Category: Announcements
February 2nd, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Put your 2000s knowledge to the test at Pop Culture Trivia on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 1-2pm in the PUB 9208. Winners will recieve a prize! Sponsored by Student Life.
Date: Wed. 2/7/24
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: PUB 9208
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
February 2nd, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Your student government (ASG) wants to hear from you! Tell us about your Shoreline experience by completing a short survey and you could be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! To share your thoughts, go to https://bit.ly/SLSurvey24 and submit the form by Friday, Feb. 9.
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
February 2nd, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
(Shoreline, Wash., February 2, 2024) In an earnest endeavor to strengthen ties with local tribes, and to honor the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest, Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) is proud to announce the naming of its new academic facility. The chosen name for the new building is, “Cedar,” and pays homage to the region’s natural environment, characterized by towering trees and dense plantings.
Washington State legislation requires the inclusion of Indigenous voices in the creation of new capital building projects, but leadership at Shoreline wanted to go beyond that requirement, and really work to forge an intentional and lasting collaboration with local tribes that will impact not only this building but also future community partnership efforts. The naming process was initiated as a collaborative effort with various tribes, including representatives of the Tulalip and Muckleshoot tribes, with a focus on engaging in meaningful conversations and respecting tribal perspectives. Shoreline also worked closely with Eliise Bill-Gerrish, a Lushootseed Language Educator from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, who played a pivotal role in ensuring that the naming process honored the authenticity of the Lushootseed language, the traditional language of many tribes in the Puget Sound Region, reflecting the wishes and cultural nuances of the tribes involved. Bill-Gerrish is meticulously translating and creating audio clips for each word in the Southern Lushootseed language. This approach was adopted to honor the language and culture in its true form, avoiding the phonetic translation into English.
“The Cedar building is named after the prolific Western Red Cedar trees, x̌əpay̓ac in Southern Lushootseed, which are beloved by Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations. The cedar tree is revered for its ability to lift the Lushootseed People up in numerous ways. For example, many styles of canoes are made from the trunks of the x̌əpay̓ac, the inner bark and roots are used to weave baskets and hats, and the leaves can be used to support respiratory systems,” said Bill-Gerrish about the meaning of the name.
“Another significant part of the story behind the new building name involves Shoreline’s Associated Student Government (ASG). Often new buildings are named after famous people or donors who made the highest donation toward the project. In our case we are proud to say that our largest donor was our students. Our student government also advocated strongly for honoring our region’s Indigenous heritage and at the recommendation of our Indigenous partners, ASG helped us choose the name Cedar for our new building,” said Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline Community College.
Shoreline Community College’s commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples extends beyond this new building. “Tulalip and Muckleshoot tribal members, college leaders and the design team embraced Indigenous values by thinking about names for buildings and campus open spaces in terms of the nature of a place,” said Walter Schacht, Architect and Partner at the Mithun Architecture Firm. The College’s approach aligns with its broader initiative, of wayfinding across campus which seeks to name various features of the campus, including the proposal to associate Lushootseed names with Indigenous trees and shrubs.
“We know there is still much work to be done to acknowledge and serve our Indigenous communities, but we are excited about the prospect of building a relationship with Muckleshoot Tribal College and other tribes, fostering meaningful and ongoing collaboration. This is just the beginning of a continuous effort to strengthen relationships with the tribes and respect the cultural significance of the land we occupy,” said Dr. Kahn.
The Cedar building is devoted to the sciences and manufacturing, and will house biology and chemistry courses, biotech and biomanufacturing instruction, and advanced manufacturing, as well as a few other related programs. It is now fully open for instruction as of the start of the Winter Quarter, on January 8, 2024.
Posted in Announcements
February 1st, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Good morning,
At approximately 5am this morning Campus Security discovered vandalism on several buildings across the East side of campus. While there was no hate speech or threat as part of the vandalized messaging, we wanted to mention it in case you see it this morning.
Facilities is working hard this morning to clean the paint off of the buildings, and the case will be referred to local law enforcement.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu
Thank you,
Cat
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
January 29th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Good news! The Shoreline network connection for campus has been restored.
We have received more information on the outage we experienced today and have confirmed that the fiber connection had some integrity issues in two spots, one near our campus and one about four miles out. These issues caused the Shoreline network to lose connectivity. While this is not an issue that originated at the College it is one that impacted us. Thankfully the technicians were able to get it fixed quickly allowing our connection to be fully restored.
Please continue to check in with your instructors for instructions about evening classes and activities.
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
January 29th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Students,
At approx. 10:15am today, campus internet and phones went down due to an issue outside of the College. While a repair is in process, please see the following direction for the remainder of today (1/29/24):
Online instruction will continue as per normal. Students in hybrid or in-person classes should check Canvas for further directions from their Instructor. All campus services have also moved to remote. Please check the website for online service options.
Thank you.
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
January 26th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Free Mental Health First Aid Training Offered at Shoreline Community College!
Shoreline Community College Counseling Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for our campus community. MHFA is a research-supported international education program developed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. MHFA is a skills-based course that gives people the tools to assist someone who might be struggling with mental health or substance use challenges and connect them with appropriate support and resources. To date, 2.5 million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA.
Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through reaching out and offering appropriate support.
With support from the Counseling Center, this training (valued at $170.00/participant) is FREE to Shoreline Community College employees and students.
Training Details:
We are currently offering a blended training which includes:
• 2-hour, self-paced online training prior to the in-person training and
• 6.5 hour in-person training
This quarter’s in-person training is scheduled for:
Friday, March 15th, 9:00am-3:30pm
The self-paced online training must be completed prior to attending the in-person training. You must complete the online and in-person training to become a certified Mental Health First Aider. MHFA certification lasts for 3 years.
Please email Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson at gehoffman@shoreline.edu to register and/or find out more information. Please note registration is limited and a waiting list will be started when capacity is reached. Once registered, details as far as room location, etc. will be shared.
Posted in Announcements, Courses and Classes
January 26th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Shoreline, Wash., January 26, 2024) Shoreline Community College (Shoreline)
The Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the recent appointment of James Stark, a distinguished Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Corporation, to the esteemed Board. This appointment comes following Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s selection of Stark in October 2023.
James Stark officially assumed his role on the Board effective October 2023, with a term set to run through September 2028. The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees, comprising five members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Washington State Senate, plays a pivotal role as the college’s policy-making body. Board members are responsible for selecting, supervising, and evaluating the college president.
Stark, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the development, sales, and marketing of commercial software, graduated with honors from California State University, Chico. Holding a degree in Information and Communication Systems with a minor in Computer Science, Stark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board. His expertise aligns seamlessly with Shoreline’s commitment to providing diverse students and communities with exceptional educational opportunities.
In addition to his professional achievements, James Stark is a devoted family man who enjoys playing music and spending quality time with his family and kids in the Lake Forest Park area.
“We are thrilled to welcome James Stark to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees,” remarked Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline Community College. “His extensive experience in STEM, coupled with his commitment to education, aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide diverse students and communities with exceptional educational opportunities.”
James Stark takes over from Trustee Tom Lux, who served two terms from November 2013 to September 2023. Stark joins four other dedicated trustees, including Rebecca Chan, Rebecca Ringer, Eben Pobee, and Kim Wells, as they collectively guide the college towards continued success.
Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Stark stated, “It’s an honor to be appointed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees. Shoreline has a critical role to play in advancing educational opportunities in our region, and I’m excited to bring my experience in STEM to help further the mission for our diverse students and communities.”
For more information about the Shoreline Board of Trustees, please visit Shoreline Board of Trustees.
Posted in Announcements
January 26th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
The President has tasked a group of your peers to review the current bookstore model and course materials access at Shoreline CC and the working group needs your input! Please take a few minutes (estimated time < 5 mins) to fill out this anonymous College Bookstore Faculty and Staff survey. Your feedback is essential for the working group’s recommendations about whether to renew the current contract, modify the contract, contract with a different company, or consider other options for the bookstore and course materials access at Shoreline CC. Survey closes February 14th. The survey link can be found here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sccbookstorefacultystaff
We’d also appreciate your aid in getting the student survey out! Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shorelinebookstore. Feel free to share with student employees! Instructors–if you could encourage students in your classes to fill out the survey—that would be enormously appreciated! Feel free to link to the student survey in your Canvas courses. Students that take the survey have a chance to win a $10 dollar GrubHub gift card. Student survey closes February 14th.
Posted in Announcements, Courses and Classes
January 25th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Please join us in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of local civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Shoreline Community College.
Date: Tuesday 1/30/24
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: 9000 Building, Main Dining Room
RSVP: https://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/edwin-t-pratt-day-of-remembrance.aspx
Before his tragic assassination in 1969, Mr. Pratt served as the Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League and worked tirelessly on the desegregation of Seattle Public Schools, fair housing initiatives, and other critical advancements in civil rights.
The evening will feature remarks from local civil rights leaders, city officials, and others with special knowledge of Mr. Pratt’s life and legacy.
Refreshments will be provided during the event by Shorecrest High School’s culinary arts students and North City Bistro.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free
