IMPORTANT NOTICE
The main campus in Shoreline and the branch campus at Lake Forest Park will close at 5:00 pm today, Dec. 1.  All evening classes and activities including the Funkngroove Concert are cancelled.  Information about tomorrow's classes will be posted by 6:00 am in the morning.

"COLD AS ICE '05" SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 1, 9am-1pm, Main Room/PUB
With special guests.... Anthony Shears, Gabe Teodoros, A.S.C, Cyphalliance, Unexpected Arrival plus Shoreline CC talent..... Want to perform??? Bring Demo to SCC Hip Hop Elements Club meeting in Multicultural Center Monday 21st/28th at 1:30pm or drop off at the mailbox in Student Services Office.

FUNKNGROOVE CONCERT: cancelled
Thursday, December 1 , 7:30pm, Campus Theater
Come hear our popular Funkngroove ensemble for an electrifying evening of contemporary pop music. Dancing is encouraged! Tickets: $3 SCC Students;$5 SCC Staff & Seniors;$7 General Admission.

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

THE NEW BLACKBOARD SHELL SYSTEM DEMYSTIFIED
Wednesday, December 7, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 4214
We will discuss the new system of Blackboard "shell" classrooms that are reused every quarter (instead of copied). We will discuss when you might want more than one shell for a particular class and the pros and cons of doing this. We also will go over how you can copy materials from one classroom to another, as well as "recycle" or remove old materials. Please bring your questions. Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

TEACHING ONLINE USING BLACKBOARD: GETTING STARTED
Monday, December 5, 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: Ann Garnsey-Harter.

TESTING CENTER CLOSURE
December 19-27
The testing center will be closed the week of December 19-27 on the main campus. We will reopen on December 27th. Compass testing will be available at the Lake Forest Park testing center on Monday 11 am, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 pm that week. The LFP Testing Center will be closed the week of Dec. 27-Jan. 2. We expect to begin using an online test scheduling and fee payment process with the new schedule beginning December 27th.

CHAMBER CHORALE & SHORELINE SINGERS CONCERT
Wednesday, December 7, 7:30pm,
St. Luke Catholic Church, 322 N. 175th Street, Shoreline
The Shoreline Community College Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers present their Fall Concert - "Lovesongs." This evening of beautiful music will feature Brahms's "Liebeslieder Waltzes," Eric Whitacre's "Five Hebrew Love Songs," and works from the Renaissance and the Twentieth Century. Tickets: $3 SCC Students; $5 Seniors/SCC Staff;$7 General Admission.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ****

ALL CAMPUS MEETING: REVISED BUDGET
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, PUB Grand ballroom
The campus is invited to attend a meeting to review the 2005-06 revised budget. This new budget will incorporate the campus budget exercise and restructuring recommendations. This information will also be presented to the Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 7 at the regularly-scheduled Board meeting.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM SERIES
Friday, December 2, 4:30-8:00pm, Room 1522
Join us for a holiday social hour and our pizza supper from 4:30 to 5:00 pm
"Picture Bride" (1995) 101 Minutes Director, Kayo Hatta; Writers, Kayo & Mari Hatta Happy Holiday and New Year soon-to-come! Celebrate with your Friends and Colleagues at our last film of 2005. We close out our year with an exceptionally lovely, compelling film, sited in Hawaii, whose haunting beauty shades this touching story of 16-year-old Riyo (Youki Kudoh), an orphan who feels shamed because her parents died of tuberculosis, and has no future in Yokohama.

INTRANET LOCKDOWN
Over the last couple years, there has been increased traffic on the College intranet (not to be confused with the College website or INTERnet) from outside the College. TSS and PIO have determined that it is in the best interests of the College to limit access to the intranet to faculty and staff and those who are on campus. Beginning next week, when you are off campus, you will be asked for your Windows ID and your password if you would like access to pages linked from Day At A Glance. This procedure will only be required when you are looking at the intranet from OFF CAMPUS. You will not be required to input this information when working from your office or lab computers. If you have concerns, please email Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu.

SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT
In yesterday's Seattle Times, an article appeared regarding the state of enrollments at community colleges in the Puget Sound. Enrollment in community colleges peaked in 2002-03. Budget headaches are being experienced by community colleges around the state and is particularly acute in the Puget Sound. A follow up editorial was published in today's Seattle Times suggesting that with the recovery of the economy, community colleges are doing their jobs and getting people back to work. Low enrollment is not necessarily a "bad thing." See these articles and hear more about this at Friday's all campus meeting. If you have questions contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu.  >Full story Link #1  >Full story Link #2

AFTERNOON STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, Room 818
Enjoy your lunchtime break with music performed by students of the SCC Music Department. Student performers are Jessica Pair, soprano; Masayo Takayama, piano; Kimberly Carter, soprano; Jessica Smith & Cheri Mathieu, soprano duet; Orit Hilewicz, piano; Kate Krueger, soprano; Hyewon Lee & Shingo Ito, piano duet; Jessica Smith, soprano; Letitia Page & David Wolff vocal duet; Mariko Megumi & Julie Hunter-Velez, piano duet; Letitia C. Page, soprano. > Program (PDF)

THE NEW BLACKBOARD SHELL SYSTEM DEMYSTIFIED
Friday, December 2, 9:30-10:30am, Library Room 4214
We will discuss the new system of Blackboard “shell” classrooms that are reused every quarter (instead of copied). We will discuss when you might want more than one shell for a particular class and the pros and cons of doing this. We also will go over how you can copy materials from one classroom to another, as well as "recycle" or remove old materials. Please bring your questions. Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

ASL MINI-BOWL
Friday, December 2, 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PUB Canteen
A Jeopardy type game played using ASL. Sponsored by ShCC ASL Club Great practice for ASL students. Everyone welcome to observe. $5.00 at the door, Deaf free.

GET PROGRAM
The State of Washington offers a guaranteed pre-paid tuition program for any resident of the state. Find out more information regarding the available payment plans and current rates for purchase by visiting the GET program website at http://www.get.wa.gov/.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30pm, Room 1105
University of Washington applications for Summer and Fall 2006 are due in January for International Students and February for Resident Transfer Students. Please encourage students to come to this workshop as they need to be working on their application during Winter Break!

SILENT AUCTION FOR THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage.
Looking for holiday gifts? The FMLA is holding a Silent Auction December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage. All proceeds will go to The Vagina Monologues production that will take place in February here at the Shoreline Theater. The production will raise money to benefit New Beginnings and Jubilee Women’s Center. Auction items to look forward to include gift baskets from Vain Hair Salon, Diva Coffee and Toys in Babeland; art by Bruce Amstutz, Jamie Ardeņa and Becky Gibler; golf lessons, six months of beaded earrings made by Venus Deming and more! Please stop by. We appreciate your support!

PLEASE DONATE YOUR RIDE FREE COUPONS
Last week King County Metro sent out a mailing explaining the tunnel closure and the new bus routes to take up the slack.  Attached to that mailing were two "Ride For Free!" coupons.  If you are not planning to use those two "Ride For Free!" coupons could you please consider donating them to the WorkForce programs?  Our students could desperately use them this holiday season and it would help keep them from going to waste!
Please send them to the WorkForce reception desk in the FOSS Building. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

FASHIONASIAN MODEL SIGN-UPS
Monday, December 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, PUB
Models Wanted-Sign up to be a runway model in the in the upcoming Fashion-Asian fashion show taking place on January 27, 2006. Sign up in the PUB from Monday-Wednesday December 5th-7th from 10:30-12:30. Seeking males and females of all ethnicities.

SEATTLE METRO ACCESS PICK UP INFORMATION!
The Seattle Metro Access bus now makes drop off and pick up at two locations on campus. There will still be the usual Main Gate pick up and now a pick up by the Parent Child Center which Access calls the "West" pick up location. If calling for Access, or assisting students, please be sure you have the correct location!

CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
 Come share the holiday spirit! SCC's Community Concert Band performs musical selections for the Winter season including Three Sketches by Grundmand and Leroy Anderson's traditional favorite "Sleighride". $3 SCC Students/Children;$5 SCC Staff/Seniors;$7 General Admission.

WORKING POOR EXHIBIT
PUB Corridor
Living in the thriving northwest comes with high cost of living. Almost 300,000 people in King and Snohomish Counties live in poverty but at least one person in the family is part of the workforce. To learn more about this local issue please visit the Working Poor exhibit that Diversity and Student Success put together with information from the recent Seattle PI series. It is located in the PUB Corridor. 

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Friday, December 2, 12:30-2:00pm, Room 1501
Application dates for transfer universities are coming up soon in January and February. Please refer students to this workshop. We discuss the purpose, content, and do's and don'ts of writing personal statements. In addition, students will develop ideas and write draft paragraphs during the workshop.

PLANNING TO RETIRE?
If you are planning to retire between now and June 30, 2006, it would be extremely helpful if you would share those plans with Human Resources as soon as possible.

We have been told that some employees are considering retirement before the end of this academic year but are hesitant to share this information for fear that their position will be abolished if they announce their intent to retire. Even though the College is in a budget reduction cycle, a person’s retirement does not automatically mean that his/her position will be gone. Rather, it means that as an institution we can plan for this intended separation and if there is need to eliminate a position elsewhere, we will have more information/options regarding transfer, re-training, etc.

You are invited to come by anytime and see our benefits coordinator, Ms. Veronica Botts, to discuss your retirement benefits, health insurance transitioning (Retirement Health Care), and any other questions you might have. Thank you for considering this approach. Also, please know that your retirement information can be kept confidential if that is your wish.

MESSAGE FROM THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
RE: COLLEGE POLICIES
The “bluing of the policy manual” was a term used in previous years to indicate that old college policies had been reviewed and revised appropriately.  Bluing refers to the fact that recently revised policies have been printed on blue paper. Some bluing has occurred over the past year but it seems that the tracking of which policy is being revised, by whom, and where it is in the review process is not clearly understood. 

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has the responsibility to track, format, and transmit policy amendments/revisions to the College Council.  In order for this to be accomplished, HR requests that if you are in a revision process, please contact Debra Sherman at ext. 5880 or email dsherman@shoreline.edu and she will track the process and make sure the appropriate work has been completed before it reaches the Council.  Thank you for your consideration.

SILENT BOWLING
Monday, December 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm,
Spin Alley, 1430 N.W. Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline
Sponsored by Shoreline Community College ASL Club. $10 at door (shoes included). Great practice for ASL students in a real life setting. Contact SeattleClan@Aol.com if planning on attending.

FINANCIAL AID CHECK DISTRIBUTION
The Finance Office is calling for volunteers to help distribute Winter Quarter Financial Aid checks to students. The checks will be distributed Tuesday January 10th and Wednesday January 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 5386 of the FOSS building. If you are available and would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Jennifer Fenske as soon as possible at extension 4533. This is a GREAT opportunity to have direct contact with our students! Your help is greatly appreciated.

JOHN TERREY DONATION TO LIBRARY
Currently on display in the library are books, catalogues, and videos donated by John Terrey. These materials cover the American painters N.C. Wyeth, his son, Andrew, and his grandson, James. Andrew Wyeth is recognized internationally as America’s foremost realist. Among the items donated are: N.C. Wyeth and His Family: Four Generations of Artists; Andrew Wyeth, the Helga Pictures; Christina’s World; One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth; and the video Snow Hill (Andrew Wyeth, a Self-Portrait).  Dr. Terrey will be present at the December 7 Board Meeting to formally present this gift to the Trustees on behalf of the College. 

SEATTLE JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Sunday, December 11
The International Programs formed a team again this year to participate in the fund-raising event on Sunday, December 11, Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation. Come join us to talk or run for 5K together with international students! Team registration deadline: November 28, Monday. You can sign-up online at www.seattlejinglebellrun.org and join the team "Shoreline Community College". Any questions, contact Mari Kosin, mkosin@shoreline.edu.

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

FIRST FRIDAY FILM SERIES
Friday, December 2, 4:30-8:00pm, Room 1522
Join us for a holiday social hour and our pizza supper from 4:30 to 5:00 pm
"Picture Bride" (1995) 101 Minutes Director, Kayo Hatta; Writers, Kayo & Mari Hatta Happy Holiday and New Year soon-to-come! Celebrate with your Friends and Colleagues at our last film of 2005. We close out our year with an exceptionally lovely, compelling film, sited in Hawaii, whose haunting beauty shades this touching story of 16-year-old Riyo (Youki Kudoh), an orphan who feels shamed because her parents died of tuberculosis, and has no future in Yokohama.

INTRANET LOCKDOWN
Over the last couple years, there has been increased traffic on the College intranet (not to be confused with the College website or INTERnet) from outside the College. TSS and PIO have determined that it is in the best interests of the College to limit access to the intranet to faculty and staff and those who are on campus. Beginning next week, when you are off campus, you will be asked for your Windows ID and your password if you would like access to pages linked from Day At A Glance. This procedure will only be required when you are looking at the intranet from OFF CAMPUS. You will not be required to input this information when working from your office or lab computers. If you have concerns, please email Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu.

SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT
In yesterday's Seattle Times, an article appeared regarding the state of enrollments at community colleges in the Puget Sound. Enrollment in community colleges peaked in 2002-03. Budget headaches are being experienced by community colleges around the state and is particularly acute in the Puget Sound. A follow up editorial was published in today's Seattle Times suggesting that with the recovery of the economy, community colleges are doing their jobs and getting people back to work. Low enrollment is not necessarily a "bad thing." See these articles and hear more about this at Friday's all campus meeting. If you have questions contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu.  >Full story Link #1  >Full story Link #2

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ****

ALL CAMPUS MEETING: REVISED BUDGET
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, PUB Grand ballroom
The campus is invited to attend a meeting to review the 2005-06 revised budget. This new budget will incorporate the campus budget exercise and restructuring recommendations. This information will also be presented to the Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 7 at the regularly-scheduled Board meeting.

AFTERNOON STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, Room 818
Enjoy your lunchtime break with music performed by students of the SCC Music Department. Student performers are Jessica Pair, soprano; Masayo Takayama, piano; Kimberly Carter, soprano; Jessica Smith & Cheri Mathieu, soprano duet; Orit Hilewicz, piano; Kate Krueger, soprano; Hyewon Lee & Shingo Ito, piano duet; Jessica Smith, soprano; Letitia Page & David Wolff vocal duet; Mariko Megumi & Julie Hunter-Velez, piano duet; Letitia C. Page, soprano. > Program (PDF)

THE NEW BLACKBOARD SHELL SYSTEM DEMYSTIFIED
Friday, December 2, 9:30-10:30am, Library Room 4214
We will discuss the new system of Blackboard “shell” classrooms that are reused every quarter (instead of copied). We will discuss when you might want more than one shell for a particular class and the pros and cons of doing this. We also will go over how you can copy materials from one classroom to another, as well as "recycle" or remove old materials. Please bring your questions. Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

ASL MINI-BOWL
Friday, December 2, 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PUB Canteen
A Jeopardy type game played using ASL. Sponsored by ShCC ASL Club Great practice for ASL students. Everyone welcome to observe. $5.00 at the door, Deaf free.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30pm, Room 1105
University of Washington applications for Summer and Fall 2006 are due in January for International Students and February for Resident Transfer Students. Please encourage students to come to this workshop as they need to be working on their application during Winter Break!

SILENT AUCTION FOR THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage.
Looking for holiday gifts? The FMLA is holding a Silent Auction December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage. All proceeds will go to The Vagina Monologues production that will take place in February here at the Shoreline Theater. The production will raise money to benefit New Beginnings and Jubilee Women’s Center. Auction items to look forward to include gift baskets from Vain Hair Salon, Diva Coffee and Toys in Babeland; art by Bruce Amstutz, Jamie Ardeņa and Becky Gibler; golf lessons, six months of beaded earrings made by Venus Deming and more! Please stop by. We appreciate your support!

PLEASE DONATE YOUR RIDE FREE COUPONS
Last week King County Metro sent out a mailing explaining the tunnel closure and the new bus routes to take up the slack.  Attached to that mailing were two "Ride For Free!" coupons.  If you are not planning to use those two "Ride For Free!" coupons could you please consider donating them to the WorkForce programs?  Our students could desperately use them this holiday season and it would help keep them from going to waste!
Please send them to the WorkForce reception desk in the FOSS Building. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

FUNKNGROOVE CONCERT
Thursday, December 1 , 7:30pm, Campus Theater
Come hear our popular Funkngroove ensemble for an electrifying evening of contemporary pop music. Dancing is encouraged! Tickets: $3 SCC Students;$5 SCC Staff & Seniors;$7 General Admission.

FASHIONASIAN MODEL SIGN-UPS
Monday, December 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, PUB
Models Wanted-Sign up to be a runway model in the in the upcoming Fashion-Asian fashion show taking place on January 27, 2006. Sign up in the PUB from Monday-Wednesday December 5th-7th from 10:30-12:30. Seeking males and females of all ethnicities.

SEATTLE METRO ACCESS PICK UP INFORMATION!
The Seattle Metro Access bus now makes drop off and pick up at two locations on campus. There will still be the usual Main Gate pick up and now a pick up by the Parent Child Center which Access calls the "West" pick up location. If calling for Access, or assisting students, please be sure you have the correct location!

CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
 Come share the holiday spirit! SCC's Community Concert Band performs musical selections for the Winter season including Three Sketches by Grundmand and Leroy Anderson's traditional favorite "Sleighride". $3 SCC Students/Children;$5 SCC Staff/Seniors;$7 General Admission.

WORKING POOR EXHIBIT
PUB Corridor
Living in the thriving northwest comes with high cost of living. Almost 300,000 people in King and Snohomish Counties live in poverty but at least one person in the family is part of the workforce. To learn more about this local issue please visit the Working Poor exhibit that Diversity and Student Success put together with information from the recent Seattle PI series. It is located in the PUB Corridor.

2006 CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE BOOKSTORE
Washington State Central Stores 2006 calendars in three sizes are in stock now. The 9"x12" "appointment/schedule" calendar has one month per page and sells for $2.75. The 12"x18" "Year-at-a-glance" one page calendar is $2.35 and the 24"x36" "06 on one side,07 on the other" wall calendar is $3.75. All of these calendars list State employee paydays and official Holidays. Don't forget to show your cashier your SCC picture ID to receive a 15% discount, but, hurry as there is a limited supply.

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Friday, December 2, 12:30-2:00pm, Room 1501
Application dates for transfer universities are coming up soon in January and February. Please refer students to this workshop. We discuss the purpose, content, and do's and don'ts of writing personal statements. In addition, students will develop ideas and write draft paragraphs during the workshop.

PLANNING TO RETIRE?
If you are planning to retire between now and June 30, 2006, it would be extremely helpful if you would share those plans with Human Resources as soon as possible.

We have been told that some employees are considering retirement before the end of this academic year but are hesitant to share this information for fear that their position will be abolished if they announce their intent to retire. Even though the College is in a budget reduction cycle, a person’s retirement does not automatically mean that his/her position will be gone. Rather, it means that as an institution we can plan for this intended separation and if there is need to eliminate a position elsewhere, we will have more information/options regarding transfer, re-training, etc.

You are invited to come by anytime and see our benefits coordinator, Ms. Veronica Botts, to discuss your retirement benefits, health insurance transitioning (Retirement Health Care), and any other questions you might have. Thank you for considering this approach. Also, please know that your retirement information can be kept confidential if that is your wish.

MESSAGE FROM THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
RE: COLLEGE POLICIES
The “bluing of the policy manual” was a term used in previous years to indicate that old college policies had been reviewed and revised appropriately.  Bluing refers to the fact that recently revised policies have been printed on blue paper. Some bluing has occurred over the past year but it seems that the tracking of which policy is being revised, by whom, and where it is in the review process is not clearly understood. 

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has the responsibility to track, format, and transmit policy amendments/revisions to the College Council.  In order for this to be accomplished, HR requests that if you are in a revision process, please contact Debra Sherman at ext. 5880 or email dsherman@shoreline.edu and she will track the process and make sure the appropriate work has been completed before it reaches the Council.  Thank you for your consideration.

SILENT BOWLING
Monday, December 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm,
Spin Alley, 1430 N.W. Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline
Sponsored by Shoreline Community College ASL Club. $10 at door (shoes included). Great practice for ASL students in a real life setting. Contact SeattleClan@Aol.com if planning on attending.

SCC BOOKSTORE OFFICE SUPPLY SALE
Don't forget to stock up on those basic office needs while they are on sale. Paper clips, staples, file folders, transparencies, address labels, Liquid Paper, note pads and much more are being discontinued at WHOLESALE prices! This sale lasts until the merchandise is gone, but, shop now for best selection.

FINANCIAL AID CHECK DISTRIBUTION
The Finance Office is calling for volunteers to help distribute Winter Quarter Financial Aid checks to students. The checks will be distributed Tuesday January 10th and Wednesday January 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 5386 of the FOSS building. If you are available and would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Jennifer Fenske as soon as possible at extension 4533. This is a GREAT opportunity to have direct contact with our students! Your help is greatly appreciated.

"COLD AS ICE '05" SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 1, 9am-1pm, Main Room/PUB
With special guests.... Anthony Shears, Gabe Teodoros, A.S.C, Cyphalliance, Unexpected Arrival plus Shoreline CC talent..... Want to perform??? Bring Demo to SCC Hip Hop Elements Club meeting in Multicultural Center Monday 21st/28th at 1:30pm or drop off at the mailbox in Student Services Office.

JOHN TERREY DONATION TO LIBRARY
Currently on display in the library are books, catalogues, and videos donated by John Terrey. These materials cover the American painters N.C. Wyeth, his son, Andrew, and his grandson, James. Andrew Wyeth is recognized internationally as America’s foremost realist. Among the items donated are: N.C. Wyeth and His Family: Four Generations of Artists; Andrew Wyeth, the Helga Pictures; Christina’s World; One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth; and the video Snow Hill (Andrew Wyeth, a Self-Portrait).  Dr. Terrey will be present at the December 7 Board Meeting to formally present this gift to the Trustees on behalf of the College. 

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES VACATION
As vacations are scheduled for the upcoming holidays, classified staff and their supervisors should keep in mind:  vacation leave is charged in half (1/2) hour increments; employees must use compensatory time prior to using vacation leave, unless this would result in the loss of vacation leave.  Compensatory time must be used in the same manner as vacation leave (1/2 hour increments). 

CLASSIFIED CONTRACT TRAINING
Classified Contract Training is being offered to all employees who are new, would like a refresher, or did not attend a previous training session. There are two training sessions being offered in the Board Room on December 15th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm or December 16th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you have questions, please contact Ruth Clark at X 5843 or Peggy Lytle at X4603.

2006 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
Open Enrollment is almost finished! Please be sure to submit any changes/updates no later than 11/30/05 for your 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06). To add/remove dependents or change your medical and/or dental providers, please complete the following form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing: Click here for the form. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online.
QUESTIONS?  Please call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu.

SEATTLE JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Sunday, December 11
The International Programs formed a team again this year to participate in the fund-raising event on Sunday, December 11, Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation. Come join us to talk or run for 5K together with international students! Team registration deadline: November 28, Monday. You can sign-up online at www.seattlejinglebellrun.org and join the team "Shoreline Community College". Any questions, contact Mari Kosin, mkosin@shoreline.edu.

2006 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
It’s time for enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Flexible Spending Account program (FSA). To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ENROLLMENT FORM and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from your before-tax salary. Then, as you incur eligible expenses, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself. Employees are eligible to begin participation if employed at 50% or greater on 1/1/06. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period. Questions – Call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu

SCHOOL CLOSURE MEMO
As the weather begins to turn cold, we all are reminded of the possibility that a school closure may occur due to inclement weather. Communications regarding closures will be provided via the media (radio and TV), the College website, voicemail, and postings to the College mainline message line. Please take a moment to review the College guidelines regarding School Closures. If you have questions, contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu

MESSAGE FROM HR
RE; VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN EMPLOYMENT TERM
When faced with budgetary shortfalls, as an institution, the College needs to be creative as we think about reducing expenditures. One way would be to voluntarily reduce your employment term.

What would that look like? 
A full-time employee may VOLUNTARILY reduce his or her employment term, move from full-time to a lesser percentage, as a way to reduce costs.  When making this voluntary reduction, it would be important to stay above 50% so benefit eligibility is maintained.  Example:  you currently work 100% ; under this cost saving measure, you could reduce your percentage to something greater than  50 but less than 100 for the duration of this fiscal year (June 30, 2006).

What would happen to the lost time?
Replacing the reduced time with hourly help would not be permitted.  Your department would need to absorb the lost work or reduce service delivery.  An essential service should not be eliminated.

Is this a long-term solution? 
No.  It is a short term fix to an immediate budgetary issue.  Permanent budget reductions would need to be  institutionalized through alternative means.

If interested, what next? You should approach your department head to discuss this option.  Together you would discuss the potential impact to your work unit and to the institution. 

WORK STUDY POSITIONS NEEDED?
To all interested parties Do you need office help, lab help any kind of help? The Federal and State Work Study Programs have money and students to meet your needs. We can place work study students in budgets that are self support areas with only a small portion of students earning to be deducted we also, can place students in other local fund areas (general budgets) which are not charged. Faculty and Associates members you to can have your own office assistants and they are ready to assist you in filing, copying, organizing, word processing and Excel. If you want to hire work study students please fill out the job description form on the financial aid web site on the intranet and email the completed job description to Lisa Predovich lpredovich@shoreline.edu.

DAY OF RESISTANCE AND RESOLUTION
Tuesday, November 29, 8:30AM-2:30pm, 1800 building, 1100 building
 Schedule of Events
• 8:30-9:20, Room 1805, No Imperial War, Guest Speaker from
   Vietnam Veterans Against War, Hosted by Professor Linda Warren
• 9:30-10:20, Room 1814, 9/11 The Facts, Guest Speaker from
   Eastside Fellowship Reconciliation
• 10:30-11:20, Room 1803, Women's Rights, Guest Speaker from
   Radical Women, Hosted by Professor Ernest Johnson
• 11:30-12:20, Room 1102, Torture, Killer Coke, and Corporate
   Crimes, Hosted by Professor Ken Lawson
• 12:30-1:20, Room 1102, Why Protest? Guest Speaker from
   The World Can't Wait
• 1:30-2:20, Room 1102, Civil Disobedience Training Sponsored
   by SCC Rebel Alliance The Rebel Alliance meets on at 1:00pm
   on Thursdays, in the 1000 building.

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

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30pm, Room 1105
University of Washington applications for Summer and Fall 2006 are due in January for International Students and February for Resident Transfer Students. Please encourage students to come to this workshop as they need to be working on their application during Winter Break!

SILENT AUCTION FOR THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage.
Looking for holiday gifts? The FMLA is holding a Silent Auction December 6th, 7th and 8th from 10am-2pm on the PUB Stage. All proceeds will go to The Vagina Monologues production that will take place in February here at the Shoreline Theater. The production will raise money to benefit New Beginnings and Jubilee Women’s Center. Auction items to look forward to include gift baskets from Vain Hair Salon, Diva Coffee and Toys in Babeland; art by Bruce Amstutz, Jamie Ardeņa and Becky Gibler; golf lessons, six months of beaded earrings made by Venus Deming and more! Please stop by. We appreciate your support!

PLEASE DONATE YOUR RIDE FREE COUPONS
Last week King County Metro sent out a mailing explaining the tunnel closure and the new bus routes to take up the slack.  Attached to that mailing were two "Ride For Free!" coupons.  If you are not planning to use those two "Ride For Free!" coupons could you please consider donating them to the WorkForce programs?  Our students could desperately use them this holiday season and it would help keep them from going to waste!
Please send them to the WorkForce reception desk in the FOSS Building. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

FUNKNGROOVE CONCERT
Thursday, December 1 , 7:30pm, Campus Theater
Come hear our popular Funkngroove ensemble for an electrifying evening of contemporary pop music. Dancing is encouraged! Tickets: $3 SCC Students;$5 SCC Staff & Seniors;$7 General Admission.

FASHIONASIAN MODEL SIGN-UPS
Monday, December 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, PUB
Models Wanted-Sign up to be a runway model in the in the upcoming Fashion-Asian fashion show taking place on January 27, 2006. Sign up in the PUB from Monday-Wednesday December 5th-7th from 10:30-12:30. Seeking males and females of all ethnicities.

SEATTLE METRO ACCESS PICK UP INFORMATION!
The Seattle Metro Access bus now makes drop off and pick up at two locations on campus. There will still be the usual Main Gate pick up and now a pick up by the Parent Child Center which Access calls the "West" pick up location. If calling for Access, or assisting students, please be sure you have the correct location!

CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
 Come share the holiday spirit! SCC's Community Concert Band performs musical selections for the Winter season including Three Sketches by Grundmand and Leroy Anderson's traditional favorite "Sleighride". $3 SCC Students/Children;$5 SCC Staff/Seniors;$7 General Admission.

WORKING POOR EXHIBIT
PUB Corridor
Living in the thriving northwest comes with high cost of living. Almost 300,000 people in King and Snohomish Counties live in poverty but at least one person in the family is part of the workforce. To learn more about this local issue please visit the Working Poor exhibit that Diversity and Student Success put together with information from the recent Seattle PI series. It is located in the PUB Corridor.

2006 CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE BOOKSTORE
Washington State Central Stores 2006 calendars in three sizes are in stock now. The 9"x12" "appointment/schedule" calendar has one month per page and sells for $2.75. The 12"x18" "Year-at-a-glance" one page calendar is $2.35 and the 24"x36" "06 on one side,07 on the other" wall calendar is $3.75. All of these calendars list State employee paydays and official Holidays. Don't forget to show your cashier your SCC picture ID to receive a 15% discount, but, hurry as there is a limited supply.

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Friday, December 2, 12:30-2:00pm, Room 1501
Application dates for transfer universities are coming up soon in January and February. Please refer students to this workshop. We discuss the purpose, content, and do's and don'ts of writing personal statements. In addition, students will develop ideas and write draft paragraphs during the workshop.

PLANNING TO RETIRE?
If you are planning to retire between now and June 30, 2006, it would be extremely helpful if you would share those plans with Human Resources as soon as possible.

We have been told that some employees are considering retirement before the end of this academic year but are hesitant to share this information for fear that their position will be abolished if they announce their intent to retire. Even though the College is in a budget reduction cycle, a person’s retirement does not automatically mean that his/her position will be gone. Rather, it means that as an institution we can plan for this intended separation and if there is need to eliminate a position elsewhere, we will have more information/options regarding transfer, re-training, etc.

You are invited to come by anytime and see our benefits coordinator, Ms. Veronica Botts, to discuss your retirement benefits, health insurance transitioning (Retirement Health Care), and any other questions you might have. Thank you for considering this approach. Also, please know that your retirement information can be kept confidential if that is your wish.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ****

AFTERNOON STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, Room 818
Enjoy your lunchtime break with music performed by students of the SCC Music Department. Student performers are Jessica Pair, soprano; Masayo Takayama, piano; Kimberly Carter, soprano; Jessica Smith & Cheri Mathieu, soprano duet; Orit Hilewicz, piano; Kate Krueger, soprano; Hyewon Lee & Shingo Ito, piano duet; Jessica Smith, soprano; Letitia Page & David Wolff vocal duet; Mariko Megumi & Julie Hunter-Velez, piano duet; Letitia C. Page, soprano. > Program (PDF)

THE NEW BLACKBOARD SHELL SYSTEM DEMYSTIFIED
Friday, December 2, 9:30-10:30am, Library Room 4214
We will discuss the new system of Blackboard “shell” classrooms that are reused every quarter (instead of copied). We will discuss when you might want more than one shell for a particular class and the pros and cons of doing this. We also will go over how you can copy materials from one classroom to another, as well as "recycle" or remove old materials. Please bring your questions. Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

ASL MINI-BOWL
Friday, December 2, 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PUB Canteen
A Jeopardy type game played using ASL. Sponsored by ShCC ASL Club Great practice for ASL students. Everyone welcome to observe. $5.00 at the door, Deaf free.

MESSAGE FROM THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
RE: COLLEGE POLICIES
The “bluing of the policy manual” was a term used in previous years to indicate that old college policies had been reviewed and revised appropriately.  Bluing refers to the fact that recently revised policies have been printed on blue paper. Some bluing has occurred over the past year but it seems that the tracking of which policy is being revised, by whom, and where it is in the review process is not clearly understood. 

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has the responsibility to track, format, and transmit policy amendments/revisions to the College Council.  In order for this to be accomplished, HR requests that if you are in a revision process, please contact Debra Sherman at ext. 5880 or email dsherman@shoreline.edu and she will track the process and make sure the appropriate work has been completed before it reaches the Council.  Thank you for your consideration.

SILENT BOWLING
Monday, December 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm,
Spin Alley, 1430 N.W. Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline
Sponsored by Shoreline Community College ASL Club. $10 at door (shoes included). Great practice for ASL students in a real life setting. Contact SeattleClan@Aol.com if planning on attending.

SCC BOOKSTORE OFFICE SUPPLY SALE
Don't forget to stock up on those basic office needs while they are on sale. Paper clips, staples, file folders, transparencies, address labels, Liquid Paper, note pads and much more are being discontinued at WHOLESALE prices! This sale lasts until the merchandise is gone, but, shop now for best selection.

FINANCIAL AID CHECK DISTRIBUTION
The Finance Office is calling for volunteers to help distribute Winter Quarter Financial Aid checks to students. The checks will be distributed Tuesday January 10th and Wednesday January 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 5386 of the FOSS building. If you are available and would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Jennifer Fenske as soon as possible at extension 4533. This is a GREAT opportunity to have direct contact with our students! Your help is greatly appreciated.

GIVE BLOOD, IT'S MEANT TO CIRCULATE
Wednesday, November 30, 10am-12:15pm and 1pm-4pm
Courtyard Area in Front of PUB
Shoreline Community College For more information contact Lisa Smith (206) 546-4654 or lsmi@shoreline.edu. Give THANKS for your good health by sharing it with others. Give Time. Give Blood!

"COLD AS ICE '05" SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 1, 9am-1pm, Main Room/PUB
With special guests.... Anthony Shears, Gabe Teodoros, A.S.C, Cyphalliance, Unexpected Arrival plus Shoreline CC talent..... Want to perform??? Bring Demo to SCC Hip Hop Elements Club meeting in Multicultural Center Monday 21st/28th at 1:30pm or drop off at the mailbox in Student Services Office.

JOHN TERREY DONATION TO LIBRARY
Currently on display in the library are books, catalogues, and videos donated by John Terrey. These materials cover the American painters N.C. Wyeth, his son, Andrew, and his grandson, James. Andrew Wyeth is recognized internationally as America’s foremost realist. Among the items donated are: N.C. Wyeth and His Family: Four Generations of Artists; Andrew Wyeth, the Helga Pictures; Christina’s World; One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth; and the video Snow Hill (Andrew Wyeth, a Self-Portrait).  Dr. Terrey will be present at the December 7 Board Meeting to formally present this gift to the Trustees on behalf of the College. 

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES VACATION
As vacations are scheduled for the upcoming holidays, classified staff and their supervisors should keep in mind:  vacation leave is charged in half (1/2) hour increments; employees must use compensatory time prior to using vacation leave, unless this would result in the loss of vacation leave.  Compensatory time must be used in the same manner as vacation leave (1/2 hour increments). 

CLASSIFIED CONTRACT TRAINING
Classified Contract Training is being offered to all employees who are new, would like a refresher, or did not attend a previous training session. There are two training sessions being offered in the Board Room on December 15th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm or December 16th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you have questions, please contact Ruth Clark at X 5843 or Peggy Lytle at X4603.

2006 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
Open Enrollment is almost finished! Please be sure to submit any changes/updates no later than 11/30/05 for your 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06). To add/remove dependents or change your medical and/or dental providers, please complete the following form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing: Click here for the form. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online.
QUESTIONS?  Please call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu.

SEATTLE JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Sunday, December 11
The International Programs formed a team again this year to participate in the fund-raising event on Sunday, December 11, Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation. Come join us to talk or run for 5K together with international students! Team registration deadline: November 28, Monday. You can sign-up online at www.seattlejinglebellrun.org and join the team "Shoreline Community College". Any questions, contact Mari Kosin, mkosin@shoreline.edu.

2006 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
It’s time for enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Flexible Spending Account program (FSA). To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ENROLLMENT FORM and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from your before-tax salary. Then, as you incur eligible expenses, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself. Employees are eligible to begin participation if employed at 50% or greater on 1/1/06. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period. Questions – Call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu

SCHOOL CLOSURE MEMO
As the weather begins to turn cold, we all are reminded of the possibility that a school closure may occur due to inclement weather. Communications regarding closures will be provided via the media (radio and TV), the College website, voicemail, and postings to the College mainline message line. Please take a moment to review the College guidelines regarding School Closures. If you have questions, contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu

ALL CAMPUS MEETING: REVISED BUDGET
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, PUB Grand ballroom
The campus is invited to attend a meeting to review the 2005-06 revised budget. This new budget will incorporate the campus budget exercise and restructuring recommendations. This information will also be presented to the Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 7 at the regularly-scheduled Board meeting.

MESSAGE FROM HR
RE; VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN EMPLOYMENT TERM
When faced with budgetary shortfalls, as an institution, the College needs to be creative as we think about reducing expenditures. One way would be to voluntarily reduce your employment term.

What would that look like? 
A full-time employee may VOLUNTARILY reduce his or her employment term, move from full-time to a lesser percentage, as a way to reduce costs.  When making this voluntary reduction, it would be important to stay above 50% so benefit eligibility is maintained.  Example:  you currently work 100% ; under this cost saving measure, you could reduce your percentage to something greater than  50 but less than 100 for the duration of this fiscal year (June 30, 2006).

What would happen to the lost time?
Replacing the reduced time with hourly help would not be permitted.  Your department would need to absorb the lost work or reduce service delivery.  An essential service should not be eliminated.

Is this a long-term solution? 
No.  It is a short term fix to an immediate budgetary issue.  Permanent budget reductions would need to be  institutionalized through alternative means.

If interested, what next? You should approach your department head to discuss this option.  Together you would discuss the potential impact to your work unit and to the institution. 

WORK STUDY POSITIONS NEEDED?
To all interested parties Do you need office help, lab help any kind of help? The Federal and State Work Study Programs have money and students to meet your needs. We can place work study students in budgets that are self support areas with only a small portion of students earning to be deducted we also, can place students in other local fund areas (general budgets) which are not charged. Faculty and Associates members you to can have your own office assistants and they are ready to assist you in filing, copying, organizing, word processing and Excel. If you want to hire work study students please fill out the job description form on the financial aid web site on the intranet and email the completed job description to Lisa Predovich lpredovich@shoreline.edu.

OPEN ENROLLMENT: Dependent Care Assistance Program
(NOW – November 30, 2005)
It’s time for open enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).  

DCAP offers you an opportunity to reduce your taxable salary through a reduction in the amount of the federal withholding and social security taxes taken from your paycheck. Participation requires that you estimate the amount of dependent care expenses you expect to spend during the plan year (January 1 – December 31). The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) takes a reduction in equal amounts from your paycheck each regular pay period and deposits them into a dependent care account. Participants are eligible for reimbursement of dependent care expenses weekly, assuming there is a balance in your DCAP account. For more information and to reference tax tables showing your potential savings amount, please visit the DCAP website at http://www.drs.wa.gov/Member/Publications/DCAP/ or call the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-423-1524.  To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the DCAP Salary Reduction Agreement form  and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.

OPEN ENROLLMENT - GET PROGRAM
The State of Washington offers a guaranteed pre-paid tuition program for any resident of the state. Find out more information regarding the available payment plans and current rates for purchase by visiting the GET program website at http://www.get.wa.gov/.

2006 HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (NOW – Nov 30th)
It’s time to review your selections for the upcoming 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06) to 1) Add/remove dependents; 2) Change medical/dental providers.  Complete the pdf form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online at http://www.pebb.hca.wa.gov/. If you have questions, please call Veronica Botts at x4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu.the proposal, submitted to the State Board by December 3, 2005.

THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL FALL TRANSFER FAIR
Monday, November 28, 9:00am to 12:30pm, PUB Dining Room
After the Thanksgiving Holiday, on Monday, November 28, College and University Representatives will be available to SCC students and faculty from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm in the PUB Main Dining Room. We encourage all those interested in transfer information to attend.

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: AVIAN FLU (AKA BIRD FLU)
Monday, November 28, 12:30-1:30 pm Auto Showroom 2100
Mary Catlin BSN, MPH is a consultant to the CDC and WHO, specializing in injury and infection prevention. Ms. Catlin has traveled the world working as a Nurse Epidemioligist and will discuss the current public health risk of avian flu.

SEATTLE JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Team registration deadline: November 28
Sunday, December 11
The International Programs formed a team again this year to participate in the fund-raising event on Sunday, December 11, Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation. Come join us to talk or run for 5K together with international students! Team registration deadline: November 28, Monday. You can sign-up online at www.seattlejinglebellrun.org and join the team "Shoreline Community College". Any questions, contact Mari Kosin, mkosin@shoreline.edu.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
RE: COLLEGE POLICIES
The “bluing of the policy manual” was a term used in previous years to indicate that old college policies had been reviewed and revised appropriately.  Bluing refers to the fact that recently revised policies have been printed on blue paper. Some bluing has occurred over the past year but it seems that the tracking of which policy is being revised, by whom, and where it is in the review process is not clearly understood. 

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has the responsibility to track, format, and transmit policy amendments/revisions to the College Council.  In order for this to be accomplished, HR requests that if you are in a revision process, please contact Debra Sherman at ext. 5880 or email dsherman@shoreline.edu and she will track the process and make sure the appropriate work has been completed before it reaches the Council.  Thank you for your consideration.

ASL MINI-BOWL
Friday, December 2, 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PUB Canteen
A Jeopardy type game played using ASL. Sponsored by ShCC ASL Club Great practice for ASL students. Everyone welcome to observe. $5.00 at the door, Deaf free.

SILENT BOWLING
Monday, December 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm,
Spin Alley, 1430 N.W. Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline
Sponsored by Shoreline Community College ASL Club. $10 at door (shoes included). Great practice for ASL students in a real life setting. Contact SeattleClan@Aol.com if planning on attending.

DAY OF RESISTANCE AND RESOLUTION
Tuesday, November 29, 8:30AM-2:30pm, 1800 building, 1100 building
 Schedule of Events
• 8:30-9:20, Room 1805, No Imperial War, Guest Speaker from
   Vietnam Veterans Against War, Hosted by Professor Linda Warren
• 9:30-10:20, Room 1814, 9/11 The Facts, Guest Speaker from
   Eastside Fellowship Reconciliation
• 10:30-11:20, Room 1803, Women's Rights, Guest Speaker from
   Radical Women, Hosted by Professor Ernest Johnson
• 11:30-12:20, Room 1102, Torture, Killer Coke, and Corporate
   Crimes, Hosted by Professor Ken Lawson
• 12:30-1:20, Room 1102, Why Protest? Guest Speaker from
   The World Can't Wait
• 1:30-2:20, Room 1102, Civil Disobedience Training Sponsored
   by SCC Rebel Alliance The Rebel Alliance meets on at 1:00pm
   on Thursdays, in the 1000 building.

AFTERNOON STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, Room 818
Enjoy your lunchtime break with music performed by students of the SCC Music Department. Student performers are Jessica Pair, soprano; Masayo Takayama, piano; Kimberly Carter, soprano; Jessica Smith & Cheri Mathieu, soprano duet; Orit Hilewicz, piano; Kate Krueger, soprano; Hyewon Lee & Shingo Ito, piano duet; Jessica Smith, soprano; Letitia Page & David Wolff vocal duet; Mariko Megumi & Julie Hunter-Velez, piano duet; Letitia C. Page, soprano.

THE NEW BLACKBOARD SHELL SYSTEM DEMYSTIFIED
Friday, December 2, 9:30-10:30am, Library Room 4214
We will discuss the new system of Blackboard “shell” classrooms that are reused every quarter (instead of copied). We will discuss when you might want more than one shell for a particular class and the pros and cons of doing this. We also will go over how you can copy materials from one classroom to another, as well as "recycle" or remove old materials. Please bring your questions. Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

***** PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ****

SCC BOOKSTORE OFFICE SUPPLY SALE
Don't forget to stock up on those basic office needs while they are on sale. Paper clips, staples, file folders, transparencies, address labels, Liquid Paper, note pads and much more are being discontinued at WHOLESALE prices! This sale lasts until the merchandise is gone, but, shop now for best selection.

FINANCIAL AID CHECK DISTRIBUTION
The Finance Office is calling for volunteers to help distribute Winter Quarter Financial Aid checks to students. The checks will be distributed Tuesday January 10th and Wednesday January 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 5386 of the FOSS building. If you are available and would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Jennifer Fenske as soon as possible at extension 4533. This is a GREAT opportunity to have direct contact with our students! Your help is greatly appreciated.

GIVE BLOOD, IT'S MEANT TO CIRCULATE
Wednesday, November 30, 10am-12:15pm and 1pm-4pm
Courtyard Area in Front of PUB
Shoreline Community College For more information contact Lisa Smith (206) 546-4654 or lsmi@shoreline.edu. Give THANKS for your good health by sharing it with others. Give Time. Give Blood!

"COLD AS ICE '05" SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 1, 9am-1pm, Main Room/PUB
With special guests.... Anthony Shears, Gabe Teodoros, A.S.C, Cyphalliance, Unexpected Arrival plus Shoreline CC talent..... Want to perform??? Bring Demo to SCC Hip Hop Elements Club meeting in Multicultural Center Monday 21st/28th at 1:30pm or drop off at the mailbox in Student Services Office.

JOHN TERREY DONATION TO LIBRARY
Currently on display in the library are books, catalogues, and videos donated by John Terrey. These materials cover the American painters N.C. Wyeth, his son, Andrew, and his grandson, James. Andrew Wyeth is recognized internationally as America’s foremost realist. Among the items donated are: N.C. Wyeth and His Family: Four Generations of Artists; Andrew Wyeth, the Helga Pictures; Christina’s World; One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth; and the video Snow Hill (Andrew Wyeth, a Self-Portrait).  Dr. Terrey will be present at the December 7 Board Meeting to formally present this gift to the Trustees on behalf of the College. 

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES VACATION
As vacations are scheduled for the upcoming holidays, classified staff and their supervisors should keep in mind:  vacation leave is charged in half (1/2) hour increments; employees must use compensatory time prior to using vacation leave, unless this would result in the loss of vacation leave.  Compensatory time must be used in the same manner as vacation leave (1/2 hour increments). 

CLASSIFIED CONTRACT TRAINING
Classified Contract Training is being offered to all employees who are new, would like a refresher, or did not attend a previous training session. There are two training sessions being offered in the Board Room on December 15th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm or December 16th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you have questions, please contact Ruth Clark at X 5843 or Peggy Lytle at X4603.

2006 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
Open Enrollment is almost finished! Please be sure to submit any changes/updates no later than 11/30/05 for your 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06). To add/remove dependents or change your medical and/or dental providers, please complete the following form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing: Click here for the form. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online.
QUESTIONS?  Please call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu .

2006 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
It’s time for enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Flexible Spending Account program (FSA). To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ENROLLMENT FORM and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from your before-tax salary. Then, as you incur eligible expenses, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself. Employees are eligible to begin participation if employed at 50% or greater on 1/1/06. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period. Questions – Call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu

SCHOOL CLOSURE MEMO
As the weather begins to turn cold, we all are reminded of the possibility that a school closure may occur due to inclement weather. Communications regarding closures will be provided via the media (radio and TV), the College website, voicemail, and postings to the College mainline message line. Please take a moment to review the College guidelines regarding School Closures. If you have questions, contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu

ALL CAMPUS MEETING: REVISED BUDGET
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, PUB Grand ballroom
The campus is invited to attend a meeting to review the 2005-06 revised budget. This new budget will incorporate the campus budget exercise and restructuring recommendations. This information will also be presented to the Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 7 at the regularly-scheduled Board meeting.

MESSAGE FROM HR
RE; VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN EMPLOYMENT TERM
When faced with budgetary shortfalls, as an institution, the College needs to be creative as we think about reducing expenditures. One way would be to voluntarily reduce your employment term.

What would that look like? 
A full-time employee may VOLUNTARILY reduce his or her employment term, move from full-time to a lesser percentage, as a way to reduce costs.  When making this voluntary reduction, it would be important to stay above 50% so benefit eligibility is maintained.  Example:  you currently work 100% ; under this cost saving measure, you could reduce your percentage to something greater than  50 but less than 100 for the duration of this fiscal year (June 30, 2006).

What would happen to the lost time?
Replacing the reduced time with hourly help would not be permitted.  Your department would need to absorb the lost work or reduce service delivery.  An essential service should not be eliminated.

Is this a long-term solution? 
No.  It is a short term fix to an immediate budgetary issue.  Permanent budget reductions would need to be  institutionalized through alternative means.

If interested, what next? You should approach your department head to discuss this option.  Together you would discuss the potential impact to your work unit and to the institution. 

WORK STUDY POSITIONS NEEDED?
To all interested parties Do you need office help, lab help any kind of help? The Federal and State Work Study Programs have money and students to meet your needs. We can place work study students in budgets that are self support areas with only a small portion of students earning to be deducted we also, can place students in other local fund areas (general budgets) which are not charged. Faculty and Associates members you to can have your own office assistants and they are ready to assist you in filing, copying, organizing, word processing and Excel. If you want to hire work study students please fill out the job description form on the financial aid web site on the intranet and email the completed job description to Lisa Predovich lpredovich@shoreline.edu.

OPEN ENROLLMENT: Dependent Care Assistance Program
(NOW – November 30, 2005)
It’s time for open enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).  

DCAP offers you an opportunity to reduce your taxable salary through a reduction in the amount of the federal withholding and social security taxes taken from your paycheck. Participation requires that you estimate the amount of dependent care expenses you expect to spend during the plan year (January 1 – December 31). The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) takes a reduction in equal amounts from your paycheck each regular pay period and deposits them into a dependent care account. Participants are eligible for reimbursement of dependent care expenses weekly, assuming there is a balance in your DCAP account. For more information and to reference tax tables showing your potential savings amount, please visit the DCAP website at http://www.drs.wa.gov/Member/Publications/DCAP/ or call the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-423-1524.  To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the DCAP Salary Reduction Agreement form  and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.

OPEN ENROLLMENT - GET PROGRAM
The State of Washington offers a guaranteed pre-paid tuition program for any resident of the state. Find out more information regarding the available payment plans and current rates for purchase by visiting the GET program website at http://www.get.wa.gov/.

2006 HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (NOW – Nov 30th)
It’s time to review your selections for the upcoming 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06) to 1) Add/remove dependents; 2) Change medical/dental providers.  Complete the pdf form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online at http://www.pebb.hca.wa.gov/. If you have questions, please call Veronica Botts at x4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu.the proposal, submitted to the State Board by December 3, 2005.

SCREENING COMMITTEE BALLOTS DUE
Wednesday, November 23
Ballots have been distributed for the final selection of the Presidential Search Screening Committee. They are due back to Human Resources no later than Wednesday the 23rd! If you have questions about the ballot process, please contact Human Resources.

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SCC BOOKSTORE OFFICE SUPPLY SALE
Don't forget to stock up on those basic office needs while they are on sale. Paper clips, staples, file folders, transparencies, address labels, Liquid Paper, note pads and much more are being discontinued at WHOLESALE prices! This sale lasts until the merchandise is gone, but, shop now for best selection.

THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL FALL TRANSFER FAIR
Monday, November 28, 9:00am to 12:30pm, PUB Dining Room
After the Thanksgiving Holiday, on Monday, November 28, College and University Representatives will be available to SCC students and faculty from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm in the PUB Main Dining Room. We encourage all those interested in transfer information to attend.

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FINANCIAL AID CHECK DISTRIBUTION
The Finance Office is calling for volunteers to help distribute Winter Quarter Financial Aid checks to students. The checks will be distributed Tuesday January 10th and Wednesday January 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 5368 of the FOSS building. If you are available and would like to volunteer for a few hours, please contact Jennifer Fenske as soon as possible at extension 4533. This is a GREAT opportunity to have direct contact with our students! Your help is greatly appreciated.

GIVE BLOOD, IT'S MEANT TO CIRCULATE
Wednesday, November 30, 10am-12:15pm and 1pm-4pm
Courtyard Area in Front of PUB
Shoreline Community College For more information contact Lisa Smith (206) 546-4654 or lsmi@shoreline.edu. Give THANKS for your good health by sharing it with others. Give Time. Give Blood!

"COLD AS ICE '05" SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 1, 9am-1pm, Main Room/PUB
With special guests.... Anthony Shears, Gabe Teodoros, A.S.C, Cyphalliance, Unexpected Arrival plus Shoreline CC talent..... Want to perform??? Bring Demo to SCC Hip Hop Elements Club meeting in Multicultural Center Monday 21st/28th at 1:30pm or drop off at the mailbox in Student Services Office.

JOHN TERREY DONATION TO LIBRARY
Currently on display in the library are books, catalogues, and videos donated by John Terrey. These materials cover the American painters N.C. Wyeth, his son, Andrew, and his grandson, James. Andrew Wyeth is recognized internationally as America’s foremost realist. Among the items donated are: N.C. Wyeth and His Family: Four Generations of Artists; Andrew Wyeth, the Helga Pictures; Christina’s World; One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth; and the video Snow Hill (Andrew Wyeth, a Self-Portrait).  Dr. Terrey will be present at the December 7 Board Meeting to formally present this gift to the Trustees on behalf of the College. 

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES VACATION
As vacations are scheduled for the upcoming holidays, classified staff and their supervisors should keep in mind:  vacation leave is charged in half (1/2) hour increments; employees must use compensatory time prior to using vacation leave, unless this would result in the loss of vacation leave.  Compensatory time must be used in the same manner as vacation leave (1/2 hour increments). 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECTS PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH CONSULTANT
At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, November 16th, the Board interviewed three of the five presidential search consultants who responded to the Request for Proposal issued by the College in September.  The firm Gold Hill Associates was selected. Dr. Bob Barringer, CEO of Gold Hill Associates, has extensive experience with the Presidential search process having served as a community college president for 30 years and having participated in 16 (Washington Community and Technical College) searches. Gold Hill will begin their work in early December at a proposed fee and out-of-pocket expenses of $24,500.

CLASSIFIED CONTRACT TRAINING
Classified Contract Training is being offered to all employees who are new, would like a refresher, or did not attend a previous training session. There are two training sessions being offered in the Board Room on December 15th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm or December 16th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you have questions, please contact Ruth Clark at X 5843 or Peggy Lytle at X4603.

2006 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
Open Enrollment is almost finished! Please be sure to submit any changes/updates no later than 11/30/05 for your 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06). To add/remove dependents or change your medical and/or dental providers, please complete the following form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing: Click here for the form. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online.
QUESTIONS?  Please call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu .

2006 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS OPEN ENROLLMENT (ENDS Nov 30^th)
It’s time for enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Flexible Spending Account program (FSA). To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ENROLLMENT FORM and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from your before-tax salary. Then, as you incur eligible expenses, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself. Employees are eligible to begin participation if employed at 50% or greater on 1/1/06. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period. Questions – Call 206-546-4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu

SCHOOL CLOSURE MEMO
As the weather begins to turn cold, we all are reminded of the possibility that a school closure may occur due to inclement weather. Communications regarding closures will be provided via the media (radio and TV), the College website, voicemail, and postings to the College mainline message line. Please take a moment to review the College guidelines regarding School Closures. If you have questions, contact Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu

ALL CAMPUS MEETING: REVISED BUDGET
Friday, December 2, 12:30pm, PUB Grand ballroom
The campus is invited to attend a meeting to review the 2005-06 revised budget. This new budget will incorporate the campus budget exercise and restructuring recommendations. This information will also be presented to the Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 7 at the regularly-scheduled Board meeting.

CAMPUS SALON RETAIL XMAS SPECIALS
Hey...stuff that sock!!! With great gifts from REDKEN, and /or a personalized gift certificate from the Campus Salon. Gift ideas include:
  *All Soft shampoo and conditioner w/ free Satinware styling lotion
  *Color Extend shampoo and conditioners w/ free Color Veil shine protectant
  *Travel packs full of hair care essentials
     Beat the rush. Purchase yours today while supplies last.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
RE; BUDGET EXERCISE
Many thanks to the Program Review & Budget Committee that has been tasked with overseeing the development of a short-term budget review exercise.  The goal of this effort is to identify budget reductions, revenue enhancements, or some combination of the two that will total $500,000. This will allow the College to produce a revised balanced budget for the current year given the state of our fall enrollments.  (See additional background information on the Budget Committee website).  The Committee has worked quickly to develop a process for the budget review and the criteria against which recommendations are to be made.  At this time, the entire campus is in discussion with their directors, deans, and vice presidents on questions related to improving our efficiency and streamlining processes, creating new sources of revenue, reducing non-essential expenses and improving the overall financial health of the College. >more

MESSAGE FROM HR
RE; VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN EMPLOYMENT TERM
When faced with budgetary shortfalls, as an institution, the College needs to be creative as we think about reducing expenditures. One way would be to voluntarily reduce your employment term.

What would that look like? 
A full-time employee may VOLUNTARILY reduce his or her employment term, move from full-time to a lesser percentage, as a way to reduce costs.  When making this voluntary reduction, it would be important to stay above 50% so benefit eligibility is maintained.  Example:  you currently work 100% ; under this cost saving measure, you could reduce your percentage to something greater than  50 but less than 100 for the duration of this fiscal year (June 30, 2006).

What would happen to the lost time?
Replacing the reduced time with hourly help would not be permitted.  Your department would need to absorb the lost work or reduce service delivery.  An essential service should not be eliminated.

Is this a long-term solution? 
No.  It is a short term fix to an immediate budgetary issue.  Permanent budget reductions would need to be  institutionalized through alternative means.

If interested, what next? You should approach your department head to discuss this option.  Together you would discuss the potential impact to your work unit and to the institution. 

SEATTLE JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Sunday, December 11
The International Programs formed a team again this year to participate in the fund-raising event on Sunday, December 11, Seattle Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation. Come join us to talk or run for 5K together with international students! Team registration deadline: November 28, Monday. You can sign-up online at www.seattlejinglebellrun.org and join the team "Shoreline Community College". Any questions, contact Mari Kosin, mkosin@shoreline.edu.

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: AVIAN FLU (AKA BIRD FLU)
Monday, November 28, 12:30-1:30 pm Auto Showroom 2100
Mary Catlin BSN, MPH is a consultant to the CDC and WHO, specializing in injury and infection prevention. Ms. Catlin has traveled the world working as a Nurse Epidemioligist and will discuss the current public health risk of avian flu.

WORK STUDY POSITIONS NEEDED?
To all interested parties Do you need office help, lab help any kind of help? The Federal and State Work Study Programs have money and students to meet your needs. We can place work study students in budgets that are self support areas with only a small portion of students earning to be deducted we also, can place students in other local fund areas (general budgets) which are not charged. Faculty and Associates members you to can have your own office assistants and they are ready to assist you in filing, copying, organizing, word processing and Excel. If you want to hire work study students please fill out the job description form on the financial aid web site on the intranet and email the completed job description to Lisa Predovich lpredovich@shoreline.edu.

OPEN ENROLLMENT: Dependent Care Assistance Program
(NOW – November 30, 2005)
It’s time for open enrollment to participate in the 2006 plan year (January 1 – December 31) Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).  

DCAP offers you an opportunity to reduce your taxable salary through a reduction in the amount of the federal withholding and social security taxes taken from your paycheck. Participation requires that you estimate the amount of dependent care expenses you expect to spend during the plan year (January 1 – December 31). The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) takes a reduction in equal amounts from your paycheck each regular pay period and deposits them into a dependent care account. Participants are eligible for reimbursement of dependent care expenses weekly, assuming there is a balance in your DCAP account. For more information and to reference tax tables showing your potential savings amount, please visit the DCAP website at http://www.drs.wa.gov/Member/Publications/DCAP/ or call the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-423-1524.  To enroll for the upcoming plan year, please complete the DCAP Salary Reduction Agreement form  and return to the Shoreline Community College Benefits Office no later than 11/30/05.

OPEN ENROLLMENT - GET PROGRAM
The State of Washington offers a guaranteed pre-paid tuition program for any resident of the state. Find out more information regarding the available payment plans and current rates for purchase by visiting the GET program website at http://www.get.wa.gov/.

2006 HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY OPEN ENROLLMENT (NOW – Nov 30th)
It’s time to review your selections for the upcoming 2006 plan year (1/1 – 12/31/06) to 1) Add/remove dependents; 2) Change medical/dental providers.  Complete the pdf form and return to BENEFITS (Admin Bldg 1000, Rm 1015) for processing. Be sure to review the 2006 plan changes and updated employee medical premium costs by visiting the Health Care Authority online at http://www.pebb.hca.wa.gov/. If you have questions, please call Veronica Botts at x4510 or email vbotts@shoreline.edu.the proposal, submitted to the State Board by December 3, 2005.

ANNUAL CLAY CLUB POTTERY SALE
Tuesday, November 22, Room 2065, from 10 am to 2 pm
Annual Clay Club Pottery Sale November 22, 2005 Ceramics Studio Room 2065 The Shoreline Clay Club is having their Annual Pottery Sale on November 22nd in the Ceramics Studio, Room 2065, from 10 am to 2 pm. The Clay Club plans to attend the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference this spring in Portland, Oregon and proceeds from the pottery sale will be used for that event. This year a number of local artists in our community have donated select items for our sale in addition to items donated by Clay Club members. Please come and find that perfect gift for the holidays!

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