STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING COORDINATORS' MEETING
Friday, March 31, 7:00-8:30am, PUB Faculty - Staff Lounge
This is to inform all faculty and staff that the faculty/staff lounge has been reserved for the worker retraining coordinators' meeting breakfast and will be unavailable for use from 7:00am to 8:30am Friday morning, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your patience.

GREETINGS FROM THE DEANS AND THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Friday, April 7
Attached is a memo from the Office of Academic Affairs inviting your comments on the process and criteria for the reorganization of Instruction at the College.  This reorganization effort is being undertaken in response to the restructuring of WED and in an effort to improve efficiencies.  Please review the criteria and the process by which decisions will be evaluated.  You may send us your comments via the Feedback Form which follows.  We are on a tight time schedule and ask that your thoughts be sent to us no later than Friday, April 7. 
   •  Instruction’s Criteria for Reorganization - Letter
Thank you for your interest and effort in helping keep this task open and effective.  This information will also be posted to the website for Academic Affairs.

PAYROLL TAXES
Did you pay too much tax this year or did you receive a huge refund? If either is the case, you may want to complete a new W-4 for 2006. The W-4 form is available under Forms on the Intranet or you may request a form from Human Resources. To determine the correct number of allowances to claim, please ask your tax advisor for help or access www.IRS.gov on the web and search for "withholding calculator". If you have any questions, please call Nancy Teske at 546-4515.

WASHINGTON WEEKEND AT THE UW
April 27th - 29th
Washington Weekend is on April 27th - 29th. Washington Weekend is a collection of open houses in academic and student affairs departments, and welcomes people to come and explore the UW. Community College Transfer students can go and check out the academic departments, get to know the faculty and staff, and attend events. Website: > More.

WHY IS THE COLLEGE HIRING FULL-TIME FACULTY?
Message from the VP Academic Affairs
The Budget Committee ask for clarification regarding why the College is hiring full-time faculty during a time when the College is looking at ways to improve our efficiency.  The positions identified were opened to replace existing positions that are critical in maintaining our community's confidence that the college is committed to a tradition of quality in our degrees and certificates.  These positions all are in departments with full and robust enrollments because of the quality and reputation of the programs/curriculum affiliated with them.  In making decisions related to tenure track positions and other one year commitments, program stability and reputation along with verified robust enrollments are the primary criteria used.  We are here to protect the core of this institution, and that core is stable and high quality teaching both in and out of the classroom.

This core rests on the foundation of a committed and knowledgeable tenured faculty, and this foundation is supported by a dedicated group of part-time faculty, staff and administrators.  We are all part the primary reason citizens enroll here:  because they receive a high quality educational experience day in and day out.  If we can't commit
to maintaining our reputation as an institution where we provide our students with a gifted and committed faculty, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and an administration with a reputation for integrity and a focus on our student's success, then we should seriously re-examine our mission, vision and values and adjust them accordingly.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND FINANCE OFFICE TRANSITION
Wednesday, April 5
The Finance Office would appreciate your patience as we approach year end. We have two new staff members who are learning a new system and we have not hired a Controller, but hope to by May 1, 2006. In the meantime, we are having some timing issues with payments and are working as fast as we can. If you are aware of a payment that has a critical due date, please hand carry it to Holly Woodmansee and she will see that it gets through the system. The Finance staff has been working very hard, nights and weekends and are eager to be made whole again. Your patience and assistance are required. We thank you in advance.

COMMENTS TO THE RESTRUCTURE OF INSTRUCTION EXTENDED
Friday, April 7
At the request of the faculty, the deadline for comments related to the criteria and process for the reorganization of Instruction at the college will be Friday, April 7th.  If, after discussing the comments as they arrive via the mailbox created for this solicitation, any substantive changes are to be made they will be reported out to the college community on Monday, April 10th.  However, the Dean Team and WED will proceed in their discussions around the charges given to the group:  a $250,000 permanent reduction in administration and integrate PLT approved WED units into Instruction.  A tentative final date for a recommendation to the PLT has been set for between April 18 and April 23, 2006, assuming all goes relatively smoothly.

IS YOUR HOME COMPUTER SECURE?
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm, SCC @ Lake Forest Park
Shoreline Community College Extended Learning is offering Basic Home Computer Security on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pop ups, spam, Spyware, viruses, and cookies can slow your computer’s performance and compromise your personal information. Prevent and fix existing problems through updates, patches, anti-virus software, firewalls, system and document passwords and more. Understand the threats, how intruders access your information, and what you can do about it. Fee $49. To register call (206) 533-6700, or register online through Extended Learning at www.shoreline.edu/ce.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT AWARDEES
Distance Learning Services sent out a RFP this winter quarter for the development of online courses which currently are not part of SCC's distance learning course offerings. I am pleased to announce the following awardees:
   •  Laura Portolese Dias, BA 201 (Intro to International Business --
      dual listed as Econ 215)
   •  Judy Penn, BioSci 150 (Epidemics and Culture)
   •  Betty Peace-Gladstone, Edu 115 (Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies)
   •  Gary Parks, Eng 277/278 (Beginning Short Story Writing)
   •  Shana Calaway, Math 110 (Precalculus)
   •  Venus Gomez Deming, NDF 110 (Nutrition), and
   •  Gillian Murphy, Soc 110 (Intro to Sociology).
We received just one application per online course, so a committee was not used to evaluate the proposals. These faculty will receive 1/3 release time or an equivalent stipend to develop these courses online. Please contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, Distance Learning Director, (agarnsey@shoreline.edu) for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APRIL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, April 14, 1:00-2:30, Room 1102
Save the Date and mark your calendars for the next all-campus meeting. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 14th from 1:30-2:30. More information to follow.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Monday, April 3, All Day
It has been the tradition of the parent child center to kick off the celebration of "the week of the young child" by bringing little tokens of appreciation to the campus offices. This year the children made magnets for you if you are interested. Please telephone Jocelyn if you would like a magnet in your office. Ext 4690.

THE MAGIC OF ART THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN - SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 7, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Auto Show Room
Some of the pictures for the silent auction are on display in the HR lobby.  Please take time to view the wonderful projects the children did with a little help from their teachers. You may bid on these items and several other items donated by the community on April 7. Hope to see you there.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX FEEDBACK REQUEST
As promised at the all campus meeting on March 17 the EMTF is asking for your feedback and ideas for the matrix of suggestions that have been assembled so far.  This matrix can be downloaded for your review. Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to either Robin Young at ryoung@shoreline.edu  or Terry Taylor at ttaylor@shoreline.edu  no later than 4:00pm March 24 so they can be included by the task force in our recommendations for the Enrollment Management Plan to the PLT by
April 7.  Your contributions to this process are vital if we are to make the significant changes necessary to increase our enrollment and retention at Shoreline Community College.  We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your
support of the College.

SHORELINE SPLASH
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:00pm, PUB, Building and #1000
The Shoreline Splash, described as "a festival of student learning," will be held on May 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the PUB and Building #1000. Faculty and students are invited to set up table displays illustrating instructional programs and club activities. The Splash will also include a student art and photo display, a festival of student films, performing arts (with Funk N Groove as the "house band"), and a table of free deserts representing different cultures.
> More Information --- > Table Reservation Form (pdf).

Last year's inaugural Splash was a big success, and this year's event promises to be even more exciting, with publicity for the event including invitations to all graduating high school seniors in our district. Please consider creating a table display that illustrates some of the concepts students learn in your program of study, and mark your calendars to attend on Friday May 12th. The following link provides forms to register for a table.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE: Enrollment Status
I would like to provide the College with current information regarding our enrollment status as of Winter Quarter ’06.  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has issued a quarterly update regarding enrollment at community colleges around the state.  A copy of this report can be downloaded from our website.  The report shows that our full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment stands at 92% of our biennial target (98% in 2004-05, and 90% in 2005-06 through fall).  This is currently the lowest in the system.  Other colleges who are also below target are Highline CC which is at 93%, and the Seattle CC District, at 95%.  It is not a coincidence that the three lowest-enrolled colleges are located in the Puget Sound along the I-5 corridor.

Enrollment at most of the community colleges in the state is lower than last year, a continuing trend from 2003 when the state’s economy began to improve.  The stated enrollment goal set by the presidents of the community colleges calls for colleges to hit a minimum target of 96% of its biennial target.  If this does not occur, the State Board will consider rebasing the amount of funding to these colleges in the following year, 2007-08.

The College is in discussion with the State Board regarding future funding allocation.  We know that 2006-07 will represent an important year for SCC as we strive to restore our enrollments and meet our 96% target.

These enrollment numbers highlight the importance of aggressively managing our enrollment and marketing efforts while being mindful of our financial situation.

To that end, the Enrollment Management Task Force (EMTF) has been charged to develop strategies that will have an immediate positive impact on our enrollment.  They will provide the campus an update at our next all-campus meeting on March 17^th.  I encourage you to attend this meeting and offer ideas and feedback to the EMTF.

I also want to stress the need for all of us to address our enrollment situation with a sense of urgency. It is critical for us to tackle this challenge together.  Shoreline Community College continues to be well-known for the quality of our service to students and for our collective and individual dedication to this institution.  With a positive attitude I am confident that we will turn our enrollment situation around, and I thank all of you for your assistance in this effort.

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR COMMENCEMENT
Due Friday, April 14
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium.  The Student Programs Office will again be handling cap and gown orders for members of the faculty and administration.  We encourage your participation as a tribute to the dedication and achievement of our graduating students.  We also ask that you commit to participating in the ceremony when you place your order for a cap and gown, since the College will be billed for all cap and gown orders that we place. Download complete memo from Student Programs.

BOWLING FOR BRAINS
Thursday, April 20, 6:00pm, Spin Alley - Richmond Beach
It's time to start thinking of spares, strikes, crazy names and wacky costumes. Bowling For Brains is April 20, 2006 at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach. Gather your team of four and start planning for a fun evening while supporting Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area graduating seniors who will be attending SCC next year. Forms can be found on the SCC Foundation website (.pdf) or stop by room 5205. Space is limited to 32 teams and deadline to register is April 10, 2006.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING MEETING
Thursday, March 30, 3:00pm Room 2925
At 3:00 pm Thursday afternoon, March 30th there will be a guest speaker for the statewide worker retraining coordinators' meeting. The guest speaker will be, Rosalind Jenkins, executive director, Washington state commission on African American affairs. She will be speaking on "marketing and recruitment strategies". Due to the importance of the topic, we will be opening this part of the meeting to campus faculty and staff, if you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Cambern at x6961 to sign-up.

GREETINGS FROM THE DEANS AND THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Friday, April 7
Attached is a memo from the Office of Academic Affairs inviting your comments on the process and criteria for the reorganization of Instruction at the College.  This reorganization effort is being undertaken in response to the restructuring of WED and in an effort to improve efficiencies.  Please review the criteria and the process by which decisions will be evaluated.  You may send us your comments via the Feedback Form which follows.  We are on a tight time schedule and ask that your thoughts be sent to us no later than Friday, April 7. 
   •  Instruction’s Criteria for Reorganization - Letter
Thank you for your interest and effort in helping keep this task open and effective.  This information will also be posted to the website for Academic Affairs.

WHY IS THE COLLEGE HIRING FULL-TIME FACULTY?
Message from the VP Academic Affairs
The Budget Committee ask for clarification regarding why the College is hiring full-time faculty during a time when the College is looking at ways to improve our efficiency.  The positions identified were opened to replace existing positions that are critical in maintaining our community's confidence that the college is committed to a tradition of quality in our degrees and certificates.  These positions all are in departments with full and robust enrollments because of the quality and reputation of the programs/curriculum affiliated with them.  In making decisions related to tenure track positions and other one year commitments, program stability and reputation along with verified robust enrollments are the primary criteria used.  We are here to protect the core of this institution, and that core is stable and high quality teaching both in and out of the classroom.

This core rests on the foundation of a committed and knowledgeable tenured faculty, and this foundation is supported by a dedicated group of part-time faculty, staff and administrators.  We are all part the primary reason citizens enroll here:  because they receive a high quality educational experience day in and day out.  If we can't commit
to maintaining our reputation as an institution where we provide our students with a gifted and committed faculty, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and an administration with a reputation for integrity and a focus on our student's success, then we should seriously re-examine our mission, vision and values and adjust them accordingly.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND FINANCE OFFICE TRANSITION
Wednesday, April 5
The Finance Office would appreciate your patience as we approach year end. We have two new staff members who are learning a new system and we have not hired a Controller, but hope to by May 1, 2006. In the meantime, we are having some timing issues with payments and are working as fast as we can. If you are aware of a payment that has a critical due date, please hand carry it to Holly Woodmansee and she will see that it gets through the system. The Finance staff has been working very hard, nights and weekends and are eager to be made whole again. Your patience and assistance are required. We thank you in advance.

COMMENTS TO THE RESTRUCTURE OF INSTRUCTION EXTENDED
Friday, April 7
At the request of the faculty, the deadline for comments related to the criteria and process for the reorganization of Instruction at the college will be Friday, April 7th.  If, after discussing the comments as they arrive via the mailbox created for this solicitation, any substantive changes are to be made they will be reported out to the college community on Monday, April 10th.  However, the Dean Team and WED will proceed in their discussions around the charges given to the group:  a $250,000 permanent reduction in administration and integrate PLT approved WED units into Instruction.  A tentative final date for a recommendation to the PLT has been set for between April 18 and April 23, 2006, assuming all goes relatively smoothly.

IS YOUR HOME COMPUTER SECURE?
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm, SCC @ Lake Forest Park
Shoreline Community College Extended Learning is offering Basic Home Computer Security on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pop ups, spam, Spyware, viruses, and cookies can slow your computer’s performance and compromise your personal information. Prevent and fix existing problems through updates, patches, anti-virus software, firewalls, system and document passwords and more. Understand the threats, how intruders access your information, and what you can do about it. Fee $49. To register call (206) 533-6700, or register online through Extended Learning at www.shoreline.edu/ce.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT AWARDEES
Distance Learning Services sent out a RFP this winter quarter for the development of online courses which currently are not part of SCC's distance learning course offerings. I am pleased to announce the following awardees:
   •  Laura Portolese Dias, BA 201 (Intro to International Business --
      dual listed as Econ 215)
   •  Judy Penn, BioSci 150 (Epidemics and Culture)
   •  Betty Peace-Gladstone, Edu 115 (Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies)
   •  Gary Parks, Eng 277/278 (Beginning Short Story Writing)
   •  Shana Calaway, Math 110 (Precalculus)
   •  Venus Gomez Deming, NDF 110 (Nutrition), and
   •  Gillian Murphy, Soc 110 (Intro to Sociology).
We received just one application per online course, so a committee was not used to evaluate the proposals. These faculty will receive 1/3 release time or an equivalent stipend to develop these courses online. Please contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, Distance Learning Director, (agarnsey@shoreline.edu) for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APRIL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, April 14, 1:00-2:30, Room 1102
Save the Date and mark your calendars for the next all-campus meeting. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 14th from 1:30-2:30. More information to follow.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING COORDINATORS' MEETING
Friday, March 31, 7:00-8:30am, PUB Faculty - Staff Lounge
This is to inform all faculty and staff that the faculty/staff lounge has been reserved for the worker retraining coordinators' meeting breakfast and will be unavailable for use from 7:00am to 8:30am Friday morning, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your patience.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Monday, April 3, All Day
It has been the tradition of the parent child center to kick off the celebration of "the week of the young child" by bringing little tokens of appreciation to the campus offices. This year the children made magnets for you if you are interested. Please telephone Jocelyn if you would like a magnet in your office. Ext 4690.

THE MAGIC OF ART THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN - SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 7, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Auto Show Room
Some of the pictures for the silent auction are on display in the HR lobby.  Please take time to view the wonderful projects the children did with a little help from their teachers. You may bid on these items and several other items donated by the community on April 7. Hope to see you there.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX FEEDBACK REQUEST
As promised at the all campus meeting on March 17 the EMTF is asking for your feedback and ideas for the matrix of suggestions that have been assembled so far.  This matrix can be downloaded for your review. Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to either Robin Young at ryoung@shoreline.edu  or Terry Taylor at ttaylor@shoreline.edu  no later than 4:00pm March 24 so they can be included by the task force in our recommendations for the Enrollment Management Plan to the PLT by
April 7.  Your contributions to this process are vital if we are to make the significant changes necessary to increase our enrollment and retention at Shoreline Community College.  We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your
support of the College.

SHORELINE SPLASH
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:00pm, PUB, Building and #1000
The Shoreline Splash, described as "a festival of student learning," will be held on May 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the PUB and Building #1000. Faculty and students are invited to set up table displays illustrating instructional programs and club activities. The Splash will also include a student art and photo display, a festival of student films, performing arts (with Funk N Groove as the "house band"), and a table of free deserts representing different cultures.
> More Information --- > Table Reservation Form (pdf).

Last year's inaugural Splash was a big success, and this year's event promises to be even more exciting, with publicity for the event including invitations to all graduating high school seniors in our district. Please consider creating a table display that illustrates some of the concepts students learn in your program of study, and mark your calendars to attend on Friday May 12th. The following link provides forms to register for a table.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE: Enrollment Status
I would like to provide the College with current information regarding our enrollment status as of Winter Quarter ’06.  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has issued a quarterly update regarding enrollment at community colleges around the state.  A copy of this report can be downloaded from our website.  The report shows that our full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment stands at 92% of our biennial target (98% in 2004-05, and 90% in 2005-06 through fall).  This is currently the lowest in the system.  Other colleges who are also below target are Highline CC which is at 93%, and the Seattle CC District, at 95%.  It is not a coincidence that the three lowest-enrolled colleges are located in the Puget Sound along the I-5 corridor.

Enrollment at most of the community colleges in the state is lower than last year, a continuing trend from 2003 when the state’s economy began to improve.  The stated enrollment goal set by the presidents of the community colleges calls for colleges to hit a minimum target of 96% of its biennial target.  If this does not occur, the State Board will consider rebasing the amount of funding to these colleges in the following year, 2007-08.

The College is in discussion with the State Board regarding future funding allocation.  We know that 2006-07 will represent an important year for SCC as we strive to restore our enrollments and meet our 96% target.

These enrollment numbers highlight the importance of aggressively managing our enrollment and marketing efforts while being mindful of our financial situation.

To that end, the Enrollment Management Task Force (EMTF) has been charged to develop strategies that will have an immediate positive impact on our enrollment.  They will provide the campus an update at our next all-campus meeting on March 17^th.  I encourage you to attend this meeting and offer ideas and feedback to the EMTF.

I also want to stress the need for all of us to address our enrollment situation with a sense of urgency. It is critical for us to tackle this challenge together.  Shoreline Community College continues to be well-known for the quality of our service to students and for our collective and individual dedication to this institution.  With a positive attitude I am confident that we will turn our enrollment situation around, and I thank all of you for your assistance in this effort.

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR COMMENCEMENT
Due Friday, April 14
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium.  The Student Programs Office will again be handling cap and gown orders for members of the faculty and administration.  We encourage your participation as a tribute to the dedication and achievement of our graduating students.  We also ask that you commit to participating in the ceremony when you place your order for a cap and gown, since the College will be billed for all cap and gown orders that we place. Download complete memo from Student Programs.

BOWLING FOR BRAINS
Thursday, April 20, 6:00pm, Spin Alley - Richmond Beach
It's time to start thinking of spares, strikes, crazy names and wacky costumes. Bowling For Brains is April 20, 2006 at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach. Gather your team of four and start planning for a fun evening while supporting Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area graduating seniors who will be attending SCC next year. Forms can be found on the SCC Foundation website (.pdf) or stop by room 5205. Space is limited to 32 teams and deadline to register is April 10, 2006.

GREETINGS FROM THE DEANS AND THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Friday, April 7
Attached is a memo from the Office of Academic Affairs inviting your comments on the process and criteria for the reorganization of Instruction at the College.  This reorganization effort is being undertaken in response to the restructuring of WED and in an effort to improve efficiencies.  Please review the criteria and the process by which decisions will be evaluated.  You may send us your comments via the Feedback Form which follows.  We are on a tight time schedule and ask that your thoughts be sent to us no later than Friday, April 7. 
   •  Instruction’s Criteria for Reorganization - Letter
Thank you for your interest and effort in helping keep this task open and effective.  This information will also be posted to the website for Academic Affairs.

WHY IS THE COLLEGE HIRING FULL-TIME FACULTY?
Message from the VP Academic Affairs
The Budget Committee ask for clarification regarding why the College is hiring full-time faculty during a time when the College is looking at ways to improve our efficiency.  The positions identified were opened to replace existing positions that are critical in maintaining our community's confidence that the college is committed to a tradition of quality in our degrees and certificates.  These positions all are in departments with full and robust enrollments because of the quality and reputation of the programs/curriculum affiliated with them.  In making decisions related to tenure track positions and other one year commitments, program stability and reputation along with verified robust enrollments are the primary criteria used.  We are here to protect the core of this institution, and that core is stable and high quality teaching both in and out of the classroom.

This core rests on the foundation of a committed and knowledgeable tenured faculty, and this foundation is supported by a dedicated group of part-time faculty, staff and administrators.  We are all part the primary reason citizens enroll here:  because they receive a high quality educational experience day in and day out.  If we can't commit
to maintaining our reputation as an institution where we provide our students with a gifted and committed faculty, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and an administration with a reputation for integrity and a focus on our student's success, then we should seriously re-examine our mission, vision and values and adjust them accordingly.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND FINANCE OFFICE TRANSITION
Wednesday, April 5
The Finance Office would appreciate your patience as we approach year end. We have two new staff members who are learning a new system and we have not hired a Controller, but hope to by May 1, 2006. In the meantime, we are having some timing issues with payments and are working as fast as we can. If you are aware of a payment that has a critical due date, please hand carry it to Holly Woodmansee and she will see that it gets through the system. The Finance staff has been working very hard, nights and weekends and are eager to be made whole again. Your patience and assistance are required. We thank you in advance.

COMMENTS TO THE RESTRUCTURE OF INSTRUCTION EXTENDED
Friday, April 7
At the request of the faculty, the deadline for comments related to the criteria and process for the reorganization of Instruction at the college will be Friday, April 7th.  If, after discussing the comments as they arrive via the mailbox created for this solicitation, any substantive changes are to be made they will be reported out to the college community on Monday, April 10th.  However, the Dean Team and WED will proceed in their discussions around the charges given to the group:  a $250,000 permanent reduction in administration and integrate PLT approved WED units into Instruction.  A tentative final date for a recommendation to the PLT has been set for between April 18 and April 23, 2006, assuming all goes relatively smoothly.

IS YOUR HOME COMPUTER SECURE?
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm, SCC @ Lake Forest Park
Shoreline Community College Extended Learning is offering Basic Home Computer Security on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pop ups, spam, Spyware, viruses, and cookies can slow your computer’s performance and compromise your personal information. Prevent and fix existing problems through updates, patches, anti-virus software, firewalls, system and document passwords and more. Understand the threats, how intruders access your information, and what you can do about it. Fee $49. To register call (206) 533-6700, or register online through Extended Learning at www.shoreline.edu/ce.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT AWARDEES
Distance Learning Services sent out a RFP this winter quarter for the development of online courses which currently are not part of SCC's distance learning course offerings. I am pleased to announce the following awardees:
   •  Laura Portolese Dias, BA 201 (Intro to International Business --
      dual listed as Econ 215)
   •  Judy Penn, BioSci 150 (Epidemics and Culture)
   •  Betty Peace-Gladstone, Edu 115 (Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies)
   •  Gary Parks, Eng 277/278 (Beginning Short Story Writing)
   •  Shana Calaway, Math 110 (Precalculus)
   •  Venus Gomez Deming, NDF 110 (Nutrition), and
   •  Gillian Murphy, Soc 110 (Intro to Sociology).
We received just one application per online course, so a committee was not used to evaluate the proposals. These faculty will receive 1/3 release time or an equivalent stipend to develop these courses online. Please contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, Distance Learning Director, (agarnsey@shoreline.edu) for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APRIL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, April 14, 1:00-2:30, Room 1102
Save the Date and mark your calendars for the next all-campus meeting. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 14th from 1:30 - 3:00. More information to follow.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING MEETING
Thursday, March 30, 3:00pm Room 2925
At 3:00 pm Thursday afternoon, March 30th there will be a guest speaker for the statewide worker retraining coordinators' meeting. The guest speaker will be, Rosalind Jenkins, executive director, Washington state commission on African American affairs. She will be speaking on "marketing and recruitment strategies". Due to the importance of the topic, we will be opening this part of the meeting to campus faculty and staff, if you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Cambern at x6961 to sign-up.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING COORDINATORS' MEETING
Friday, March 31, 7:00-8:30am, PUB Faculty - Staff Lounge
This is to inform all faculty and staff that the faculty/staff lounge has been reserved for the worker retraining coordinators' meeting breakfast and will be unavailable for use from 7:00am to 8:30am Friday morning, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your patience.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Monday, April 3, All Day
It has been the tradition of the parent child center to kick off the celebration of "the week of the young child" by bringing little tokens of appreciation to the campus offices. This year the children made magnets for you if you are interested. Please telephone Jocelyn if you would like a magnet in your office. Ext 4690.

THE MAGIC OF ART THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN - SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 7, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Auto Show Room
Some of the pictures for the silent auction are on display in the HR lobby.  Please take time to view the wonderful projects the children did with a little help from their teachers. You may bid on these items and several other items donated by the community on April 7. Hope to see you there.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX FEEDBACK REQUEST
As promised at the all campus meeting on March 17 the EMTF is asking for your feedback and ideas for the matrix of suggestions that have been assembled so far.  This matrix can be downloaded for your review. Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to either Robin Young at ryoung@shoreline.edu  or Terry Taylor at ttaylor@shoreline.edu  no later than 4:00pm March 24 so they can be included by the task force in our recommendations for the Enrollment Management Plan to the PLT by
April 7.  Your contributions to this process are vital if we are to make the significant changes necessary to increase our enrollment and retention at Shoreline Community College.  We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your
support of the College.

SHORELINE SPLASH
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:00pm, PUB, Building and #1000
The Shoreline Splash, described as "a festival of student learning," will be held on May 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the PUB and Building #1000. Faculty and students are invited to set up table displays illustrating instructional programs and club activities. The Splash will also include a student art and photo display, a festival of student films, performing arts (with Funk N Groove as the "house band"), and a table of free deserts representing different cultures.
> More Information --- > Table Reservation Form (pdf).

Last year's inaugural Splash was a big success, and this year's event promises to be even more exciting, with publicity for the event including invitations to all graduating high school seniors in our district. Please consider creating a table display that illustrates some of the concepts students learn in your program of study, and mark your calendars to attend on Friday May 12th. The following link provides forms to register for a table.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE: Enrollment Status
I would like to provide the College with current information regarding our enrollment status as of Winter Quarter ’06.  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has issued a quarterly update regarding enrollment at community colleges around the state.  A copy of this report can be downloaded from our website.  The report shows that our full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment stands at 92% of our biennial target (98% in 2004-05, and 90% in 2005-06 through fall).  This is currently the lowest in the system.  Other colleges who are also below target are Highline CC which is at 93%, and the Seattle CC District, at 95%.  It is not a coincidence that the three lowest-enrolled colleges are located in the Puget Sound along the I-5 corridor.

Enrollment at most of the community colleges in the state is lower than last year, a continuing trend from 2003 when the state’s economy began to improve.  The stated enrollment goal set by the presidents of the community colleges calls for colleges to hit a minimum target of 96% of its biennial target.  If this does not occur, the State Board will consider rebasing the amount of funding to these colleges in the following year, 2007-08.

The College is in discussion with the State Board regarding future funding allocation.  We know that 2006-07 will represent an important year for SCC as we strive to restore our enrollments and meet our 96% target.

These enrollment numbers highlight the importance of aggressively managing our enrollment and marketing efforts while being mindful of our financial situation.

To that end, the Enrollment Management Task Force (EMTF) has been charged to develop strategies that will have an immediate positive impact on our enrollment.  They will provide the campus an update at our next all-campus meeting on March 17^th.  I encourage you to attend this meeting and offer ideas and feedback to the EMTF.

I also want to stress the need for all of us to address our enrollment situation with a sense of urgency. It is critical for us to tackle this challenge together.  Shoreline Community College continues to be well-known for the quality of our service to students and for our collective and individual dedication to this institution.  With a positive attitude I am confident that we will turn our enrollment situation around, and I thank all of you for your assistance in this effort.

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR COMMENCEMENT
Due Friday, April 14
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium.  The Student Programs Office will again be handling cap and gown orders for members of the faculty and administration.  We encourage your participation as a tribute to the dedication and achievement of our graduating students.  We also ask that you commit to participating in the ceremony when you place your order for a cap and gown, since the College will be billed for all cap and gown orders that we place. Download complete memo from Student Programs.

BOWLING FOR BRAINS
Thursday, April 20, 6:00pm, Spin Alley - Richmond Beach
It's time to start thinking of spares, strikes, crazy names and wacky costumes. Bowling For Brains is April 20, 2006 at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach. Gather your team of four and start planning for a fun evening while supporting Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area graduating seniors who will be attending SCC next year. Forms can be found on the SCC Foundation website (.pdf) or stop by room 5205. Space is limited to 32 teams and deadline to register is April 10, 2006.

GREETINGS FROM THE DEANS AND THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Attached is a memo from the Office of Academic Affairs inviting your comments on the process and criteria for the reorganization of Instruction at the College.  This reorganization effort is being undertaken in response to the restructuring of WED and in an effort to improve efficiencies.  Please review the criteria and the process by which decisions will be evaluated.  You may send us your comments via the Feedback Form which follows.  We are on a tight time schedule and ask that your thoughts be sent to us no later than Monday, Friday, April 7. 
   •  Instruction’s Criteria for Reorganization - Letter
Thank you for your interest and effort in helping keep this task open and effective.  This information will also be posted to the website for Academic Affairs.

WHY IS THE COLLEGE HIRING FULL-TIME FACULTY?
Message from the VP Academic Affairs
The Budget Committee ask for clarification regarding why the College is hiring full-time faculty during a time when the College is looking at ways to improve our efficiency.  The positions identified were opened to replace existing positions that are critical in maintaining our community's confidence that the college is committed to a tradition of quality in our degrees and certificates.  These positions all are in departments with full and robust enrollments because of the quality and reputation of the programs/curriculum affiliated with them.  In making decisions related to tenure track positions and other one year commitments, program stability and reputation along with verified robust enrollments are the primary criteria used.  We are here to protect the core of this institution, and that core is stable and high quality teaching both in and out of the classroom.

This core rests on the foundation of a committed and knowledgeable tenured faculty, and this foundation is supported by a dedicated group of part-time faculty, staff and administrators.  We are all part the primary reason citizens enroll here:  because they receive a high quality educational experience day in and day out.  If we can't commit
to maintaining our reputation as an institution where we provide our students with a gifted and committed faculty, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and an administration with a reputation for integrity and a focus on our student's success, then we should seriously re-examine our mission, vision and values and adjust them accordingly.

COMMENTS TO THE RESTRUCTURE OF INSTRUCTION EXTENDED
Friday, April 7
At the request of the faculty, the deadline for comments related to the criteria and process for the reorganization of Instruction at the college will be Friday, April 7th.  If, after discussing the comments as they arrive via the mailbox created for this solicitation, any substantive changes are to be made they will be reported out to the college community on Monday, April 10th.  However, the Dean Team and WED will proceed in their discussions around the charges given to the group:  a $250,000 permanent reduction in administration and integrate PLT approved WED units into Instruction.  A tentative final date for a recommendation to the PLT has been set for between April 18 and April 23, 2006, assuming all goes relatively smoothly.

SPRING BREAK REMINDER FOR THE PARKING LOTS
During Spring break, no parking permits will be required.

IS YOUR HOME COMPUTER SECURE?
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm, SCC @ Lake Forest Park
Shoreline Community College Extended Learning is offering Basic Home Computer Security on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pop ups, spam, Spyware, viruses, and cookies can slow your computer’s performance and compromise your personal information. Prevent and fix existing problems through updates, patches, anti-virus software, firewalls, system and document passwords and more. Understand the threats, how intruders access your information, and what you can do about it. Fee $49. To register call (206) 533-6700, or register online through Extended Learning at www.shoreline.edu/ce.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT AWARDEES
Distance Learning Services sent out a RFP this winter quarter for the development of online courses which currently are not part of SCC's distance learning course offerings. I am pleased to announce the following awardees:
   •  Laura Portolese Dias, BA 201 (Intro to International Business --
      dual listed as Econ 215)
   •  Judy Penn, BioSci 150 (Epidemics and Culture)
   •  Betty Peace-Gladstone, Edu 115 (Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies)
   •  Gary Parks, Eng 277/278 (Beginning Short Story Writing)
   •  Shana Calaway, Math 110 (Precalculus)
   •  Venus Gomez Deming, NDF 110 (Nutrition), and
   •  Gillian Murphy, Soc 110 (Intro to Sociology).
We received just one application per online course, so a committee was not used to evaluate the proposals. These faculty will receive 1/3 release time or an equivalent stipend to develop these courses online. Please contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, Distance Learning Director, (agarnsey@shoreline.edu) for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APRIL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, April 14, 1:00-2:30, Room 1102
Save the Date and mark your calendars for the next all-campus meeting. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 14th from 1:30 - 3:00. More information to follow.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING MEETING
Thursday, March 30, 3:00pm Room 2925
At 3:00 pm Thursday afternoon, March 30th there will be a guest speaker for the statewide worker retraining coordinators' meeting. The guest speaker will be, Rosalind Jenkins, executive director, Washington state commission on African American affairs. She will be speaking on "marketing and recruitment strategies". Due to the importance of the topic, we will be opening this part of the meeting to campus faculty and staff, if you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Cambern at x6961 to sign-up.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING COORDINATORS' MEETING
Friday, March 31, 7:00-8:30am, PUB Faculty - Staff Lounge
This is to inform all faculty and staff that the faculty/staff lounge has been reserved for the worker retraining coordinators' meeting breakfast and will be unavailable for use from 7:00am to 8:30am Friday morning, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your patience.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Monday, April 3, All Day
It has been the tradition of the parent child center to kick off the celebration of "the week of the young child" by bringing little tokens of appreciation to the campus offices. This year the children made magnets for you if you are interested. Please telephone Jocelyn if you would like a magnet in your office. Ext 4690.

THE MAGIC OF ART THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN - SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 7, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Auto Show Room
Some of the pictures for the silent auction are on display in the HR lobby.  Please take time to view the wonderful projects the children did with a little help from their teachers. You may bid on these items and several other items donated by the community on April 7. Hope to see you there.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX FEEDBACK REQUEST
Friday, March 24
As promised at the all campus meeting on March 17 the EMTF is asking for your feedback and ideas for the matrix of suggestions that have been assembled so far.  This matrix can be downloaded for your review. Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to either Robin Young at ryoung@shoreline.edu  or Terry Taylor at ttaylor@shoreline.edu  no later than 4:00pm March 24 so they can be included by the task force in our recommendations for the Enrollment Management Plan to the PLT by
April 7.  Your contributions to this process are vital if we are to make the significant changes necessary to increase our enrollment and retention at Shoreline Community College.  We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your
support of the College.

SHORELINE SPLASH
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:00pm, PUB, Building and #1000
The Shoreline Splash, described as "a festival of student learning," will be held on May 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the PUB and Building #1000. Faculty and students are invited to set up table displays illustrating instructional programs and club activities. The Splash will also include a student art and photo display, a festival of student films, performing arts (with Funk N Groove as the "house band"), and a table of free deserts representing different cultures.
> More Information --- > Table Reservation Form (pdf).

Last year's inaugural Splash was a big success, and this year's event promises to be even more exciting, with publicity for the event including invitations to all graduating high school seniors in our district. Please consider creating a table display that illustrates some of the concepts students learn in your program of study, and mark your calendars to attend on Friday May 12th. The following link provides forms to register for a table.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE: Enrollment Status
I would like to provide the College with current information regarding our enrollment status as of Winter Quarter ’06.  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has issued a quarterly update regarding enrollment at community colleges around the state.  A copy of this report can be downloaded from our website.  The report shows that our full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment stands at 92% of our biennial target (98% in 2004-05, and 90% in 2005-06 through fall).  This is currently the lowest in the system.  Other colleges who are also below target are Highline CC which is at 93%, and the Seattle CC District, at 95%.  It is not a coincidence that the three lowest-enrolled colleges are located in the Puget Sound along the I-5 corridor.

Enrollment at most of the community colleges in the state is lower than last year, a continuing trend from 2003 when the state’s economy began to improve.  The stated enrollment goal set by the presidents of the community colleges calls for colleges to hit a minimum target of 96% of its biennial target.  If this does not occur, the State Board will consider rebasing the amount of funding to these colleges in the following year, 2007-08.

The College is in discussion with the State Board regarding future funding allocation.  We know that 2006-07 will represent an important year for SCC as we strive to restore our enrollments and meet our 96% target.

These enrollment numbers highlight the importance of aggressively managing our enrollment and marketing efforts while being mindful of our financial situation.

To that end, the Enrollment Management Task Force (EMTF) has been charged to develop strategies that will have an immediate positive impact on our enrollment.  They will provide the campus an update at our next all-campus meeting on March 17^th.  I encourage you to attend this meeting and offer ideas and feedback to the EMTF.

I also want to stress the need for all of us to address our enrollment situation with a sense of urgency. It is critical for us to tackle this challenge together.  Shoreline Community College continues to be well-known for the quality of our service to students and for our collective and individual dedication to this institution.  With a positive attitude I am confident that we will turn our enrollment situation around, and I thank all of you for your assistance in this effort.

GUARANTEED EDUCATION TUITION (GET) PROGRAM
Washington’s guaranteed education tuition program is an IRS, section 529 qualified state tuition program that allows individuals to purchase tuition units at today’s price to cover the cost of future tuition at any accredited college, university, technical or trade school in the US. Benefits may be used to pay for tuition and fees, books, room and board and a variety of other eligible expenses. Participants may purchase as few as one unit, or as many as 500 units. 100 units equal one academic year’s tuition at the public university or college in Washington with the highest annual tuition costs (generally UW or WSU). March 31 is the last day to open a new GET account. April 30 is the last day to buy units at the current $66/unit price, if you have a GET account. Payments must be received by April 30, 2006.

If you are interested in enrolling a child, grandchild, stepchild, niece/nephew, cousins and others, please contact the GET program at 1-877-GET-TUIT, or on-line.

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR COMMENCEMENT
Due Friday, April 14
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium.  The Student Programs Office will again be handling cap and gown orders for members of the faculty and administration.  We encourage your participation as a tribute to the dedication and achievement of our graduating students.  We also ask that you commit to participating in the ceremony when you place your order for a cap and gown, since the College will be billed for all cap and gown orders that we place. Download complete memo from Student Programs.

BOWLING FOR BRAINS
Thursday, April 20, 6:00pm, Spin Alley - Richmond Beach
It's time to start thinking of spares, strikes, crazy names and wacky costumes. Bowling For Brains is April 20, 2006 at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach. Gather your team of four and start planning for a fun evening while supporting Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area graduating seniors who will be attending SCC next year. Forms can be found on the SCC Foundation website (.pdf) or stop by room 5205. Space is limited to 32 teams and deadline to register is April 10, 2006.

GREETINGS FROM THE DEANS AND THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Attached is a memo from the Office of Academic Affairs inviting your comments on the process and criteria for the reorganization of Instruction at the College.  This reorganization effort is being undertaken in response to the restructuring of WED and in an effort to improve efficiencies.  Please review the criteria and the process by which decisions will be evaluated.  You may send us your comments via the Feedback Form which follows.  We are on a tight time schedule and ask that your thoughts be sent to us no later than Monday, Friday, April 7. 
   •  Instruction’s Criteria for Reorganization - Letter
Thank you for your interest and effort in helping keep this task open and effective.  This information will also be posted to the website for Academic Affairs.

IS YOUR HOME COMPUTER SECURE?
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm, SCC @ Lake Forest Park
Shoreline Community College Extended Learning is offering Basic Home Computer Security on Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pop ups, spam, Spyware, viruses, and cookies can slow your computer’s performance and compromise your personal information. Prevent and fix existing problems through updates, patches, anti-virus software, firewalls, system and document passwords and more. Understand the threats, how intruders access your information, and what you can do about it. Fee $49. To register call (206) 533-6700, or register online through Extended Learning at www.shoreline.edu/ce.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT AWARDEES
Distance Learning Services sent out a RFP this winter quarter for the development of online courses which currently are not part of SCC's distance learning course offerings. I am pleased to announce the following awardees:
   •  Laura Portolese Dias, BA 201 (Intro to International Business --
      dual listed as Econ 215)
   •  Judy Penn, BioSci 150 (Epidemics and Culture)
   •  Betty Peace-Gladstone, Edu 115 (Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies)
   •  Gary Parks, Eng 277/278 (Beginning Short Story Writing)
   •  Shana Calaway, Math 110 (Precalculus)
   •  Venus Gomez Deming, NDF 110 (Nutrition), and
   •  Gillian Murphy, Soc 110 (Intro to Sociology).
We received just one application per online course, so a committee was not used to evaluate the proposals. These faculty will receive 1/3 release time or an equivalent stipend to develop these courses online. Please contact Ann Garnsey-Harter, Distance Learning Director, (agarnsey@shoreline.edu) for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APRIL CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, April 14, 1:00-2:30, Room 1102
Save the Date and mark your calendars for the next all-campus meeting. The next meeting will be on Friday, April 14th from 1:30 - 3:00. More information to follow.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING MEETING
Thursday, March 30, 3:00pm Room 2925
At 3:00 pm Thursday afternoon, March 30th there will be a guest speaker for the statewide worker retraining coordinators' meeting. The guest speaker will be, Rosalind Jenkins, executive director, Washington state commission on African American affairs. She will be speaking on "marketing and recruitment strategies". Due to the importance of the topic, we will be opening this part of the meeting to campus faculty and staff, if you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Cambern at x6961 to sign-up.

STATEWIDE WORKER RETRAINING COORDINATORS' MEETING
Friday, March 31, 7:00-8:30am, PUB Faculty - Staff Lounge
This is to inform all faculty and staff that the faculty/staff lounge has been reserved for the worker retraining coordinators' meeting breakfast and will be unavailable for use from 7:00am to 8:30am Friday morning, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your patience.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Monday, April 3, All Day
It has been the tradition of the parent child center to kick off the celebration of "the week of the young child" by bringing little tokens of appreciation to the campus offices. This year the children made magnets for you if you are interested. Please telephone Jocelyn if you would like a magnet in your office. Ext 4690.

THE MAGIC OF ART THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN - SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 7, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Auto Show Room
Some of the pictures for the silent auction are on display in the HR lobby.  Please take time to view the wonderful projects the children did and a little help from the teachers. You may bid on these items and several other items donated by the community on April 7. Hope to see you there.

GET NET NEWS
The March edition of Net News is now online. Stories include the SCC Foundation Legacy Lunch, Tenure Appointments, the new Admin/Exempt Evaluation Process, Purchasing Guidelines and Cutoff Dates, and more. Click here.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MATRIX FEEDBACK REQUEST
Friday, March 24
As promised at the all campus meeting on March 17 the EMTF is asking for your feedback and ideas for the matrix of suggestions that have been assembled so far.  This matrix can be downloaded for your review. Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to either Robin Young at ryoung@shoreline.edu  or Terry Taylor at ttaylor@shoreline.edu  no later than 4:00pm March 24 so they can be included by the task force in our recommendations for the Enrollment Management Plan to the PLT by
April 7.  Your contributions to this process are vital if we are to make the significant changes necessary to increase our enrollment and retention at Shoreline Community College.  We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your
support of the College.

SHORELINE SPLASH
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:00pm, PUB, Building and #1000
The Shoreline Splash, described as "a festival of student learning," will be held on May 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the PUB and Building #1000. Faculty and students are invited to set up table displays illustrating instructional programs and club activities. The Splash will also include a student art and photo display, a festival of student films, performing arts (with Funk N Groove as the "house band"), and a table of free deserts representing different cultures.
> More Information --- > Table Reservation Form (pdf).

Last year's inaugural Splash was a big success, and this year's event promises to be even more exciting, with publicity for the event including invitations to all graduating high school seniors in our district. Please consider creating a table display that illustrates some of the concepts students learn in your program of study, and mark your calendars to attend on Friday May 12th. The following link provides forms to register for a table.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE: Enrollment Status
I would like to provide the College with current information regarding our enrollment status as of Winter Quarter ’06.  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has issued a quarterly update regarding enrollment at community colleges around the state.  A copy of this report can be downloaded from our website.  The report shows that our full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment stands at 92% of our biennial target (98% in 2004-05, and 90% in 2005-06 through fall).  This is currently the lowest in the system.  Other colleges who are also below target are Highline CC which is at 93%, and the Seattle CC District, at 95%.  It is not a coincidence that the three lowest-enrolled colleges are located in the Puget Sound along the I-5 corridor.

Enrollment at most of the community colleges in the state is lower than last year, a continuing trend from 2003 when the state’s economy began to improve.  The stated enrollment goal set by the presidents of the community colleges calls for colleges to hit a minimum target of 96% of its biennial target.  If this does not occur, the State Board will consider rebasing the amount of funding to these colleges in the following year, 2007-08.

The College is in discussion with the State Board regarding future funding allocation.  We know that 2006-07 will represent an important year for SCC as we strive to restore our enrollments and meet our 96% target.

These enrollment numbers highlight the importance of aggressively managing our enrollment and marketing efforts while being mindful of our financial situation.

To that end, the Enrollment Management Task Force (EMTF) has been charged to develop strategies that will have an immediate positive impact on our enrollment.  They will provide the campus an update at our next all-campus meeting on March 17^th.  I encourage you to attend this meeting and offer ideas and feedback to the EMTF.

I also want to stress the need for all of us to address our enrollment situation with a sense of urgency. It is critical for us to tackle this challenge together.  Shoreline Community College continues to be well-known for the quality of our service to students and for our collective and individual dedication to this institution.  With a positive attitude I am confident that we will turn our enrollment situation around, and I thank all of you for your assistance in this effort.

GUARANTEED EDUCATION TUITION (GET) PROGRAM
Washington’s guaranteed education tuition program is an IRS, section 529 qualified state tuition program that allows individuals to purchase tuition units at today’s price to cover the cost of future tuition at any accredited college, university, technical or trade school in the US. Benefits may be used to pay for tuition and fees, books, room and board and a variety of other eligible expenses. Participants may purchase as few as one unit, or as many as 500 units. 100 units equal one academic year’s tuition at the public university or college in Washington with the highest annual tuition costs (generally UW or WSU). March 31 is the last day to open a new GET account. April 30 is the last day to buy units at the current $66/unit price, if you have a GET account. Payments must be received by April 30, 2006.

If you are interested in enrolling a child, grandchild, stepchild, niece/nephew, cousins and others, please contact the GET program at 1-877-GET-TUIT, or on-line.

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR COMMENCEMENT
Due Friday, April 14
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium.  The Student Programs Office will again be handling cap and gown orders for members of the faculty and administration.  We encourage your participation as a tribute to the dedication and achievement of our graduating students.  We also ask that you commit to participating in the ceremony when you place your order for a cap and gown, since the College will be billed for all cap and gown orders that we place. Download complete memo from Student Programs.

BOWLING FOR BRAINS
Thursday, April 20, 6:00pm, Spin Alley - Richmond Beach
It's time to start thinking of spares, strikes, crazy names and wacky costumes. Bowling For Brains is April 20, 2006 at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach. Gather your team of four and start planning for a fun evening while supporting Shoreline-Lake Forest Park area graduating seniors who will be attending SCC next year. Forms can be found on the SCC Foundation website (.pdf) or stop by room 5205. Space is limited to 32 teams and deadline to register is April 10, 2006.

OPEN FORUM FOR VPSS CANDIDATES
Friday, March 24, 12:30-3:30pm, Room 2308
Save the Date: The Interim Vice Presidential search for Students Services is moving forward and we’d like you to mark your calendar for the upcoming All Campus Open Forum. This forum will give you an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the finalists. The date is: Friday, March 24th The forum will be held in room 2308. The times will depend on the number of candidates forwarded, but we anticipate they will take place between 12:30 and 3:30. Information on the finalists will be announced on DAAG the morning of the event.