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

INTERIM DEAN OF IAS&SS
Interim VP of Academic Affairs would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Ken Lawson to the position of Interim Dean of Intra-American Studies & Social Sciences effective February 1, 2006.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

2006 PAY DATES
A schedule of 2006 pay dates is available on the intranet. Click on the Human Resources link; the schedule is listed as 2006 Pay Dates under "General Information".

ACTING VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES
Interim President Lambert would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrea Rye to the position of Acting Vice President of Student Services effective immediately. Thank you to those you who expressed an interest in this position.  Information about the process to appoint an Interim VP will be forthcoming.

INQUIRY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) WEB TRAINING
Wednesday, February 8 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in Room 4214
The College will soon implement its new Inquiry Management System (IMS), and we want to show it to the campus community!  We will have a demonstration of the web interface from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday, 2/8/06, beginning in Room 1102 and ending in Room 4214.  While the project was discussed at an all campus meeting and through other venues earlier in the year, we realize you may still have questions about it.  Click to download more information about the system.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, February 2, 4:00pm, Room 1101
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY  WINTER TRANSFER FAIR
Wednesday, February 1 from 9:00 am  - 12:30 pm in the PUB Grand Ballroom
On Wednesday morning, February 1, College and University representatives will be available to SCC students and faculty from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Main Dining Room.  Twenty-four schools have signed up to attend.  We encourage all those interested in transfer information to attend.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM SERIES - "MAD HOT BALLROOM"
Friday, February 3, 4:30-8:00pm, Room 1522
About 11 years ago, the New York City elementary schools introduced a pilot program making ballroom dancing a required 10-week course. Ten years later, more than 60 schools were in the program, with teachers from the American Ballroom Theater teaching the classes. At the conclusion of each course, schools could participate in city-wide competitions, with one school winning a trophy. "Mad Hot Ballroom" follows three public schools in culturally diverse communities, from the first dance to the last. The experience provides an opportunity for the children to feel success no matter what their academic status. American film directed by Marilyn Agrelo. Pizza and dessert served before. $5 donation. RSVP to Dorie Warbington at 546.4559.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, February 8th
It’s that time of year again when the weather turns dark, wet, and chili. Don’t miss out on the fun and good food! The Classified Training and Staff Development Committee and the Shoreline Community College Foundation proudly present, the second annual Chili Challenge from noon to 1:00 in the Canteen. If you would like to attend, the cost is still only $1. To make sure we have enough chili and fixings, please RSVP your plan to attend to Chi-Feng Wu, in HR/ER, (ext. 4769 or cwu@shoreline.edu). If you would like to enter your Chili please complete an entry form and return it to Cathy Fletcher (cfletche@shoreline.edu) or Ben Peterson (bpeterso@shoreline.edu) no later than February 1st.

CLASSIFIED STAFF WELLNESS RELEASE TIME
In an attempt to encourage classified staff members to participate in routinely scheduled health and wellness activities, the College Wellness Committee, working with our Athletic/Intramural Programs, has designed a program of physical activities.  These activities will allow you to use "release" time for 1/2 hour on each day of the activity along with 1/2 hour of your personal time.

Please note "release time" is only provided for regular, routinely scheduled activities. You must attend at least two sessions per week to use "release time".  You cannot attend more than three session per week or be allowed more than 1.5 hours per week of "release time" for wellness activities.  All "release time" sponsored activities are housed in or offered through the 3000 building (gym).  For information on what options are available Winter Quarter 2006 please go to intramurals webpage.

CANCIONES DEL AMOR
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
Join the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers for their fundraising auction/concert. This event will include authentic Spanish tapas and performances by the SCC choirs, Spanish singer Rosa Duarte, and pianist Charles Enlow. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 SCC choir tour to Spain this Spring. Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $10 SCC Staff/Seniors, $5 Students. Bring your checkbook for the auction!

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE
The committee met Jan. 24th to decide on criteria for the presidential profile. These criteria will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their study session on Wednesday, Jan. 25th and once adopted, the criteria will be sent to the campus. There is also a brochure in the works which should be available by the beginning of February.  The committee will have training in early February on the best ways to read applications and what to look for in the letters and resumes. The college has no way of knowing how many applications there will be, but the feeling is about 40-50.

If you wish to give any input to Dr. Bob Barringer, the presidential search consultant, you may contact him by phone at (828) 252-7153 or by email at goldhill@skyrunner.net.  If you wish to nominate someone for the position of president, you are encouraged to get the permission of the person nominated and then to please contact Jamie Smith in HR so an application can be sent to the person. All persons who wish to be considered for this position must fill out the application. Applications received before or on March 31st deadline will receive first consideration, but the position is open until filled.  Information will be available on the Presidential Search website.

FREE FOREIGN FILM
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm, Room 1100/1102
"A Chef in Love" (1996) A culinary tour of Georgia in the 1920's just before the Red Army invades. Co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) at University of Washington. A speaker from JSIS will introduce each film. Call 206.533.6700 to reserve your place.

GARAGE SALE IN THE PUB - JAPAN HOTEL STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 10am-3pm, PUB
The HTC Japan Hotel School program ends soon and the students will return home to Japan. There will be bargains galore this coming Wednesday in the PUB from 10-3. Come shop for electronics, bikes, sports equipment, clothing, etc. Don't miss this yearly event!

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

CARDIO AND CONDITIONING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 3025, Class at 12:40pm
Do you need to work out this quarter? The Cardio & Conditioning Intramural drop-in class has begun! Workout sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym - Room 3025. Class begins at 12:40pm. Everyone is welcome. For added motivation, use the buddy system and bring a friend! Each exercise enthusiast can choose their own level of intensity and complexity to suit their needs.

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu. 

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ACTING VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES
Interim President Lambert would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrea Rye to the position of Acting Vice President of Student Services effective immediately. Thank you to those you who expressed an interest in this position.  Information about the process to appoint an Interim VP will be forthcoming.

INQUIRY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) WEB TRAINING
Wednesday, February 8 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in Room 4214
The College will soon implement its new Inquiry Management System (IMS), and we want to show it to the campus community!  We will have a demonstration of the web interface from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday, 2/8/06, beginning in Room 1102 and ending in Room 4214.  While the project was discussed at an all campus meeting and through other venues earlier in the year, we realize you may still have questions about it.  Click to download more information about the system.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, February 2, 4:00pm, Room 1101
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY  WINTER TRANSFER FAIR
Wednesday, February 1 from 9:00 am  - 12:30 pm in the PUB Grand Ballroom.
On Wednesday morning, February 1, College and University representatives will be available to SCC students and faculty from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Main Dining Room.  Twenty-four schools have signed up to attend.  We encourage all those interested in transfer information to attend.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

2006 PAY DATES
A schedule of 2006 pay dates is available on the intranet. Click on the Human Resources link; the schedule is listed as 2006 Pay Dates under "General Information".

FIRST FRIDAY FILM SERIES - "MAD HOT BALLROOM"
Friday, February 3, 4:30-8:00pm, Room 1522
About 11 years ago, the New York City elementary schools introduced a pilot program making ballroom dancing a required 10-week course. Ten years later, more than 60 schools were in the program, with teachers from the American Ballroom Theater teaching the classes. At the conclusion of each course, schools could participate in city-wide competitions, with one school winning a trophy. "Mad Hot Ballroom" follows three public schools in culturally diverse communities, from the first dance to the last. The experience provides an opportunity for the children to feel success no matter what their academic status. American film directed by Marilyn Agrelo. Pizza and dessert served before. $5 donation. RSVP to Dorie Warbington at 546.4559.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, February 8th
It’s that time of year again when the weather turns dark, wet, and chili. Don’t miss out on the fun and good food! The Classified Training and Staff Development Committee and the Shoreline Community College Foundation proudly present, the second annual Chili Challenge from noon to 1:00 in the Canteen. If you would like to attend, the cost is still only $1. To make sure we have enough chili and fixings, please RSVP your plan to attend to Chi-Feng Wu, in HR/ER, (ext. 4769 or cwu@shoreline.edu). If you would like to enter your Chili please complete an entry form and return it to Cathy Fletcher (cfletche@shoreline.edu) or Ben Peterson (bpeterso@shoreline.edu) no later than February 1st.

BROWN BAG WITH LEE LAMBERT
Tuesday, January 31, 12:00-1:00pm, Central Conference
Remember to join Interim President Lee Lambert on Tuesday January 31st, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room for a brown bag lunch. Everyone is welcome and the topics are yours to determine. Please call Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or email mfoley@shoreline.edu if you have questions.

CLASSIFIED STAFF WELLNESS RELEASE TIME
In an attempt to encourage classified staff members to participate in routinely scheduled health and wellness activities, the College Wellness Committee, working with our Athletic/Intramural Programs, has designed a program of physical activities.  These activities will allow you to use "release" time for 1/2 hour on each day of the activity along with 1/2 hour of your personal time.

Please note "release time" is only provided for regular, routinely scheduled activities. You must attend at least two sessions per week to use "release time".  You cannot attend more than three session per week or be allowed more than 1.5 hours per week of "release time" for wellness activities.  All "release time" sponsored activities are housed in or offered through the 3000 building (gym).  For information on what options are available Winter Quarter 2006 please go to intramurals webpage.

CANCIONES DEL AMOR
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
Join the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers for their fundraising auction/concert. This event will include authentic Spanish tapas and performances by the SCC choirs, Spanish singer Rosa Duarte, and pianist Charles Enlow. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 SCC choir tour to Spain this Spring. Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $10 SCC Staff/Seniors, $5 Students. Bring your checkbook for the auction!

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE
The committee met Jan. 24th to decide on criteria for the presidential profile. These criteria will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their study session on Wednesday, Jan. 25th and once adopted, the criteria will be sent to the campus. There is also a brochure in the works which should be available by the beginning of February.  The committee will have training in early February on the best ways to read applications and what to look for in the letters and resumes. The college has no way of knowing how many applications there will be, but the feeling is about 40-50.

If you wish to give any input to Dr. Bob Barringer, the presidential search consultant, you may contact him by phone at (828) 252-7153 or by email at goldhill@skyrunner.net.  If you wish to nominate someone for the position of president, you are encouraged to get the permission of the person nominated and then to please contact Jamie Smith in HR so an application can be sent to the person. All persons who wish to be considered for this position must fill out the application. Applications received before or on March 31st deadline will receive first consideration, but the position is open until filled.  Information will be available on the Presidential Search website.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
January 31 through February 3, 2006, Various Locations on Campus
The International Program is pleased to present International Education Week 2005-06. All members of the campus community are encouraged to participate.
   • Tues Jan 31 --- VCT Bldg Lobby
      3:30-5:00pm Opening Reception for the 2005 Study Abroad
      International Education Week opening event! Come see the 10 best
      photographs taken by students who participated in Shoreline's 2005
      study abroad programs, and meet the photographers. Refreshments
      will be served.
   • Wed Feb 1 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
      Presentation: Shoreline Students Explore Greece & Turkey
      Students will share their photographs and stories from this 2005 Summer
      Institute.
   • Thurs Feb 2 --- Room 2925
      11:30am-12:20pm Guest Lecture:
      Intellectual Roots of President Bush’s Foreign Policy by University of
      Washington International Studies Professor Joel Migdal.
   • Fri Feb 3 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Presentation:
      Shoreline Students Explore Namibia – Enjoy more photographs and stories
      from this 2005 Summer Institute. PUB Canteen 1:00-2:00pm Study Abroad in
      2006 Informational Meeting – Come to learn about the following ’06
      programs: Thailand, Ireland, South Africa, and Paris. > More (pdf)

FREE FOREIGN FILM
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm, Room 1100/1102
"A Chef in Love" (1996) A culinary tour of Georgia in the 1920's just before the Red Army invades. Co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) at University of Washington. A speaker from JSIS will introduce each film. Call 206.533.6700 to reserve your place.

GARAGE SALE IN THE PUB - JAPAN HOTEL STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 10am-3pm, PUB
The HTC Japan Hotel School program ends soon and the students will return home to Japan. There will be bargains galore this coming Wednesday in the PUB from 10-3. Come shop for electronics, bikes, sports equipment, clothing, etc. Don't miss this yearly event!

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

CARDIO AND CONDITIONING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 3025, Class at 12:40pm
Do you need to work out this quarter? The Cardio & Conditioning Intramural drop-in class has begun! Workout sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym - Room 3025. Class begins at 12:40pm. Everyone is welcome. For added motivation, use the buddy system and bring a friend! Each exercise enthusiast can choose their own level of intensity and complexity to suit their needs.

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu. 

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Friday, January 27, 11:30am, Room 1522
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 2 at 4:00 p.m. and on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

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

2006 PAY DATES
A schedule of 2006 pay dates is available on the intranet. Click on the Human Resources link; the schedule is listed as 2006 Pay Dates under "General Information".

FIRST FRIDAY FILM SERIES - "MAD HOT BALLROOM"
Friday, February 3, 4:30-8:00pm, Room 1522
About 11 years ago, the New York City elementary schools introduced a pilot program making ballroom dancing a required 10-week course. Ten years later, more than 60 schools were in the program, with teachers from the American Ballroom Theater teaching the classes. At the conclusion of each course, schools could participate in city-wide competitions, with one school winning a trophy. "Mad Hot Ballroom" follows three public schools in culturally diverse communities, from the first dance to the last. The experience provides an opportunity for the children to feel success no matter what their academic status. American film directed by Marilyn Agrelo. Pizza and dessert served before. $5 donation. RSVP to Dorie Warbington at 546.4559.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, February 8th
It’s that time of year again when the weather turns dark, wet, and chili. Don’t miss out on the fun and good food! The Classified Training and Staff Development Committee and the Shoreline Community College Foundation proudly present, the second annual Chili Challenge from noon to 1:00 in the Canteen. If you would like to attend, the cost is still only $1. To make sure we have enough chili and fixings, please RSVP your plan to attend to Chi-Feng Wu, in HR/ER, (ext. 4769 or cwu@shoreline.edu). If you would like to enter your Chili please complete an entry form and return it to Cathy Fletcher (cfletche@shoreline.edu) or Ben Peterson (bpeterso@shoreline.edu) no later than February 1st.

BROWN BAG WITH LEE LAMBERT
Tuesday, January 31, 12:00-1:00pm, Central Conference
Remember to join Interim President Lee Lambert on Tuesday January 31st, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room for a brown bag lunch. Everyone is welcome and the topics are yours to determine. Please call Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or email mfoley@shoreline.edu if you have questions.

 ***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

CLASSIFIED STAFF WELLNESS RELEASE TIME
In an attempt to encourage classified staff members to participate in routinely scheduled health and wellness activities, the College Wellness Committee, working with our Athletic/Intramural Programs, has designed a program of physical activities.  These activities will allow you to use "release" time for 1/2 hour on each day of the activity along with 1/2 hour of your personal time.

Please note "release time" is only provided for regular, routinely scheduled activities. You must attend at least two sessions per week to use "release time".  You cannot attend more than three session per week or be allowed more than 1.5 hours per week of "release time" for wellness activities.  All "release time" sponsored activities are housed in or offered through the 3000 building (gym).  For information on what options are available Winter Quarter 2006 please go to intramurals webpage.

ZAKIYA STEWART THANKS SHORELINE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Zakiya Stewart, Retiring Vice President for Student Services, would like to express her deep appreciation for all the kind words and and thoughtful gifts received from all the well-wishers in the Shoreline College community. She would like to especially thank the entire staff in Student Services for their work on behalf of students.

CANCIONES DEL AMOR
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
Join the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers for their fundraising auction/concert. This event will include authentic Spanish tapas and performances by the SCC choirs, Spanish singer Rosa Duarte, and pianist Charles Enlow. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 SCC choir tour to Spain this Spring. Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $10 SCC Staff/Seniors, $5 Students. Bring your checkbook for the auction!

GIVE BLOOD, IT'S MEANT TO CIRCULATE
Monday, January 30, 10am-12:15pm, 1pm-4pm,
Courtyard Area in Front of Pub
 For information and to sign up contact Lisa Smith (206) 546-4654 lsmi@shoreline.edu. January is National Blood Donor Month. Please give our local patients the Gift of life this New Year!

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE
The committee met Jan. 24th to decide on criteria for the presidential profile. These criteria will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their study session on Wednesday, Jan. 25th and once adopted, the criteria will be sent to the campus. There is also a brochure in the works which should be available by the beginning of February.  The committee will have training in early February on the best ways to read applications and what to look for in the letters and resumes. The college has no way of knowing how many applications there will be, but the feeling is about 40-50.

If you wish to give any input to Dr. Bob Barringer, the presidential search consultant, you may contact him by phone at (828) 252-7153 or by email at goldhill@skyrunner.net.  If you wish to nominate someone for the position of president, you are encouraged to get the permission of the person nominated and then to please contact Jamie Smith in HR so an application can be sent to the person. All persons who wish to be considered for this position must fill out the application. Applications received before or on March 31st deadline will receive first consideration, but the position is open until filled.  Information will be available on the Presidential Search website.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
January 31 through February 3, 2006, Various Locations on Campus
The International Program is pleased to present International Education Week 2005-06. All members of the campus community are encouraged to participate.
   • Tues Jan 31 --- VCT Bldg Lobby
      3:30-5:00pm Opening Reception for the 2005 Study Abroad
      Photography Competition – See the top 10 photographs and meet the
      student photographers. Refreshments will be served.
   • Wed Feb 1 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
      Presentation: Shoreline Students Explore Greece & Turkey
      Students will share their photographs and stories from this 2005 Summer
      Institute.
   • Thurs Feb 2 --- Room 2925
      11:30am-12:20pm Guest Lecture:
      Intellectual Roots of President Bush’s Foreign Policy by University of
      Washington International Studies Professor Joel Migdal.
   • Fri Feb 3 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Presentation:
      Shoreline Students Explore Namibia – Enjoy more photographs and stories
      from this 2005 Summer Institute. PUB Canteen 1:00-2:00pm Study Abroad in
      2006 Informational Meeting – Come to learn about the following ’06
      programs: Thailand, Ireland, South Africa, and Paris. > More (pdf)

AURORA CORRIDOR UPDATES
The City of Shoreline provides updates on the construction on Aurora Avenue.  The Public Information Office is monitoring the updates and will notify the campus if there is extreme disruption being planned.  (More than what is out there now!!!)  Check the Shoreline City website for information.

FREE FOREIGN FILM
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm, Room 1100/1102
"A Chef in Love" (1996) A culinary tour of Georgia in the 1920's just before the Red Army invades. Co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) at University of Washington. A speaker from JSIS will introduce each film. Call 206.533.6700 to reserve your place.

GARAGE SALE IN THE PUB - JAPAN HOTEL STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 10am-3pm, PUB
The HTC Japan Hotel School program ends soon and the students will return home to Japan. There will be bargains galore this coming Wednesday in the PUB from 10-3. Come shop for electronics, bikes, sports equipment, clothing, etc. Don't miss this yearly event!

SCC CO-OP PRESCHOOLS
Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm, at all 8 of the Co-ops
All 8 of the co-op preschools are having Open Houses on Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm. Families are free to just stop by during the Open Houses.
> More Information, Addresses and Map

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

CARDIO AND CONDITIONING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 3025, Class at 12:40pm
Do you need to work out this quarter? The Cardio & Conditioning Intramural drop-in class has begun! Workout sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym - Room 3025. Class begins at 12:40pm. Everyone is welcome. For added motivation, use the buddy system and bring a friend! Each exercise enthusiast can choose their own level of intensity and complexity to suit their needs.

THE JOURNEY FROM SCARLATTI
Sunday, January 29, 3pm, Campus Theater
This solo recital with the engaging pianist Dainius Vaicekonis will include Scarlatti and Beethoven sonatas, Scriabin and Ligeti etudes, and works by Chopin, Debussy and others.  $15, $10, $5.  Proceeds to benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
April 1st is fast approaching and the PUB will soon be coming down. The Food Service Committee is being re-instituted so that all campus contingencies will have input regarding how Food Services will be provided during this construction period. The Committee is chaired by Mary Kelemen. What we currently know:
>Specialty Foods (Sean Lakeside) is under contract to provide food in the PUB
  through the end of Winter Quarter.
>Once the PUB is torn down there will not be a kitchen and/or food preparation
  space available on campus.
>An RFP is going out soliciting vendors with the capability to provide a variety
  of food items served from self-contained units. The Food Service Committee
  will review the responses to the RFP and make recommendations.
>The Student Lounge (5000 Bldg lower level) will have microwaves available for
  warming food and with tables & chairs for dining.
>The Bookstore will increase the variety of food items carried and expand to
  carry frozen and microwaveable items. If you have ideas, comments
  and/or concerns please contact Mary at #4733 or mkelemen@shoreline.edu

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu. 

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

CLASSIFIED STAFF WELLNESS RELEASE TIME
In an attempt to encourage classified staff members to participate in routinely scheduled health and wellness activities, the College Wellness Committee, working with our Athletic/Intramural Programs, has designed a program of physical activities.  These activities will allow you to use "release" time for 1/2 hour on each day of the activity along with 1/2 hour of your personal time. 

Please note "release time" is only provided for regular, routinely scheduled activities. You must attend at least two sessions per week to use "release time".  You cannot attend more than three session per week or be allowed more than 1.5 hours per week of "release time" for wellness activities.  All "release time" sponsored activities are housed in or offered through the 3000 building (gym).  For information on what options are available Winter Quarter 2006 please go to intramurals webpage.

ZAKIYA STEWART THANKS SHORELINE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Zakiya Stewart, Retiring Vice President for Student Services, would like to express her deep appreciation for all the kind words and and thoughtful gifts received from all the well-wishers in the Shoreline College community. She would like to especially thank the entire staff in Student Services for their work on behalf of students.

CANCIONES DEL AMOR
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
Join the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers for their fundraising auction/concert. This event will include authentic Spanish tapas and performances by the SCC choirs, Spanish singer Rosa Duarte, and pianist Charles Enlow. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 SCC choir tour to Spain this Spring. Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $10 SCC Staff/Seniors, $5 Students. Bring your checkbook for the auction! 

DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR PLT EVALUATIONS
January 30, 2006
You have until the end of the month to submit your PLT evaluations.  The Shoreline College Council appoints a task force to develop and implement an evaluation of the members of the President's Leadership Team.  The items listed in the evaluation tool are based on the recommendations presented by the Climate Task Force Report (2005).  The PLT members to be evaluated are: John Backes, Interim VP Academic Affairs; Beverly Brandt, EVP Admin Services; Kae Peterson, Sr. Executive Community Resources; Lee Lambert, Interim President, and Judy Yu, Director of Communications.  Zakiya Stewart, who announced her retirement last week, and Paulette Fleming, interim VPHR will not undergo this evaluation. 

Click here to be taken to the online Evaluation website.  The evaluations are completely confidential. 

GIVE BLOOD, IT'S MEANT TO CIRCULATE
Monday, January 30, 10am-12:15pm, 1pm-4pm,
Courtyard Area in Front of Pub
 For information and to sign up contact Lisa Smith (206) 546-4654 lsmi@shoreline.edu. January is National Blood Donor Month. Please give our local patients the Gift of life this New Year!

 ***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

ALL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, January 27,  12:30-2:00 pm, Room 2308
Please mark your calendars for an all-campus meeting on January 27th.  The major topic for discussion will be the College's Master Plan and our capital projects submissions.  Updates on enrollment, the presidential search, the 2006-07 budget process and other topics will also be provided. 

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE
The committee met Jan. 24th to decide on criteria for the presidential profile. These criteria will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their study session on Wednesday, Jan. 25th and once adopted, the criteria will be sent to the campus. There is also a brochure in the works which should be available by the beginning of February.  The committee will have training in early February on the best ways to read applications and what to look for in the letters and resumes. The college has no way of knowing how many applications there will be, but the feeling is about 40-50.

If you wish to give any input to Dr. Bob Barringer, the presidential search consultant, you may contact him by phone at (828) 252-7153 or by email at goldhill@skyrunner.net.  If you wish to nominate someone for the position of president, you are encouraged to get the permission of the person nominated and then to please contact Jamie Smith in HR so an application can be sent to the person. All persons who wish to be considered for this position must fill out the application. Applications received before or on March 31st deadline will receive first consideration, but the position is open until filled.  Information will be available on the Presidential Search website.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
January 31 through February 3, 2006, Various Locations on Campus
The International Program is pleased to present International Education Week 2005-06. All members of the campus community are encouraged to participate.
   • Tues Jan 31 --- VCT Bldg Lobby
      3:30-5:00pm Opening Reception for the 2005 Study Abroad
      Photography Competition – See the top 10 photographs and meet the
      student photographers. Refreshments will be served.
   • Wed Feb 1 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
      Presentation: Shoreline Students Explore Greece & Turkey
      Students will share their photographs and stories from this 2005 Summer
      Institute.
   • Thurs Feb 2 --- Room 2925
      11:30am-12:20pm Guest Lecture:
      Intellectual Roots of President Bush’s Foreign Policy by University of
      Washington International Studies Professor Joel Migdal.
   • Fri Feb 3 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Presentation:
      Shoreline Students Explore Namibia – Enjoy more photographs and stories
      from this 2005 Summer Institute. PUB Canteen 1:00-2:00pm Study Abroad in
      2006 Informational Meeting – Come to learn about the following ’06
      programs: Thailand, Ireland, South Africa, and Paris. > More (pdf)

AURORA CORRIDOR UPDATES
The City of Shoreline provides updates on the construction on Aurora Avenue.  The Public Information Office is monitoring the updates and will notify the campus if there is extreme disruption being planned.  (More than what is out there now!!!)  Check the city website for information.

FREE FOREIGN FILM
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm, Room 1100/1102
"A Chef in Love" (1996) A culinary tour of Georgia in the 1920's just before the Red Army invades. Co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) at University of Washington. A speaker from JSIS will introduce each film. Call 206.533.6700 to reserve your place.

GARAGE SALE IN THE PUB - JAPAN HOTEL STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 10am-3pm, PUB
The HTC Japan Hotel School program ends soon and the students will return home to Japan. There will be bargains galore this coming Wednesday in the PUB from 10-3. Come shop for electronics, bikes, sports equipment, clothing, etc. Don't miss this yearly event!

SCC CO-OP PRESCHOOLS
Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm, at all 8 of the Co-ops
All 8 of the co-op preschools are having Open Houses on Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm. Families are free to just stop by during the Open Houses.
> More Information, Addresses and Map

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

LAST WEEK TO BUY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!
We only have a couple of 2006 Entertainment books left. Come down to the bookstore and get yours! And don't forget that $5 of every book sale goes to the SCC Foundation "Student Success" scholarship program.

CARDIO AND CONDITIONING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 3025, Class at 12:40pm
Do you need to work out this quarter? The Cardio & Conditioning Intramural drop-in class has begun! Workout sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym - Room 3025. Class begins at 12:40pm. Everyone is welcome. For added motivation, use the buddy system and bring a friend! Each exercise enthusiast can choose their own level of intensity and complexity to suit their needs.

THE JOURNEY FROM SCARLATTI
Sunday, January 29, 3pm, Campus Theater
This solo recital with the engaging pianist Dainius Vaicekonis will include Scarlatti and Beethoven sonatas, Scriabin and Ligeti etudes, and works by Chopin, Debussy and others.  $15, $10, $5.  Proceeds to benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
April 1st is fast approaching and the PUB will soon be coming down. The Food Service Committee is being re-instituted so that all campus contingencies will have input regarding how Food Services will be provided during this construction period. The Committee is chaired by Mary Kelemen. What we currently know:
>Specialty Foods (Sean Lakeside) is under contract to provide food in the PUB
  through the end of Winter Quarter.
>Once the PUB is torn down there will not be a kitchen and/or food preparation
  space available on campus.
>An RFP is going out soliciting vendors with the capability to provide a variety
  of food items served from self-contained units. The Food Service Committee
  will review the responses to the RFP and make recommendations.
>The Student Lounge (5000 Bldg lower level) will have microwaves available for
  warming food and with tables & chairs for dining.
>The Bookstore will increase the variety of food items carried and expand to
  carry frozen and microwaveable items. If you have ideas, comments
  and/or concerns please contact Mary at #4733 or mkelemen@shoreline.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Friday, January 27, 11:30am, Room 1522
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 2 at 4:00 p.m. and on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu.

BROWN BAG WITH LEE LAMBERT
Tuesday January 31st - Monday, February 27th - Wednesday, March 29th
1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room
Join Interim President Lee Lambert on Tuesday January 31st, Monday, February 27th or Wednesday, March 29th from noon to 1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room for a brown bag lunch. Everyone is welcome and the topics are yours to determine. Please call Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or email mfoley@shoreline.edu if you have questions. 

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

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE
The committee met Jan. 24th to decide on criteria for the presidential profile. These criteria will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their study session on Wednesday, Jan. 25th and once adopted, the criteria will be sent to the campus. There is also a brochure in the works which should be available by the beginning of February.  The committee will have training in early February on the best ways to read applications and what to look for in the letters and resumes. The college has no way of knowing how many applications there will be, but the feeling is about 40-50.

If you wish to give any input to Dr. Bob Barringer, the presidential search consultant, you may contact him by phone at (828) 252-7153 or by email at goldhill@skyrunner.net.  If you wish to nominate someone for the position of president, you are encouraged to get the permission of the person nominated and then to please contact Jamie Smith in HR so an application can be sent to the person. All persons who wish to be considered for this position must fill out the application. Applications received before or on March 31st deadline will receive first consideration, but the position is open until filled.  Information will be available on the Presidential Search website.

CANCIONES DEL AMOR
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
Join the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers for their fundraising auction/concert. This event will include authentic Spanish tapas and performances by the SCC choirs, Spanish singer Rosa Duarte, and pianist Charles Enlow. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 SCC choir tour to Spain this Spring. Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission, $10 SCC Staff/Seniors, $5 Students. Bring your checkbook for the auction!

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
January 31 through February 3, 2006, Various Locations on Campus
The International Program is pleased to present International Education Week 2005-06. All members of the campus community are encouraged to participate.
   • Tues Jan 31 --- VCT Bldg Lobby
      3:30-5:00pm Opening Reception for the 2005 Study Abroad
      Photography Competition – See the top 10 photographs and meet the
      student photographers. Refreshments will be served.
   • Wed Feb 1 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
      Presentation: Shoreline Students Explore Greece & Turkey
      Students will share their photographs and stories from this 2005 Summer
      Institute.
   • Thurs Feb 2 --- Room 2925
      11:30am-12:20pm Guest Lecture:
      Intellectual Roots of President Bush’s Foreign Policy by University of
      Washington International Studies Professor Joel Migdal.
   • Fri Feb 3 --- PUB Canteen
      12noon-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Presentation:
      Shoreline Students Explore Namibia – Enjoy more photographs and stories
      from this 2005 Summer Institute. PUB Canteen 1:00-2:00pm Study Abroad in
      2006 Informational Meeting – Come to learn about the following ’06
      programs: Thailand, Ireland, South Africa, and Paris. > More (pdf)

AURORA CORRIDOR UPDATES
The City of Shoreline provides updates on the construction on Aurora Avenue.  The Public Information Office is monitoring the updates and will notify the campus if there is extreme disruption being planned.  (More than what is out there now!!!)  Check the city website for information.

FREE FOREIGN FILM
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm, Room 1100/1102
"A Chef in Love" (1996) A culinary tour of Georgia in the 1920's just before the Red Army invades. Co-sponsored by Extended Learning and the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) at University of Washington. A speaker from JSIS will introduce each film. Call 206.533.6700 to reserve your place.

GARAGE SALE IN THE PUB - JAPAN HOTEL STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 1, 10am-3pm, PUB
The HTC Japan Hotel School program ends soon and the students will return home to Japan. There will be bargains galore this coming Wednesday in the PUB from 10-3. Come shop for electronics, bikes, sports equipment, clothing, etc. Don't miss this yearly event!

 ***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

ALL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, January 27,  12:30-2:00 pm, Room 2308
Please mark your calendars for an all-campus meeting on January 27th.  The major topic for discussion will be the College's Master Plan and our capital projects submissions.  Updates on enrollment, the presidential search, the 2006-07 budget process and other topics will also be provided. 

SCC CO-OP PRESCHOOLS
Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm, at all 8 of the Co-ops
All 8 of the co-op preschools are having Open Houses on Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm. Families are free to just stop by during the Open Houses.
> More Information, Addresses and Map

W-2 FORMS FOR EMPLOYEES
Tuesday, January 31
End of year W-2 tax forms will be mailed to employees from a company in Chicago sometime this week. You should receive your W-2 no later than January 31st.
If you do not receive your W-2 because you have changed your address, please direct your request for a change of address in writing, including your signature, to the Human Resources office. Once your W-2 has been returned to the College by the post office, it will be redirected to your correct address.  If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske at 546-4515 (faculty, admin/exempt or classified employees) or Veronica Botts (student or hourly employees) at 546-4510.

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

LAST WEEK TO BUY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!
We only have a couple of 2006 Entertainment books left. Come down to the bookstore and get yours! And don't forget that $5 of every book sale goes to the SCC Foundation "Student Success" scholarship program.

CARDIO AND CONDITIONING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 3025, Class at 12:40pm
Do you need to work out this quarter? The Cardio & Conditioning Intramural drop-in class has begun! Workout sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym - Room 3025. Class begins at 12:40pm. Everyone is welcome. For added motivation, use the buddy system and bring a friend! Each exercise enthusiast can choose their own level of intensity and complexity to suit their needs.

THE JOURNEY FROM SCARLATTI
Sunday, January 29, 3pm, Campus Theater
This solo recital with the engaging pianist Dainius Vaicekonis will include Scarlatti and Beethoven sonatas, Scriabin and Ligeti etudes, and works by Chopin, Debussy and others.  $15, $10, $5.  Proceeds to benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.

PLT EVALUATIONS
The Shoreline College Council appoints a task force to develop and implement an evaluation of the members of the President's Leadership Team.  The items listed in the evaluation tool are based on the recommendations presented by the Climate Task Force Report (2005).  The PLT members to be evaluated are: John Backes, Interim VP Academic Affairs; Beverly Brandt, EVP Admin Services; Kae Peterson, Sr. Executive Community Resources; Lee Lambert, Interim President, and Judy Yu, Director of Communications.  Zakiya Stewart, who announced her retirement last week, and Paulette Fleming, interim VPHR will not undergo this evaluation. 

Click here to be taken to the online Evaluation website.  The evaluations are completely confidential. 

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
April 1st is fast approaching and the PUB will soon be coming down. The Food Service Committee is being re-instituted so that all campus contingencies will have input regarding how Food Services will be provided during this construction period. The Committee is chaired by Mary Kelemen. What we currently know:
>Specialty Foods (Sean Lakeside) is under contract to provide food in the PUB
  through the end of Winter Quarter.
>Once the PUB is torn down there will not be a kitchen and/or food preparation
  space available on campus.
>An RFP is going out soliciting vendors with the capability to provide a variety
  of food items served from self-contained units. The Food Service Committee
  will review the responses to the RFP and make recommendations.
>The Student Lounge (5000 Bldg lower level) will have microwaves available for
  warming food and with tables & chairs for dining.
>The Bookstore will increase the variety of food items carried and expand to
  carry frozen and microwaveable items. If you have ideas, comments
  and/or concerns please contact Mary at #4733 or mkelemen@shoreline.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Friday, January 27, 11:30am, Room 1522
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 2 at 4:00 p.m. and on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu.

BROWN BAG WITH LEE LAMBERT
Tuesday January 31st - Monday, February 27th - Wednesday, March 29th
1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room
Join Interim President Lee Lambert on Tuesday January 31st, Monday, February 27th or Wednesday, March 29th from noon to 1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room for a brown bag lunch. Everyone is welcome and the topics are yours to determine. Please call Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or email mfoley@shoreline.edu if you have questions. 

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

BOARD HOLD REGULAR MEETING FOR JANUARY
Wednesday, January 25, 3:00 pm Study Session; 4:00 pm Regular Session, Board Room
Shoreline's Board of Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled meeting for January on Wednesday, January 25.  A study session on the Presidential Search, open to the public, will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room. The regular meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., also in the Board Room.  Click here to access the agenda, tabs and minutes on the Board webpage.

SCC CO-OP PRESCHOOLS
Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm, at all 8 of the Co-ops
All 8 of the co-op preschools are having Open Houses on Saturday, March 4th, 10am -1pm. Families are free to just stop by during the Open Houses.
> More Information, Addresses and Map

W-2 FORMS FOR EMPLOYEES
Tuesday, January 31
End of year W-2 tax forms will be mailed to employees from a company in Chicago sometime this week. You should receive your W-2 no later than January 31st.
If you do not receive your W-2 because you have changed your address, please direct your request for a change of address in writing, including your signature, to the Human Resources office. Once your W-2 has been returned to the College by the post office, it will be redirected to your correct address.  If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske at 546-4515 (faculty, admin/exempt or classified employees) or Veronica Botts (student or hourly employees) at 546-4510.

V DAY EVENT (VICTORY, VALENTINE AND VAGINA)
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-2pm, Canteen, Room 958
Awareness day stopping violence against girls and women. There will be tables with resource information, poetry reading, vagina monologues, music and more.

LAST WEEK TO BUY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!
We only have a couple of 2006 Entertainment books left. Come down to the bookstore and get yours! And don't forget that $5 of every book sale goes to the SCC Foundation "Student Success" scholarship program.

 ***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS *****

ALL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, January 27,  12:30-2:00 pm, Room 2308
Please mark your calendars for an all-campus meeting on January 27th.  The major topic for discussion will be the College's Master Plan and our capital projects submissions.  Updates on enrollment, the presidential search, the 2006-07 budget process and other topics will also be provided. 

THE JOURNEY FROM SCARLATTI
Sunday, January 29, 3pm, Campus Theater
This solo recital with the engaging pianist Dainius Vaicekonis will include Scarlatti and Beethoven sonatas, Scriabin and Ligeti etudes, and works by Chopin, Debussy and others.  $15, $10, $5.  Proceeds to benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.

PLT EVALUATIONS
The Shoreline College Council appoints a task force to develop and implement an evaluation of the members of the President's Leadership Team.  The items listed in the evaluation tool are based on the recommendations presented by the Climate Task Force Report (2005).  The PLT members to be evaluated are: John Backes, Interim VP Academic Affairs; Beverly Brandt, EVP Admin Services; Kae Peterson, Sr. Executive Community Resources; Lee Lambert, Interim President, and Judy Yu, Director of Communications.  Zakiya Stewart, who announced her retirement last week, and Paulette Fleming, interim VPHR will not undergo this evaluation. 

Click here to be taken to the online Evaluation website.  The evaluations are completely confidential. 

PAYCHECKS
Wednesday, February 1, Room 1012
Beginning in February, paychecks will no longer be mailed the day before payroll, but will be available for pick up from departments/divisions on pay days. Employees who currently have their checks mailed were notified of this change with their 1/10 or 1/15 paychecks.
If paychecks are not picked up from departments/divisions, they will be returned to Human Resources to be mailed the morning of the next business day. Since we are implementing this change to reduce costs, I encourage employees to pick up their checks on pay days.
Employees who do not work on the main campus will continue to have their checks mailed. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske (ext. 4515) if you are classified, faculty, or exempt employees; or Veronica Botts (ext. 4510) if you are a student or hourly employee.

HOME VARSITY BASKETBALL GAMES
Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 and 7:30pm, Gymnasium
Come out and support your Dolphin basketball teams this Wednesday evening as they take on Olympic. The women's game tips off at 5:30pm followed by the men's game at 7:30pm. Both teams are doing very well this year and have an excellent opportunity to make the playoffs. The men's team currently has a record of 11-5 and the women's team has a record of 10-6. Admission is free for all Shoreline students and campus employees so come out and join the fun. For more information on Dolphin athletics visit our web site at http://www.shoreline.edu/athletics/

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
April 1st is fast approaching and the PUB will soon be coming down. The Food Service Committee is being re-instituted so that all campus contingencies will have input regarding how Food Services will be provided during this construction period. The Committee is chaired by Mary Kelemen. What we currently know:
>Specialty Foods (Sean Lakeside) is under contract to provide food in the PUB
  through the end of Winter Quarter.
>Once the PUB is torn down there will not be a kitchen and/or food preparation
  space available on campus.
>An RFP is going out soliciting vendors with the capability to provide a variety
  of food items served from self-contained units. The Food Service Committee
  will review the responses to the RFP and make recommendations.
>The Student Lounge (5000 Bldg lower level) will have microwaves available for
  warming food and with tables & chairs for dining.
>The Bookstore will increase the variety of food items carried and expand to
  carry frozen and microwaveable items. If you have ideas, comments
  and/or concerns please contact Mary at #4733 or mkelemen@shoreline.edu

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Wednesday, January 25, 1:45 to 3:15pm, Room 1501
Many students have application due dates this quarter. Please encourage students to come. The workshop covers the purpose, structure, and do's and don'ts for the statement. We also help them develop ideas and start writing! This workshop will be repeated on Mon, Feb 6 room 3:00 to 4:30.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION SESSION
Friday, January 27, 11:30am, Room 1522
This information session covers transfer planning as well as the application procedures. It is good for those who are doing advance planning as well as those who are applying now and have questions. Regular transfer students to UW Seattle for Summer and Fall have a deadline of Feb 15. This session will be repeated on Feb 2 at 4:00 p.m. and on Feb 6 at 1:45 p.m.

GET NET NEWS
Be sure to read Net News this month for stories about the Virtual PUB, Presidential Search Update, new automotive entry-level training, $10,000 grant to the Automotive Program, and more.  Be sure to read the information about the President's Leadership Team evaluations.  Get Net News.

CORPORATE EXPRESS RETURNS
Reminder--when you are returning items to Corporate Express you need to obtain permission to do so and the proper paperwork. Once you have this paperwork, you can then return the item & paperwork to the bookstore for pickup by Corporate Express.

BON VOYAGE TO JONE GARCIA, BECKY COLLORD AND KITT TASANASANTA
Friday, February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
All faculty, staff and students are invited to a going-away party for Jone, Becky and Kitt on Friday, February 3, in the banquet room at Spiro's Pizza and Pasta from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations toward a card, cake and farewell gifts are very welcome! (Spiro's is also prepared to take your individual order off the menu!) Lanay Gard is coordinating this event and can be reached at ext. 4513 or lgard@shoreline.edu.

HONORING CEREMONY FOR KEN LA FOUNTAINE
Wednesday, January 25, 12:30pm-1:20pm, PUB 900
Join us as the First Nations Club honors Shoreline professor Ken La Fountaine for his leadership among and on behalf of First Nations peoples of the Seattle area over the past four decades. This traditional honoring ceremony and "sample feed" will complete our symposium. Donations to support this event can be made to the Shoreline Community College Foundation, First Nations fund.  For a detailed schedule of the symposium please go to the Multicultural week schedule on the Professional Development website at http://intranet.shoreline.edu/prod/

BROWN BAG WITH LEE LAMBERT
Tuesday January 31st - Monday, February 27th - Wednesday, March 29th
1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room
Join Interim President Lee Lambert on Tuesday January 31st, Monday, February 27th or Wednesday, March 29th from noon to 1:00 pm in the Central Conference Room for a brown bag lunch. Everyone is welcome and the topics are yours to determine. Please call Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or email mfoley@shoreline.edu if you have questions.