Category: Student Communications

May 9th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

Springtime at Shoreline is packed with opportunities for inspiration, entertainment, and engagement.
 
Take a look at some of the great events coming to campus this month.


SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The 50th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is happening May 9-19!

Shoreline Community College is proud to be one of the many local venues hosting screenings at this year’s festival.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the SIFF website.

Shoreline Community College students can get tickets for just $5 with this discount code: SCCSIFF


MATIKA WILBUR

Please join us for an evening with Matika Wilbur as she shares her presentation
Changing the Way We See Native America: Dismantling Native American Stereotypes

Matika Wilbur is a critically acclaimed social documentarian from the Swinomish and Tulalip Peoples of costal Washington, a National Geographic Explorer, and a New York Times best selling author.

  • Date: Thursday, May 16
  • Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
  • Place: SCC Campus 9000 Building, Main Dining Room

Please RSVP here.


ANIDA YOEU ALI

Body as Site
This workshop is intended to stimulate dialogue on transnationalism and creativity through the medium of performance. Participants will develop performances unique to their body, stories, experiences and various spaces they inhabit.

  • Date: Monday, May 20
  • Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
  • Place: SCC Campus 9000 Building, room 9208

Transcending the In-Between
Anida Yoeu Ali will present a hybrid performance/talk and visual experience on themes of transnationalism, otherness, and belonging. The presentation will include poetry, videos, and images from her current exhibition.

  • Date: Monday, May 20
  • Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
  • Place: SCC Campus 9000 Building, room 9208

Anida Yoeu Ali is in interdisciplinary artist whose works span performance, installation, new media, public encounters, and political agitation. Raised in Chicago and born in Cambodia, she is a woman of mixed heritage with Malay, Cham, Khmer, and Thai ancestry. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to artmaking, her installation and performance works investigate the artistic, spiritual and political collisions of a hybrid transnational identity. 


SEATTLE BLACK PANTHERS: FIGHT FOR JUSTICE & FREEDOM

Join us for a special screening of:
Seattle Black Panthers Fight for Justice & Freedom

Director Rick Dupree and founder member of the Seattle Black Panthers, Elmer Dixon, will be in attendance. The evening will also include a spoken word performance by Sharon Nyree Williams.

  • Date: Sunday, May 26
  • Time: 4:00pm
  • Place: Shoreline Community College Theater

We hope you’re able to join us for the exciting lineup of events happening on campus this month!

Posted in Events, Student Communications

May 8th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

Are you thinking about dropping a class?

Dropping a class now will result in a “W” showing on your transcript for withdrawal, but it will not count in computing your GPA. If you choose to drop a class, you will be charged a $15 add/drop fee.

The last day to drop a class this quarter with a “W” is May 15, 2024. After this date, no “W” will be given.


Are You Receiving Financial Aid?
Please check with the Financial Aid office before dropping any classes as your aid may be impacted.   

Are You Receiving GI Bill Benefits?
Please check in with the Veteran & Military Student Services Office before dropping any classes as your benefits may be impacted.


To drop a class: 

  1. Email your instructor and ask for permission to drop. 
  2. Email the name & number of the course you’d like to drop, along with your instructor’s permission, to Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@Shoreline.edu and we will process the drop for you.  

Need help planning your courses? Contact the Advising Center to make an appointment with an academic advisor.

Posted in Student Communications

May 7th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

Are you interested in becoming involved on campus and getting students connected to the community?

Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships with others and have excellent communication skills?

If so, apply to be a First Year Peer Mentor or an eLearning Peer Mentor starting Fall 2024!

We are looking for students who are passionate about helping their peers be successful in both their academic and personal lives.

The full job description for each position can be found on the application form. Applications are due by June 3, 2024. We look forward to receiving YOURS!

Questions? Please contact Lauren Caruso at lcaruso@shoreline.edu.

Posted in Student Communications

May 6th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

The Shoreline Community College Foundation’s summer quarter 2024 scholarship application is now open. See the instructions below on how to apply. 

Each year the Shoreline Community College Foundation awards over 200 scholarships to students attending Shoreline Community College. Scholarship awards range from $200 to $2,500. 

Full-time, part-time, international, and undocumented students are eligible to apply. 

IMPORTANT DATE: 
The deadline to apply for summer quarter scholarships is June 6, 2024. 

To get started:

  1. Create your user account. If you created a user account in the past, sign-in with the credentials you used when setting up your account. 
  2. Click “Register.” 
  3. Enter all of the required information, click the agreement box, then click the “Create Account” button. 
  4. Once registration is complete, you will be directed to your Dashboard. 

Application Instructions

  1. Sign in to your account
  2. Click the “Start Application” button to begin filling out your application. 
  3. Click the “Submit Application” button in the lower right corner (Note: The “Submit Application” button is disabled until the application is complete). 
  4. You will be directed back to your Dashboard where you will see the number of scholarships to which you have been automatically applied. 
  5. You may be eligible for additional scholarships that require additional information. The Dashboard will prompt you to provide this by showing a number in the “Items requiring completion” box. 
  6. After completing all follow-up items for the scholarship, click the “Resubmit Application” button to submit your application (Note: If there are no follow-up items that need to be completed, you do not need to resubmit your application). 

Questions? 
Contact us at scholarships@shoreline.edu

Note
An application for Shoreline Community College Foundation scholarships does not take the place of the Financial Aid application. All students, excluding international students, are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the WASFA (for HB 1079 students) application for the current year, in addition to the scholarship application. For information about financial aid, visit our Financial Aid webpage, or email financialaid@shoreline.edu

Posted in Scholarships, Student Communications

April 29th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

Reminder: Student forums with our candidates for Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) begin today!

This is your opportunity to meet the candidates for this vital member of Shoreline Community College’s leadership team, ask questions, and provide feedback.

You can attend this week’s forums either in-person or online. The specific dates and times are below. 

VP for DEIA – Student Forums

Dr. Pao Vue

Brian Ramos

Dr. Scott Kurashige

Following each forum, please use this form to provide your feedback on the candidates.

We hope to see you there!

Posted in Events, Student Communications

April 26th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Green banner includes the words "Your Vote Matters ASG Elections," as well as the forum date and voting timeline that are included in the blog post.

All SCC students are invited to participate in this year’s ASG Presidential elections. Help choose the student who will represent you and lead your student government in the upcoming year!

Voting will run from Wednesday, May 1st through Friday, May 10th!

The ASG President provides overall direction and leadership for student government, including:

  • Serving as chair for ASG Board Meetings
  • Serving as a liaison and representative voice for all Shoreline students to college faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Trustees
  • Support fellow ASG members as they respond to and address issues impacting students’ Shoreline experience

Student Life will host an Open Forum on Wednesday, May 1st at 1pm in PUB 9208 to give you an opportunity to meet the candidates and hear about their vision for Shoreline next year.
 
Beginning on May 1st at 2:00pm, you can review candidate profiles and cast your vote HEREVoting will remain open until Friday, May 10th at 5pm.

If you have any questions, please contact smusnicki@shoreline.edu.

Image contains photos of 2 candidates, Jason Chan and Liz Ho along with the words "Your Vote Matters 2024 ASG Elections."

Posted in ASG, Events, Student Communications

April 26th, 2024 by Steve Marshal

The Cedar Building Grand Opening Celebration is less than a week away!

Please join us on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00 – 6:00pm to explore this remarkable addition to the Shoreline Community College campus.

There is no cost to attend, and free refreshments will be provided.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP by April 29, 2024

The event will include:

  • Guided building tours
  • Classroom demonstrations
  • Music by the Shoreline Jazz Combo
  • Special guest speakers
  • Complimentary refreshments from Off the Rez and Sugar & Spoon

The new Cedar Building delivers cutting-edge instruction in:

  • Biology and Chemistry
  • Medical Lab Technology and Phlebotomy
  • Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

Please join us to explore and celebrate Shoreline’s newest, state-of-the-art learning space.

Don’t forget to RSVP by April 29.

We hope to see you there!

Posted in Events, Student Communications

April 26th, 2024 by Steve Marshal


Shoreline Community College invites you to participate in the student forums with our candidates for Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).

This is your opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback. You can attend the forums either in-person or online.

VP for DEIA – Student Forums 

Dr. Pao Vue

Brian Ramos

Dr. Scott Kurashige

Following each forum, please use this form to provide your feedback on the candidates.

We hope to see you there!

Posted in Events, Student Communications

April 22nd, 2024 by Steve Marshal

Are you ready to explore the opportunities available to you in the world of business?

Then join Shoreline’s Accounting & Business Department for The Big Event!

You’ll hear from industry experts about their careers in business, and you will learn about the SCC degrees and certificates that can prepare you for your own business career. 

You can attend the event in-person OR remotely via Zoom.

WHAT: Accounting & Business Big Event
WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 3:30-5:30pm.
WHERE: Student Union-PUB (9000 Building) or online

Click HERE to register.

After submitting your registration form, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Zoom link for those attending online.

If you have any questions, please contact us at SocialSciences@shoreline.edu

We look forward to seeing you at The Big Event!

Posted in Events, Student Communications

April 22nd, 2024 by Steve Marshal

We want to make sure you have the tools and support you need to thrive at Shoreline Community College and beyond.  
 
Here are just a few of the resources, services, and upcoming events that might be of interest to you: 

STUDENT LEARNING CENTER 
 
The Student Learning Center (SLC) provides free tutoring, in-person and online, for most classes taught on campus. 
 
Whether you’re looking for help with a specific assignment or concept, prepping for an exam, or simply looking for a positive place to study, the SLC is at your service. 
 
For more information, or to schedule a tutoring appointment, please visit the SLC website

SPRING TRANSFER FAIR 
 
Interested in exploring your transfer options? 
 
The Spring Transfer Fair is coming to campus on Tuesday, May 7. 
 
Representatives from several Colleges and Universities will be on campus to answer your questions about admissions, majors, student life, and more. 
 
Schools in attendance will include: UW, Seattle University, WSU, Western Washington University, and many more! 
 
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 10am – 1pm 
WHERE: 9000 Building (PUB) 
 
For more information about the transfer fair, contact advising@shoreline.edu

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES 
 
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides support and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.  
 
To learn more about accommodations offered and eligibility, or for contact information, please visit the SAS webpage.   

COUNSELING CENTER 
 
The Shoreline Community College Counseling Center provides free, confidential, and professional mental health counseling, resources, and referrals to support our students and campus community. 
 
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please visit the Counseling Center webpage.   

FINANCIAL LITERACY 
 
Shoreline Community College has partnered with financial wellness platform iGrad to provide our students with free financial literacy support. 
 
iGrad provides customized and interactive information on personal finance topics, including: 

  • Building & maintaining good credit 
  • Budgeting & money management 
  • Scholarship searches 
  • Student loan/debt management 

Get started by creating a free account at iGrad: Financial Wellness 

CAREER CENTER 
 
Wherever you are in your academic program or career pathway, Shoreline’s Career Center can help you take your next step forward. 
 
Students, alumni, and community members can get assistance with: 

  • Identifying and articulating your interests. 
  • Aligning your interests with career paths. 
  • Finding and applying for internships & jobs. 
  • Creating resumes and cover letters. 
  • Networking and interview prep. 

 Visit the Career Center’s webpage for more information. 

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 
 
The 50th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is happening May 9-19! 
 
Shoreline Community College is proud to be one of the many local venues hosting screenings at this year’s festival. 
 
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the SIFF website
 
Shoreline Community College students can get tickets for just $5 with this discount code: SCCSIFF 

Posted in Student Communications