis” sections until closer to March 1, 2024, as we should have a DRAFT Strategic Plan that we can share with you that will provide guidance. 
• March 7: Mid-Cycle Accreditation report (final draft) due to NWCCU. 
• April 18-19: Mid-Cycle Accreditation Visit on Campus 
  • External evaluators will determine the exact schedule closer to the visit.  
• April 22: Celebrate with the Accreditation Committee, 1:30-3 pm, Boardroom, 1000 building. 

ctcLink 

Please be aware that Multifactor authentication (MFA) will be enabled for faculty and students for access to BOTH ctcLink and Canvas on January 18^th. This means that you will be required to enter your ctcLink ID and ctcLink password, PLUS an additional verification to sign in. Please see this article for more information. 

Enrollments 

Hurray! Winter quarter enrollments are up: see daily enrollment report here! 

Human Resources 

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

Foundation 

Save the Date: Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance Reception – January 30, 2024 

5:00-7:00 pm (PUB) Main Dining Room  

Join city and community leaders in the PUB Main Dining Room on January 30 at 5:00 pm as the City of Shoreline proclaims January 30^th as the Edwin Pratt Day of Remembrance, celebrating the life of local civil rights leader Edwin Pratt (1930-1969). Before his tragic assassination in 1969, Pratt served as the Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League. He worked tirelessly on the desegregation of Seattle Public Schools, fair housing initiatives, and other critical advancements in civil rights. For more information about this event, contact Josh Krupke jkrupke@shoreline.edu. 

Join a committee! 

1. The Foundation is seeking volunteers to join the planning committee for the Cedar Building Grand Opening Celebration on May 2. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Wendy Coates wcoates@shoreline.edu  

2. You can transform the life of a student by joining the scholarship committee. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the challenges and triumphs of SCC students and provide practical assistance to those in need. Let Wendy know if you want to participate wcoates@shoreline.edu 

Student Emergency Aid 

Applications for student emergency assistance grants are now being processed by the Benefits Hub. If you are aware of a student in urgent need of support, please refer them to the Benefits Hub and have them fill out an Emergency Aid application. 

Scholarships 

$26,313 in Winter Quarter Scholarships have been awarded! 

Spring Quarter Scholarship applications will open Feb 1 – Feb 28 

Annual Scholarship applications will open Feb 1 – Mar 29 

Apply online beginning Feb 1 

Events and Updates 

• Winter Clothing Drive for the Benefits Hub 
• Queer Reverent: Reclaiming Faith 1/22/24 
• Ceramic Showcase 
• Faculty: Have Representatives from SLC in Your Classroom! 
• Important Message from Payroll: Timesheets due Friday! 
• Unveiling the Legacy: Dr. MLK Jr. And the Unfiltered Struggle for Justice 
• Mindfulness Mondays Starting 1/29/24 
• Relation Sh!t to Relationship- 4 Week Workshop Starting 2/1 
• Come cheer on the Dolphin Women’s (5:00 pm) and Men’s (7:00 pm) basketball teams for their home games against Edmonds Community College on Wednesday, January 17th 

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Shoreline Community College MISSION – Our Purpose 

We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. 

Events and News 

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! 

It’s been great seeing people on campus this week and catching up on everyone’s holiday stories.  The most common (and celebrated it seems) is “I did almost nothing and loved every minute of it!” I can appreciate that!  I did go out to Arizona to see some of my family this break.  Highlights included “axe throwing” with my niece and nephew- if you haven’t tried it, I recommend it. It is fun! There are some opportunities around Seattle (Everett, Lynwood, Kenmore have locations to try it out). Is it the new bowling? Not sure. Unlike bowling you don’t throw a ball, but you do throw axes at various targets, you can even bring in digital photos! This time we aimed primarily at zombies.  I started out fairly well, and then got increasingly worse. My 13-year-old niece did very well, and I have a great photo of her with the axe which is a bit intimidating!   

Hope your week away was pleasant.  Since I have been back, I have been hunkered down working on some projects that have deadlines this week. I also read the first draft of the accreditation mid-cycle report which is looking great so far! 

The other day I attended the International Education Orientation which was great. It was packed and I was happy to hear that we keep increasing enrollment post-covid.  I loved meeting families and connecting with students at the event.  It was energizing, and a good start to the week. 

Keep up all the great work you are doing out there and stop by and say hello! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter Quarter Updates 

• Register Today for Winter Quarter Continuing Ed Classes 
• Construction Update 1/8-5/8/24 

Accreditation 

Please continue progress on Area Reviews, due March 1, 2024.  

Enrollments 

Winter quarter enrollments are looking favorable (see daily enrollment report here). 

Human Resources 

We just want to say a huge thank you to the campus for making evaluations a priority and turning them in! We appreciate all of your hard work! 

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

Foundation 

Save the Date Cedar Grand Opening – Thursday May 2, 2024, from 4:00-6:00pm 

Communications and Advancement are putting together an organizing committee, and your insight, dedication, and hands-on approach is needed to help create an event that resonates with our community’s goals and identity. 

Your participation and support will elevate the stature of our celebration and reinforce our commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and inclusivity.  If you’re interested in helping, please contact Wendy at wcoates@shoreline.edu or Cat at cchiappa@shoreline.edu by Friday January 12, 2024. 

More details to follow in the coming weeks.  We look forward to celebrating this monumental accomplishment with you all! 

Events and Updates 

• Winter Clothing Drive for the Benefits Hub 
• Notice to DRS Members and Retirees- Public Records Request 
• Call for Entries: 2024 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival 
• Faculty Teach Abroad with WCCCSA Information Meeting 

• Announcement: Passing of Former Shoreline Community College Trustee Roger Olstad 
• Employer of the Day: Fastenal 
• Happy New Year: Check Out the New Resources for January from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Continuing Education Course for Youth- Register Today! 
• Come cheer on the Dolphin Women’s (5:00 pm) and Men’s (7:00 pm) basketball teams for their home games against Skagit Valley College on Wednesday, January 10th 

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We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. 

Events and News

Hello,

I hope you are all doing well. 

I can’t believe we are so far into December already.  I have been local this week focusing on committee work and projects at the college. It’s been productive but perhaps not as much as I’d like.  I took a spill recently which prevented me from seeing A Wrinkle in Time (which I heard was awesome) and has made participation in other things a bit challenging.  I’m on the mend but haven’t been able to be as engaged as I’d like. 

Shoreline was very happy to host Senator Jesse Salomon on campus this past Monday. Senator Salomon represents our 32nd Legislative District and was so kind to come visit with us and learn more about the college. We had a chance to show him around our new Cedar building and to discuss some of the programs and activities happening (and those that will be there soon). A huge thank you to Trustees Ringer & Pobee, our faculty members Linda Forst, Matt Loper, Brian Saunders, Kira Wennstrom, ASG President Lena Chung, all our students, and Acting VP of Instruction Lucas Rucks for leading the tour!    

Hope to see you at the cookies and cocoa event and if not have a great rest of your week! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Fall Quarter Updates 

• Executive Team Virtual Office Hours 

Accreditation 

• Area Reviews are due March 1, 2024.  
• Find your Area Review here. 
• This self-reflective, continuous improvement process is a key assessment effort that addresses the College’s accreditation warning and helps prepare for the upcoming April 18-19, 2024 Mid-Cycle Accreditation visit. 

ctcLink 

• Is next week a slower week for you? It’s a perfect time to catch up with ctcLink Training!  
• Review ctcLink training in Canvas that applies to your current role. Folks say it’s surprising how much more relevant they are now that they have worked in ctcLink for ~18 months.  
• Review the lists of training sessions that happened in 2023 and pick a few to watch and learn. You can watch them at 1.5x speed and/or advance to areas of interest to you. They are all stored in the ctcLink Pillar Work Session Information Canvas shell. (If you cannot access this Canvas shell, please send an email to elearning@shoreline.edu and Amy will add you to it.)  
• New Year is Coming – Plan personal goals for your ctcLink knowledge for 2024!   Here are a few suggestions:  

• Connect with a colleague from a sister college that does similar work to yours. So much can be learned from our SBCTC peers! 
• Set a goal for attending one ctcLink training per month in your subject area and share what you learn with your teammates. 

Print Services 

Print Services will be closed Wednesday, 12/20 through Friday, 12/22/2023. Please consider this closure and plan ahead for your printing needs as we move into the holiday season. Happy Holidays! 

Technology Support Services (TSS) 

TSS would like to make you aware that Microsoft is moving forward with their rollout of the new Microsoft Teams system. Beginning this month, you may be prompted with a pop-up message in Teams to install the new version of Microsoft Teams immediately or given an option to upgrade when you are not using Teams. You can select either option, however, please be aware that the next time you reboot or close out of Teams, the software will automatically update. You can expect very minimal changes to the actual interface, with the exception of some aesthetic changes to the look and feel, however, all functions and options should remain the same.  If you would like more information about the new Microsoft Teams platform, you can find it here: 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/27/welcome-to-the-new-era-of-microsoft-teams/

If you experience any errors or issues with this automatic upgrade, contact TSS by opening a support ticket here or by emailing Support@shoreline.edu.  Thank you for your attention to this matter and have a great holiday season. 

Enrollment 

• Enrollments are looking favorable! 
• Daily enrollment reporting for winter 2024 is available here. 

Human Resources 

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

Foundation 

Winter Quarter Emergency Aid application opens on 12/28/24! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Foundation is looking for volunteers to help improve the scholarship program at SCC. This committee will help assess our current program, suggest ideas for improvement, and help evaluate quarterly and annual scholarship applications based on implemented improvements.  

• What: Scholarship Committee – On and off campus stakeholders who help assess current criteria, scoring rubrics, outreach, and award process 
• Who: The committee will be made up of volunteers (faculty, classified, or admin staff) from the following areas/departments: Automotive, Nursing, Music, STEM, HIIM, MLT, Workforce, International Education, Financial Aid, Student Services, Outreach, DEIA Committee, as well as Foundation Board members and community stakeholders. 
• Where: All meetings will be on campus. 
• When: Our first meeting will be in early or mid-January. During that meeting we will establish the regular cadence for meetings and work groups. It likely will be 2 hours once a quarter. 
• Why: The expertise you bring from your division or area will help us ensure we are meeting the mission of the foundation, the wishes of the donor, and the needs of our community! 

If you want to volunteer or have more questions, please contact Wendy Coates wcoates@shoreline.edu 

Events and Updates 

• Music Lessons Available for Winter Quarter Registrations 
• December Payroll- Please Complete Early to Ensure Deadline is Met 
• Join the Shoreline Community Concert Band 
• Waves of Gratitude for Astrid Perez 
• Reminder Payroll Deadlines Coming Up This Week 

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We serve the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities.