Category: Announcements
November 11th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Nov. 9-13 is International Education Week! Come celebrate with us and learn about different cultures with a whole host of fun events, including the following events for Thurs., Nov. 12:
Study Abroad Fair: 12:30–2 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Lobby
In the next year, Shoreline students will have the opportunity to study in Germany, Jamaica, Cambodia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, as well as to teach in China. Come learn about our programs at tables in the PUB lobby.
Paris & Cambodia Study Abroad 2016 Presentations: 2-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Faculty members Dutch Henry (English) and Diana Knauf (Psychology) will discuss the study abroad programs that they will be leading this coming summer in Paris and Cambodia, respectively. Learn about their visions for the programs and how you could broaden your horizons by joining them.
Vietnamese Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9201
Join students from the Vietnamese Culture Club for a brief introduction to Vietnamese language and culture.
Korean Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9202
Find out why the world is crazy about K-Pop and Korean television dramas. A Shoreline student from Korea will offer a brief introduction to Korean language and culture.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free Tagged with: international education week
November 11th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
A faculty member at Shoreline Community College is ill with a confirmed case of chickenpox.
The faculty member reported the diagnosis to college officials, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. College officials are now reviewing the faculty member’s activities over the past several days and communicating with those who may have had some contact with the faculty member. In addition, areas on campus where the faculty member recently has been are being identified for immediate cleaning.
According to health officials:
- If you are already immune to chickenpox, you most likely won’t become sick.
- If you’re not already immune to chickenpox, varicella vaccine given within 3 days of exposure can help prevent chickenpox. Vaccination 3 to 5 days after exposure probably won’t prevent chickenpox but may make it milder.
- Persons at high risk for complications from chickenpox, such as persons with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and premature infants, should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Because chickenpox is highly contagious and symptoms can start 10 to 21 days after contact with an infected person, college officials are asking anyone with symptoms over the coming weeks to notify the college by calling either the Student Affairs Office at 206-546-4641 or the International Education Office at 206-546-4697.
More information about chickenpox
Public Health – Seattle & King County
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Shoreline Community College Emergency Response Plan
Chickenpox facts (from Public Health – Seattle & King County)
What is it?
- Chickenpox (varicella) is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). It is often a mild illness, but may be severe in infants, pregnant women, adults, and persons with weakened immune systems.
- Before the chickenpox vaccine, almost everyone got chickenpox by adulthood and most adults have had chickenpox as children.
What are the symptoms?
- An itchy rash starts on the trunk and face with pink spots and tiny fluid-filled blisters (“pox”) that then dry and become scabs in 4 to 5 days.
- The rash may be the first sign of illness; there may also be fever and fatigue.
- The rash may be mild with a few pox or severe with hundreds of pox lesions.
- Chickenpox can sometimes have severe complications such as bacterial skin infections and pneumonia.
- Some children who have been vaccinated against chickenpox can get a mild case of chickenpox with a small number of spots that may not blister or crust.
How is it spread?
- Chickenpox virus is highly contagious and is spread by direct contact with saliva or the rash from an infected individual or by respiratory secretions released into the air from sneezing or coughing. The illness starts 10 to 21 days after contact with an infected person.
- Infected persons are contagious from 1 to 2 days before the rash appears until all the pox have formed scabs — usually 5 days from the time the pox appeared.
- People with immune systems weakened by illness or medications may have severe and prolonged illness.
- A person who has never had chickenpox or chickenpox vaccine has a 90 percent chance of becoming infected if exposed to a family member with chickenpox.
How is it diagnosed?
- Chickenpox is usually diagnosed by the symptoms and the typical appearance of the rash.
- Occasionally a healthcare provider will use laboratory tests for chickenpox if the diagnosis is unclear or if the illness is severe.
How can chickenpox be prevented?
- Vaccination is the best way to prevent chickenpox. Varicella vaccine is highly effective at preventing chickenpox, especially severe cases of the disease and its complications.
- Two doses of varicella vaccine are recommended for children beginning at 12 months of age. A second dose of vaccine is routinely recommended for all children 4–6 years of age.
- Two doses of vaccine are also recommended for teens and adults who have not had chickenpox.
- If you are not sure whether you have had chickenpox, talk to your healthcare provider about getting a blood test.
What should I do if I’ve been exposed to chickenpox?
- If you are already immune to chickenpox, you most likely won’t become sick.
- If you’re not already immune to chickenpox, varicella vaccine given within 3 days of exposure can help prevent chickenpox. Vaccination 3 to 5 days after exposure probably won’t prevent chickenpox but may make it milder.
- Persons at high risk for complications from chickenpox, such as persons with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and premature infants, should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
What is shingles?
- Shingles, also called herpes zoster or zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus(VZV). After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body for life. Usually the virus does not cause any problems; however, it can reappear years later, causing shingles.
- The shingles rash usually affects primarily one side of the face or body. It starts as blisters that scab after 3 to 5 days and lasts for 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash, there is often pain, itching, or tingling in the area where the rash will develop. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.
- Direct contact with the blisters of a person with shingles can cause chickenpox in someone who has never had chickenpox or received the varicella vaccine.
- A vaccine for shingles is recommended for people 60 years of age and older to help prevent shingles and reduce pain and complications.
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November 11th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Are you intending to apply to a nursing program? Come learn about options in nursing professional training this Thurs., Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the PUB room 9202. At this session, we will cover:
- Nursing degree levels and titles
- Nursing programs in WA state
- Core nursing prerequisites
- Which degree plan to follow here at Shoreline
- Nursing related experience
- Other helpful transfer tips
Posted in Announcements, Free, Workshops Tagged with: advising, nursing planning session
November 10th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Veterans participate in Shoreline’s Veterans Day 2015 flag raising ceremony.
Shoreline Community College has been named a 2016 Best Colleges for Veterans by Military Times. The magazine publishes its list of 175 Best Colleges yearly.
According to Military Times, “schools were evaluated in five categories: academic outcomes/quality, university culture, student support, academic policies and cost and financial aid. While the value of each section was comparable, academic outcomes/quality and university culture were worth the most in the survey, and cost and financial aid was worth the least. Many factors other than those listed in the chart were considered when developing the rankings.”
You can read the article from the Military Times announcing the list here. For Shoreline’s ranking, click here.
Congrats, Shoreline! We’re proud to be a military friendly school!
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: best for vets colleges 2016, military times, office of special services, veterans center
November 10th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Perform in a fully-staged and costumed opera and scenes with orchestra. Opera Workshop 2016 has wonderful opportunities for solo and ensemble singing and is open to those with little or a lot of singing experience.
The Opera Workshop Performances will be February 19-21, 2016, with auditions being held Thurs., Nov. 12. For the past forty-six years this workshop has provided training and basic stage and performance experience for aspiring young singers and actors, while giving them the opportunity to earn college credit. To audition for this workshop, click here to request an audition slot.
We are also looking for students who are interested in tech work to assist in the production. Students can get musical theater performance credits, drama credits or stage technical credits. Auditions are open to the community, but everyone involved in the production must register for some type of Shoreline Community College course.
For further information please contact Dr. Charles Enlow, Director/Producer, Shoreline Community College, Department of Music, at 206-546-4524 or cenlow@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Arts & Entertainment Tagged with: auditions, opera workshop 2016
November 10th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Join us Thurs., Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208) for a talk by James Hill, Consul General, Canada. This event is free and open to the public.
The United States and Canada share two borders and their bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most extensive in the world. It is reflected in the high volume of bilateral trade–more than $2 billion a day in goods and service; the fact that the two countries have one of the world’s largest investment relationships; and in people-to-people contact–about 300,000 people cross between the countries every day. In fields ranging from security and law enforcement to environmental protection to free trade, the two countries work closely together on multiple levels, from federal to local.
Canada and the U.S. cooperate on continental defense, transboundary environmental and water issues, and on international high seas governance initiatives. They are both founding members of the Arctic Council. They are both members of numerous multilateral political, military, and economic fora, including the United Nations, NATO, WTO, NAFTA, G7, G20, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Organization of American States, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
But do they see eye to eye on every international issue? There is a tendency of Americans to take Canada for granted – “they are just like us, aren’t they?” While the two nations do share many basic values and cooperate in many spheres, Canada does have interests and perspectives that at times are at odds with the United States.
Join us in exploring Canada’s worldview with the current Consul General of Canada in Seattle, James Hill. See more details on Consul Hill.
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Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: gac, global affairs center
November 10th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Campus will be closed this Wed., Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. There will be no classes, and all student services will be closed. Please plan accordingly.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: campus closure, veterans day 2015
November 9th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Volleyball team travels to nearby rival Edmonds Community College on Tues., Nov. 10 for a 7 p.m. match. The Phins have already secured a share of the North Region title, but a win at Edmonds would give the Region title to the Phins outright. Let’s make the short drive to Seaview Gymnasium to cheer on our first place Phins as they look to end regular season play on the ultimate high.
The game is at the Seaview Gym on the Edmonds Community College campus at 20000 68th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Find directions to campus here.
A campus map can be found here – the gym is #16.
Let’s pack the stands and show our First Place Phins we’re proud of them! #GoPhins!
Posted in Announcements, Athletics, Events Tagged with: #phinnation, pack the stands, women's volleyball
November 9th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
National Distance Learning Week is an annual effort to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association. Shoreline Community College is celebrating by posting a daily announcement that highlights an aspect of our eLearning program. Today we celebrate our faculty and their efforts to implement Quality Matters.
Judy Penn, SCC Biology Professor
Why Faculty Like Quality Matters
Shoreline faculty member Judy Penn is a supporter of Quality Matters (QM) as she is a certified Peer Reviewer and has had her two online courses, Biology 150 and Biology 126, both peer-reviewed and certified with the QM seal.
When asked about her experience with QM, Judy said, “The QM Review process has given me the opportunity to step back and approach my course from a student’s viewpoint. As a result, all of my courses are easier for students to navigate, alignment of outcomes with activities is more obvious, I’ve streamlined my instructions, and a lot of unnecessary ‘clutter’ has been removed.”
Judy asked her students about their experience in her QM Certified courses and they were very positive with feedback such as:
- “I found it extremely easy to find what I needed to do, and to know when the due dates were.”
- “The course was very organized and instructions were easy to follow.”
What Students Want
These comments align with results from the annual Shoreline Online Student Satisfaction Survey. Online students uniformly request online classes that are organized, have a clear layout, and include clear instructions on how students should navigate the course:
- “Right in the beginning of the quarter, it’s nice for the professor to post a section on how they run their class. Each online class is a little different and to help smooth the beginning, a tutorial or page on how to use this course would be effective and useful!”
- “Just like with in-person classes, the teacher can structure classes almost anyway they choose but when that is done in an online class, it is felt way more. One of my online classes was …challenging and engaging and the structure was great and the expectations were clearly defined and understood.
The QM review focuses on the design of courses so students know what the expectations are and where to find course information. QM also emphasizes the alignment between Course Learning Outcomes, Weekly Learning Objectives, and assessments.
Currently, we have 18 courses that have earned the Quality Matters certificationhere at Shoreline and have several more being prepared for review during Winter Quarter.
Shoreline’s eLearning Faculty-in-Residence, Stephanie Diemel, is a certified QM Master Reviewer and has had her online Physics 110 course Quality Matters certified. You can listen to her thoughts about QM by watching a short video here.
For more information, please contact eLearning Services by clicking here, sending an email to eLearning@shoreine.edu , or calling us at (206) 546-6966.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: judy penn, national distance learning week, online classes, quality matters, virtual campus
November 9th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
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