Category: Announcements
January 24th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
(Shoreline, Wash., January 24, 2024)– Shoreline Community College (Shoreline)
Shoreline Community College is pleased to announce a significant upward enrollment trend, demonstrating a positive trajectory in student numbers over the past four quarters. The college attributes this surge to a combination of dedicated efforts by campus leaders, faculty, and staff, along with the implementation of innovative programs and outreach initiatives. “We are thrilled to see increased enrollment here at Shoreline. Community colleges play a crucial role in transfer to four-year degree programs, and workforce readiness, and seeing this change is really wonderful,” said Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline Community College.
Announcing the encouraging trend, Ann Garnsey-Harter, Associate Vice President of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Project Management at Shoreline Community College, stated: “Our enrollment numbers have been up for the last four quarters, so I think we can call it a trend now.” For example, the College has seen a 7% increase in students enrolling for the current winter 2024 quarter as compared to one year prior. In total, the College is serving 3,660 full-time equivalent (FTE) students this winter quarter. (One FTE is the equivalent of one student enrolled in 15 college credits for this quarter). This new trend of increased enrollments is significant in that it is the first winter quarter enrollment increase in five years.
Lucas Rucks, Acting Vice President of Instruction, also weighed in on the positive development, offering insights into the reasons behind the enrollment surge. “Coming out of a pandemic and seeing enrollment return tells me two things,” Lucas stated. “One- across the campus, the deans, faculty, and staff have worked extremely hard to provide access to students by following the data and meeting their needs. Two, we have high-quality programs that appeal to the region and support skill development for industry leaders and our university partners.”
Often in an economic downturn there is a notable uptick of students across the nation returning to school, but that was not the case during the pandemic. At the height of the pandemic, there was a lot of uncertainty in the job market and many individuals deferred career retraining, upskilling, or career advancement as a result. Additionally, the lack of wrap-around community services during the lockdown periods created barriers for those with diverse needs.
When asked about the College’s enrollment strategy post-pandemic, Acting Vice President Rucks attributed an increase in enrollment to proactive outreach, effective advising, and strong partnerships with K-12 institutions and the community. The College is collaborating with community partners to better meet the needs of students, by offering financial aid workshops; providing onsite assistance in answering financial aid questions; and helping to remove barriers to enrollment. According to Rucks, “We also have adapted our learning modalities to better suit the needs of students, modifying class schedules, piloting late-start classes (classes that start later in the quarter), and offering science and technology classes in the evening, all of which provides additional options for learners.”
In adapting to student needs, Shoreline Community College has embraced hybrid classes, allowing for a mix of in-person and online instruction. Some classes meet in person once a week, while others follow a two-day-a-week format, providing students with options to suit their schedules.
The pandemic not only was hard on students enrolling, it also was challenging for staff as well. When asked how the increased enrollment has impacted morale, Chippi Bello, Dean of Access and Advising said, “People are really excited about seeing an increase in enrollment, and it is definitely a boost to our employees across the College. They enjoy seeing more students. It gives people hope and optimism about the work they are doing.”
As Shoreline Community College continues to experience growth in enrollment, the institution remains committed to providing accessible, quality education— inspiring lifelong learning, and empowering diverse learners with opportunities for career development that contributes to the enrichment of our community.
Posted in Announcements
January 18th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
We want to hear from you about the college bookstore! The Shoreline CC faculty and staff have a working group that is reviewing course materials access (which includes the bookstore) at Shoreline CC, and we need your feedback. Take less than 5 minutes to share your thoughts via this anonymous survey. Your feedback is essential to the working groups’ considerations and recommendations for improving everyone’s access to required course materials and supplies. Students that take the survey have a chance to win a $10 GrubHub gift card.
Student Course Materials Access Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shorelinebookstore. Survey closes February 14th.
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students, Student Life
January 16th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Join us in the PUB Tuesday 1/23 10:30am -1pm where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about how you can connect with this amazing community organization and employer Black Coffee Northwest!
Date: Tuesday 1/23/24
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
Location: PUB Lobby
They have internships, young adult programs, skills classes, and events – in addition to jobs! We hope to see you there.
Posted in Announcements, Career Services
January 15th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Film screening of Pinkwashing Exposed documentary with a community conversation and meal to follow. Come learn about pinkwashing, the growing transnational anti-apartheid movement and Palestine solidarity activism in Seattle. Film is edited by Amy Mahardy and directed by Dean Spade. We will have guests, professor and author Nada Elias and advocate Eitan Isaacson, to speak on their involvement with the film and the issues it covers.
Date: Tuesday 1/23/24
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Quiet Dining Room, 9208
Posted in Announcements, Arts & Entertainment, DEI
January 15th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
This is a workshop delivered via Zoom in the Quiet Dining Room that discusses Martin Luther King Junior’s life from the activism perspective, and discovers how his activism work still resonates to this day.
Date: Thursday 1/25/24
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: PUB Quiet Dining Room, 9208
Posted in Announcements, DEI
January 12th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
The Multicultural center will be hosting a welcoming gathering where students will be able to learn about the services we provide and have a fun time with other activities
Date: Wednesday 1/24/24
Time: 12:30pm-3:30m-pm
Location: Quiet Dining Room, 9208
Posted in Announcements, DEI, Student Life
January 12th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Student Life, CECO, and the Benefits Hub are organizing a Winter Clothing Drive to benefit students that are housing and food insecure at Shoreline Community College. Please help spread the word and donate if you are able, all items aside from socks and underwear can be gently used. We have large donation bins marked with colorful paper and clothing drive signage available across campus now through Friday January 31st.
Items Needed:
- New socks and underwear
- Knit hats, earmuffs, and scarves
- Gloves and mittens
- Warm coats, sweaters, and pants
Donation Bin Locations:
- Career Center (Rm 9203, second floor of the PUB)
- President’s Office (1000 building)
- Library Front Desk (4000 building)
- Gym Main Office (3000 building)
- FOSS Main Floor Lobby (5000 building, near doors on second floor)
- CECO/Workforce Lobby (5000 building, near doors on first floor)
As always, donations are also welcome in the Benefits Hub (room 9102 in the bottom floor of the PUB). Feel free to contact Eberth Arias at earias@shoreline.edu with any questions.
Posted in Announcements, DEI, Student Life
January 12th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Curious about learning self-defense? Join us for a free class in February.
Date: Thursday 2/1/24
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: PUB 9208: Quiet Dining Room
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
January 11th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
This is an online workshop about Martin Luther King Jr’s life from the activism perspective of his life. Participates will explore how his activism work still resonates to this day.
Date: Tuesday 1/23/24
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: PUB Quiet Dining Room, 9208
Posted in Announcements, DEI
January 9th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Welcome to Winter Quarter 2024! As we work our way through the first week of the quarter, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide some tips from the Department of Safety & Security.
Parking
Permits are required to park on campus for all days each quarter, Monday-Friday from 6:00am-4:00pm, excluding weekends and holidays. Citations with fines are issued for ADA violations, PCC parking violations, Visitor Lot violations, and other illegal/hazardous (fire lane, blocking roadway, not parked in a parking stall, etc.).
Students can purchase parking permits in Student Finance (aka Cashiers). Part-Time employment requests can be sent in by department office. Full-Time employee permit requests must be verified by Dean, Director, etc. Daily permits are also available for purchase at pay stations located at the East Gate, West Gate, in front of Bldg. 7000, in the parking lot west of Bldg. 1600, and on the walkway between Bldg. 2900 and 3000.
Campus Security
We have a uniformed Campus Security Officer on campus and on-duty 24/7/365. Our personnel are trained and equipped to respond to a vast variety of calls that include, but are not limited to, basic first aid, medical emergencies, security emergencies, and calls for assistance.
To reach our team during business hours, call 206-546-4633, or visit the Safety & Security Office in the Foss Building, Room 5102.
After hours or if the office does not answer, the on-duty Campus Security Officer can be reached at 206-235-5860
Courtesy Services
Our department provides vehicle lockout assistance, vehicle jumpstarts, security escorts, and more!
Lost & Found
The official campus Lost & Found is located in the Safety & Security Office, Room 5102. We hold onto items for 3-6 months before disposing of them.
Tips
Here are a few tips that can help you in having a wonderful experience here at Shoreline:
- STOP! If you haven’t already, save the after-hours Campus Security number in your phone now! 206-235-5860.
- Park in high traffic and well-lit areas.
- Remove all valuables from your vehicle and remove items from view.
- Even if a bag only has dirty gym clothes in it, a prowler may break in hoping it contains valuables.
- If you observe a suspicious person or vehicle on campus, call security.
- Always keep your phone and photo ID on your person in the event that you need to contact assistance.
- If you witness or observe concerning behavior or posts on social media, report it to Campus Security by calling the office or after-hours number.
- PLEASE NOTE: Do not report injuries, criminal activity, or request immediate assistance via email, as email is only monitored sporadically during office hours.
For questions, please come to the Safety & Security Office (5102), call us at: (206) 546-4633 or email: safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Your Department of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
