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Tuesday, May 31, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

COLLEGE COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY
Tuesday, May 31, 2:00 pm in Room 1402 

The College Council will meet Tuesday, May 31, in Room 1402.  Please click here to access the agenda or click on "governance committees" from the menu on the left to access all agendas and past meeting summaries.  If you have any questions, contact Council support, Michele Foley at ext. 4552. Agenda >

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

Proposals due May 31, 2005
Distance Learning invites full- and part-time faculty to submit proposals for the development of online distance learning courses which currently are not part of SCC’s distance learning curriculum. Proposals due May 31, 2005. Please click on the link for more information.

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

SUMMARY OF MAY BOT MEETING
A summary of the Board of Trustees meeting, held May 25th can be found by clicking here.  Highlights from the meeting include recognition and praise for student accomplishments, approval of student services fees, review of Board reserve policy, President's report, and the BOT report.  Official minutes from the BOT meeting are posted to the web in June.

OUT & PROUD
Wednesday, June 1, 12:30-2:00pm, PUB Courtyard

Please join us for Rainbow Club's annual event to celebrate the diversity and fabulousness of our lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual community and our straight allies. We will have singing, music, dancing and more!

41st COMMENCEMENT
Sunday, June 5, 2:00pm, SCC Gymnasium

The College will host the 41st Commencement featuring guest speaker Washington State Representative John Lovick, faculty speaker Sally Rollman, and student speaker Ann Baily. The campus community is invited to attend.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR PRESENTATIONS
To supplement professional development allocations, Holly Moore is designating funds from the president's contingency budget to eligible recipients who will be presenting at state, regional, national or international conferences. The funds will be available on a "first come first served" basis and the amount will vary from year to year. Recipients will be asked to provide a brief report to DAAG, A Class Act and Soundings. Please contact Holly's office at ext. 4552 or hmoore@shoreline.edu if you are interested in applying for funds or need further information.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD: GETTING STARTED
Friday, June 3, 12:30-2:30pm, Room 4214

Get started in an online classroom in Blackboard, the software that SCC uses for its online, hybrid, and web-enhanced classes (web-enhanced refers to a face-to-face class with a supplemental online component). We also will discuss course design and organization. If you are interested in using Blackboard as a tool for teaching or are fairly new at using it, this workshop is for you. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966)
Instructor: Shalin Hai-Jew, English Department.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD:
THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Tuesday, June 7, 10:00-11:00am, Room 4214

We will discuss how students find out about online classes, what support services they receive, and how they access your online classroom. You’ll learn how to set up your Blackboard classroom for student entry and how to manage online users in your classroom. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Instructor: Paul Duernberger, CIS Department.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
The Strategic Planning Committee has drafted new Vision, Mission & Values statements for the college. These statements will reflect what we hope the college can be and will set a framework for planning in the next five years. The committee would like your feedback on these statements. To access the Vision, Mission & Values Questionnaire (as well as the draft document), please go to the Announcements section located on the Strategic Planning Committee's site: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovstratcom/

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

CLASSIFIED STAFF CONTRACT TRAINING SESSIONS
The new contract is effective July 1, 2005. Training on the new contract language is set as follows: June 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m. in room 2308; June 9th, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m.; June 10, 8:30-12:30 p.m. The session on June 9 and 10 will be held in the 1000 bldg. Board Room. Space is limited to 50 people per session, so please call Chi-Feng Wu, ext. 6652 to reserve a seat. Refreshments will be available. Questions, call Peggy @ ext. 4603.

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Friday, May 27, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS
ALL-ALL CAMPUS MEETING TODAY

Friday, May 27, 12:30-2:00pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
The members of the Campus Climate Task force will be hosting the All-Campus meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Grand Ballroom. This will be an informational meeting to update the campus community on the progress of the Task Force to date. They will present preliminary information about the results of the Climate Questionnaire that was delivered via DAAG in April, give a timeline for our future activities, and share the framework for an action plan addressing campus issues related to the teaching, learning, working environment and management style for college employees and students, to be presented to President Holly Moore and the Board Of Trustees.

PC CLINIC - LAST TWO WEEKS
Friday, May 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 1515

LAST TWO weeks to have a performance tune-up on your desktop or laptop. CIS majors will be available to perform memory analysis and AV/SPAM installations and upgrades.

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, Room 818

Take a break and enjoy a variety of vocal, keyboard, and instrumental music performed by students of the SCC Music Dept. This hour of entertainment will send you back to work or class refreshed! Admission is free. Contact Doug Reid at 546-4759.

WEST SIDE STORY
May 26-28, 7:30pm in the Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

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

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR PRESENTATIONS
To supplement professional development allocations, Holly Moore is designating funds from the president's contingency budget to eligible recipients who will be presenting at state, regional, national or international conferences. The funds will be available on a "first come first served" basis and the amount will vary from year to year. Recipients will be asked to provide a brief report to DAAG, A Class Act and Soundings. Please contact Holly's office at ext. 4552 or hmoore@shoreline.edu if you are interested in applying for funds or need further information.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD: GETTING STARTED
Friday, June 3, 12:30-2:30pm, Room 4214

Get started in an online classroom in Blackboard, the software that SCC uses for its online, hybrid, and web-enhanced classes (web-enhanced refers to a face-to-face class with a supplemental online component). We also will discuss course design and organization. If you are interested in using Blackboard as a tool for teaching or are fairly new at using it, this workshop is for you. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966)
Instructor: Shalin Hai-Jew, English Department.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Distance Learning invites full- and part-time faculty to submit proposals for the development of online distance learning courses which currently are not part of SCC’s distance learning curriculum. Proposals due May 31, 2005. Please click on the following link for more information: http://success.shoreline.edu/dlfaculty/DLrfp120405.doc

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
The Strategic Planning Committee has drafted new Vision, Mission & Values statements for the college. These statements will reflect what we hope the college can be and will set a framework for planning in the next five years. The committee would like your feedback on these statements. To access the Vision, Mission & Values Questionnaire (as well as the draft document), please go to the Announcements section located on the Strategic Planning Committee's site: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovstratcom/

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

CLASSIFIED STAFF CONTRACT TRAINING SESSIONS
The new contract is effective July 1, 2005. Training on the new contract language is set as follows: June 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m. in room 2308; June 9th, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m.; June 10, 8:30-12:30 p.m. The session on June 9 and 10 will be held in the 1000 bldg. Board Room. Space is limited to 50 people per session, so please call Chi-Feng Wu, ext. 6652 to reserve a seat. Refreshments will be available. Questions, call Peggy @ ext. 4603.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD:
THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Tuesday, June 7, 10:00-11:00am, Room 4214

We will discuss how students find out about online classes, what support services they receive, and how they access your online classroom. You’ll learn how to set up your Blackboard classroom for student entry and how to manage online users in your classroom. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Instructor: Paul Duernberger, CIS Department.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

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Thursday, May 26, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

7TH ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF SOCIAL
Thursday, May 26, 3:00-4:30pm, Automotive Showroom

Classified Staff are invited to join President Holly Moore for the 7th Annual Spring Social. Please RSVP to Debbie Sherman at ext. 5880. Sponsored by: Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association, President’s Leadership Team, and Shoreline Community College Foundation.  Release time is authorized for this event! 

CANCELLED:  BUDGET/FINANCE INFORMATION MEETING
Thursday, May 26 at 3:30 p.m.

This week's Budget/Finance information meeting, regularly scheduled for Thursdays at 3:30 has been cancelled for the Classified Staff event.  Please join us in the central conference room NEXT week and if you have a topic you would like to discuss, contact Nancy Lamus.

ENROLLMENT OPEN MEETING
Thursday, May 26 5:00pm, Room 2926

Please join VPAA Carol Henderson for a presentation of current enrollment information, including trend data, state formula & targets, tuition income impact and other related issues. Session will include information about the college's current approaches and future plans to address our enrollment situation, followed by an opportunity for open discussion. An additional session is scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.

FIRST NATIONS SELLING PLUMERIA LEIS FOR GRADUATION
Thursday May 26 and 27, 11AM-2PM, PUB

Congratulate your favorite graduate by presenting them with a fresh Plumeria Lei flown in from Hawaii! The First Nations Club will be pre-selling these wonderful graduation time gifts in the pub. Selling through May 27, 2005, from 11am to 2pm. Pre-purchase your fresh plumeria lei and pick them up the day of graduation for only $20 each! Order them now, as there will be none for sale the day of graduation, and we don’t want anyone feeling left out! This is a fundraiser provided by Aloha Island Treasures to support the First Nations club’s desire to place a Native Welcoming Pole on our beautiful campus for all to enjoy.

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1402

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

WEST SIDE STORY
May 26-28, 7:30pm
Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DINNER THANK YOU CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 26, 5:30 TO 8:00 pm, PUB Ballroom

Professional Technical Education will host the annual Advisory Committee Thank You Celebration. The event provides an opportunity to thank the 400 employers who are members of the 27 advisory committees who support 52 Professional Technical Education Programs. The Keynote speech will be given by Dr. Tom Kilijanek, Senior Consultant, WorkKeys, ACT Inc.

EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
Nominations are due TODAY!

Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an individual faculty member being considered must have the equivalent of nine (9) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. A recipient of an individual award will not be eligible to receive another individual award for a period of five (5) years.
To be eligible for a group award, the members of the group must have a combined equivalent of eighteen (18) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. In addition, group awards shall be used to cover expenses related to activities undertaken by or for the group. No individual shall receive a monetary award. As a group, these award recipients will not be eligible to receive another group award for a period of five (5) years.
For more information, please contact Debbie Sherman at dsherman@shoreline.edu or x5880 for a copy of the Selection Criteria and a Nomination Form for the Exceptional Faculty Award.
Nominations are due by May 26, 2005.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR PRESENTATIONS
To supplement professional development allocations, Holly Moore is designating funds from the president's contingency budget to eligible recipients who will be presenting at state, regional, national or international conferences. The funds will be available on a "first come first served" basis and the amount will vary from year to year. Recipients will be asked to provide a brief report to DAAG, A Class Act and Soundings. Please contact Holly's office at ext. 4552 or hmoore@shoreline.edu if you are interested in applying for funds or need further information.

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, Room 818

Take a break and enjoy a variety of vocal, keyboard, and instrumental music performed by students of the SCC Music Dept. This hour of entertainment will send you back to work or class refreshed! Admission is free. Contact Doug Reid at 546-4759.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD: GETTING STARTED
Friday, June 3, 12:30-2:30pm, Room 4214

Get started in an online classroom in Blackboard, the software that SCC uses for its online, hybrid, and web-enhanced classes (web-enhanced refers to a face-to-face class with a supplemental online component). We also will discuss course design and organization. If you are interested in using Blackboard as a tool for teaching or are fairly new at using it, this workshop is for you. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966)
Instructor: Shalin Hai-Jew, English Department.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD:
THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Tuesday, June 7, 10:00-11:00am, Room 4214

We will discuss how students find out about online classes, what support services they receive, and how they access your online classroom. You’ll learn how to set up your Blackboard classroom for student entry and how to manage online users in your classroom. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Instructor: Paul Duernberger, CIS Department.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS ALL-CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, PUB Grand Ballroom

The members of the Campus Climate Task force will be hosting the All-Campus meeting on May 27, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Grand Ballroom. This will be an informational meeting to update the campus community on the progress of the Task Force to date. They will present preliminary information about the results of the Climate Questionnaire that was delivered via DAAG in April, give a timeline for our future activities, and share the framework for an action plan addressing campus issues related to the teaching, learning, working environment and management style for college employees and students, to be presented to President Holly Moore and the Board Of Trustees.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Distance Learning invites full- and part-time faculty to submit proposals for the development of online distance learning courses which currently are not part of SCC’s distance learning curriculum. Proposals due May 31, 2005. Please click on the following link for more information: http://success.shoreline.edu/dlfaculty/DLrfp120405.doc

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
The Strategic Planning Committee has drafted new Vision, Mission & Values statements for the college. These statements will reflect what we hope the college can be and will set a framework for planning in the next five years. The committee would like your feedback on these statements. To access the Vision, Mission & Values Questionnaire (as well as the draft document), please go to the Announcements section located on the Strategic Planning Committee's site: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovstratcom/

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

PC CLINIC - LAST TWO WEEKS
Friday, May 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 1515

LAST TWO weeks to have a performance tune-up on your desktop or laptop. CIS majors will be available to perform memory analysis and AV/SPAM installations and upgrades.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CONTRACT TRAINING SESSIONS
The new contract is effective July 1, 2005. Training on the new contract language is set as follows: June 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m. in room 2308; June 9th, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m.; June 10, 8:30-12:30 p.m. The session on June 9 and 10 will be held in the 1000 bldg. Board Room. Space is limited to 50 people per session, so please call Chi-Feng Wu, ext. 6652 to reserve a seat. Refreshments will be available. Questions, call Peggy @ ext. 4603.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

MAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 4:00pm, 1000 Board Room

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, May 25, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Building 1000. The meeting is open to the public. Click here or go to the Board's website on the menu to the left to access the agenda or view past agendas and meeting minutes. The Board is scheduled to hold an Executive Session from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (just prior to the Regular Meeting) to review the performance of a public employee.

DAYS OF EMPOWERMENT
Wednesday, May 25, 8:30am to 3:30pm, All Around Campus

Join the all-day teach-in/conference sponsored by the student club, The Rebel Alliance. The speak-out/open mic will address many issues, from anti-recruitment in the schools to issues of global economy and the war. Speakers include Reverend Rich Lang, on Christian Fascism, Dr. Maria Acosta on U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua, Dave Tatro, Seattle CISPES, on CAFTA, and many more.

NUTRITION FOR BRAINPOWER
Wednesday, May 25, 12:30pm, Room 1508

Learn the Top Five Things you can do to BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER through nutrition. Discover how a whole foods diet can maximize test-taking skills. Specific brain building foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet, as well as important brain enhancing nutrients will be discussed. ALL STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND VISITORS ARE WELCOME. BY: Christine Craig completed her Bachelors in Dietetics in 2000 at California State University, Chico, and will complete her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Bastyr University in June 2005.

FACULTY SENATE/ALL FACULTY SPRING 2005 GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Room 1102

This meeting will highlight the current status of important issues addressed by the Faculty Senate this year. Nominations for the positions of Senate Chair and Vice Chair will be conducted, and there will be a ceremony to celebrate the advancement to rank of professor of newly tenured faculty members. A complete agenda is forthcoming.

CONSIDER COLLEGE
Wednesday, May 25, 6:30-8:00pm, Pub Dining Room

Consider College will take place in the PUB Dining Room.  This is a recruiting event for potential students or anyone from the community.  For more information, contact Shawn Miller at smiller@shoreline.edu or Jeff Omalanz-Hood at jhood@shoreline.edu .

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that in 2003, women earned 22% of the bachelor's degrees in Physics and 18% of the PhDs in Physics which is a record high? (www.pugetsoundcenter.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in Science, Math, Technology and Engineering. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

AND TOMORROW...

7TH ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF SOCIAL
Thursday, May 26, 3:00-4:30pm, Automotive Showroom

Classified Staff are invited to join President Holly Moore for the 7th Annual Spring Social. Please RSVP to Debbie Sherman at ext. 5880. Sponsored by: Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association, President’s Leadership Team, and Shoreline Community College Foundation.  Release time is authorized for this event! 

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

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS ALL-CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, PUB Grand Ballroom

The members of the Campus Climate Task force will be hosting the All-Campus meeting on May 27, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Grand Ballroom. This will be an informational meeting to update the campus community on the progress of the Task Force to date. They will present preliminary information about the results of the Climate Questionnaire that was delivered via DAAG in April, give a timeline for our future activities, and share the framework for an action plan addressing campus issues related to the teaching, learning, working environment and management style for college employees and students, to be presented to President Holly Moore and the Board Of Trustees.

 
To supplement professional development allocations, Holly Moore is designating funds from the president's contingency budget to eligible recipients who will be presenting at state, regional, national or international conferences. The funds will be available on a "first come first served" basis and the amount will vary from year to year. Recipients will be asked to provide a brief report to DAAG, A Class Act and Soundings. Please contact Holly's office at ext. 4552 or hmoore@shoreline.edu  if you are interested in applying for funds or need further information.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Distance Learning invites full- and part-time faculty to submit proposals for the development of online distance learning courses which currently are not part of SCC’s distance learning curriculum. Proposals due May 31, 2005. Please click on the following link for more information: http://success.shoreline.edu/dlfaculty/DLrfp120405.doc

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
The Strategic Planning Committee has drafted new Vision, Mission & Values statements for the college. These statements will reflect what we hope the college can be and will set a framework for planning in the next five years. The committee would like your feedback on these statements. To access the Vision, Mission & Values Questionnaire (as well as the draft document), please go to the Announcements section located on the Strategic Planning Committee's site: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovstratcom/

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EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an individual faculty member being considered must have the equivalent of nine (9) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. A recipient of an individual award will not be eligible to receive another individual award for a period of five (5) years.
To be eligible for a group award, the members of the group must have a combined equivalent of eighteen (18) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. In addition, group awards shall be used to cover expenses related to activities undertaken by or for the group. No individual shall receive a monetary award. As a group, these award recipients will not be eligible to receive another group award for a period of five (5) years.
For more information, please contact Debbie Sherman at dsherman@shoreline.edu or x5880 for a copy of the Selection Criteria and a Nomination Form for the Exceptional Faculty Award.
Nominations are due by May 26, 2005.

ENROLLMENT OPEN MEETING
Thursday, May 26 5:00pm, Room 2926

Please join VPAA Carol Henderson for a presentation of current enrollment information, including trend data, state formula & targets, tuition income impact and other related issues. Session will include information about the college's current approaches and future plans to address our enrollment situation, followed by an opportunity for open discussion. An additional session is scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS ALL-CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
The Campus Climate Task Force will host the May All-Campus meeting Friday, May 27.  Members of the Task Force will give a brief summary of their activity and progress to date.  More details to follow in DAAG next week.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1402

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

PC CLINIC - LAST TWO WEEKS
Friday, May 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 1515

LAST TWO weeks to have a performance tune-up on your desktop or laptop. CIS majors will be available to perform memory analysis and AV/SPAM installations and upgrades.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CONTRACT TRAINING SESSIONS
The new contract is effective July 1, 2005. Training on the new contract language is set as follows: June 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m. in room 2308; June 9th, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m.; June 10, 8:30-12:30 p.m. The session on June 9 and 10 will be held in the 1000 bldg. Board Room. Space is limited to 50 people per session, so please call Chi-Feng Wu, ext. 6652 to reserve a seat. Refreshments will be available. Questions, call Peggy @ ext. 4603.

WEST SIDE STORY
May 26-28, 7:30pm
Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DINNER THANK YOU CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 26, 5:30 TO 8:00 pm PUB BALLROOM-900 BUILDING

Professional Technical Education will host the annual Advisory Committee Thank You Celebration. The event provides an opportunity to thank the 400 employers who are members of the 27 advisory committees who support 52 Professional Technical Education Programs. The Keynote speech will be given by Dr. Tom Kilijanek, Senior Consultant, WorkKeys, ACT Inc.

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1102

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES” STAYING TO THE LEFT -
ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF THE KIWIS
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room TBA

Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. Come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

PHI THETA KAPPA RECEIVES THE 2004 PINNACLE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College has been awarded the distinguished 2004 Pinnacle Scholarship Award trophy.  The Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to Headquarters in a given year.   Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter achieved the Gold Level status in this program…and the trophy…by consecutively increasing its membership by at least 10% for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004.  The award was presented to the Pi Iota Chapter at the Phi Theta Kappa National Convention, held last month in Dallas, Texas.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON COLLEGE COUNCIL?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on College Council, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. College Council meets all four quarters from 2-4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ISC?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on ISC which will be meeting from 2-4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, by e-mail at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. Four faculty representing these broad categories are needed: Professional/Technical, Academic Transfer, ABE/ESL, At Large.

DONATE SICK LEAVE FOR MARY SUTTON
Mary Sutton, Information Technology Technician at Lake Forest Park, will go in for surgery the first of June. She may be off work for six weeks and only has about a week of sick leave accrued. If you would like to donate sick leave to Mary, please contact Jamie Smith in Human Resources at ext. 5842.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

PORK-FILLED PLAYERS
Tuesday, May 24 at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB

Local comedy group, the Pork Filled Players, will be performing their comedy skit Model Minority 101.  There will be two shows at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB Dining Room in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  If you have any questions or would like to bring your class, please contact Holly Klingman at the Women’s Center 546-4715.

JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30pm, Student Lounge

We will show Zato-ichi (Blind swordsman) today followed by wrap up party with refreshments. This movie was showed as a part of Seattle International Film Festival last year.

BLACKBOARD TIPS AND TRICKS
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30-1:20pm, Room 4214

Every wonder how to create a course banner or navigate more easily through the online gradebook? In this session, you’ll get answers to these and other common Blackboard questions. We’ll go over a variety of tips and shortcuts to make using Blackboard simpler and more efficient. We’ll also go over as many new features, such as the new WYSIWYG feature, as time allows. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Jerry Baker, Business Administration Department.

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

MAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 4:00pm, 1000 Board Room

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, May 25, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Building 1000. The meeting is open to the public. Click here or go to the Board's website on the menu to the left to access the agenda or view past agendas and meeting minutes. The Board is scheduled to hold an Executive Session from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (just prior to the Regular Meeting) to review the performance of a public employee.

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1402

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

PC CLINIC - LAST TWO WEEKS
Friday, May 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 1515

LAST TWO weeks to have a performance tune-up on your desktop or laptop. CIS majors will be available to perform memory analysis and AV/SPAM installations and upgrades.

CLASSIFIED STAFF CONTRACT TRAINING SESSIONS
The new contract is effective July 1, 2005. Training on the new contract language is set as follows: June 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m. in room 2308; June 9th, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m.; June 10, 8:30-12:30 p.m. The session on June 9 and 10 will be held in the 1000 bldg. Board Room. Space is limited to 50 people per session, so please call Chi-Feng Wu, ext. 6652 to reserve a seat. Refreshments will be available. Questions, call Peggy @ ext. 4603.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an individual faculty member being considered must have the equivalent of nine (9) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. A recipient of an individual award will not be eligible to receive another individual award for a period of five (5) years.
To be eligible for a group award, the members of the group must have a combined equivalent of eighteen (18) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. In addition, group awards shall be used to cover expenses related to activities undertaken by or for the group. No individual shall receive a monetary award. As a group, these award recipients will not be eligible to receive another group award for a period of five (5) years.
For more information, please contact Debbie Sherman at dsherman@shoreline.edu or x5880 for a copy of the Selection Criteria and a Nomination Form for the Exceptional Faculty Award.
Nominations are due by May 26, 2005.

ENROLLMENT OPEN MEETING
Thursday, May 26 5:00pm, Room 2926

Please join VPAA Carol Henderson for a presentation of current enrollment information, including trend data, state formula & targets, tuition income impact and other related issues. Session will include information about the college's current approaches and future plans to address our enrollment situation, followed by an opportunity for open discussion. An additional session is scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS ALL-CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
The Campus Climate Task Force will host the May All-Campus meeting Friday, May 27.  Members of the Task Force will give a brief summary of their activity and progress to date.  More details to follow in DAAG next week.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

DAYS OF EMPOWERMENT
Wednesday, May 25, 8:30 to 3:30pm, All Around Campus

Join the all-day teach-in/conference sponsored by the student club, The Rebel Alliance. The speak-out/open mic will address many issues, from anti-recruitment in the schools to issues of global economy and the war. Speakers include Reverend Rich Lang, on Christian Fascism, Dr. Maria Acosta on U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua, Dave Tatro, Seattle CISPES, on CAFTA, and many more...The schedule of events, May 25th and May 26th, including live music, will be sent out soon.

FACULTY SENATE/ALL FACULTY SPRING 2005 GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Room 1102

This meeting will highlight the current status of important issues addressed by the Faculty Senate this year. Nominations for the positions of Senate Chair and Vice Chair will be conducted, and there will be a ceremony to celebrate the advancement to rank of professor of newly tenured faculty members. A complete agenda is forthcoming.

CONSIDER COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Wednesday, May 25, 6:00-8:00pm, Pub Dining Room

Consider College is a recruiting fair for students, high school age and older. Information is provided to potential students via workshops and information tables manned by faculty and staff. We are looking for an additional six or seven volunteers to help with greeting our guests to the campus as well as giving general directions. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Shawn Miller at ext. 4622 or smiller@shoreline.edu.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that women make up 46% of the workforce in the U.S., yet they hold only 12% of the jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields? (www.theinstitute.ieee.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in these fields. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that in 2003, women earned 22% of the bachelor's degrees in Physics and 18% of the PhDs in Physics which is a record high? (www.pugetsoundcenter.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in Science, Math, Technology and Engineering. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

NUTRITION FOR BRAINPOWER
Wednesday, May 26, 12:30pm, Room 1508

Learn the Top Five Things you can do to BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER through nutrition. Discover how a whole foods diet can maximize test-taking skills. Specific brain building foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet, as well as important brain enhancing nutrients will be discussed. ALL STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND VISITORS ARE WELCOME. BY: Christine Craig completed her Bachelors in Dietetics in 2000 at California State University, Chico, and will complete her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Bastyr University in June 2005.

WEST SIDE STORY
May 26-28, 7:30pm
Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DINNER THANK YOU CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 26, 5:30 TO 8:00 pm PUB BALLROOM-900 BUILDING

Professional Technical Education will host the annual Advisory Committee Thank You Celebration. The event provides an opportunity to thank the 400 employers who are members of the 27 advisory committees who support 52 Professional Technical Education Programs. The Keynote speech will be given by Dr. Tom Kilijanek, Senior Consultant, WorkKeys, ACT Inc.

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1102

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES” STAYING TO THE LEFT -
ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF THE KIWIS
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room TBA

Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. Come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science.

7TH ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF SOCIAL
Thursday, May 26, 3:00-4:30pm, Automotive Showroom

Classified Staff are invited to join President Holly Moore for the 7th Annual Spring Social. Please RSVP to Debbie Sherman at ext. 5880 by May 20th. Sponsored by: Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association, President’s Leadership Team, and Shoreline Community College Foundation.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

PHI THETA KAPPA RECEIVES THE 2004 PINNACLE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College has been awarded the distinguished 2004 Pinnacle Scholarship Award trophy.  The Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to Headquarters in a given year.   Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter achieved the Gold Level status in this program…and the trophy…by consecutively increasing its membership by at least 10% for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004.  The award was presented to the Pi Iota Chapter at the Phi Theta Kappa National Convention, held last month in Dallas, Texas.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON COLLEGE COUNCIL?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on College Council, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. College Council meets all four quarters from 2-4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ISC?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on ISC which will be meeting from 2-4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, by e-mail at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. Four faculty representing these broad categories are needed: Professional/Technical, Academic Transfer, ABE/ESL, At Large.

DONATE SICK LEAVE FOR MARY SUTTON
Mary Sutton, Information Technology Technician at Lake Forest Park, will go in for surgery the first of June. She may be off work for six weeks and only has about a week of sick leave accrued. If you would like to donate sick leave to Mary, please contact Jamie Smith in Human Resources at ext. 5842.

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Monday, May 23, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

HIP HOP ELEMENTS DEBUT/BARBECUE
Monday, May 23 at 10am-3:30pm @ the Shoreline CC courtyard and PUB

In honor of completing their CD project, Hip-Hop Elements is throwing a BBQ and showcasing performances by artists featured on the CD along with a few other surprise acts.  BBQ $3/Show $FREE

JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL
Monday, May 23, 12:30pm, Student Lounge

We will show Tampopo. Make sure you will come on Tuesday as well when we will have a wrap up party after the movie showing!

SCCFT GENERAL MEETING
Monday, May 23, 3:30pm, Room 1102

General Membership Meeting for the SCC Federation of Teachers. We hope to have information about salaries for this meeting.

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

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GLOBALIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA: CONTRASTING EXPERIENCES FROM NICARAGUA AND BRAZIL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 pm in the PUB Dining Room
Presenting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Drs. Maria Acosta (Nicaragua) and Eduardo Gomes (Brazil) will give their views on the contrasting experiences from these two countries.  What are the motivations for economic, social, and political development in these countries?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate involvement in social policy?  FREE to the public.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that in 2003, women earned 22% of the bachelor's degrees in Physics and 18% of the PhDs in Physics which is a record high? (www.pugetsoundcenter.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in Science, Math, Technology and Engineering. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

NUTRITION FOR BRAINPOWER
Wednesday, May 26, 12:30pm, Room 1508

Learn the Top Five Things you can do to BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER through nutrition. Discover how a whole foods diet can maximize test-taking skills. Specific brain building foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet, as well as important brain enhancing nutrients will be discussed. ALL STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND VISITORS ARE WELCOME. BY: Christine Craig completed her Bachelors in Dietetics in 2000 at California State University, Chico, and will complete her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Bastyr University in June 2005.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

ENROLLMENT OPEN MEETING
Thursday, May 26 5:00pm, Room 2926

Please join VPAA Carol Henderson for a presentation of current enrollment information, including trend data, state formula & targets, tuition income impact and other related issues. Session will include information about the college's current approaches and future plans to address our enrollment situation, followed by an opportunity for open discussion. An additional session is scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.

CAMPUS CLIMATE TASK FORCE HOSTS ALL-CAMPUS MEETING
Friday, May 27, 12:30pm, PUB Grand Ballroom
The Campus Climate Task Force will host the May All-Campus meeting Friday, May 27.  Members of the Task Force will give a brief summary of their activity and progress to date.  More details to follow in DAAG next week.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30pm, Student Lounge

We will show Zato-ichi (Blind swordsman) today followed by wrap up party with refreshments. This movie was showed as a part of Seattle International Film Festival last year.

PORK-FILLED PLAYERS
Tuesday, May 24 at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB

Local comedy group, the Pork Filled Players, will be performing their comedy skit Model Minority 101.  There will be two shows at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB Dining Room in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  If you have any questions or would like to bring your class, please contact Holly Klingman at the Women’s Center 546-4715.

BLACKBOARD TIPS AND TRICKS
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30-1:20pm, Room 4214

Every wonder how to create a course banner or navigate more easily through the online gradebook? In this session, you’ll get answers to these and other common Blackboard questions. We’ll go over a variety of tips and shortcuts to make using Blackboard simpler and more efficient. We’ll also go over as many new features, such as the new WYSIWYG feature, as time allows. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Jerry Baker, Business Administration Department.

COMEDY PERFORMANCE: PORK FILLED PLAYERS –
MODEL MINORITY 101
Tuesday, May 24, 11:30am-12:20pm & 12:30pm-1:20pm
PUB Dining Room Stage

The Pork Filled Players are a local Asian American sketch comedy group who will present two performances of their show Model Minority 101. Sponsored by the Multicultural Diversity Education Center and Women’s Center

DAYS OF EMPOWERMENT
Wednesday, May 25, 8:30 to 3:30pm, All Around Campus

Join the all-day teach-in/conference sponsored by the student club, The Rebel Alliance. The speak-out/open mic will address many issues, from anti-recruitment in the schools to issues of global economy and the war. Speakers include Reverend Rich Lang, on Christian Fascism, Dr. Maria Acosta on U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua, Dave Tatro, Seattle CISPES, on CAFTA, and many more...The schedule of events, May 25th and May 26th, including live music, will be sent out soon.

FACULTY SENATE/ALL FACULTY SPRING 2005 GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Room 1102

This meeting will highlight the current status of important issues addressed by the Faculty Senate this year. Nominations for the positions of Senate Chair and Vice Chair will be conducted, and there will be a ceremony to celebrate the advancement to rank of professor of newly tenured faculty members. A complete agenda is forthcoming.

CONSIDER COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Wednesday, May 25, 6:00-8:00pm, Pub Dining Room

Consider College is a recruiting fair for students, high school age and older. Information is provided to potential students via workshops and information tables manned by faculty and staff. We are looking for an additional six or seven volunteers to help with greeting our guests to the campus as well as giving general directions. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Shawn Miller at ext. 4622 or smiller@shoreline.edu.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that women make up 46% of the workforce in the U.S., yet they hold only 12% of the jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields? (www.theinstitute.ieee.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in these fields. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

WEST SIDE STORY
May 26-28, 7:30pm
Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DINNER THANK YOU CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 26, 5:30 TO 8:00 pm PUB BALLROOM-900 BUILDING

Professional Technical Education will host the annual Advisory Committee Thank You Celebration. The event provides an opportunity to thank the 400 employers who are members of the 27 advisory committees who support 52 Professional Technical Education Programs. The Keynote speech will be given by Dr. Tom Kilijanek, Senior Consultant, WorkKeys, ACT Inc.

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES”
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 1102

Staying to the Left - Adventures in the Land of the Kiwis Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. From the dripping rainforests and wind-swept beaches of the South Island's West Coast to the steaming craters of the North Island's Volcanic Plateau, come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science

“GLOBAL EYES SERIES” STAYING TO THE LEFT -
ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF THE KIWIS
Thursday, May 26, 2:00-4:00pm, Room TBA

Join Matt Loper, recently returned from his sabbatical, as he presents a visual journey of the ecosystems of New Zealand. Come experience the interesting flora and fauna of this unique island nation. Matt will also discuss the challenges faced by this country's native organisms which find themselves under constant siege from alien species. Facilitated by Matt Loper, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science.

7TH ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF SOCIAL
Thursday, May 26, 3:00-4:30pm, Automotive Showroom

Classified Staff are invited to join President Holly Moore for the 7th Annual Spring Social. Please RSVP to Debbie Sherman at ext. 5880 by May 20th. Sponsored by: Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association, President’s Leadership Team, and Shoreline Community College Foundation.

PHI THETA KAPPA RECEIVES THE 2004 PINNACLE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College has been awarded the distinguished 2004 Pinnacle Scholarship Award trophy.  The Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to Headquarters in a given year.   Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter achieved the Gold Level status in this program…and the trophy…by consecutively increasing its membership by at least 10% for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004.  The award was presented to the Pi Iota Chapter at the Phi Theta Kappa National Convention, held last month in Dallas, Texas.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON COLLEGE COUNCIL?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on College Council, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. College Council meets all four quarters from 2-4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ISC?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on ISC which will be meeting from 2-4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, by e-mail at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. Four faculty representing these broad categories are needed: Professional/Technical, Academic Transfer, ABE/ESL, At Large.

DONATE SICK LEAVE FOR MARY SUTTON
Mary Sutton, Information Technology Technician at Lake Forest Park, will go in for surgery the first of June. She may be off work for six weeks and only has about a week of sick leave accrued. If you would like to donate sick leave to Mary, please contact Jamie Smith in Human Resources at ext. 5842.

EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an individual faculty member being considered must have the equivalent of nine (9) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. A recipient of an individual award will not be eligible to receive another individual award for a period of five (5) years.
To be eligible for a group award, the members of the group must have a combined equivalent of eighteen (18) quarters of full- or part-time work as a teacher, advisor/counselor, librarian, or program chair. In addition, group awards shall be used to cover expenses related to activities undertaken by or for the group. No individual shall receive a monetary award. As a group, these award recipients will not be eligible to receive another group award for a period of five (5) years.
For more information, please contact Debbie Sherman at dsherman@shoreline.edu or x5880 for a copy of the Selection Criteria and a Nomination Form for the Exceptional Faculty Award.
Nominations are due by May 26, 2005.

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Friday, May 20, 2005

******* TODAY'S EVENTS*******

ADMINISTRATOR IN CHARGE
MAY 20

While Holly Moore is in Washington, D.C., VP Beverly Brandt will serve as AIC today. She can be reached at x4532.

LATINO/AS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Friday, May 20, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 5386

What do you know? What do you think you know? What should you know? The Latino community is incredibly complex. There is rich cultural diversity within the groups labeled “Hispanic.” The growing national and local demographics are bringing incredible social and economic pressures to bear. What do our Latino students bring with them to the classroom? What can we as an educational institution do to facilitate learning for Latino students? Presentation by Victoria Lauber, SCC High School Programs.

WEST SIDE STORY
May 20-21 & May 26-28, 7:30pm
Campus Theater

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant 1961 musical, West Side Story, breathed new life into the greatest love story ever told,  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  Set in late 1950s New York, it electrified a contemporary audience with its tale of idealistic lovers torn apart by gang violence and racial strife.  Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Greg Morales, director, Susan Dolacky, producer/musical director.  Tickets:  $14, $10, $8.
Rehearsal Photos >

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

PHI THETA KAPPA RECEIVES THE 2004 PINNACLE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College has been awarded the distinguished 2004 Pinnacle Scholarship Award trophy.  The Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to Headquarters in a given year.   Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter achieved the Gold Level status in this program…and the trophy…by consecutively increasing its membership by at least 10% for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004.  The award was presented to the Pi Iota Chapter at the Phi Theta Kappa National Convention, held last month in Dallas, Texas.

PROJECT GRADUATION.  FEED A BODY.  FEED A MIND.
The Pi Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Shoreline Community College is participating in Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind, an initiative designed to help alleviate hunger and illiteracy in our community.  All Students, Staff and Faculty are asked to bring non-perishable food items or books to the campus starting on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.  Donation drop-off sites will be positioned at the following locations:  The Pub, the Administration (1000) Building, the entrance to the Campus Bookstore on the lower level of the Foss (5000) Building, the second floor of the Foss (5000) Building near Enrollment Services, the entrance to the faculty offices on the upper (3rd) floor of the Foss Building, and the entrance of the Library.

Project Graduation…Feed a Body, Feed a Mind will continue through the end of Spring Quarter, and will officially conclude on the first day of Summer Quarter, Monday, June 20, 2005.  All the books and canned goods collected will be given to Northwest Harvest (http://www.northwestharvest.org/) and the Seattle Education Access (http://www.seattleeducationaccess.org)

For More Information on Shoreline Community College’s Pi Iota Chapter and Project Graduation, contact Shawn Miller, in the Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of the Foss Building, email smiller@shoreline.edu, or phone him at (206) 546-4622.

 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DINNER THANK YOU CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 26, 5:30 TO 8:00 pm PUB BALLROOM-900 BUILDING

Professional Technical Education will host the annual Advisory Committee Thank You Celebration. The event provides an opportunity to thank the 400 employers who are members of the 27 advisory committees who support 52 Professional Technical Education Programs. The Keynote speech will be given by Dr. Tom Kilijanek, Senior Consultant, WorkKeys, ACT Inc.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS****

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
Read the insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger. "YOU, The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. is now available in The Bookstore. This book challenges your preconceived notions about how the human body works and ages. You'll get the facts and advice you need to keep your body running long and strong!

TESTING CENTER UPDATES
The Testing Center is adding to the services we provide. We are now offering a keyboarding speed test by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a fee of $15. We will be offering HOBET for Dental Hygiene applicants and TOEFL the internet version beginning September 2005. HOBET will be offered by appointment during the COMPASS test times for a $40 fee and TOEFL will be available on some Saturdays, the schedule is not yet available from TOEFL the proctor fee will be $25. If you have questions feel free to call us at x4608. More>

FACULTY SENATE/ALL FACULTY SPRING 2005 GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Room 1102

This meeting will highlight the current status of important issues addressed by the Faculty Senate this year. Nominations for the positions of Senate Chair and Vice Chair will be conducted, and there will be a ceremony to celebrate the advancement to rank of professor of newly tenured faculty members. A complete agenda is forthcoming.

PORK-FILLED PLAYERS
Tuesday, May 24 at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB

Local comedy group, the Pork Filled Players, will be performing their comedy skit Model Minority 101.  There will be two shows at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the PUB Dining Room in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  If you have any questions or would like to bring your class, please contact Holly Klingman at the Women’s Center 546-4715.

JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL
Monday, May 23, 12:30pm, Student Lounge

We will show Tampopo. Make sure you will come on Tuesday as well when we will have a wrap up party after the movie showing!

JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30pm, Student Lounge

We will show Zato-ichi (Blind swordsman) today followed by wrap up party with refreshments. This movie was showed as a part of Seattle International Film Festival last year.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: A CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 25, 1:30-3:00pm, PUB Dining Room

Did you know that women make up 46% of the workforce in the U.S., yet they hold only 12% of the jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields? (www.theinstitute.ieee.org) Learn about Shoreline's work to increase the contributions of women in these fields. Enjoy food, fun and prizes, too. RSVP to the Women's Center, hklingman@shoreline.edu or x4715.

BLACKBOARD TIPS AND TRICKS
Tuesday, May 24, 12:30-1:20pm, Room 4214

Every wonder how to create a course banner or navigate more easily through the online gradebook? In this session, you’ll get answers to these and other common Blackboard questions. We’ll go over a variety of tips and shortcuts to make using Blackboard simpler and more efficient. We’ll also go over as many new features, such as the new WYSIWYG feature, as time allows. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (DL@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Jerry Baker, Business Administration Department.

HOLLY MOORE IN D.C.; WIA, TANF, HEA, PERKINS ON THE AGENDA
President Holly Moore, a member of The Workforce Alliance Board, is attending their national conference in Washington, D.C., today through Thursday, May 19.  While there, she will visit Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, and Congressional Representatives Dave Reichert and Cathy McMorris to re-emphasize the need to maintain funding for WIA, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, TANF and Perkins funding. 

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON COLLEGE COUNCIL?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on College Council, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. College Council meets all four quarters from 2-4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

FACULTY, INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ISC?
FACULTY--If you are interested in serving on ISC which will be meeting from 2-4 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, please contact Karen Toreson, SCCFT President, by e-mail at ktoreson@shoreline.edu. Four faculty representing these broad categories are needed: Professional/Technical, Academic Transfer, ABE/ESL, At Large.

SCCFT GENERAL MEETING
Monday, May 23, 3:30pm, Room 1102

General Membership Meeting for the SCC Federation of Teachers. We hope to have information about salaries for this meeting.

DONATE SICK LEAVE FOR MARY SUTTON
Mary Sutton, Information Technology Technician at Lake Forest Park, will go in for surgery the first of June. She may be off work for six weeks and only has about a week of sick leave accrued. If you would like to donate sick leave to Mary, please contact Jamie Smith in Human Resources at ext. 5842.

CONSIDER COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Wednesday, May 25, 6:00-8:00pm, Pub Dining Room

Consider College is a recruiting fair for students, high school age and older. Information is provided to potential students via workshops and information tables manned by faculty and staff. We are looking for an additional six or seven volunteers to help with greeting our guests to the campus as well as giving general directions. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Shawn Miller at ext. 4622 or smiller@shoreline.edu.

SHORELINE "SPLASH" A SMASH!!
I attended the first annual "Shoreline Splash" event last Friday--it was spectacular!  This is the event not to miss.  Congratulations to the students and planners of this event!.  I encourage all staff to support this event and plan to attend next year.  "Shoreline Splash" is a wonderful salute to the talent and diversity that exemplifies Shoreline!  -- Holly Moore

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