Hello! Would you be interested in the possibility of obtaining an Employee ORCA Card? Please take the survey below to let us know!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDQSQ7H

*Survey responses may help us bring this great program back to Shoreline CC!

Benefits

-Unlimited-use ORCA cards for all employees

-Employee cost-sharing option (i.e. employee pre-tax payroll deductions)

-Add value to cards monthly/as needed

-Online card management & direct customer support

-Vanpool & Vanshare subsidy (van to use for vanpool with paid gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.)

-Home Free Guarantee emergency rides (up to 8 rides for free per person via taxi, if regular transit ride home is missed due to emergency or unexpected late work)

Regards,

Department of Safety & Security (c/o Mary Lou Ames, Employee Transportation Coordinator)

Dear colleagues,

Shoreline College Community stands with and among those impacted by various world tragedies and events. The mental and physical wellness of our entire college community is a priority that cannot be overstated. As we grapple with the various acts of violence, unrest, and natural disaster in our local community and across the United States, we acknowledge as an institution with an international footprint here and abroad that global affairs also have an impact on our community’s well-being.

Our reach to spread the value of knowledge, community, and educational justice can sometimes feel limiting. There are multiple events happening simultaneously and as the four of us discussed this memo, we wanted to be mindful of the effects of sending multiple communications around heart-heavy issues that may cause harm to or trigger members of the community. We were also very intentional not to minimize the impact of any event by discussing them together.  We hope you will extend grace to us, as our goal is to assist in making Shoreline CC a place where values of inclusion, safety, and support are prioritized 

We see the devastation created by natural disasters with the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Our college community is impacted by this shocking event. Families are devastated by the loss of life, homes, jobs, and community. We have the power to advocate for equitable rehabilitation and individually have the power to help by researching ways to donate time, money, and energy, and we encourage you to find a way to help that reflects your best ability to support those internationally and those right here on campus.  

While the memo could end here, we also see the political unrest play out in the news, which has a direct impact on members of our community. The most recent example is the “Chinese Balloon” and the implications for our Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are a concern. We know when the rhetoric grows so do instances of hate crimes. In Washington today, Dr Kahn noticed some of this rhetoric in a presentation he attended and believed it important to raise the flag of awareness now to ensure safety and that we proactively stand up for our Asian and Asian American colleagues and students.  

We bear witness to much pain and trauma as a result of the diminishing emphasis on humanity. As an educational institution, it’s our obligation to protect humanity as a mechanism to advance knowledge, civic engagement and workforce preparation. We can serve as a beacon to other communities during these times of perpetual harm locally and abroad.  

We will continue to show up in this space individually and collectively to actualize our community standard: Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished. 

Should you or someone you know need support, please do not hesitate to connect with the follow resources:   

CAMPUS RESOURCES 

Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 877-313-4455 (as provided by the Diversity Equity Officers Commission). Their service is confidential and free. We urge you to keep this number readily available in the event you or a colleague need to lean into this level of support. The EAP is available and here for you, should you or a family member want or need support. As a reminder, the EAP offers the following:  

·         Problem assessment and short-term counseling  

·         Referrals to providers and community resources  

·         Webinars  

·         Resources  

·         Critical Incident Response  

Employees are also encouraged to contact Shoreline’s CARE team should you identify a student in need of support.  

Students may access the following services:   

·         International students who need support are also encouraged to reach out to the International Education department. 

·         If you are experiencing distress related to this, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support. 

·         In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:   

o    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255  

o    King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747  

o    Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578  

o    Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/  

o    Crisis Text Line: Text 741741  

o    911 (for immediate health-related emergencies) 

Sincerely,  

Jack Kahn, President

Melanie Dixon, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion,

Samira,Pardanani, Associate Vice President of International Education and Global Engagement

Yushin Wung, Manager International Student Engagement

Dear Colleagues, 

Please take a few minutes to complete a short safety survey… 

Each year, the DES State Office of Risk Management, together with the State Agency Safety Professionals Alliance (SASPA), administers the safety survey. The 2023 Safety Survey will be open for all state employees through February 17, 2023. 

Because many state employees are now teleworking on a permanent basis, to some degree, the first question of this year’s survey allows employees to choose their current work environment from six options.  This will allow employees to answer survey questions that are only pertinent to their work environment. The six options are listed below. 

• working from home 100% 
• working in the field 100%* 
• working in the office 100% 
• hybrid home and office 
• hybrid home and field* 

• hybrid field and office* 

*Field is any work environment that is not a home or conventional office. (A few examples of field work at Shoreline Community College are science labs, security patrol, facilities/custodial/grounds, auto or machine shop, athletics) 

The intent of the survey is to enhance our culture of worker safety. State agencies use survey results to develop a safety action plan for addressing the issues identified. Survey information will help Shoreline Community College Safety Managers, Safety Officers and Safety Committee members evaluate our safety program, identify gaps and plan safety initiatives to enhance employee workplace safety. 

The survey is anonymous. Results will be collected by the DES State Office of Risk Management, then tallied and sent in summary form to each state agency. To complete the survey, please click this link or us the QR code below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023SASPASafetySurvey 

Please contact Director of Safety & Security, Gregory Cranson, with any questions. gcranson@shoreline.edu 

Respectfully, 

Your Department of Safety & Security 

On behalf of Shoreline Community College, we wanted to reach out to the campus community to express our concern for students, faculty, staff, and family members who may be impacted by the recent event that unfolded in Monterey Park, CA at a Lunar New Year event.

We are devastated by another senseless act of violence in the form of a mass shooting. The Monterey Park mass shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations is incomprehensible. This is a time for the AAPI community to come together to illuminate hope, optimism, and community, and to have it overshadowed by hate and violence is particularly heartbreaking. 

As a College, we stand with our AAPI community to reject such acts of hate and violence. Our hopes for all members of the AAPI community are safety, prosperity, and love. None of these hopes for our community were actualized during this horrific event. As a college community, we must not only stand with all members of the AAPI community but take action against the consistent assaults on all BIPOC communities.  What will you do to support your colleagues and students during this unspeakable time? How will you show up for members of the AAPI community on and off campus? This call to action is about how we show up for one another during times of tragedy and all other times we have the opportunity to disrupt. 

We recognize the trauma incidents such as these can have on our college community and want to remind all employees of the resources available to support you through this unfathomable time. Please do not hesitate to seek out services and should you see someone in need, please extend support. To all members of the Shoreline AAPI community, we see you, we care for you, and we do not want you to suffer alone. 

We believe that one day the cycles of violence playing out across the nation targeting BIPOC communities will cease. Until then, we will continue to focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a mechanism to achieve social justice for all. We are responsible for our community, let’s choose to lead with love. 

Please know that we have resources available to both students and employees to counsel you through any potential emotional distress from this event.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program at 877-313-4455. 

• To submit a report in support of a student, please contact Shoreline’s CARE team.
• International students who need support are encouraged to reach out to the International Education department.

Students may access the following services: 

• If you are experiencing distress related to this, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support.
• In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255
  • King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747
  • Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578
  • Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
  • Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
  • 911 (for immediate health-related emergencies)

Jack Kahn & Melanie Dixon