BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 3:00pm, Board Room - 1000bldg
The Board Of Trustees will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, beginning with a Study Session at 3:00 PM, followed by a Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM.  All staff are welcome to attend the Study Session and Regular Meeting.

To access the Board's site on the intranet, which includes the agenda, minutes and background statements, please click: Board of Trustees.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 
AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT, Dr. Robert Hayden
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30-1:20pm, Central Conf. Room, 1000 Bldg.
As a member of the International Solidarity Mission to the Philippines in August 2005 Dr. Hayden witnessed first hand the repercussions that the Filipino people have faced under Gloria M. Arroyo's presidency.  Since 2001 under the Arroyo regime over 820 Filipino activists have been murdered by the Philippine police and armed forces.  Dr. Hayden had the opportunity to visit two major strikes in the Philippines and will be sharing what he found, who he met, and what we can do here in the US to end support for the continued human rights abuses occurring in the Philippines.

STUDY IN HONDURAS INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30pm, Room 5387
Professor Steve McCloskey will discuss the upcoming International Summer Institute in Honduras. See photographs from past trips, hear the proposed itinerary and learn how to apply.

BRUCE HALE: THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF A BRAND
Wednesday, February 28, 1:30pm, Room 2059
Bruce Hale is a Seattle design legend who started his career over forty
years ago as a hand sign and car painter.  A world class graphic designer, industrial designer, type designer and a wonderful calligrapher, his major clients include Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, The Seattle Symphony, Brittania Jeans, Pyramid Breweries and The Bon Marché. Bruce will give a lecture on The Visual Language of a Brand and show examples of his graphic, industrial and type designs as well as his wonderful calligraphy.

PREPARING FOR ESSAY TESTS
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30pm-1:20pm, Room 1501, Academic Skills Center
Students will learn study strategies to be well prepared for an essay test.  A six-step plan for answering essay test questions will also be presented.

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

GUIDELINES FOR RESTRUCTURE
Posted is a copy of the document "Guidelines and Schedule for College Restructure," as reviewed by the College Council and revised by the Budget Committee last week, and discussed at our PLT meeting this morning. >Download .pdf file

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
President Lambert and SCC student Jesus Jasso testified before the Senate Committee on Higher Education regarding the success of the Opportunity Grant at the College.  The Opportunity Grant provides critical financial support for expenses in addition to tuition.  These costs include childcare, transportation, and medical expenses.  A full description of the hearing can be found in the e-newsletter Legislative News.

OPERA WORKSHOP 2007
Thursday-Saturday, March 1, 2, 3, 7:30 pm, Campus Theater
Opera Workshop 2007 will be presenting, fully staged and costumed, an adapted one-act version of Franz Lehár’s THE MERRY WIDOW performed with chamber orchestra.  Our adaptation presents the most sparkling jewels from this treasure trove of giddy Waltzes and soaring melodies.  Also included are opera scenes of gorgeous duets and ensembles ranging from Handel’s JULIUS CAESAR to Richard Strauss's DER ROSENKAVALIER.  Dr. Charles Enlow accompanies the scenes brilliantly at the harpsichord and piano.  There are twenty-one solo roles plus the 31-member Chamber Chorale joining in THE MERRY WIDOW. Please come join us and hum along with the familiar melodies and waltzes. 

SCC STUDENT INVOLVED IN WEEKEND ACCIDENT
It is with great sadness that we must inform the College community of the death of Matt Durnwirth, a first year SCC student in the Honda PACT program. Matt was killed when his vehicle lost control Friday evening on I-90 near Bellevue Way as he returned home from working at Honda Seattle. >see more in the Seattle Times

SCCFT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, March 5, 3:00p,-4:30pm, Room 1102
Federation General Meeting to solicit nominations for Executive Board positions, to provide an update on negotiations, and to discuss the proposed evaluation process.

SPRING QUARTER CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES
Thursday, March 1, 5200 Building
Continuing student registration for Spring Quarter begins Thursday, March 1st.  A list of registration dates by credit range is available at (Click Here). All registration dates are based on credits earn PRIOR to Winter Quarter 2007.

YOGA EXERCISE
Everyday, 7:30-8:20am, Room 3025
Donate Your Calories Club is hosting free exercise classes based on Ananda and Kundalini Yoga. Come everyday, or just one day.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
At the January Board of Trustees retreat, the President's Leadership Team presented their work plans for this academic year.  The Board and I have discussed this plan and have agreed to a set of goals for this year.  At the all-campus meeting in May, the PLT will review some of the key goals of the year and their progress in meeting these goals.  >Download complete Work Plan .pdf

OPEN FORUMS - RFP (FOUNDATION REVIEW FIRM/CONSULTANT)
An RFP (Request For Proposals) went out in December 2006, to solicit proposals from firms interested in advising and assisting the College to review the SCC Foundation's structure and direction.  Proposals were due on January 10th and evaluated in mid - late January.

Representative from three firms are coming to campus to meet with members of the campus community.  Each candidate has been asked to provide a 5-10 minute presentation about her/his company and her/his/the company's plan for the College's Foundation.  A series of open forums have been scheduled, and you are invited to attend.  The Open Forums have been scheduled as follows:

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 3:00pm, Board Room - 1000bldg
The Board Of Trustees will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, beginning with a Study Session at 3:00 PM, followed by a Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM.  All staff are welcome to attend the Study Session and Regular Meeting.

To access the Board's site on the intranet, which includes the agenda, minutes and background statements, please click: Board of Trustees.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
At the January Board of Trustees retreat, the President's Leadership Team presented their work plans for this academic year.  The Board and I have discussed this plan and have agreed to a set of goals for this year.  At the all-campus meeting in May, the PLT will review some of the key goals of the year and their progress in meeting these goals.  >Download complete Work Plan .pdf

OPEN FORUMS - RFP (FOUNDATION REVIEW FIRM/CONSULTANT)
An RFP (Request For Proposals) went out in December 2006, to solicit proposals from firms interested in advising and assisting the College to review the SCC Foundation's structure and direction.  Proposals were due on January 10th and evaluated in mid - late January.

Representative from three firms are coming to campus to meet with members of the campus community.  Each candidate has been asked to provide a 5-10 minute presentation about her/his company and her/his/the company's plan for the College's Foundation.  A series of open forums have been scheduled, and you are invited to attend.  The Open Forums have been scheduled as follows:

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

BRUCE HALE: THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF A BRAND
Wednesday, February 28, 1:30pm, Room 2059
Bruce Hale is a Seattle design legend who started his career over forty
years ago as a hand sign and car painter.  A world class graphic designer, industrial designer, type designer and a wonderful calligrapher, his major clients include Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, The Seattle Symphony, Brittania Jeans, Pyramid Breweries and The Bon Marché. Bruce will give a lecture on The Visual Language of a Brand and show examples of his graphic, industrial and type designs as well as his wonderful calligraphy.

RETHINKING CRIME AND PUNISHMENT BY DR. BERNAETTE OLSON
Wednesday, March 14, 11:30am-1:00pm, Room 1000 Board Room
The story from both sides of the prison walls told by Dr. Olson will include untold details how women “do time,” the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse that takes place in many correctional facilities across the United States. Lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. pierret96@yahoo.com

RITES OF MEMORY/RITES OF HEALING - BY DEBORA PONTILLO
Wednesday, March 7, 11:30am - 1:00pm, Room 1726
A multimedia performance that tills the earth of memory to create healing in public places. Debora Pontillo is an independent artist who has an urge to create social and political changes through the arts. The discussion includes interactive drama based activities related to Imigration, Chicana/o, Women studies and Human rights..

FIRST FRIDAY FILM
Friday, March 2, 2007 from 4:30-8:00 pm in Room 1522
We cannot promise you a marvelous French feast, but we can promise delicious Danish pastry for dessert and a wonderful discussion about this Danish Oscar-winning Best Foreign Film of 1998.  The film is based on a story by Isak Dinesen (Out of Africa).  Come to see a film which masquerades as a simple tale of two older sisters mourning the loss of their preacher father ho hires a "foreigner" as a cook and housekeeper.  $5 get you pizza, salad, beverage, and a dessert.  RSVP Diana Knauf at dknauf@shoreline.edu or x 4656.

MARKETING RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Wednesday, March 7th at 3:00 pm in Room 2925.
In July of last year, the College engaged a marketing research firm Interact Communications to begin a series of marketing research projects. The marketing research has been focused on understanding what our students, staff, and community think about Shoreline Community College and how we might begin to develop better visibility in the community.  The research consisted of focus groups, a media preferences survey (TV vs. newspaper vs. radio or other), web audit, and two surveys of our general community. Dr. Pam Cox-Otto, president of Interact, will be on campus March 7 and will share her observations and conclusions.  Please mark your calendars and join us if you can.

CHATVISING #4: SHOULD YOU BE AFRAID OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD?
Tuesday, February 27, 11:30am, Room 2920
Looking for a fabulous science distribution class without prerequisites? Want to know more about studying science, math and engineering? Want a dry warm place to eat your lunch?
Come to the last Science Chatvising of Winter Quarter. We'll have an interesting talk about genetically engineered food by Guy Hamilton, Biology Faculty (about 20 minutes), then stay to talk with a Science Division advisor if you like. Desserts provided.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 
AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT, Dr. Robert Hayden
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30-1:20pm, Central Conf. Room, 1000 Bldg.
As a member of the International Solidarity Mission to the Philippines in August 2005 Dr. Hayden witnessed first hand the repercussions that the Filipino people have faced under Gloria M. Arroyo's presidency.  Since 2001 under the Arroyo regime over 820 Filipino activists have been murdered by the Philippine police and armed forces.  Dr. Hayden had the opportunity to visit two major strikes in the Philippines and will be sharing what he found, who he met, and what we can do here in the US to end support for the continued human rights abuses occurring in the Philippines.

STUDENT TECH FUND PROPOSAL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Annually, the Student Body Association goes through the Technology Review Process.  The Technology Review Committee allocates a limited amount of the Student Technology Fee Fund for technologies that will benefit students of Shoreline Community College.  The Technology Review Committee, chaired by the Vice President of the Student Body Association, collects technology proposals from departments, divisions and organizations that need funds for new technologies.  The committee will then evaluate and deliberate the proposals and allocate Student Technology Fee Funds accordingly.  The materials to apply for this process are available: Click Here

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP
Thank you to all of you who participated in the All-Campus meeting this past Friday! We appreciated your willingness to take part in this interactive exercise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will allow us to move forward with our work. We hope you will see many of your great ideas reflected in our future Strategic Plan. THANK YOU!!!!

FACULTY EVALUATION PROCESS AND FORMS
Faculty:  Please take time to check the HR website (Click Here) for the results of the work of the Evaluation subcommittee for JUMC.  We need to know what you think about the proposed process and the proposed forms.  The materials posted are not in effect; the materials are posted for your feedback.  Please send your thoughts and ideas to Donna Wilde or Diane Clifford who are gathering the feedback. 

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

CHATVISING #4: SHOULD YOU BE AFRAID OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD?
Tuesday, February 27, 11:30am, Room 2920
Looking for a fabulous science distribution class without prerequisites? Want to know more about studying science, math and engineering? Want a dry warm place to eat your lunch?
Come to the last Science Chatvising of Winter Quarter. We'll have an interesting talk about genetically engineered food by Guy Hamilton, Biology Faculty (about 20 minutes), then stay to talk with a Science Division advisor if you like. Desserts provided. jfagel@shoreline.edu

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 
AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT, Dr. Robert Hayden
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30-1:20pm, Central Conf. Room, 1000 Bldg.
As a member of the International Solidarity Mission to the Philippines in August 2005 Dr. Hayden witnessed first hand the repercussions that the Filipino people have faced under Gloria M. Arroyo's presidency.  Since 2001 under the Arroyo regime over 820 Filipino activists have been murdered by the Philippine police and armed forces.  Dr. Hayden had the opportunity to visit two major strikes in the Philippines and will be sharing what he found, who he met, and what we can do here in the US to end support for the continued human rights abuses occurring in the Philippines. lpeters@shoreline.edu

STUDENT TECH FUND PROPOSAL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Annually, the Student Body Association goes through the Technology Review Process.  The Technology Review Committee allocates a limited amount of the Student Technology Fee Fund for technologies that will benefit students of Shoreline Community College.  The Technology Review Committee, chaired by the Vice President of the Student Body Association, collects technology proposals from departments, divisions and organizations that need funds for new technologies.  The committee will then evaluate and deliberate the proposals and allocate Student Technology Fee Funds accordingly.  The materials to apply for this process are available: Click Here

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP
Thank you to all of you who participated in the All-Campus meeting this past Friday! We appreciated your willingness to take part in this interactive exercise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will allow us to move forward with our work. We hope you will see many of your great ideas reflected in our future Strategic Plan. THANK YOU!!!!

FACULTY EVALUATION PROCESS AND FORMS
Faculty:  Please take time to check the HR website (Click Here) for the results of the work of the Evaluation subcommittee for JUMC.  We need to know what you think about the proposed process and the proposed forms.  The materials posted are not in effect; the materials are posted for your feedback.  Please send your thoughts and ideas to Donna Wilde or Diane Clifford who are gathering the feedback. 

SPRING QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULES ON CAMPUS
The Spring Quarter class schedules have been delivered to our campus and are now available for staff and students.  Just to let you know, the final exam schedule was NOT printed in the class schedule, but will be posted online.  Faculty, if you want to include information about your final exam in your syllabus, please click to the exam schedule for more information or use this link www.shoreline.edu/finalsSpring.html

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMENCEMENT 2007
Call for Speakers Nominations
The Commencement Committee has begun planning for this year's Commencement ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the SCC Gymnasium. The College takes great pride in producing a commencement ceremony that brings traditional "pomp and circumstance" together with students, faculty and staff for a "final send off."

One great tradition the College maintains is asking students, faculty, and an outside speaker to participate in the commencement proceedings. These people speak to our graduates and bring their wisdom and thoughts to all of us regarding the how the College has put them on their career path, where education fits in our lives, etc. The speeches are always inspiring!

Please download the Commencement Speaker Nomination form and provide your ideas on who would best represent those interests. Nominations are due to the VP of Student Services by Friday, February 24th. >Download Nomination Form or click here to nominate online.

BUDGET COMMITTEE MESSAGE TO THE CAMPUS
On February 7 the Budget Committee (BC) met with the President’s Leadership Team (PLT).  This meeting was called at the request of the BC in order to allow the PLT to justify their recommendations regarding budget reductions in greater detail now that the issue of confidentiality has been reduced. A memo from the Budget Committee to campus regarding our meeting can be downloaded. >Memo

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

STUDENT TECH FUND PROPOSAL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Thursday, February 22, Student Government
Annually, the Student Body Association goes through the Technology Review Process.  The Technology Review Committee allocates a limited amount of the Student Technology Fee Fund for technologies that will benefit students of Shoreline Community College.  The Technology Review Committee, chaired by the Vice President of the Student Body Association, collects technology proposals from departments, divisions and organizations that need funds for new technologies.  The committee will then evaluate and deliberate the proposals and allocate Student Technology Fee Funds accordingly.  The materials to apply for this process are available: Click Here

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP
Thank you to all of you who participated in the All-Campus meeting this past Friday! We appreciated your willingness to take part in this interactive exercise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will allow us to move forward with our work. We hope you will see many of your great ideas reflected in our future Strategic Plan. THANK YOU!!!!

FACULTY EVALUATION PROCESS AND FORMS
Faculty:  Please take time to check the HR website (Click Here) for the results of the work of the Evaluation subcommittee for JUMC.  We need to know what you think about the proposed process and the proposed forms.  The materials posted are not in effect; the materials are posted for your feedback.  Please send your thoughts and ideas to Donna Wilde or Diane Clifford who are gathering the feedback. 

SPRING QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULES ON CAMPUS
The Spring Quarter class schedules have been delivered to our campus and are now available for staff and students.  Just to let you know, the final exam schedule was NOT printed in the class schedule, but will be posted online.  Faculty, if you want to include information about your final exam in your syllabus, please click to the exam schedule for more information or use this link www.shoreline.edu/finalsSpring.html

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMENCEMENT 2007
Call for Speakers Nominations
The Commencement Committee has begun planning for this year's Commencement ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the SCC Gymnasium. The College takes great pride in producing a commencement ceremony that brings traditional "pomp and circumstance" together with students, faculty and staff for a "final send off."

One great tradition the College maintains is asking students, faculty, and an outside speaker to participate in the commencement proceedings. These people speak to our graduates and bring their wisdom and thoughts to all of us regarding the how the College has put them on their career path, where education fits in our lives, etc. The speeches are always inspiring!

Please download the Commencement Speaker Nomination form and provide your ideas on who would best represent those interests. Nominations are due to the VP of Student Services by Friday, February 24th. >Download Nomination Form or click here to nominate online.

BUDGET COMMITTEE MESSAGE TO THE CAMPUS
On February 7 the Budget Committee (BC) met with the President’s Leadership Team (PLT).  This meeting was called at the request of the BC in order to allow the PLT to justify their recommendations regarding budget reductions in greater detail now that the issue of confidentiality has been reduced. A memo from the Budget Committee to campus regarding our meeting can be downloaded. >Memo

WORKPLACE STRESS PRESENTATION
Friday, February 23, 9:00am to 11:00am, Room 5386
Employee Assistance Program will present a training for all campus on managing workplace stress on Friday, February 23, 9 to 11, in the Foss Building room #5386.  Stress presentations discuss cumulative stress factors that have been experienced as a result of stressful conditions in the world and the State workplace. Causes and signs of stress, the dangers of ignoring stress, and various remedies and self-care techniques are discussed. Presentations address fears many have about the future and normalize appropriate feelings. Stress workshops generally create active participation and responses.

BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, February 21, 12:30pm, Room 2812
The Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist Program at Shoreline Community College prepares students for careers in biotechnology research and development. Biotechnology techniques are used for the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science.  Come find out more!  

EMERGING  WEB TEACHING TOOLS:  SOFTCHALK for
PREPARING ONLINE LECTURES
Wednesday, February 21, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, Room 1302
Emerging Web Teaching Tools:  Softchalk for Preparing Online Lectures
In this workshop, participants will see how one instructor uses Softchalk software for ease in preparing online lectures, self-quizzes, activities such as crossword puzzles, and other features available in this program.  Participants will see how they can use this software in conjunction with Blackboard.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966).  Instructor:  Donna Wilde, HCI Programs..

MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
Wednesday, February 21 7:30pm, Room 3000 (Main Gym)
Final Men's Home Basketball Game Vs North Seattle Community College at 7:30 PM in Building 3000 (Main Gym) dpalmer@shoreline.edu

PUB FOOD SURVEY - Last Day
February 13 to February 21
The purpose of this survey is to gather information and feedback from the campus community regarding the food in the new PUB prior to the issuing of the RFP. Click Here. The survey deadline has been extended to Feb. 21.

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP
Thank you to all of you who participated in the All-Campus meeting this past Friday! We appreciated your willingness to take part in this interactive exercise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will allow us to move forward with our work. We hope you will see many of your great ideas reflected in our future Strategic Plan. THANK YOU!!!!

STUDENT TECH FUND PROPOSAL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Tuesday, February 20, Student Government
Annually, the Student Body Association goes through the Technology Review Process.  The Technology Review Committee allocates a limited amount of the Student Technology Fee Fund for technologies that will benefit students of Shoreline Community College.  The Technology Review Committee, chaired by the Vice President of the Student Body Association, collects technology proposals from departments, divisions and organizations that need funds for new technologies.  The committee will then evaluate and deliberate the proposals and allocate Student Technology Fee Funds accordingly.  The materials to apply for this process are available: Click Here

FACULTY EVALUATION PROCESS AND FORMS
Faculty:  Please take time to check the HR website (Click Here) for the results of the work of the Evaluation subcommittee for JUMC.  We need to know what you think about the proposed process and the proposed forms.  The materials posted are not in effect; the materials are posted for your feedback.  Please send your thoughts and ideas to Donna Wilde or Diane Clifford who are gathering the feedback. 

SPRING QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULES ON CAMPUS
The Spring Quarter class schedules have been delivered to our campus and are now available for staff and students.  Just to let you know, the final exam schedule was NOT printed in the class schedule, but will be posted online.  Faculty, if you want to include information about your final exam in your syllabus, please click to the exam schedule for more information or use this link www.shoreline.edu/finalsSpring.html

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMENCEMENT 2007
Call for Speakers Nominations
The Commencement Committee has begun planning for this year's Commencement ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the SCC Gymnasium. The College takes great pride in producing a commencement ceremony that brings traditional "pomp and circumstance" together with students, faculty and staff for a "final send off."

One great tradition the College maintains is asking students, faculty, and an outside speaker to participate in the commencement proceedings. These people speak to our graduates and bring their wisdom and thoughts to all of us regarding the how the College has put them on their career path, where education fits in our lives, etc. The speeches are always inspiring!

Please download the Commencement Speaker Nomination form and provide your ideas on who would best represent those interests. Nominations are due to the VP of Student Services by Friday, February 24th. >Download Nomination Form or click here to nominate online.

BUDGET COMMITTEE MESSAGE TO THE CAMPUS
On February 7 the Budget Committee (BC) met with the President’s Leadership Team (PLT).  This meeting was called at the request of the BC in order to allow the PLT to justify their recommendations regarding budget reductions in greater detail now that the issue of confidentiality has been reduced. A memo from the Budget Committee to campus regarding our meeting can be downloaded. >Memo

FOODS OF OUR LIVES
Thursday, February 22, 12 noon to 1:00 pm, Room 2346
Open to an all-campus audience of brown-baggers (BYOL: bring your own lunch)SCC Dietetic & Nutrition faculty Venus Deming, M.P.H., R.D. and Alison Leahy, R.D., will guide us through these topics:

Healthy food choices among our myriad options of fast food, ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, organic, natural or traditional foods; the importance of moderation & 10,000 steps; anatomy of food labeling; the new food-guide pyramid; and answers to your food questions.  Sponsors: The SCC Food Network - Classified Training & Staff Development Committee (Kathy Langer, x6951), the Campus Wellness Committee (Arlene Strong, x4540), and SCC Dietetics & Nutrition faculty.

CHATVISING #3: THE IMPORTANCE AND FUTURE OF STEM CELLS
Thursday, February 22, 10:30am, Room 2920
Looking for a fabulous science distribution class without prerequisites? Want to know more about studying science, math and engineering? Want a dry warm place to eat your lunch?
Come for an interesting talk about stem cells by Leoned Gines, Biology Faculty (about 20 minutes), then stay to talk with a Science Division advisor if you like. Desserts provided.

WORKPLACE STRESS PRESENTATION
Friday, February 23, 9:00am to 11:00am, Room 5386
Employee Assistance Program will present a training for all campus on managing workplace stress on Friday, February 23, 9 to 11, in the Foss Building room #5386.  Stress presentations discuss cumulative stress factors that have been experienced as a result of stressful conditions in the world and the State workplace. Causes and signs of stress, the dangers of ignoring stress, and various remedies and self-care techniques are discussed. Presentations address fears many have about the future and normalize appropriate feelings. Stress workshops generally create active participation and responses.

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

STUDENT TECH FUND PROPOSAL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Tuesday, February 20, Student Government
Annually, the Student Body Association goes through the Technology Review Process.  The Technology Review Committee allocates a limited amount of the Student Technology Fee Fund for technologies that will benefit students of Shoreline Community College.  The Technology Review Committee, chaired by the Vice President of the Student Body Association, collects technology proposals from departments, divisions and organizations that need funds for new technologies.  The committee will then evaluate and deliberate the proposals and allocate Student Technology Fee Funds accordingly.  The materials to apply for this process are available: Click Here

FACULTY EVALUATION PROCESS AND FORMS
Faculty:  Please take time to check the HR website (Click Here) for the results of the work of the Evaluation subcommittee for JUMC.  We need to know what you think about the proposed process and the proposed forms.  The materials posted are not in effect; the materials are posted for your feedback.  Please send your thoughts and ideas to Donna Wilde or Diane Clifford who are gathering the feedback. 

PUB FOOD SURVEY
February 13 to February 21
The purpose of this survey is to gather information and feedback from the campus community regarding the food in the new PUB prior to the issuing of the RFP. Click Here. The survey deadline has been extended to Feb. 21.

SPRING QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULES ON CAMPUS
The Spring Quarter class schedules have been delivered to our campus and are now available for staff and students.  Just to let you know, the final exam schedule was NOT printed in the class schedule, but will be posted online.  Faculty, if you want to include information about your final exam in your syllabus, please click to the exam schedule for more information or use this link www.shoreline.edu/finalsSpring.html

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMENCEMENT 2007
Call for Speakers Nominations
The Commencement Committee has begun planning for this year's Commencement ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the SCC Gymnasium. The College takes great pride in producing a commencement ceremony that brings traditional "pomp and circumstance" together with students, faculty and staff for a "final send off."

One great tradition the College maintains is asking students, faculty, and an outside speaker to participate in the commencement proceedings. These people speak to our graduates and bring their wisdom and thoughts to all of us regarding the how the College has put them on their career path, where education fits in our lives, etc. The speeches are always inspiring!

Please download the Commencement Speaker Nomination form and provide your ideas on who would best represent those interests. Nominations are due to the VP of Student Services by Friday, February 24th. >Download Nomination Form or click here to nominate online.

BUDGET COMMITTEE MESSAGE TO THE CAMPUS
On February 7 the Budget Committee (BC) met with the President’s Leadership Team (PLT).  This meeting was called at the request of the BC in order to allow the PLT to justify their recommendations regarding budget reductions in greater detail now that the issue of confidentiality has been reduced. A memo from the Budget Committee to campus regarding our meeting can be downloaded. >Memo

EMERGING  WEB TEACHING TOOLS:  SOFTCHALK for
PREPARING ONLINE LECTURES
Wednesday, February 21, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, Room 1302
Emerging Web Teaching Tools:  Softchalk for Preparing Online Lectures
In this workshop, participants will see how one instructor uses Softchalk software for ease in preparing online lectures, self-quizzes, activities such as crossword puzzles, and other features available in this program.  Participants will see how they can use this software in conjunction with Blackboard.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966).  Instructor:  Donna Wilde, HCI Programs.

FOODS OF OUR LIVES
Thursday, February 22, 12 noon to 1:00 pm, Room 2346
Open to an all-campus audience of brown-baggers (BYOL: bring your own lunch)SCC Dietetic & Nutrition faculty Venus Deming, M.P.H., R.D. and Alison Leahy, R.D., will guide us through these topics:

Healthy food choices among our myriad options of fast food, ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, organic, natural or traditional foods; the importance of moderation & 10,000 steps; anatomy of food labeling; the new food-guide pyramid; and answers to your food questions.  Sponsors: The SCC Food Network - Classified Training & Staff Development Committee (Kathy Langer, x6951), the Campus Wellness Committee (Arlene Strong, x4540), and SCC Dietetics & Nutrition faculty.

CHATVISING #3: THE IMPORTANCE AND FUTURE OF STEM CELLS
Thursday, February 22, 10:30am, Room 2920
Looking for a fabulous science distribution class without prerequisites? Want to know more about studying science, math and engineering? Want a dry warm place to eat your lunch?
Come for an interesting talk about stem cells by Leoned Gines, Biology Faculty (about 20 minutes), then stay to talk with a Science Division advisor if you like. Desserts provided.

BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, February 21, 12:30pm, Room 2812
The Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist Program at Shoreline Community College prepares students for careers in biotechnology research and development. Biotechnology techniques are used for the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science.  Come find out more!  

WORKPLACE STRESS PRESENTATION
Friday, February 23, 9:00am to 11:00am, Room 5386
Employee Assistance Program will present a training for all campus on managing workplace stress on Friday, February 23, 9 to 11, in the Foss Building room #5386.  Stress presentations discuss cumulative stress factors that have been experienced as a result of stressful conditions in the world and the State workplace. Causes and signs of stress, the dangers of ignoring stress, and various remedies and self-care techniques are discussed. Presentations address fears many have about the future and normalize appropriate feelings. Stress workshops generally create active participation and responses.  

JUST PLAIN COFFEE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDENT LOUNGE
Just plain coffee, regular or decaf, and hot chocolate are now available from a new vending machine in the student lounge. Just $0.50 a cup!

LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENT
Friday, February 16, 10:30am- 4:00pm, Lower Level of Library & Small Gym
International Peer Mentor (Int'l Programs)
Join us and celebrate Lunar New Year on campus! There will be presentations, games, Wu Shu, Tai Chi and many more! Light refreshments will be provided.

AMERICA & THE UN AT THE CROSSROADS
Friday, February 16th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,  in Room 2926 A&B
On Friday, February 16th,  Dr. Trevor McMorris-Tate, a professor of political science and international studies at Bellevue Community College, will give a 40-minute presentation on "The Kyoto Protocol on Reducing Greenhouse Gases and U.S. Policy."  His presentation looks at U.S. policy towards the Kyoto Protocol and provides background information of a policy that has become the center of discussion for many environmentalists.   Dr. James Maynard, a BCC Center for Liberal Arts fellow and co-president of the Seattle Chapter of the USA-United Nations Association, will speak on obstacles in U.S. political culture vis-a-vis the signing of international agreements. >See Net News   > Download flyer to post (.pdf)

ROBBIE FULKS COUNTRY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 17, 7:30pm, Shoreline Campus Theater/1600 Building
Robbie Fulks country music performance. Robbie Fulks still writes songs that make you think and feel and sometimes laugh out loud, while most current country recordings seem calculated to serve as inoffensive background music. He's back with a new album Georgia Hard, aimed at country fans that wondered where their music went. Eighty years ago, when country music was first recorded, it was rude, funny, soulful and political. Robbie Fulks takes us back to those forgotten values and reintroduces us to the literacy and warped humor of songwriters like Shel Silverstein, Bob McDill and Roger Miller.
   General Admission; $18
   Senior/Student; $16
   SCC Student/Kids 12 & Under $14
   For tickets call 206-546-4606

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SPRING QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULES ON CAMPUS
The Spring Quarter class schedules have been delivered to our campus and are now available for staff and students.  Just to let you know, the final exam schedule was NOT printed in the class schedule, but will be posted online.  Faculty, if you want to include information about your final exam in your syllabus, please click to the exam schedule for more information or use this link www.shoreline.edu/finalsSpring.html

PUB FOOD SURVEY
February 13 to February 21
The purpose of this survey is to gather information and feedback from the campus community regarding the food in the new PUB prior to the issuing of the RFP.
Click Here  The survey deadline has been extended to Feb. 21.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMENCEMENT 2007
Call for Speakers Nominations
The Commencement Committee has begun planning for this year's Commencement ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the SCC Gymnasium. The College takes great pride in producing a commencement ceremony that brings traditional "pomp and circumstance" together with students, faculty and staff for a "final send off."

One great tradition the College maintains is asking students, faculty, and an outside speaker to participate in the commencement proceedings. These people speak to our graduates and bring their wisdom and thoughts to all of us regarding the how the College has put them on their career path, where education fits in our lives, etc. The speeches are always inspiring!

Please download the Commencement Speaker Nomination form and provide your ideas on who would best represent those interests. Nominations are due to the VP of Student Services by Friday, February 24th. >Download Nomination Form

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Re; College Reorganization
At the last College Council meeting held on Feb. 4^th, I reviewed several options with the Council regarding our process to develop reorganization proposals. The Council has suggested a process that will be directed by the President’s Leadership Team (PLT) with appropriate inputs from the Council, the Budget Committee, and the campus. 

For the past two years, we have had to make structural changes to the College in response to our budget concerns.  The goal of every restructure change is to improve the effectiveness of our administrative organizational structure through:

PUB FOOD SURVEY
February 13 to February 21
The purpose of this survey is to gather information and feedback from the campus community regarding the food in the new PUB prior to the issuing of the RFP.
Click Here

******* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS *******

BUDGET COMMITTEE MESSAGE TO THE CAMPUS
On February 7 the Budget Committee (BC) met with the President’s Leadership Team (PLT).  This meeting was called at the request of the BC in order to allow the PLT to justify their recommendations regarding budget reductions in greater detail now that the issue of confidentiality has been reduced. A memo from the Budget Committee to campus regarding our meeting can be downloaded. >Memo

LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENT
Friday, February 16, 10:30am- 4:00pm, Lower Level of Library & Small Gym
International Peer Mentor (Int'l Programs)
Join us and celebrate Lunar New Year on campus! There will be presentations, games, Wu Shu, Tai Chi and many more! Light refreshments will be provided.

EMERGING  WEB TEACHING TOOLS:  SOFTCHALK for
PREPARING ONLINE LECTURES
Wednesday, February 21, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, Room 1302
Emerging Web Teaching Tools:  Softchalk for Preparing Online Lectures
In this workshop, participants will see how one instructor uses Softchalk software for ease in preparing online lectures, self-quizzes, activities such as crossword puzzles, and other features available in this program.  Participants will see how they can use this software in conjunction with Blackboard.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966).  Instructor:  Donna Wilde, HCI Programs.

FOODS OF OUR LIVES
Thursday, February 22, 12 noon to 1:00 pm, Room 2346
Open to an all-campus audience of brown-baggers (BYOL: bring your own lunch)SCC Dietetic & Nutrition faculty Venus Deming, M.P.H., R.D. and Alison Leahy, R.D., will guide us through these topics:

Healthy food choices among our myriad options of fast food, ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, organic, natural or traditional foods; the importance of moderation & 10,000 steps; anatomy of food labeling; the new food-guide pyramid; and answers to your food questions.  Sponsors: The SCC Food Network - Classified Training & Staff Development Committee (Kathy Langer, x6951), the Campus Wellness Committee (Arlene Strong, x4540), and SCC Dietetics & Nutrition faculty.

CIS NETWORK OUTAGE THIS FRIDAY
Friday, February 16, 4:00am - 5:00am
K20 has scheduled a network outage so they can replace an aggregation switch that CIS is connected to. During the outage there will not be any access to resources located at the CIS in Bellevue. As a result the following services will unavailable:
  • HP3000
  • WTS/Web Credit Card
  • ORCA library severs
  • CTC server
In addition, external users may have problems connecting to Shoreline servers and web sites during this outage.  They don't expect to be down for the entire hour, but you should plan on the possibility. garyk@shoreline.edu

CHATVISING #3: THE IMPORTANCE AND FUTURE OF STEM CELLS
Thursday, February 22, 10:30am, Room 2920
Looking for a fabulous science distribution class without prerequisites? Want to know more about studying science, math and engineering? Want a dry warm place to eat your lunch?
Come for an interesting talk about stem cells by Leoned Gines, Biology Faculty (about 20 minutes), then stay to talk with a Science Division advisor if you like. Desserts provided. jfagel@shoreline.edu

BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, February 21, 12:30pm, Room 2812
The Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist Program at Shoreline Community College prepares students for careers in biotechnology research and development. Biotechnology techniques are used for the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science.  Come find out more! ghamilto@shoreline.edu and jfagel@shoreline.edu

WORKPLACE STRESS PRESENTATION
Friday, February 23, 9:00am to 11:00am, Room 5386
Employee Assistance Program will present a training for all campus on managing workplace stress on Friday, February 23, 9 to 11, in the Foss Building room #5386.  Stress presentations discuss cumulative stress factors that have been experienced as a result of stressful conditions in the world and the State workplace. Causes and signs of stress, the dangers of ignoring stress, and various remedies and self-care techniques are discussed. Presentations address fears many have about the future and normalize appropriate feelings. Stress workshops generally create active participation and responses. dsherman@shoreline.edu

JUST PLAIN COFFEE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDENT LOUNGE
Just plain coffee, regular or decaf, and hot chocalate are now available from a new vending machine in the student lounge. Just $0.50 a cup!

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Re; College Reorganization
At the last College Council meeting held on Feb. 4^th, I reviewed several options with the Council regarding our process to develop reorganization proposals. The Council has suggested a process that will be directed by the President’s Leadership Team (PLT) with appropriate inputs from the Council, the Budget Committee, and the campus. 

For the past two years, we have had to make structural changes to the College in response to our budget concerns.  The goal of every restructure change is to improve the effectiveness of our administrative organizational structure through: