Category: Announcements
October 25th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
As part of our Job and Career Success Series, please join us for a workshop titled “Choosing a Major or Career Path” on Tues., Oct. 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the PUB Quiet Dining Room.
Explore interests, strengths, and values and learn how they connect to deciding a major and/or career pathway that is right for you. Shoreline Community College Career Counselors will provide strategies for career exploration and share information about resources to help select a pathway that fits YOU!
Posted in Announcements, Free, Workshops Tagged with: career planning
October 25th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Admissions representatives from Smith and Mount Holyoke, two Massachusetts women’s colleges, will be in the PUB, room 9201 from 3-4:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 26. The representatives want to meet women transfer students interested in obtaining a liberal arts degree. Both schools have supportive programs for women veterans and non-traditional students, age 25+. Contact Lynette Peters in the Women’s Center at lpeters@shoreline.edu for more information!
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: college representative visit
October 25th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Special Services (OSS) is working to raise awareness of disabilities by offering daily facts and tips about people with disabilities and living with disability. Please take a minute to read and broaden your understanding.
What Are the Types of Anxiety Disorders?
There are several recognized types of anxiety disorders, including:
- Panic disorder: People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats), and a feeling of choking, which may make the person feel like he or she is having a heart attack or “going crazy.”
- Social anxiety disorder: Also called social phobia, social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment or lead to ridicule.
- Specific phobias: A specific phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as snakes, heights, or flying. The level of fear is usually inappropriate to the situation and may cause the person to avoid common, everyday situations.
- Generalized anxiety disorder: This disorder involves excessive, unrealistic worry and tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.
What Are the Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?
Symptoms vary depending on the type of anxiety disorder, but general symptoms include:
- Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
- Problems sleeping
- Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- An inability to be still and calm
- Dry mouth
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- Nausea
- Muscle tension
- Dizziness
What Causes Anxiety Disorders?
The exact cause of anxiety disorders is unknown; but anxiety disorders — like other forms of mental illness — are not the result of personal weakness, a character flaw, or poor upbringing. As scientists continue their research on mental illness, it is becoming clear that many of these disorders are caused by a combination of factors, including changes in the brain and environmental stress.
Like other brain illnesses, anxiety disorders may be caused by problems in the functioning of brain circuits that regulate fear and other emotions. Studies have shown that severe or long-lasting stress can change the way nerve cells within these circuits transmit information from one region of the brain to another. Other studies have shown that people with certain anxiety disorders have changes in certain brain structures that control memories linked with strong emotions. In addition, studies have shown that anxiety disorders run in families, which means that they can at least partly be inherited from one or both parents, like the risk for heart disease or cancer. Moreover, certain environmental factors — such as a trauma or significant event — may trigger an anxiety disorder in people who have an inherited susceptibility to developing the disorder.
Anxiety disorders affect millions of adult Americans. Most anxiety disorders begin in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. They occur slightly more often in women than in men, and occur with equal frequency in whites, African-Americans, and Hispanics.
How Are Anxiety Disorders Diagnosed?
If symptoms of an anxiety disorder are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by asking you questions about your medical history and performing a physical exam. Although there are no lab tests to specifically diagnose anxiety disorders, the doctor may use various tests to look for physical illness as the cause of the symptoms.
If no physical illness is found, you may be referred to a psychiatrist, psychologist, or another mental health professional who is specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for an anxiety disorder.
The doctor bases his or her diagnosis on the patient’s report of the intensity and duration of symptoms — including any problems with daily functioning caused by the symptoms — and the doctor’s observation of the patient’s attitude and behavior. The doctor then determines if the patient’s symptoms and degree of dysfunction indicate a specific anxiety disorder.
How Are Anxiety Disorders Treated?
Fortunately, much progress has been made in the last two decades in the treatment of people with mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders. Although the exact treatment approach depends on the type of disorder, one or a combination of the following therapies may be used for most anxiety disorders:
- Medication: Drugs used to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders include anti-depressants and anxiety-reducing drugs.
- Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy (a type of counseling) addresses the emotional response to mental illness. It is a process in which trained mental health professionals help people by talking through strategies for understanding and dealing with their disorder.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy: This is a particular type of psychotherapy in which the person learns to recognize and change thought patterns and behaviors that lead to troublesome feelings.
- Dietary and lifestyle changes.
- Relaxation therapy.
Can Anxiety Disorders Be Prevented?
Anxiety disorders cannot be prevented; however, there are some things you can do to control or lessen symptoms:
- Stop or reduce consumption of products that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal remedies. Many contain chemicals that can increase anxiety symptoms.
- Seek counseling and support if you start to regularly feel anxious with no apparent cause.
The above information and more can be found here, here and here.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: disability awareness month, OSS
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
This Fri., Oct. 23 head over to the main gym and cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they take on Bellevue at home from 7-9 p.m.
This should be an exciting match, because the Phins – who are currently ranked #5 in the latest NWAC Alaska Airlines Coaches Poll – are battling Bellevue for 1st place in the North Region!
If you haven’t caught a game this year make sure this is the first one you attend! Come support the Phins as they try to claim 1st! #GoPhins #PhinNation
Posted in Announcements, Athletics, Events, Free Tagged with: volleyball
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Community College Health Project is a study looking at personal goals and health behaviors of Community College students. Shoreline students aged 18-29 are wanted for the survey. Eligible participants can earn $50.
The study involves the completion of a brief online screening survey to determine eligibility. If eligible, you may be asked to participate in a 90-minute focus group on campus. If selected, you will earn a total of $50 for your participation.
For more information, click here, call 206-221-6390, email tw33@uw.edu or check them out on Facebook here.
To start the survey, click here.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: student survey
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Special Services (OSS) is working to raise awareness of disabilities by offering daily facts and tips about people with disabilities and living with disability. Please take a minute to read and broaden your understanding.
Facts about Dysthymia
Dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh) is a mild but long-term (chronic) form of depression. Symptoms usually last for at least two years, and often for much longer than that. Dysthymia interferes with your ability to function and enjoy life.
With dysthymia, you may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless, lack productivity, and have low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy. People with dysthymia are often thought of as being overly critical, constantly complaining and incapable of having fun.
Dysthymia symptoms in adults may include:
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Sadness or feeling down
- Hopelessness
- Tiredness and lack of energy
- Low self-esteem, self-criticism or feeling incapable
- Trouble concentrating and trouble making decisions
- Irritability or excessive anger
- Decreased activity, effectiveness and productivity
- Avoidance of social activities
- Feelings of guilt and worries over the past
- Poor appetite or overeating
- Sleep problems
In children, dysthymia sometimes occurs along with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral or learning disorders, anxiety disorders, or developmental disabilities. Examples of dysthymia symptoms in children include:
- Irritability
- Behavior problems
- Poor school performance
- Pessimistic attitude
- Poor social skills
- Low self-esteem
Dysthymia symptoms usually come and go over a period of years, and their intensity can change over time. But typically symptoms don’t disappear for more than two months at a time. In general, you may find it hard to be upbeat even on happy occasions — you may be described as having a gloomy personality.
When dysthymia starts before age 21, it’s called early-onset dysthymia. When it starts after that, it’s called late-onset dysthymia.
When to see a doctor
It’s perfectly normal to feel sad or upset sometimes or to be unhappy with stressful situations in your life. But with dysthymia, these feelings last for years and interfere with your relationships, work and daily activities.
Because these feelings have gone on for such a long time, you may think they’ll always be part of your life. But if you have any symptoms of dysthymia, seek medical help. If not effectively treated, dysthymia commonly progresses into major depression. Sometimes, a major depression episode occurs in addition to dysthymia — this is called double depression.
Talk to your primary care doctor about your symptoms. Or seek help directly from a mental health provider. If you’re reluctant to see a mental health professional, reach out to someone else who may be able to help guide you to treatment, whether it’s a friend or loved one, a teacher, a faith leader, or someone else you trust.
The above information and more can be found here and here.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: disability awareness month, OSS
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Every year, the Northwest International Education Association (NIEA) sponsors a one-day conference for college faculty, staff and students to learn about current global issues and world events. The theme of the conference builds on the yearly theme of the Community College Master Teacher Institute with world-renowned researchers, discipline-specific experts and community leaders presenting.
This year’s theme is “From Peril to Hope: Migration and Refugees” and it will be held at Shoreline Community College on Fri., Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
To register, go to: www.nieawa.org
Posted in Announcements, Events, Workshops Tagged with: international education, NIEA
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Special Services (OSS) is working to raise awareness of disabilities by offering a movie screening of FIXED.
FIXED Mon., Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. (movie is 60 minutes, with a discussion afterwards for those who can stay) in room 1504.
What is FIXED about??
A haunting, subtle, urgent documentary, FIXED questions commonly held beliefs about disability and normalcy by exploring technologies that promise to change our bodies and mind forever. Told primarily through the perspectives of five people with disabilities: a scientist, journalist, disability justice educator, bionics engineer and exoskeleton test pilot, FIXED takes a close look at the implications of emerging human enhancement technologies for the future of humanity.
Check out the trailer here.
Please contact the Office of Special Services if you have questions.
Kathy Cook, Associate Dean
Office of Special Services
Ext. 4544
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free Tagged with: disability awareness month, FIXED, OSS
October 22nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
On Fri. Oct. 23, the International Education department will host approximately 100 educators from around the state for a large conference called “From Peril to Hope.” The timeframe will range from 8 a.m. arrivals to 3:30-4 p.m. departures. The primary meeting will be mostly in the PUB Main Dining Room, but then there will be break-out sessions spread around campus. Here are critical things you need to be aware of:
- Parking is complimentary this day. The six meters will be signed to welcome this association and state parking is complimentary.
- The guests will park all over campus, so no parking enforcement this date, except in the case of course of illegal parking.
- There will also be messaging made from IE to their guests that overflow parking is available at the Greenwood and Sears lots. The Sears shuttle will be fully staffed through the peak afternoon hours of 2-4 p.m. in the event some folks park at the Sears lot to take advantage of the extra space there.
Please leave yourself extra time to get to and from campus this day.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: campus parking
October 21st, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Soroptimist International of Bellevue Metropolitan is offering three awards in the amount of $1500 each to women who are a head of household with dependents. Several Shoreline students have won these awards in the past, so apply today! Applications must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2015.
Applications are available online here. Once you’ve downloaded and completed the application, mail it directly to:
Soroptimist International of Bellevue Metropolitan
PO Box 53563
Bellevue, WA 98015-3563
It’s important to mail the application directly to the above address rather than submit it online, as most Soroptimist chapters give just one award of $1,000 and the Bellevue chapter is offering multiple awards at $1500 apiece.
Posted in Announcements, Scholarships Tagged with: scholarships for women
