Chris Ward and Zach Peeples showing off our new uniforms
Dear Campus Community,
We are pleased to announce that over the month of April, you will see Campus Security looking a little different. Changes are being made to our uniform shirt, jacket, and shoulder patch. A big thank you to Zach Peeples and Chris Ward for being willing to show them off today!
The new uniform shirts are a high-visibility yellow/green with reflective bands around the arms. The brighter colors will make Camus Security more noticeable which will increase uniformed personnel safety, especially during inclement weather and during darker times of the day.
Additionally, the vast majority of law enforcement in our area wear dark colored uniforms; the color difference should make our uniformed personnel more recognizable as non-law enforcement without having to read a patch. In looking a little less like law enforcement:
our uniformed personnel look more approachable for those who may be uncomfortable around law enforcement
we further reduce the chance of injury to our officers if someone is looking to harm law enforcement
everyone is reminded that while enforcement and security is our primary objective, the vast majority of our interactions on campus are to better serve our community
The new uniform jackets are also a high-visibility yellow/green with reflective bands on multiple areas of the jacket. The new uniform jackets will also be the same color as the shirt and will be covered in reflective bands on multiple areas of the jacket. The newly updated color combined with the addition of multiple reflective bands will also create better visibility in the wetter months when jackets are frequently worn. Our jacket selection is also being implemented by a local transit security agency, and another local higher education institution for their non-law enforcement personnel, which will hopefully only increase the brand recognition that our uniformed Campus Security personnel are not law enforcement.
The final change we have made is to the patches worn on the shoulders of our uniforms. Our previous version was a replica of the Washington State Patrol patch, only with a different color scheme and ‘Shoreline Community College’ in place of ‘Washington State Patrol’. The new patch is designed to be another tool in identifying our personnel as security with ‘CAMPUS SECURITY’ embroidered in a yellow similar to the college yellow. The background of the patch better aligns with the college brand colors, and the Shoreline Community College logo has been added as well. The goal of this change is to reinforce the fact that while our uniformed personnel may not be directly involved in the instructional purpose of the college, we are a part of the college and exist to support the campus as a whole.
As the new uniforms arrive, you will slowly see the changeover from the current dark blue shirts and jackets with the older shoulder patch to our new, brighter and more college aligned uniforms. However, please remember, our purpose remains the same, to keep all of you safe and secure so that you can focus on learning and growing as a community.
For questions, please come to the Safety & Security Office (5102), call us at: (206) 546-4633, or email: safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu
The Shoreline Art Gallery is proud to present One Planet: An Eco-focused Art Exhibition coming this Spring!
There are two opportunities for students who would like to showcase their talents in the Shoreline Art Gallery and gain the opportunity to work alongside a professional artist!
FOUND ITEMS WORKSHOPS WITH SEATTLE ARTIST CARI SIMSON: Looking for students interested in collaborating with professional artist Cari Simson in a 2 workshops series where they will create a work of art and be featured in the upcoming One Planet exhibition.
ONE PLANET: AN ECO-FOCUSED ART EXHIBITION:A call for student created artwork with eco-friendly themes for exhibition in the One Planet exhibition.
Students may apply to participate for one or both events! However, space is limited so be sure to to respond promptly!
Welcome to Spring Quarter! Today we have two important updates for you.
New Canvas Logins
Due to the ransomware incident that occurred on Monday March 20, 2023, we have implemented some changes regarding your Canvas login.
Starting today, Monday April 3rd at 12:00pm, all students will be required to sign into Canvas using your ctcLink ID and password, instead of your Shoreline Network Account.
Important Spring Quarter Dates
Here are some important date reminders!
To ensure the first few weeks of the quarter go smoothly, check out the important dates listed below.
April 12-14: Late enrollment with instructor and dean permission required (late enrollment permitted only in rare and unusual circumstances)
April 14: Graduation application deadline
April 17: $15 add/drop fee begins, and “W” begins if you drop
May 1: Last day to receive a 50% refund for dropped classes
As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we will take this opportunity to recognize history makers and those still leaving their mark. I encourage all of you to learn more about these activists, innovators, cultural historians, scientists, and social justice warriors. I also encourage you to celebrate the women in your life as we wrap up this month focused on celebrating the greatness of women around the globe.
Melanie Dixon
VP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Those Who Made History
Yuri Kochiyama was a Civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize candidate and became energized to fight for social justice causes following her detainment in the U.S. Japanese concentration camps during World War II. From teaching Sunday School in her youth to fighting for political prisoners in her old age, Yuri Kochiyama remained humble yet became a fierce defender of human rights. Kochiyama saw the need for solidarity to fight injustices. Her activism spanned struggles for Black empowerment, Puerto Rican independence, and reparations for Japanese American internees. She forged an unlikely friendship with black activist Malcolm X, whose head she cradled in her arms as he died from twenty-one gunshot wounds. Their bond strengthened her dedication to the African American civil rights movement and her fight against U.S. imperialism. Her legacy of fighting for justice and equality lives on. We HONOR Yuri Kochiyamafor being a trailblazer for solidarity and justice. As we continue to engage in educational justice for our students, we can look to her leadership and commitment to humanity to draw strength.
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian American inventor who pioneered the technology that would one day form the basis for today’s Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth communication systems. Lamarr’s brillia
nt mind was ignored, and her beauty took center stage when she was discovered by director Max Reinhardt at age 16. Society elevated her beauty, but ignored her inventive genius. Lamarr was not recognized for her numerous inventions until much later in life. Although she died in 2000, Lamarr was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for the development of her frequency hopping technology in 2014. Such achievement has led Lamarr to be dubbed “the mother of Wi-Fi” and other wireless communications like GPS and Bluetooth. We HONOR Hedy Lamarr for her innovative spirit and hope to channel this spirit as we serve our incredible brilliant students.
Ellen Ochoa was an American astronaut and administrator who was the first Hispanic woman to travel into space (1993). She later served as director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center from 2013-2018. Ochoa studied electrical engineering at Stanford University. She later became a specialist in the development of optical systems, she worked as a research engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and at the Ames Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She helped create several systems and methods that were awarded patents, which include optical systems for the detection of imperfections in a repeating pattern and for the recognition of objects. We HONOR Ochoa’s undeniable contributions to science and she serves as a model for all women considering a career in STEM fields.
Those Still Making History
Matika Lorraine Wilbur is a member of the Swinomish and Tulalip tribes of the State of Washington where she was raised in a family of commercial fishermen. Matika received her teaching certification and worked in primary education at The Tulalip Heritage High School for 5 years. She is a photographer and artist who created Project 562 with the mission of humanizing and sharing stories of Native American in an honorable way. Wilbur’s work embodies the commitment educational institutions espouse as a core value. She shares “the time of sharing, building cultural bridges, abolish racism, and honoring the legacy that this country is build on is among us. My goal is to represent Native people from every tribe. By exposing the astonishing variety of the Indian presence, we will build cultural bridges, abandon stereotypes, and renew and inspire our national legacy. “We HONOR the work Matika Lorraine Wilbur is doing to tell the untold stories that will inform our existence on this land.
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) teacher, cultural practitioner, and community leader. Born in the Nu’uanu District of O’ahu, Kumu Hina was educated at Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii. She was a founding member of Kulia Na Mamo, a community organization established to improve the quality of life for māhū wahine (transgender women) and served for 13 years as the Director of Culture at a Honolulu public charter school dedicated to using native Hawaiian culture, history, and education as tools for developing and empowering the next generation of warrior scholars. Kumu Hina is currently a cultural advisor and leader in many community affairs and civic activities, including Chair of the O’ahu Island Burial Council, which oversees the management of Native Hawaiian burial sites and ancestral remains. In 2014, Hina announced her bid for a position on the board of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, one of the first transgender candidates to run for statewide political office. We HONOR Hinaleimoana for creating spaces for all people and educating the ignorant about acceptance and the celebration of all identities. We aspire to have this same outlook as we continue to create a culture where our students and employees can be their authentic selves without fear of harm.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is a STEM pioneer, leader, humanitarian, and entrepreneur who is introducing the world to the next generation of cancer treatments, cancer charities, and affordable healthcare. She is one if the nations leading medical physicists and one of the first African American Women to earn a Ph.D. in Physics. Dr. Green is responsible for developing a revolutionary
On March 20, 2023, Shoreline Community College experienced a ransomware incident which has caused a network outage across campus. We have been working diligently to restore services including access to the course schedule, registration, and your Canvas accounts. For many returning students, the newly createdShoreline Support site should provide all the tools necessary to be ready to start your spring quarter. However, if you are a new student to Shoreline some of the access network points may be different.
To support all Shoreline students through the start of Spring quarter the College has made a decision to slightly alter the first date of formal instruction. For most students, the following dates apply to your spring quarter.
First day of the spring quarter – April 3, 2023 (this has not changed).
First day of formal instruction for spring quarter – April 10, 2023.
To explain further what this means,please take a couple of minutes to watch the video that best pertains to you. The three categories are:
Returning Students: If you have taken a class at Shoreline prior to the spring quarter, this video is for you.
The Shoreline Art Gallery is proud to present One Planet: An Eco-focused Art Exhibition coming this Spring!
There are two opportunities for students who would like to showcase their talents in the Shoreline Art Gallery and gain the opportunity to work alongside a professional artist!
FOUND ITEMS WORKSHOPS WITH SEATTLE ARTIST CARI SIMSON: Looking for students interested in collaborating with professional artist Cari Simson in a 2 workshops series where they will create a work of art and be featured in the upcoming One Planet exhibition.
ONE PLANET: AN ECO-FOCUSED ART EXHIBITION:A call for student created artwork with eco-friendly themes for exhibition in the One Planet exhibition.
Students may apply to participate for one or both events! However, space is limited so be sure to to respond promptly!
First of all, we want to say a huge congratulations to the graduates of our Nursing Program. Yesterday we graduated the largest class ever, with forty new nurses proudly walking across the stage!
Wi-Fi Hotspots
In other news, we have deployed Wi-Fi hotspots throughout campus and are working to make them as effective as possible. We hope to have a map showing their locations around campus early next week.
Cybersecurity Practices
We have received several questions about best practices for general cybersecurity. Here are a few recommendations to consider:
Remember to stay vigilant against suspicious communications. If you receive an email, textor phone call from a sender you do not recognize, do not respond, open the messageor download attachments. Only click on links or attachments from emails you trust. If you think you have received a suspicious communication, please reach out to your instructor so that Technology Support Services may assistyou.
Always use strong passwords. Strong passwords typically include a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’trepeat or use the same passwords across accounts.
It is always advisable to regularly review and monitor your accounts. If you notice any unusual activity, it is recommended that you contact that account institution immediately.
Parking
Due to our ongoing system outage, our parking pass distribution has been delayed. Students will not be required to display a parking pass until April 17, 2023.
