The American Ethnic Studies Program proudly presents Tim Wise.
Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024 for a thought-provoking evening with one of the nations foremost anti-racist educators as he discusses the current state of anti-racist education in the U.S.
The event is free and open to all. We ask that you please RSVP at the following link:
Dear Campus Community,
I hope that you all had a nice weekend. Today I am writing to share an important update with you.
Currently our search for a new Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP DEI) is underway, and we hope to make a hire later this spring. However, while we work through the hiring process, I am excited to announce that Dr. Ernest Johnson has agreed to step into the role of Acting Vice President of DEI until the position is filled. Ernest is a much respected, retired Multi-Cultural Studies faculty member, and brings a wealth of experience to this role.
Dr. Ernest Johnson (Dr. J) is an associate professor emeritus, having taught Multi-Cultural Studies for 25 years here at Shoreline Community College, while being adjunct faculty in the American Ethnic Studies department at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington Department of Linguistics and M.A. from the University of Khartoum (Institute of African and Asian Studies). He has taught and lectured at over a dozen community colleges or universities over the past 40 years in various subjects ranging from equity hiring, ethnic studies, ESL, multicultural studies, Black studies, African culture, sociolinguistics, religious fundamentalism, and African American history. He managed a school within a school program for differently-abled students for Seattle Public Schools and is a founding partner of a consulting business focusing on equity and diversity. He is a co-developer of the Multicultural Studies Interview Rubric (MCIR), which has been used throughout the community college system with an emphasis on increasing the ability of hiring committees to hire employees who are both equity-minded and culturally competent.
Appointing someone into this position is not a decision I take lightly, but considering the need for DEI leadership coupled with a sincere desire to continue to move several key initiatives forward, it was a decision that I felt to be especially important to make at this time. Ernest graciously offered to help us during this time of transition, and I was happy to accept.
Ernest will be working on a part-time basis and available Tuesday-Thursdays. While he is with us in this role he will be primarily focused on the following projects:
I hope you will all extend a warm welcome to Ernest as he steps into this role. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Cheers,
Jack
The WAVES (Worthy of Achievement, Validation, Empowerment, and Success) Staff invites you to attend this Financial Wellness workshop in Shoreline City Hall!
Date: Wednesday July 19, 2023
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Council Chambers, 1st floor, Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133
As a first time home buyer, you know that the key to building generational wealth is in real estate. The industry is constantly evolving, and can be challenging to keep up with today’s market. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to the premier event that will guide you on your journey for generations to come!
At the event, you’ll learn from the best in the business. Our speakers have a track record of success and are eager to share their strategies with you. You’ll also have an opportunity to network with others like you, exchange ideas, and learn from their experiences.
Investing in yourself has never been more critical. The Real Estate market is constantly changing, and you need to stay ahead of the market. This event will give you the tools and knowledge to succeed. Some topics to be discussed at this event include:
The Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Support Staff is happy to announce the relaunch of what was formerly known as the AANAPISI Program. The AANAPISI Program will now be known as WAVES (Worthy of Achievement, Validation, Empowerment, and Success).
WAVES is a program for domestic Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students at Shoreline Community College. Our focus is removing barriers for domestic AANHPI students who are furthest from educational justice.
WAVES represents the ups and downs in the journey of being an AANHPI student in the college system while rooting ourselves in the belief that we are enough, and our ancestors have equipped us with the tools to rise in academic and career achievement.
WAVES is a support program that centers retention strategies needed for success throughout students’ identity development and empowerment in community college. At the heart of the program, WAVES aims to increase academic support by stabilizing students in the community as it guides its students on a clear pathway to success.
WAVES’ *NEW* services and benefits include (but is not limited to): AANHPI designated support staff, cultural workshops and events, College 101 course (detailed below!), trauma and mental health support, peer tutors and mentors, and much more. The program also provides students with hands-on support in applying for AANHPI scholarships through APIA Scholars and leadership volunteer opportunities to help students get an advantage in the career field.
In Fall 2023, WAVES will be providing an AANHPI affinity College 101 course that explores nontraditional college success strategies (identity development with an Ethnic Studies approach, trauma supports, and advocacy work). This College 101 course also has embedded new student orientation, peer tutoring, peer mentors, and an opportunity to schedule an appointment with an advisor to complete an Education Plan.
We are also thrilled to announce WAVES’ community partners:
Please visit us at the Asian Pacific Islander Student Center (Building 1300, Room 1305) or email us atapi@shoreline.edu. You can also follow us on social media at @scc_waves.
Thank you,
WAVES Support Staff
Hello campus community – the AANHPI Affinity Group is back! If you are interested in joining a community for Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander folks on campus to share space, please email Yushin Wung and/or Joan King (ywung@shoreline.edu / jking@shoreline.edu).
We will be setting up initial meetings over the summer to plan for the 2023-2024 year. Looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces soon!
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