Campus Coronavirus Update as of March 10, 2020

Message from the President 

Current Status of Campus: Open with Remote Learning 

• At this time, there are no known cases of COVID-19 on our campus. Public Health – Seattle & King County is not currently recommending that college campuses close unless there is a confirmed case. 
• The campus remains open but has moved most classes online as of March 10. 
• Campus services are available, including the Dental Hygiene Clinic and Parent-Child Center. 
• Large campus events are canceled through March 25 (see College Calendar for updates). 

Online Support for Students and Employees 

• Students can check-out laptops, webcams, and microphones from the Library. 
• Employees can request laptops from Technology Support Services and webcams/microphones from the Library (please indicate if you are working from home). Employees also may request Zoom Pro accounts from elearning Services to access unlimited zoom meetings. (Check what type of account you have). 
• eLearning Services offers daily live training sessions for students and employees, as well as extended office hours and other online learning resources. 

Spring Quarter Classes 

Spring classes begin April 6 and registration for new and continuing students is open! We continue to closely monitor information from public health agencies and will let students and the community know if the way we deliver our classes in the spring will need to change due to the COVID-19 outbreak. International students with questions about spring registration should reach out now to International Education.   

The College is committed to ensuring all students are able to achieve their educational goals even in the midst of this public health concern. 

Financial Resources for Students 

We recognize COVID-19 may be negatively impacting students financially due to loss of wages, additional health care costs, or other issues. Here are some ways students can receive assistance: 

• Shoreline Community College Foundation has emergency grant funds for students in crisis. 
• Benefits Hub helps with food, transportation, housing and referrals. 
• Free grab-and-go breakfast offered on campus March 11, 18, and 25 (7-8:30 a.m. in the PUB). 
• The state Employment Security Department has adopted some emergency rules to relieve workers whose employment has been disrupted by the virus.  

When to Come to Campus  

As a reminder, any students or employees who are feeling ill should stay home. If you are experiencing coronavirus symptoms or suspect you may have been exposed to someone with the virus, please complete the exposure report form, so the College can provide you with guidance about next steps. 

Students or employees who are considered higher risk (60 years and older, have underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems, or are pregnant) may also choose to stay home, noting that non-instructional employees who wish to do so are being asked to contact their supervisors to make alternate arrangements and/or confirm the intent to take leave. 

Living Our Values 

Be aware of stigma related to COVID-19 and stand against it. The risk of novel coronavirus is not at all connected with race, ethnicity or nationality; yet in some places the fear of the spread of the disease has resulted in incidents of bias and harassment against certain groups of people, including those of Asian heritage. As stated in Shoreline’s Community Standard, the College does not tolerate any hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions. 

Please know Shoreline Community College is taking the utmost care to ensure safety on campus and closely follow guidance from public health agencies. We appreciate your continued flexibility in the face of so much rapidly changing information. 

Respectfully, 

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D. 

President