At a time when the need for dental hygienists is at an all-time high, Delta Dental of Washington is celebrating the opening of a new dental hygiene education clinic at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Delta Dental of Washington provided a gift of $1.5 million to help relocate the Shoreline Community College dental hygiene program to the UW School of Dentistry. The new Delta Dental of Washington Clinic at the UW School of Dentistry will be operated by the Shoreline Community College dental hygiene program, in partnership with the UW School of Dentistry.
Shoreline CC Science division, Continuing /Education and Kids in Medicine (KIM), to bring this advanced lab program to local middle and high school students. The program is taught by medical professionals from KIMSeattle on early-release Wednesdays. Each week involves 30 minutes of lecture followed by 90 minutes of extensive lab work.
5th – 8th grade March 15th and 29th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on early release days
Week 1 – Heart dissection/medical devices
Week 2 – Forensic Wildlife Skull Identification
9th – 12th grade March 1st and 8th from 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on early release days
Week 1 – Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Week 2 – Micro Pipetting and DNA Gel Electrophoresis
Kids in Medicine (KIM), is an interactive education program designed to captivate and inspire young learners toward a future in science or medicine. Students receive enriching instruction to extend their knowledge and complete real laboratory experiences traditionally reserved for medical professionals. Every program and lab explores a particular career cluster, exposing students to a broad category of occupations grouped by knowledge and skills required – connecting learning to life goals.
Dorothy Lee Thomas Hollingsworth was born on October 29, 1920, in Bishopville, South Carolina. Dorothy was the oldest of three children. Her sister died at 14 of pneumonia and her brother died from injuries sustained in World War II. Dorothy once said she always knew she wanted to help people—a desire that grew after learning about social work as a career at an eighth-grade job fair. After graduating from Atkins High School, a missionary from the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church encouraged Dorothy to further her education. She was accepted at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, and was granted a scholarship from the missionaries. Dorothy continued her education and graduated from an HBCU in 1941, with degrees in social science and education, and was immediately hired as a third-grade teacher.
In 1946, Dorothy and her husband moved to Seattle, WA. The couple sought a new beginning in the hope of escaping the hardships of the South that came with repressive Jim Crow laws and racial segregation. A lifelong learner, Dorothy enrolled at the University of Washington, and in 1959 she received her master’s degree from the School of Social Work. After graduating, she became a social worker for Seattle Public Schools.
In the early 1960s, Dorothy became involved in the local civil rights movement, protesting restrictive covenants, fighting for equitable education, and open housing initiatives throughout the city. In 1965, she was selected as the Director of Head Start, a program that was part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society’s national anti-poverty initiative—the first in Washington State. Dorothy then became the first African American woman to be elected to the Seattle School Board, becoming board president in 1979. Dorothy served a six-year term helping to guide the city through racial tensions that escalated with the desegregation of schools.
We Celebrate Dorothy Hollingsworth for helping the Seattle, WA community to be more inclusive and equity-minded.
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) programs (see list below), career options, student success stories, and to ask questions.
Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) Programs:
• Health Information Foundations Certificate
• Comprehensive Coding & Revenue Integrity Specialist Certificate
• HIT AAAS degree
• Health Data Analyst Certificate
Shoreline College Community stands with and among those impacted by various world tragedies and events. The mental and physical wellness of our entire college community is a priority that cannot be overstated. As we grapple with the various acts of violence, unrest, and natural disaster in our local community and across the United States, we acknowledge as an institution with an international footprint here and abroad that global affairs also have an impact on our community’s well-being.
Our reach to spread the value of knowledge, community, and educational justice can sometimes feel limiting. There are multiple events happening simultaneously and as the four of us discussed this memo, we wanted to be mindful of the effects of sending multiple communications around heart-heavy issues that may cause harm to or trigger members of the community. We were also very intentional not to minimize the impact of any event by discussing them together. We hope you will extend grace to us, as our goal is to assist in making Shoreline CC a place where values of inclusion, safety, and support are prioritized
We see the devastation created by natural disasters with the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Our college community is impacted by this shocking event. Families are devastated by the loss of life, homes, jobs, and community. We have the power to advocate for equitable rehabilitation and individually have the power to help by researching ways to donate time, money, and energy, and we encourage you to find a way to help that reflects your best ability to support those internationally and those right here on campus.
While the memo could end here, we also see the political unrest play out in the news, which has a direct impact on members of our community. The most recent example is the “Chinese Balloon” and the implications for our Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are a concern. We know when the rhetoric grows so do instances of hate crimes. In Washington today, Dr Kahn noticed some of this rhetoric in a presentation he attended and believed it important to raise the flag of awareness now to ensure safety and that we proactively stand up for our Asian and Asian American colleagues and students.
We bear witness to much pain and trauma as a result of the diminishing emphasis on humanity. As an educational institution, it’s our obligation to protect humanity as a mechanism to advance knowledge, civic engagement and workforce preparation. We can serve as a beacon to other communities during these times of perpetual harm locally and abroad.
We will continue to show up in this space individually and collectively to actualize our community standard: Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.
Should you or someone you know need support, please do not hesitate to connect with the follow resources:
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 877-313-4455 (as provided by the Diversity Equity Officers Commission). Their service is confidential and free. We urge you to keep this number readily available in the event you or a colleague need to lean into this level of support. The EAP is available and here for you, should you or a family member want or need support. As a reminder, the EAP offers the following:
Join us on Tuesdays this Winter Quarter for coffee, cocoa, or various teas! Drop in, get a warm beverage and get to know the Multicultural Center, play Uno or just hang out before or after class. This is also an opportunity to connect and ask for resources to support you or any other campus-related questions you may have. Find out more about the communities we support and get connected!
Are you transferring to another college in the next year? Do you have questions about the process or need help with your application? Attend an upcoming Transfer Application Worktime on Fri. 2/10 from 1-3pm in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208). Staff and advisors will be on hand to talk with you through the process and provide feedback on resumes, essays, etc. Please Note: There is no formal presentation for this event; it is an opportunity for you to get help with your applications, so bring your laptop and ideas
If you have any questions, e-mail smusnicki@shoreline.edu.
This event is free and open to the public! Buffalo Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts February 16th, 2023.
Doors open: 6:00 pm
Film Screening: 7:00 pm
Expert Panel Discussion: 8:00 pm
Film actors updated and listed!
#1600 Theater, Free Parking
