A Veterans Day message

Shoreline Community College veteran students pose for a photo after raising the flags on Veterans Day 2015.

Shoreline Community College veteran students pose for a photo after raising the flags on Veterans Day 2015.  Photo gallery

(The following message was emailed to all employees on Nov. 10, 2015.)

Dear Colleagues,

Veterans Day is a time to recognize and remember the sacrifices of our countrymen and women who have served in our armed forces.  Many of our Shoreline colleagues have honorably served our country, and many of our students have served—and continue to serve—with distinction.  I hope each of us will take time during this day to remember their service with respect and reverence.

Having grown up in a military family, I am especially mindful of what our veterans have accomplished.  We all owe a debt of gratitude to them.  

To all veterans: Thank you for what you have given to all Americans.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Cheryl

Reminder! Veterans Programs Presentation TODAY, Wed., Oct. 21: How Transitioning Service Members and Veterans View the Classroom…and You

HELLO – TODAY is the professional development training regarding serving students who are veterans! Please join us TODAY Wednesday, October 21 from 2-3pm in room 1402.

HOW TRANSITIONING SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS VIEW THE CLASSROOM…AND YOU.

Shoreline Community College, Navy Veterans Mike Schindler – CEO of Operation Military Family and Steve Vincent, Captain United States Navy (retired), will share “insider thoughts” on:

Transitioning Service members and their families often look to college as their “next mission” in order to better themselves for life in the civilian world. But the classroom environment can often be more “foreign” than field missions.

You will walk away from this training with a better understanding of what Veterans experience through the transition process and what perceptions they often have to overcome as well as determine how the skills and experiences of a military/veteran family can add value to your classroom – you also may just learn what expectations a Veteran has of you…the leader of the classroom.

Please plan to attend. The event is free and refreshments will be available (those are free too). Please register here if you are planning on attending!!!

Thank you!

veterans presentation