Hello folks, I hope your week is going well.  This has been a busy week for me.  Some highlights include working with the Foundation to tour a donor around Bracken and other spaces, attending the great event with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce (also touring them around our campus), speaking to partners in India, and prospective partners in Ghana, and seeing many of you on campus.  Other than that, it has been a lot of the same for me – moving policies through participatory governance, budget development, and preparing a lot of communications.   

It’s been a very heavy week with the passing of our colleague Bo Fu.  I was fortunate to travel with Bo in China, so I got to know him a bit better than I might have otherwise.  For those who know him, you won’t be surprised – he was so kind, conscientious, and always looking out for me to make sure I was OK and comfortable.  I learned a lot from him in the short time I knew him, and I am thinking about all of you and our international partners.  Thank you, Bo, for all you have done for international education and for championing a vision about people that, although we are all embedded in culture, we connect and love and care for one another beyond imposed boundaries and expectations.  Bo embodies our Mission from head to toe.  Thank you to all of you who embody this vision as well. 

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 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council 

Accessibility  

ADA Title II Update is Upon Us 

Believe it or not, it’s April 2026 and the ADA Title II Update will be enforced starting Friday, April 24. I appreciate all the hard work folks have been doing to improve the accessibility of their digital content! We still have a lot more work to do to be fully compliant. 

We have a great line up of accessibility training and support this Spring. Please download the document below for information about upcoming training opportunities.  

If you have accessibility questions or needs, please reach out to accessibleIT@shoreline.edu. 

Accreditation 
 

Find your 2025-26 Program Review here. 

Enrollments 

• Spring 2026 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Printing Services    

Printing Services will be closed the week of Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, and will reopen on Monday, May 4.  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) 

Outdated File Types and Message Quarantine 

Technology Support Services (TSS) would like to share an important update regarding email security and outdated file attachments that may require you to review and release messages from the Outlook quarantine. 

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen campus security, TSS has been enhancing Microsoft’s email quarantine protections to reduce spam and fraudulent messages reaching user inboxes. These improvements have been effective overall; however, we occasionally receive reports of legitimate emails being mistakenly blocked or quarantined. 

Many of these false positives involve attachments using older file formats such as .doc, .xls, or .ppt. Microsoft now considers these formats outdated and potentially unsafe. Current, supported file types include .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, which are less likely to be blocked by our security systems. 

If you are experiencing issues sending or receiving emails with attachments in older formats, we recommend converting those files to the newer formats. Please note that you may need to notify outside vendors/contacts to ensure they are sending current file formats when documents are attached to an email.  You can find step‑by‑step instructions in the following article: 

Converting Old Office File Types 

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a secure campus environment. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact TSS. 

Communication and Marketing 

We are working on creating two new viewbooks for the college- one targeted at domestic students and one for international and we are looking for some info. 

1. In the domestic viewbook we will include a page with an infographic highlighting fun Shoreline stats and factoids, kind of like the example I included in the document below.  What kind of stats and factoids do you think would be compelling to students about Shoreline.  We’re not just looking for generalities that all community colleges can say, but what is specific to us. 

2. We will also be peppering the viewbook with fun facts- so what bitesize 1 sentence fun facts do you love to share with students about Shoreline, or maybe they share them with you! 

If you have something that fits either one of these categories, please add it to this document.  We really appreciate the help! 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered as a Scholarship Application Reader this year; your help has been tremendous! We’re nearing the finish line – all scores are due April 19. After that, students are expected to be notified of their scholarship award decision by May 8.  

Events 

Guest Lecture: Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina: State Structures & Human Stories 

April 21, 2026 

5:30 – 6:30pm 

Pagoda Union Building | 9208 

Visiting Hubert Humphrey Fellow, Bojana Ilic, will present on Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has one of the most complicated political and legal systems in the world – with five Presidents sharing leadership! The presentation examines the institutional and political systems of contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina nearly three decades after the Dayton Peace Agreement, while placing emphasis on the lived experiences of its’ citizens within those structures. Ms. Ilic will highlight the resilience, peacebuilding efforts and ongoing realities facing refugees and returnees. 

Our Grandmother the Inlet, Ask the Plantain, and our Sacred Earth

Short Film Screening and Panel Discussion 

Film Creators: Directors Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos and Kayah George

April 23, 2026 

5:30 – 6:30pm 

Shoreline College Theater 

This short film sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by Indigenous youth and the enduring spirit to reclaim their connection to culture, water, and land. 

REFLECTIONS: Indian Delegation Experience 

Presented by Dr. Jack Kahn, Shoreline College President 

April 28, 2026 

4:30 – 5:30pm 

Pagoda Union Building | 9208 

Join us for a photo tour of a recent international delegation experience to India. Through the Seattle Consulate, the delegation explored culture, global partnerships, and new international initiatives for Shoreline College. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Day of Learning on May 1, 2026 

• 2026 Day of Learning Website, for information and schedule 

• Registration Link: HERE 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due:  Wednesday, 4/29/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

• Timesheets are due:  Thursday, 4/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Employees 

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

• Hannah Pope – Program Specialist 2 – Community Employment Program 

New Job Postings! 

• Associate Dean – Nursing (Exempt) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• FY2025-26 Closing Memo 

• Financial aid office closure 

• Queer Folks and Friends 

• Two Shoreline College Students Named to 2026 All-Washington Academic Team 

• Spring Term ID Card Event 

• How Emergency Aid works 

• Short Film Screening and Panel Discussion 

• Earth Week Fair 

• Earth Week Events 

• Wave 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. 

Hey folks, hope all are well – very busy week. 

I wanted to let people know that we will have a special farewell event for Wendy Coates on April 27^th at 4 PM in the Theater Lobby. Bring your well wishes (and tissues)! 

This has been a pretty standard week for me with budget, policy work, and overall projects as primary activities.  I was able to have my quarterly check-in with Chancellor Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap from the Seattle District. It was good to catch up and learn from each other about the many things affecting our colleges.  I also met with Dr. Harden from Renton College to get some clarity and ideas for advocacy for our Medical Lab Technology program.   Today I am looking forward to touring the new Bracken building with a prospective donor and tomorrow I will be participating in the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce event here on campus. 

I wanted to let you all know that our Request for Proposal process for food services is going well so far.  We will keep you posted once we approach the deadline for applications and certainly if we are able to sign a contract!  In the meantime, I hope to see you at a food truck! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter 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 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council 

Accreditation 

• Find your 2025-26 Program Review here. 

• The College fulfilled this accreditation recommendation: 

• Recommendation 1: Spring 2024 Mid-Cycle Review – Uses its goals, objectives and indicators of achievement to better define and clarify mission fulfillment. (2020 Standard(s) 1.B.2). 

• The College wrote a Fall 2025 Ad Hoc report to address that recommendation. 

• The NWCCU accepted the report and now considers that recommendation fulfilled (good news)! 

• The College now has just one last recommendation to address, which is on learning outcomes assessment. 

Enrollments 

• Spring 2026 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

A Note from Wendy 

Hi Everyone,  

First of all, I want you to know how much I have enjoyed working here with you! I am excited for my new opportunity, but it is hard to leave Shoreline! As I shift away from Shoreline this month, we have hired an Interim AVP to overlap with me and begin working with Foundation staff to provide continuity in leadership and fundraising while the college conducts a full search for the next permanent AVP Development and Community Engagement. Please join me in welcoming Maya Hemachandra. Maya is a veteran instructor of nonprofit management and fundraising at the University of Washington, serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals with me, and she recently served as the Interim President and CEO of the United Way of Snohomish County. I feel confident that I am leaving the Foundation and all of you in good hands! Thank you all for your kindness and your good work – I am grateful for you and the past three years. 

Alumni Steering Committee 

The Shoreline College Alumni Network is growing! And we need your help to ensure that your former students can take full advantage of the benefits, fun, and lifelong relationships that are connected to being a permanent member of the Shoreline College family.  

A volunteer Alumni Steering Committee is meeting quarterly to support existing college events and opportunities with a goal of building more exciting and empowering experiences for our alumni. If you know of individual alums from your department who you think would be interested in serving on the Alumni Steering Committee, or if you have an event coming up that would benefit from alumni support, please reach out to Josh Krupke at jkrupke@shoreline.edu, or have them contact alumni@shoreline.edu to express their interest in participating. 

Events – Save the Dates!  

Shoreline Short Short Film Festival 

April 18 | 6:00 p.m. 

Shoreline College Theater 

The 10^th Annual Shoreline Short Short Film Festival aims to support emerging and developing filmmakers in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of filmmaking in our community.  A program of twelve selected films, each film three – thirteen minutes long, will be screened. Sponsored by Shoreline College’s Drama and Film Department. 

Contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina: State Structures and Human Stories 

Bojana Ilić, Hubert Humphrey Fellow 

April 21 | 5:30 p.m. 

9208 | Pagoda Union Building, 9000 

Bosnia and Herzegovina has one of the most complex political systems in the world, with five presidents sharing leadership. In this presentation, Hubert Humphrey Fellow Bojana Ilić will explore how this unique system shapes everyday life in the country. By weaving together political insight with personal stories, she will highlight the resilience of citizens, peacebuilding efforts, and the realities faced by refugees and returnees, nearly three decades after the Dayton Peace Agreement. 

Hubert Humphrey Fellow, Bojana Ilić is a human rights advocate and international project manager with the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With more than 20 years of experience leading regional and international initiatives, she specializes in advancing human rights, gender equality, and crisis response through advocacy, research, and capacity-building. She has collaborated with leading organizations such as UNDP, the Swiss Red Cross, the Nordic Institute, and other international NGOs, integrating gender perspectives into disaster risk reduction and humanitarian projects across Europe. During her Hubert Humphrey Fellowship at American University, Ilić aims to deepen her expertise in advocating for women’s participation in decision-making and humanitarian efforts. 

The Power of Storytelling as an Antidote 

April 23 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. 

Room 1104 | Building 1100 

Join us for this workshop that explores the alchemical power of cinema to heal and evolve. By viewing life challenges as raw material for change, we move through a three-stage creative process to identify personal and collective “poisons”—and transmute them into narrative “gold.” Through the lens of archetypes and visual symbolism, you will learn to craft stories that act as a bridge between your inner world and your community, turning storytelling into a practical tool for personal sovereignty and impact. 

Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos is a film director, producer, and editor based in Vancouver, BC and the Greek Aegean Islands. She is passionate about empowering women and advocating for social and environmental justice through her films. Jaime Leigh is currently working on an ancestral reclamation thesis related to cultural and artistic re-connection to her roots in Greece as well as working as an ally and partner with multiple Indigenous communities in Canada. Her work explores how we can re-establish land based cultural knowledge into our modern lives by becoming the living antidotes to the climate crisis through story, music, tradition, ceremony, food sovereignty, and community building. 

Jaime Leigh’s filmography includes works such as “Our Grandmother the Inlet,” produced by Boldly “Our Sacred Earth” produced by Earthrise Studios, “Ask the Plantain,” and “What About Our Future?” These thought-provoking films have been showcased at prestigious venues like The Natural History Museum of America in New York City, The Vancouver Museum and Museum of Anthropology, The Canadian Museum of Human Rights, The Polygon Gallery, and more. 

Earth Day Film Showing: Three short films – Our Grandmother the Inlet, Ask the Plantain & Our Sacred Earth  

April 23 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

Shoreline College Theater 

In collaboration with Student Life, The Office of yəhaw̓ presents three short films in honor of Earth Week!  

Join us as we watch Our Grandmother the Inlet, Ask the Plantain, and Our Sacred Earth followed by a panel discussion with Directors Kayah George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Tulalip Tribes and Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos. This is an interactive experience where audience members may ask questions. 

The Politics and Consequences of Islamophobia: An Introductory session on the topic of Islamophobia   

May 11 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. 

Room 1104 | Building 1100 

This workshop explores the political, historical, social, and cultural forces that fuel Islamophobia in the U.S and globally. Islamophobia transcends individual or private anti-Muslim hatred or suspicion. Islamophobia is a dynamic industry and a political apparatus that is far reaching with tremendous consequences for Muslims in the United States and abroad. What is Islamophobia? What are the features and characterizations of Islamophobia? How do we understand Islamophobia as a vehicle to advancing empire, and what implications do historical events such as the Crusades have on modern advances of Islamophobia? Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the historical and contemporary dynamics that shape anti-Muslim bias, including media narratives, policy decisions, and racialized perceptions of Islam.  

Session Objectives:  

• Participants will gain an introductory understanding of the meaning of Islamophobia   

• Participants will understand how Islamophobia is embodied by private entities and public institutions  

• Participants will be introduced to the political apparatus that conceptualized, endorses, and perpetuates Islamophobia  

This session is open to students, staff, and faculty! 

The Politicization of Muslim Women Representations 

May 11 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. 

Room 1104 | Building 1100 

The discourses surrounding Muslim women are profoundly influenced by intricate political, social, and cultural dynamics. The Muslim women identity remains highly politicized, emerging from deep historical colonial roots and presenting contemporary implications. This session critically examines the spaces, motives, and power structures that shape dominant representations of Muslim women and interrogates the enduring consequences of the notion of “saving Muslim women.” 

This session will address questions such as: 

• How are Muslim women portrayed in contemporary public discourse?   

• Why are these portrayals produced in particular ways, by whom, and for what purpose?  

• What political, cultural, or ideological purposes are served by framing Muslim women as oppressed and in need of rescue?  

By unpacking these narratives, this session invites participants to recognize the complexity, agency, and diversity of Muslim women’s lived experiences and to challenge reductive frameworks and imperialist feminism that continue to shape global and local understanding of Muslim womanhood.  

Session Objectives: 

• Participants will explore how colonial histories, geopolitical interests, and hegemonic power structures influence dominant portrayals of Muslim women in media, policy, and public discourse. 

• Participants will explore the motives and consequences behind framing Muslim women as voiceless or in need of rescue and consider how this narrative reinforces broader ideological agendas.  

• Participants will gain an understanding of contemporary portrayals of Muslim women and how the image of the Muslim woman has shifted throughout history. 

This workshop is open to all Staff, Faculty, and Students 

Human Resources 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due Tuesday, 4/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due:  Wednesday, 4/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor)  

New Employees 

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

•  Leslie Amaral – Customer Service Specialist 2 – Welcome Desk 

Open Positions: 

• Executive Assistant – HR / Business & Admin Svcs (E) 

• Ford Automotive Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Program Specialist 2 – Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) (C) 

• Supervising Dentist Part-Time Faculty – Dental/Dental Hygiene 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• A Message of Support to Our Campus Community 

• King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) SWAT Training Building 800 – 04/08 & 04/09 

• Mark Your Calendars – Commencement is Coming! 

• Fraudulent text messages to students 

• WSDOT E-Bike Rebate Program 

• Construction Work in Building 1600 

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. 

Hi folks, hope you are doing well.  And happy spring!

As always, it’s great seeing students back on campus.  I had a fun time with some students yesterday at the henna event, and I shared some photos of my recent henna experience as well.  The students were really talented – the freehand was very well done! 

This week, March 31st was Trans Day of Visibility.  Giving a shout out here to all the trans-identified folks who are part of our community!  Given the increase in proactive attempts to silence trans experiences and identity, it is important as a reflection of our Mission to continue to celebrate all community members.  The college usually does an event for Trans Day of Remembrance in November, but every day is a good day to recognize community accomplishments! 

I also wanted to remind you of our first-ever Shoreline Preview Day on May 14, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM. 

What is Shoreline Preview Day? 

It’s an interactive open house where prospective students and their families can: 

• Tour the campus  

• Meet faculty, staff, and current students to ask questions 

• Try hands-on, interactive demos 

• Learn about campus resources and support services such as advising, tutoring, and student services 

• Get support with admissions and financial aid 

This open house is a great opportunity to showcase your department, highlight support services, and share what makes Shoreline special and unique. 

We’d love for you to be part of this interactive open house, whether by hosting a table, leading a demo, volunteering, or helping with campus tours.  

Fill out the Preview Day Participation Form to let us know how you’d like to get involved. Please submit your responses no later than April 10th. 🙂  

Thank you for helping make Shoreline Preview Day a great experience for our future students! 

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter 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 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council 

Accreditation 

• Find your 2025-26 Program Review here. 

• The College fulfilled this accreditation recommendation: 

• Recommendation 1: Spring 2024 Mid-Cycle Review – Uses its goals, objectives and indicators of achievement to better define and clarify mission fulfillment. (2020 Standard(s) 1.B.2). 

• The College wrote a Fall 2025 Ad Hoc report to address that recommendation. 

• The NWCCU accepted the report and now considers that recommendation fulfilled. 

• This is good news! 

• The College now has just one last recommendation to address: on learning outcomes assessment. 

Enrollments 

• Spring 2026 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Fun Fact: Shoreline College is currently the #3 employer of our own alumni, which means many of you are already an important part of the Shoreline alumni family! 

Shoreline’s Alumni Network plays a key role in growing volunteer efforts, boosting enrollment, and supporting the College financially, both in the community and beyond. 

 
Here’s how you can help: 

• Join Shoreline’s official Alumni Network. 

• Give a gift through the Foundation’s Employee Giving program. 

• Or simply follow, like, comment, and share on social media: LinkedIn – Shoreline College Alumni & Friends. 

Events 

Procedures for Campus Events are being developed! The Communications and Community Development Council met on Monday, March 23 to discuss campus-wide procedures for events at Shoreline College. This work is part of an ongoing effort to refine a shared framework for planning and coordinating events across campus. The goal is to ensure events align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities, use resources responsibly, follow appropriate approval processes, and create positive, engaging experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in joining this Council, please email Wendy Coates.   

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Save the Date for the 2026 Day of Learning!   

• Friday, May 1, 2026 

• Session information and registration link will be coming soon! 

• Campus will be closed to the public, noting that classified staff, full-time faculty, and administrators are required to attend all scheduled activities. 

• Part-time faculty can receive compensation for up to 7 hours of attendance/participation.   

• Hourly and student employees will be paid for their attendance/participation, as arranged by their supervisor.   

• 2026 Summer Operating Hours 

• Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the College will move to public operating hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with campus closed on Fridays. These summer operating hours will be in effect Monday, July 6 through Friday, September 4, 2026.  Employees should work with their supervisor for communication and scheduling. 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due Tuesday, 4/14/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due Wednesday, 4/15/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

Open Positions: 

Executive Assistant – HR & Business & Admin Services 

Fiscal Analyst 5 – Sr. Accountant (c) 

Ford Automotive Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

Program Specialist 2 – Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• Executive Team Leadership Update: Wendy Coates 

• DECA students excel at state competition 

• Commencement Student & Faculty Speakers and Student Service Award Nominations 

• Spring Quarter Parking Grace Period 

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. 

Hi folks, I hope all are well.  I’ve been on vacation for about 1/3 of this week, visiting some friends, etc., and the rest of the week I’m in meetings.  Not much to report this week, but I’m looking forward to the beginning of the quarter.   

Cheers, 

Jack 

Winter 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 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council 

Accreditation 

• Find your 2025-26 Program Review here. 

• Program Review upcoming deadline: Tuesday March 31 (moved from Monday, March 16): 

• Complete your Program Review in order to request resources. 

• Innovation Grant requests due. 

• Note: instructional equipment requests are not due until May 8, 2026. 

• If you are not requesting a change in resources, Program Reviews are due May/June (see all Program Review rolling deadlines). 

Enrollments 

• Spring 2026 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Business Administration  

Shoreline College’s RFP No. 2526.01 for “Food and Catering Services” was posted on WEBS Wednesday, March 25.  Deadline for bid proposal submission is April 21 at 2:00pm PDT. There is an optional, pre-bid walkthrough next Thursday, April 2. 

Interested vendors must register with WA DES to sell goods and services to government agencies and higher education organizations.  Registration in WEBS is free:  WA DES “How to Work With the State – Register in WEBS.” After creating the account, vendors can download the full solicitation directly from WEBS, and this is the website where they must submit their proposal.   

Thank you to the RFP Review and Selection Committee Members (alphabetical): 

• LJ Bothell  

• Shanon Emhke-Reedy (Chair) 

• Jeff Janosik 

• Raisa Minchuk (Ex-Officio, non-voting)  

• Norah Peters  

• Student Representative 

Foundation/Advancement/Alumni 

Last Chance – Scholarship Reading Volunteers: Join us in reviewing scholarship applications in April! It’s a great way to support our students and get to know them better. It’s self-paced and online, a commitment of around 2-4 hours. Community members are also welcome, so feel free to share with people in your life as well. Sign up as a scholarship reader here!  

Alumni Office & Alumni Relations at Shoreline College –  

All Shoreline alumni are part of one big Phin-Family.  If your program is wanting to connect with past alumni, or if you have lists of alumni with whom you’ve previously had engagement, please connect with Josh Krupke and the Alumni Steering Committee.  

The Alumni Office and Steering Committee serve as the central hub for all Shoreline Alumni outreach, events, communications, and data management. One of the goals in the Shoreline College Strategic Plan is to strengthen and leverage our Alumni Network. To achieve that goal, we need to be able to track our progress. By coordinating these efforts in one place, we can collect clean data, build a stronger, more coordinated alumni network to support students and events on campus, and encourage partnerships and greater enrollment throughout the community.  

And if you know of individuals who would be interested in joining the Alumni Steering Committee, having their story shared through an Alumni Spotlight, or that would be interested in connecting with the college in other ways, please have them contact Josh at jkrupke@shoreline.edu. 

Events 

Procedures for Campus Events are being developed! The Communications and Community Development Council met on Monday, March 23 to discuss campus-wide procedures for events at Shoreline College. This work is part of an ongoing effort to refine a shared framework for planning and coordinating events across campus. The goal is to ensure events align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities, use resources responsibly, follow appropriate approval processes, and create positive, engaging experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in joining this Council, please email Wendy Coates. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Save the Date for the 2026 Day of Learning!   

• Friday, May 1, 2026 

• Session information and registration link will be coming soon! 

• Campus will be closed to the public, noting that classified staff, full-time faculty, and administrators are required to attend all scheduled activities. 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due Monday, 3/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due Tuesday, 3/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Employees 

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

• Tierra Johnson – Program Specialist – Conferences/Events/Rentals 

• Tom Dewey – Campus Security Officer 

• Ethan Kasberg (returning) – Campus Security Officer 

• Han Nguyen – Campus Security Officer 

New Job Postings! 

• Admin/Exempt – Associate Dean – Nursing 

• Classified – Program Specialist 3 – Indigenous Student Success Specialist 

• Accounting Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Biology & Environmental Science Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Ford Automotive Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Mathematics Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty (2 positions) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• How-to with HR 

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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. 

Hello colleagues,  

First, I want to extend a huge congratulations to all the tenured faculty and to faculty who have moved forward in the tenure process.  I was elated to hear the great news from yesterday’s board meeting. I wish I could have been there to congratulate you all myself, but I just returned last night from my delegation visit to India and was unable to attend the meeting. Thank you for all of your hard work and what you do for our students and community! 

I wanted to share some highlights and early outcomes from my delegation visit to India, and to provide important context regarding the purpose and sponsorship of this work. 

This trip was fully sponsored and paid for by our hosts, including the U.S. Consulate in India, KIIT University, (Kalinga Institute for Industrial Technology) and KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences) University. Shoreline Community College did not bear the costs of travel, lodging, or on-the-ground expenses. The invitation was extended as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S.–India educational collaboration.  Several representatives were chosen from the states that the consulate oversees (Idaho, Alaska, Montana, North & South Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington). I was chosen as one of the representatives of WA state. 

The purpose of the visit was cultural immersion, relationship-building, and exploration of long-term partnerships.  I was, of course, interested in those partnerships that align with Shoreline’s mission, values, and commitment to equitable student opportunity.  During the delegation, I had the opportunity to present and engage with faculty and leadership at KIIT University, including the KIIT School of Management, KIIT Psychology Department, and the KIIT School of Public Health. Conversations focused on building faculty-to-faculty connections, exploring opportunities for curriculum internationalization, and identifying areas where global perspectives could be meaningfully integrated into teaching and learning at Shoreline per our strategic plan focus on internationalization.  I will be connecting with faculty and Colleen Ferguson next week to see if there is an interest in meeting and sharing ideas with colleagues in India (whether through ZOOM or maybe in-person opportunities for faculty and students).  If you are a faculty member reading this and interested in some of these connections and internationalization, please email me! 

The meetings with KISS were particularly impressive. We learned how they work with thousands of diverse tribal indigenous groups in the area and how they balance preservation of native language and customs with providing a free education and pathway to career and further education.  We also toured the classrooms, met and interacted with students, and saw some of their wonderful accomplishments.   

I also met with Acumen (part of the Sannam S4 Group) to discuss new and innovative pathways for students to access Shoreline Community College. In addition to transfer and bridge program models, discussions included short-term, skills-based learning opportunities aligned with workforce needs. These potential offerings could include focused certificate pathways, applied skill development programs, and other short-duration educational models designed to support career readiness.  Since returning (literally today!) I have continued discussions with colleagues at KIIT University’s International Relations Office, including their Joint Director of International Relations. Current conversations are focused on aligning Shoreline’s International High School Completion Program, which allows students aged 16 and older to earn a Washington State high school diploma and an associate transfer degree simultaneously, with KIIT’s interests and student populations through an International School.  I will be following up with AVP Pardanani and her team on these possibilities next week. 

We also had the opportunity to visit several important cultural sites including the Taj Mahal and Sun Temple.  Both were so incredibly moving in their history and in their presence.  The diversity and beauty in India are really staggering at times. 

Taken together, this visit represents early-stage groundwork in positioning Shoreline Community College as a high-quality, high-value U.S. community college partner open to innovative international and short-term learning models.  I was fortunate to represent WA state and feel I have learned so much about India. I am bringing back many ideas on how we can also improve on how we serve our students (particularly our indigenous populations).  I’m looking forward to chatting with you all about doing so! 

Cheers,

Jack

Winter 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 

• Academic and Student Affairs Council 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee  

• College Council Updates  

• ctcLink Leadership Team  

• Facilities Technology Committee  

• Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) 

• Planning & Accreditation Committee (PAC) 

• Budget, Facilities, Safety & Technology Council 

Accreditation 
 

• Find your 2025-26 Program Review here. 

• Program Review upcoming deadline: Monday March 30th (moved from Monday, March 16^th): 

• Complete your Program Review in order to request resources. 

• Innovation Grant requests due. 

• Note: instructional equipment requests are not due until May 8, 2026. 

• If you are not requesting a change in resources, Program Reviews are due May/June (see all Program Review rolling deadlines). 

Enrollments 

• Spring 2026 daily enrollment tracking report. 

• Archives of past daily enrollment tracking reports. 

Foundation & Advancement 

Alumni Office & Alumni Relations at Shoreline College – We’re excited to share that Josh Krupke is now leading Shoreline’s alumni efforts at Shoreline College. Building on the strong foundation Taisa established, Josh will continue growing and strengthening our Alumni Network and partnering across campus to support alumni engagement. 

The Alumni Office serves as the central hub for alumni outreach, events, communications, and data. If your program is connecting with alumni, or interested in doing so, we encourage you to work with Josh and the Alumni Steering Committee to align efforts, share resources, and build a stronger, more coordinated network for our community.  

Welcome (back), Josh—we’re excited for what’s ahead.  

Scholarship Program Volunteer opportunity: Join us in reviewing scholarship applications in April! It’s a great way to support our students and get to know them better. It’s self-paced and online, a commitment of around 2-4 hours. Community members are also welcome, so feel free to share with people in your life as well. Sign up as a scholarship reader here! 

Events 

Procedures for Campus Events are being developed! The Communications and Community Development Council will meet on Monday, March 23 to discuss campus-wide procedures for events at Shoreline College. This work is part of an ongoing effort to refine a shared framework for planning and coordinating events across campus. The goal is to ensure events align with the college’s mission and strategic priorities, use resources responsibly, follow appropriate approval processes, and create positive, engaging experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in joining this Council, please email Wendy Coates. 

SIFF Cancelled in 2026: Due to budget constraints, SIFF will be shrinking the footprint of this year’s Festival and will not be hosting screenings on our campus this May. This year, the Festival will take place only in SIFF’s Seattle theaters. 

Human Resources 

Updates 

• Save the Date for the 2026 Day of Learning!   

• Friday, May 1, 2026 

• Session information and registration link will be coming soon! 

• Campus will be closed to the public, noting that classified staff, full-time faculty, and administrators are required to attend all scheduled activities. 

• Day of Learning – Call for Presenters 

• We are looking for presenters for this years Day of Learning!  The sessions could be workshops, panel discussions, info sessions, skill-building or skill-sharing sessions, story-telling workshops, etc.  

• See more information and indicate your interest here:  Call for Presenters – Day of Learning on May 1, 2026 – Fill out form 

Payroll Reminders 

• Leave Reports are due: Monday, 3/30/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

• Timesheets are due: Tuesday, 3/31/26 at noon (employee) and 5pm (supervisor) 

New Job Postings! 

• Admin/Exempt – Associate Dean – Nursing 

• Classified – Program Specialist 3 – Indigenous Student Success Specialist 

• Accounting Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Biology & Environmental Science Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Ford Automotive Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty 

• Instruction & Classroom Support Tech 3 – Chemistry (c)- CLOSING SOON! 

• Mathematics Instructor – Tenure-Track Faculty (2 positions) 

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

Updates from DAAG 

• Alumni Spotlight: Ben Slusser 

• Accessibility Advisory Committee March Newsletter – March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 

• Shoreline College Employee Key Audit 

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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.