Update: Roof Repair Report

Dear Campus Community, 

We are gearing up for day two of Opening Week and are looking forward to seeing folks around campus! This is a follow-up email to yesterday’s roof repair email.  

As promised, the full report from PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (this is the company that conducted the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) testing) can be accessed here.  The results of the onsite inspection indicated that, based on the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) readings in and around the building, the odor created by the adhesive is non-toxic.   

If you are experiencing a reaction to the odor, we are more than happy to explore alternative work options, including relocating to a different facility to ensure conducive and comfortable working conditions. Please reach out to HR to make a request.  

In addition to the odor, we understand that noise from the roof repair may become distracting and hard to work nearby. Please reach out to HR to request an alternative work area.  

If you have additional questions or concerns about this, we encourage you to reach out to the Facilities Department.  

Facilities Contact: 

Bob Williamson 

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services 

rwilliamson@shoreline.edu 

Just a few more days and campus will be full of students making decisions to better their lives, and we get to be a part of that! 

Thank you for all that you do for our campus and students! 

Update: Roof Repair Work at the 5000 Building

Dear College  Community, 

The health and safety of all members of our college community are a priority at Shoreline. In response to concerns and questions raised about health risks related to the roof repair work at the 5000 building, Shoreline engaged the services of PBS to test toxicity levels throughout the facility.  The results of the onsite inspection indicated that, based on the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) readings in and around the building, the odor created by the adhesive is non-toxic.   

The full report is available immediately, upon request, from the Facilities Department. A web link to the report will be provided as soon as it is posted.   

We understand that occupants of the 5000 building may still experience a reaction to the odor.  In these cases, please work with your supervisor and HR to explore alternative work options, including relocating to a different facility. 

Please contact Facilities if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

Bob Williamson

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services

Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23

Dear Campus Community,    

Campus will reopen tomorrow, 9/23. All services will resume on campus. To view the College’s regular operating hours visit this link. 

Thank you,  

Shoreline Community College  

Need support today? Campus is working remotely. Please read to access services. 

The College is open remotely today, 09/22/22. This means that the physical campus is closed but all campus services for students will be available online/remotely.  

Thursday, September 22nd 

  • All campus services will remain open and offered remotely until 5pm. If you come to campus, there will be signage outside each service area with instructions on how to connect to support.  
  • Access Zoom support HERE for Enrollment Services, Financial Aid assistance, and more. 

The College will continue to closely monitor air conditions tomorrow to determine campus modality for Friday, September 23rd.  

Remote Operations Beginning Weds 9/21 thru Thurs 9/22

Dear Campus Community,   

Your safety and comfort are important to us. ET has continued to closely monitor conditions on campus today with regard to air quality as a result of the wildfire smoke in the area. Out of an abundance of caution, the College will move to remote operations beginning today (Weds 9/21) at 3:30pm PST through tomorrow, end of day (Thurs 9/22).  

This means that the physical campus is closed but all campus services will be available online/remotely. We are disappointed that we can’t be together in person for our Opening Week to kick off our fall quarter, but we are confident this is the best option for our campus community over the next few days.  

Here is how the next few days will look: 

Wednesday, September 21st (today) 

  • All campus services will remain open and offered remotely through regular business hours. 
  • Service units are responsible for posting signage/online messaging regarding access to remote services today before you leave.  
  • Signage should be posted with QR code or link to a zoom room All service units should continue to offer services online through zoom sessions, etc for one-on-one video support in lieu of face-to-face assistance. 

Thursday, September 22nd (tomorrow) 

  • All campus services will remain open and offered remotely between 8am – 9am, and 11:30am – 5pm. 
  • Campus services will be closed 9am – 11:30am for opening week convocation activities.   
  • Opening week activities for Thursday, September 22 will be offered remotely for all attendees. 

Links for Thursday’s activities are listed below: 

Time  Session Link 
9:00-9:50  President’s Welcome – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82325995785 
10:00-10:30  Awards and Recognitions https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82325995785 
10:30 – Noon  College Community Panel https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82325995785 
1:00-2:00  Tricia Lovely – Title IX https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6444335460 
2:00-3:00  FERPA – Frank Frias https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954876061 
3:00-4:00  Anti-Hazing – Tricia Lovely https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6444335460 
1:00-4:00  New Faculty Institute kick off https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81154912599 
  • Service units are responsible for posting signage/online messaging regarding access to remote services. 
  • ·        All service units should continue to offer services online through zoom sessions, etc. for one-on-one video support in lieu of face-to-face assistance 

The College will continue to closely monitor air conditions tomorrow to determine campus modality for Friday, September 23rd

If you have any additional questions regarding remote work today and tomorrow, please contact your supervisor. 

Thank you,

Veronica Zura
Executive Director of Human Resources