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Tuesday, October 31, 2006

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

TIAA-CREF: ONE ON ONE COUNSELING
Monday & Tuesday, October 30 & 31 in the Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG
Tony Clark from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Clark will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, select the best TIAA-CREF options, and find the right allocation mix for you. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc (be sure to click submit to confirm your appointment).

SMITH AND MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CAMPUS
Tuesday, October 31, 9-11am, Boardroom, 1000 Bldg.

Representatives from two all women liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts, Smith and Mount Holyoke, are eager to recruit Shoreline women students!  So we encourage you to refer students who might be interested in learning more about these respective schools.  Both Smith and Mount Holyoke award financial aid packages for non-traditional age students (24 and up) who come from a variety of backgrounds, with a wide range of experience. At Smith College, this program is the Ada Comstock Scholars Program-(www.smith.edu). At Mount Holyoke, it is The Frances Perkins Program.
  We appreciate you passing along this information to students and invite you to attend-Halloween morning from 9-11 a.m.  For more information, please contact Lynette at x4715. lpeters@shoreline.edu

HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 9:00am and Noon

It is that time again to bring the children around the campus for the traditional Halloween walk.  Please let the center know if you want the children to visit your areas.  Please keep in mind with the reconstruction going on that it may be little more challenging to meet all the request. We will do our best to stop by all the locations.  If you are interested for the children to visit please call Jocelyn at ext.4690.
pgraham@shoreline.edu

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

SCC FOUNDATION CELEBRATES LINDA FORST
The SCC Foundation celebrates Linda Forst, Criminal Justice Faculty. Linda donates the royalities she receives from her textbook used in her Police Operations class to the SCC Foundation. Thank you Linda for your generous financial support of Shoreline Students!

RIF LIST
All tenured and tenure-track faculty should find in your campus mailbox a copy of the 2006-2007 RIF Unit Assignments.  If you disagree with your assignment, please send an e-mail or other written correspondence to John Backes, Andrea Rye, and Karen Toreson to document your appeal.  Appeals must be submitted within 15 days of the distribution of the list.  (2004-2007 Agreement, Article X, Section C, 5).

SEMINAR:"FINDING YOUR COMPETITIVE NICHE"
Tuesday, November 7 from noon - 1:30 pm at Shoreline Bank

Community Capital Development is offering a low-cost seminar for small business owners.  Your competitive niche is the reason why customers will choose to purchase from you, instead of your competition.  Attendees will learn valuable tools to help them identify what differentiates them from their competitors and how to communicate this uniqueness to their customers. Contact Che Wong at chew@seattleccd.com for more information.

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

BENEFITS - OPEN ENROLLMENT
Oct 23 - Nov 30, 2006
Click HERE for more plan information on:

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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period.  
Health Care - Medical & Dental Plan Changes
Open enrollment is the one time each year you can change your medical and/or dental plan.  It is also the time of the year you can add or remove family members to your coverage. 2007 Discontinued Medical Plans: Group Health Options, Pacificare Medical, Uniform Neighborhood.

"SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING"
Thursday, November 9, 7:00am-8:30am
Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

Please join us at the Shoreline Community College Foundation's Ninth Annual Student Success Campaign Breakfast. We are honoring Ken and Pearl Noreen with the Annual Student Success Award. Current SCC student, Phoung Nguyen and 2003 graduate, Heather Evans will speak. Faculty member, Diana Knauf, will emcee the morning event.  This is the SCC Foundation's main fundraiser of the year. Money raised at this event goes directly to students here on campus. Your support is greatly appreciated.  Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP/questions: Lynn Yaw x4421 or lyaw@shoreline.edu

ACCESS NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF PRESIDENT LAMBERT'S ACTIVITIES
President Lee Lambert has an extremely busy on- and off-campus calendar.  He wants to give members of the SCC community the opportunity to see what he is doing.  All staff with access to Outlook may click on the "Folder List" icon to access the Public Folder list.  By opening that folder, then scrolling down the list to "President's Calendar" and clicking on it, you will have access to a monthly picture of Lee's activities on behalf of the College.  If you have difficulty accessing the folder(s), please contact Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or mfoley@shoreline.edu.

ALL CAMPUS MEETING SCHEDULE - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Friday, November 17, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Room 1102

Mark your calendars--here is the schedule for the remainder of Fall and Winter Quarter All-Campus Meetings. All meetings will be held on a Friday, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Room 1102. November 17, December 8 (this is a new date), January 12, February 16, and March 16.

WOMEN'S SOCCER CLINCHES NORTH TITLE
Wins over Skagit Valley, 8-1, and Everett, 4-0, last week gave the women's soccer team an 8-4-4 record and the North Region title with two games remaining. Men's soccer, which also beat Skagit, 1-0, and women's volleyball which defeated Everett, 30-13,30-19,30-23, are still looking to claim post-season spots. REMAINING HOME EVENTS: Volleyball Crossover Tournament, Nov 3-4.

ODYSSEY DAYS SURVEY
Thanks to all who participated in our first Odyssey Days event.  There will be report of highlights from Odyssey Days in news & events.  In the meantime, could you please take the evaluation survey and provide your thoughts on "what worked and what didn't"  This will guide organizers of the next Odyssey Days to create an even better event for our students, staff, and the community.  Click here to start the survey.

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN OF KENYA
November

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300. UPDATE: The book drive will end on 12/8/06.

UW PHARMACY REPRESENTATIVE AT SHORELINE CC
Wednesday, November 1, 2:00pm, Room 2703

Micky Kedzierski from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will come to our campus for her annual visit. She has a very interesting career as a public health pharmacist and UW Pharmacy professor and is the chair of the Admissions Committee. Please encourage students to attend and consider coming yourself. jfagel@shoreline.edu

AN ORIENTATION TO BLACKBOARD'S DISCUSSION BOARD
Friday, November 3, 8:30 to 10:00am, Room 4214

In this workshop, you will participate in an asynchronous discussion, using Blackboard’s Discussion Board.  You then will create your own discussion forum, so bring a topic that you’d like your students to discuss.  This workshop is appropriate for faculty who are new to the Discussion Board.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

1300 BUILDING FIRE UPDATE
The Shoreline Fire Department has determined that the fire in the 1300 building restroom was set intentionally.  If anyone has any information that may be relevant to the investigation, please contact Randy Stegmeier, Director of Safety and Security at rstegmei@shoreline.edu.  Please take care in observing anything unusual and report your concerns to Safety and Security at x4633.

Special thanks to Security Officers, Edwin Lucero and Rob Bajra, who responded to the fire incident immediately and had two buildings evacuated before the Shoreline Fire Dept arrived.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICIES
All SCC faculty and staff are expected to read, understand and adhere to SCC policies, procedures, WACs, RCW rules, and appropriate federal and state laws.  Following is a link to important college policies for your review.
> Click Here

TOYOTA BRAKE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS STAFF
The Toyota T-TEN program is offering brake inspections on your Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Please contact Instructor Matt Spitzer by e-mail for an appointment at mspitzer@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Nov 1 - Dec. 5

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, December 4, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Susan Hasty, RN, Nurse Manager Neonatal ICU, Swedish Medical Center.  Ms. Hasty will discuss nursing care for premature infants. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

EXPIRATION DATE:  THE MOVIE AND SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, November 7
Silent Auction: 3:30 - 7:00pm;
Movie 7:00 - 9:00pm
Room College Theatre and Lobby

Support First Nations Club, and have a fun time watching Expiration Date.  www.expirationdatethemovie.com "A story of love, death and milk", filmed in Seattle.  Award-winning all-ages film by local film-maker.  Silent auction, same day - help support campus Native Carving project, First Nations Scholarship fund and other club activities! Tickets are $10 at the door or through campus ticket office - 546-4606.

SCC SPORTS
It was a dominating week-end for Shoreline's women's teams.  Volleyball started it with a three game win (30-21,31-29,30-26) over Olympic on Friday.  Soccer crushed Edmonds,12-0, on Sat.  Men's soccer, however, continued to struggle to find goals; losing to Edmonds, 1-2 on Sat.   Soccer - Skagit here Thurs.

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE KIDS OF KENYA, EAST AFRICA
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300.  medwards@shoreline.edu

BUSTC 281 ONE CREDIT CLASSES - OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH WEEK 7
Looking for one or two more credits for your students?  One-credit modules in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows File Management, and Visio are being offered as BusTc 281 Special Topics.  Continuous enrollment through Week 7.  See page 37 of the printed schedule.  The instructor is Yun Moh.  Students should have experience with Windows-based computers. ktoreson@shoreline.edu

THIRD ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 31

CORRECTION:  It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Classified Staff Chili Challenge.  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 31, 2007.  Dust off your favorite chili recipe and enter your chili to win one of many prizes.  Entry forms will be available soon.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - CLASSIFIED MEMBERS NEEDED
President Lambert would like to call for the Environmental Committee to convene as
soon as possible in order to start committee work around October 23. Please follow this link to view a draft of the charging document for the work of the committee.  If you are interested in sitting on this committee please send and email to Sharon Wines at  sawines@shoreline.edu. Meeting dates and times will be set by the committee during the first meeting. More> Environmental Committee.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IN ASIA
 
President Lambert has joined Governor Christine Gregoire and an 80-member delegation of business and education leaders from Washington State on a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan.  Included on this trip are leaders such as Dr. Paull Shin, former SCC faculty member and current WA State Senator, Dr. Mark Emmert, UW President, and presidents from Pierce, Lake Washington Tech, and Bates Technical CC.  A summary of the trip can be read in the Seattle Times.
 
President Lambert reports that the trip has been quite enjoyable so far.  He participated in a panel discussion at a trade show in Seoul.  While visiting Boryang, a sister city to Shoreline, Lambert met with the president of Ajou Motor College and signed an MOU with them that encourages faculty and student exchanges between our college and theirs. "I am very proud to have signed the agreement reflecting further our commitment to collaborate and partner with the City of Shoreline's effort as well as our need to continue to reach out, " states Lambert.  He concludes his visit to Korea and will travel to Taiwan today.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE - FACULTY NEEDED
We need faculty to serve on the following committees related to Professional Development as described in the contract in Appendix A, Article VII: Professional Growth, on page A-22 of 24.  Please reply to mailto:ktoreson@shoreline.edu if you are interested.
   Need 3 faculty for Oversight Committee for Professional Development 
   Need 3 vocationally certified faculty for Professional/Technical
        Certification Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Associate Faculty Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Full-time Faculty Pool Fund Committee

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to those of you attended the all-campus meeting yesterday. We are facing a very serious situation with regards to our funding allocation from the State Board. The impact of our anticipated rebasing is in the range of $1.1 million to $1.8 million. We will continue to have campus dialog on this and other enrollment and budget issues.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, a videotape/DVD will be available for viewing by contacting Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu or through the Library.  Click here for a hard copy of the Oct. meeting presentation with notes.  Our next all-campus meeting is scheduled for November 17th.

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Monday, October 30, 2006

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

ADJUNCT AND PART-TIME FACULTY RECOGNITION DAY
Governor Christine O. Gregoire has proclaimed October 30, 2006, as "Adjunct and Part-time Faculty Recognition Day" to honor the thousands of adjunct and part-time faculty in universities and technical/community colleges in our state.  The Governor's proclamation recognizes the quality, experience, talents, and skills of our adjunct faculty.

TIAA-CREF: ONE ON ONE COUNSELING
Monday & Tuesday, October 30 & 31 in the Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG
Tony Clark from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Clark will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, select the best TIAA-CREF options, and find the right allocation mix for you. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc (be sure to click submit to confirm your appointment).

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, October 30, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Nancy McAfee, RN, MN, CNN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Hospital.  Ms. McAfee will review Chronic Kidney Disease and the complications associated with this often undiagnosed condition. medwards@shoreline.edu

GLOBAL EYES PRESENTATION - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Monday, October 30, 2:30-4:30pm, Room 1701

Dr. Ernest Johnson and students traveled to South Africa where they learned from former freedom fighters, investigated the impact of and socio-cultural response to Hip-hop culture and HIV/AIDS, and visited political and social points of interest such as Robben Island Prison, shanty townships, game preserves, museums, Mandela's birthplace, and elementary and high schools. Students will present video images accompanied by selected journal entries. Everyone is welcome. Contact Dr. Johnson for further information: x4582, ejohnson@shoreline.edu

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

"SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING"
Thursday, November 9, 7:00am-8:30am
Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

Please join us at the Shoreline Community College Foundation's Ninth Annual Student Success Campaign Breakfast. We are honoring Ken and Pearl Noreen with the Annual Student Success Award. Current SCC student, Phoung Nguyen and 2003 graduate, Heather Evans will speak. Faculty member, Diana Knauf, will emcee the morning event.  This is the SCC Foundation's main fundraiser of the year. Money raised at this event goes directly to students here on campus. Your support is greatly appreciated.  Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP/questions: Lynn Yaw x4421 or lyaw@shoreline.edu

ACCESS NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF PRESIDENT LAMBERT'S ACTIVITIES
President Lee Lambert has an extremely busy on- and off-campus calendar.  He wants to give members of the SCC community the opportunity to see what he is doing.  All staff with access to Outlook may click on the "Folder List" icon to access the Public Folder list.  By opening that folder, then scrolling down the list to "President's Calendar" and clicking on it, you will have access to a monthly picture of Lee's activities on behalf of the College.  If you have difficulty accessing the folder(s), please contact Michele Foley at ext. 4552 or mfoley@shoreline.edu.

ALL CAMPUS MEETING SCHEDULE - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Friday, November 17, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Room 1102

Mark your calendars--here is the schedule for the remainder of Fall and Winter Quarter All-Campus Meetings. All meetings will be held on a Friday, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Room 1102. November 17, December 8 (this is a new date), January 12, February 16, and March 16.

WOMEN'S SOCCER CLINCHES NORTH TITLE
Wins over Skagit Valley, 8-1, and Everett, 4-0, last week gave the women's soccer team an 8-4-4 record and the North Region title with two games remaining. Men's soccer, which also beat Skagit, 1-0, and women's volleyball which defeated Everett, 30-13,30-19,30-23, are still looking to claim post-season spots. REMAINING HOME EVENTS: Volleyball Crossover Tournament, Nov 3-4.

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

BENEFITS - OPEN ENROLLMENT
Oct 23 - Nov 30, 2006
Click HERE for more plan information on:

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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period.  
Health Care - Medical & Dental Plan Changes
Open enrollment is the one time each year you can change your medical and/or dental plan.  It is also the time of the year you can add or remove family members to your coverage. 2007 Discontinued Medical Plans: Group Health Options, Pacificare Medical, Uniform Neighborhood.

ODYSSEY DAYS SURVEY
Thanks to all who participated in our first Odyssey Days event.  There will be report of highlights from Odyssey Days in news & events.  In the meantime, could you please take the evaluation survey and provide your thoughts on "what worked and what didn't"  This will guide organizers of the next Odyssey Days to create an even better event for our students, staff, and the community.  Click here to start the survey.

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN OF KENYA
November

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300. UPDATE: The book drive will end on 12/8/06.

UW PHARMACY REPRESENTATIVE AT SHORELINE CC
Wednesday, November 1, 2:00pm, Room 2703

Micky Kedzierski from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will come to our campus for her annual visit. She has a very interesting career as a public health pharmacist and UW Pharmacy professor and is the chair of the Admissions Committee. Please encourage students to attend and consider coming yourself. jfagel@shoreline.edu

AN ORIENTATION TO BLACKBOARD'S DISCUSSION BOARD
Friday, November 3, 8:30 to 10:00am, Room 4214

In this workshop, you will participate in an asynchronous discussion, using Blackboard’s Discussion Board.  You then will create your own discussion forum, so bring a topic that you’d like your students to discuss.  This workshop is appropriate for faculty who are new to the Discussion Board.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

SMITH AND MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CAMPUS
Tuesday, October 31, 9-11am, Boardroom, 1000 Bldg.

Representatives from two all women liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts, Smith and Mount Holyoke, are eager to recruit Shoreline women students!  So we encourage you to refer students who might be interested in learning more about these respective schools.  Both Smith and Mount Holyoke award financial aid packages for non-traditional age students (24 and up) who come from a variety of backgrounds, with a wide range of experience. At Smith College, this program is the Ada Comstock Scholars Program-(www.smith.edu). At Mount Holyoke, it is The Frances Perkins Program.
  We appreciate you passing along this information to students and invite you to attend-Halloween morning from 9-11 a.m.  For more information, please contact Lynette at x4715. lpeters@shoreline.edu

1300 BUILDING FIRE UPDATE
The Shoreline Fire Department has determined that the fire in the 1300 building restroom was set intentionally.  If anyone has any information that may be relevant to the investigation, please contact Randy Stegmeier, Director of Safety and Security at rstegmei@shoreline.edu.  Please take care in observing anything unusual and report your concerns to Safety and Security at x4633.

Special thanks to Security Officers, Edwin Lucero and Rob Bajra, who responded to the fire incident immediately and had two buildings evacuated before the Shoreline Fire Dept arrived.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICIES
All SCC faculty and staff are expected to read, understand and adhere to SCC policies, procedures, WACs, RCW rules, and appropriate federal and state laws.  Following is a link to important college policies for your review.
> Click Here

TOYOTA BRAKE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS STAFF
The Toyota T-TEN program is offering brake inspections on your Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Please contact Instructor Matt Spitzer by e-mail for an appointment at mspitzer@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Nov 1 - Dec. 5

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, December 4, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Susan Hasty, RN, Nurse Manager Neonatal ICU, Swedish Medical Center.  Ms. Hasty will discuss nursing care for premature infants. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

EXPIRATION DATE:  THE MOVIE AND SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, November 7
Silent Auction: 3:30 - 7:00pm;
Movie 7:00 - 9:00pm
Room College Theatre and Lobby

Support First Nations Club, and have a fun time watching Expiration Date.  www.expirationdatethemovie.com "A story of love, death and milk", filmed in Seattle.  Award-winning all-ages film by local film-maker.  Silent auction, same day - help support campus Native Carving project, First Nations Scholarship fund and other club activities! Tickets are $10 at the door or through campus ticket office - 546-4606.

SCC SPORTS
It was a dominating week-end for Shoreline's women's teams.  Volleyball started it with a three game win (30-21,31-29,30-26) over Olympic on Friday.  Soccer crushed Edmonds,12-0, on Sat.  Men's soccer, however, continued to struggle to find goals; losing to Edmonds, 1-2 on Sat.   Soccer - Skagit here Thurs.

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE KIDS OF KENYA, EAST AFRICA
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300.  medwards@shoreline.edu

BUSTC 281 ONE CREDIT CLASSES - OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH WEEK 7
Looking for one or two more credits for your students?  One-credit modules in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows File Management, and Visio are being offered as BusTc 281 Special Topics.  Continuous enrollment through Week 7.  See page 37 of the printed schedule.  The instructor is Yun Moh.  Students should have experience with Windows-based computers. ktoreson@shoreline.edu

THIRD ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 31

CORRECTION:  It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Classified Staff Chili Challenge.  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 31, 2007.  Dust off your favorite chili recipe and enter your chili to win one of many prizes.  Entry forms will be available soon.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - CLASSIFIED MEMBERS NEEDED
President Lambert would like to call for the Environmental Committee to convene as
soon as possible in order to start committee work around October 23. Please follow this link to view a draft of the charging document for the work of the committee.  If you are interested in sitting on this committee please send and email to Sharon Wines at  sawines@shoreline.edu. Meeting dates and times will be set by the committee during the first meeting. More> Environmental Committee.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IN ASIA
 
President Lambert has joined Governor Christine Gregoire and an 80-member delegation of business and education leaders from Washington State on a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan.  Included on this trip are leaders such as Dr. Paull Shin, former SCC faculty member and current WA State Senator, Dr. Mark Emmert, UW President, and presidents from Pierce, Lake Washington Tech, and Bates Technical CC.  A summary of the trip can be read in the Seattle Times.
 
President Lambert reports that the trip has been quite enjoyable so far.  He participated in a panel discussion at a trade show in Seoul.  While visiting Boryang, a sister city to Shoreline, Lambert met with the president of Ajou Motor College and signed an MOU with them that encourages faculty and student exchanges between our college and theirs. "I am very proud to have signed the agreement reflecting further our commitment to collaborate and partner with the City of Shoreline's effort as well as our need to continue to reach out, " states Lambert.  He concludes his visit to Korea and will travel to Taiwan today.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE - FACULTY NEEDED
We need faculty to serve on the following committees related to Professional Development as described in the contract in Appendix A, Article VII: Professional Growth, on page A-22 of 24.  Please reply to mailto:ktoreson@shoreline.edu if you are interested.
   Need 3 faculty for Oversight Committee for Professional Development 
   Need 3 vocationally certified faculty for Professional/Technical
        Certification Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Associate Faculty Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Full-time Faculty Pool Fund Committee

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to those of you attended the all-campus meeting yesterday. We are facing a very serious situation with regards to our funding allocation from the State Board. The impact of our anticipated rebasing is in the range of $1.1 million to $1.8 million. We will continue to have campus dialog on this and other enrollment and budget issues.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, a videotape/DVD will be available for viewing by contacting Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu or through the Library.  Click here for a hard copy of the Oct. meeting presentation with notes.  Our next all-campus meeting is scheduled for November 17th.

HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 9:00am and Noon

It is that time again to bring the children around the campus for the traditional Halloween walk.  Please let the center know if you want the children to visit your areas.  Please keep in mind with the reconstruction going on that it may be little more challenging to meet all the request. We will do our best to stop by all the locations.  If you are interested for the children to visit please call Jocelyn at ext.4690.
pgraham@shoreline.edu

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Friday, October 27, 2006

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

KEEPIN' IT FRESH - ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Friday, October 27, 1:00-2:00 pm in the Library, Room 4214

Join in this roundtable discussion for online teachers experienced in using Blackboard.   Come and trade ideas, cranky stories, etc. about online pedagogy and, to a lesser extent, the technology that facilitates online teaching and learning. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Facilitated by:  Betsey Barnett, Multicultural Studies.

PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT
Friday, October 27, 1:30-3:30pm

The International Peer Mentors and the Campus Ambassador Program would like to invite all SCC Students to join this exciting event! Enjoy some light refreshments as you meet students from around the world. Clubs are encouraged to attend and meet potential new members. Contact Venus at venusmb26@yahoo.com or any of the IPMs or Campus Ambassadors for more information

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

INDONESIAN FOOD UPDATE
Due to a permit snafu, Indonesian food items have been temporarily removed from the bookstore.  Once the permitting issues are resolved, Julia's Indonesian food items will again be stocked in the bookstore.

RED WAGON UPDATE
The Red Wagon located between the 1000 and 1200 buildings is temporarily off campus for service.  It will be back in place on Monday October 30th.  The other two Red Wagon food carts are open and ready for your business.  Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

AN ORIENTATION TO BLACKBOARD'S DISCUSSION BOARD
Friday, November 3, 8:30 to 10:00am, Room 4214

In this workshop, you will participate in an asynchronous discussion, using Blackboard’s Discussion Board.  You then will create your own discussion forum, so bring a topic that you’d like your students to discuss.  This workshop is appropriate for faculty who are new to the Discussion Board.  Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x6966). Instructor: Ann Garnsey-Harter, Director of Distance Learning.

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

BENEFITS - OPEN ENROLLMENT
Oct 23 - Nov 30, 2006
Click HERE for more plan information on:

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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period.  
Health Care - Medical & Dental Plan Changes
Open enrollment is the one time each year you can change your medical and/or dental plan.  It is also the time of the year you can add or remove family members to your coverage. 2007 Discontinued Medical Plans: Group Health Options, Pacificare Medical, Uniform Neighborhood.

ODYSSEY DAYS SURVEY
Thanks to all who participated in our first Odyssey Days event.  There will be report of highlights from Odyssey Days in news & events.  In the meantime, could you please take the evaluation survey and provide your thoughts on "what worked and what didn't"  This will guide organizers of the next Odyssey Days to create an even better event for our students, staff, and the community.  Click here to start the survey.

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN OF KENYA
November

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300. UPDATE: The book drive will end on 12/8/06.

UW PHARMACY REPRESENTATIVE AT SHORELINE CC
Wednesday, November 1, 2:00pm, Room 2703

Micky Kedzierski from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will come to our campus for her annual visit. She has a very interesting career as a public health pharmacist and UW Pharmacy professor and is the chair of the Admissions Committee. Please encourage students to attend and consider coming yourself. jfagel@shoreline.edu

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Classified members are needed for the Legislative Committee.  If you are interested please e-mail sawines@shoreline.edu.  Meeting days and time are TBA.

SMITH AND MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CAMPUS
Tuesday, October 31, 9-11am, Boardroom, 1000 Bldg.

Representatives from two all women liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts, Smith and Mount Holyoke, are eager to recruit Shoreline women students!  So we encourage you to refer students who might be interested in learning more about these respective schools.  Both Smith and Mount Holyoke award financial aid packages for non-traditional age students (24 and up) who come from a variety of backgrounds, with a wide range of experience. At Smith College, this program is the Ada Comstock Scholars Program-(www.smith.edu). At Mount Holyoke, it is The Frances Perkins Program.
  We appreciate you passing along this information to students and invite you to attend-Halloween morning from 9-11 a.m.  For more information, please contact Lynette at x4715. lpeters@shoreline.edu

1300 BUILDING FIRE UPDATE
The Shoreline Fire Department has determined that the fire in the 1300 building restroom was set intentionally.  If anyone has any information that may be relevant to the investigation, please contact Randy Stegmeier, Director of Safety and Security at rstegmei@shoreline.edu.  Please take care in observing anything unusual and report your concerns to Safety and Security at x4633.

Special thanks to Security Officers, Edwin Lucero and Rob Bajra, who responded to the fire incident immediately and had two buildings evacuated before the Shoreline Fire Dept arrived.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICIES
All SCC faculty and staff are expected to read, understand and adhere to SCC policies, procedures, WACs, RCW rules, and appropriate federal and state laws.  Following is a link to important college policies for your review.
> Click Here

TOYOTA BRAKE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS STAFF
The Toyota T-TEN program is offering brake inspections on your Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Please contact Instructor Matt Spitzer by e-mail for an appointment at mspitzer@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Nov 1 - Dec. 5

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, December 4, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Susan Hasty, RN, Nurse Manager Neonatal ICU, Swedish Medical Center.  Ms. Hasty will discuss nursing care for premature infants. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

EXPIRATION DATE:  THE MOVIE AND SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, November 7
Silent Auction: 3:30 - 7:00pm;
Movie 7:00 - 9:00pm
Room College Theatre and Lobby

Support First Nations Club, and have a fun time watching Expiration Date.  www.expirationdatethemovie.com "A story of love, death and milk", filmed in Seattle.  Award-winning all-ages film by local film-maker.  Silent auction, same day - help support campus Native Carving project, First Nations Scholarship fund and other club activities! Tickets are $10 at the door or through campus ticket office - 546-4606.

SCC SPORTS
It was a dominating week-end for Shoreline's women's teams.  Volleyball started it with a three game win (30-21,31-29,30-26) over Olympic on Friday.  Soccer crushed Edmonds,12-0, on Sat.  Men's soccer, however, continued to struggle to find goals; losing to Edmonds, 1-2 on Sat.   Soccer - Skagit here Thurs.

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, October 30, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Nancy McAfee, RN, MN, CNN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Hospital.  Ms. McAfee will review Chronic Kidney Disease and the complications associated with this often undiagnosed condition. medwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE KIDS OF KENYA, EAST AFRICA
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300.  medwards@shoreline.edu

BUSTC 281 ONE CREDIT CLASSES - OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH WEEK 7
Looking for one or two more credits for your students?  One-credit modules in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows File Management, and Visio are being offered as BusTc 281 Special Topics.  Continuous enrollment through Week 7.  See page 37 of the printed schedule.  The instructor is Yun Moh.  Students should have experience with Windows-based computers. ktoreson@shoreline.edu

THIRD ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 31

CORRECTION:  It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Classified Staff Chili Challenge.  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 31, 2007.  Dust off your favorite chili recipe and enter your chili to win one of many prizes.  Entry forms will be available soon.

GLOBAL EYES PRESENTATION - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Monday, October 30, 2:30-4:30pm, Room 1701

Dr. Ernest Johnson and students traveled to South Africa where they learned from former freedom fighters, investigated the impact of and socio-cultural response to Hip-hop culture and HIV/AIDS, and visited political and social points of interest such as Robben Island Prison, shanty townships, game preserves, museums, Mandela's birthplace, and elementary and high schools. Students will present video images accompanied by selected journal entries. Everyone is welcome. Contact Dr. Johnson for further information: x4582, ejohnson@shoreline.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - CLASSIFIED MEMBERS NEEDED
President Lambert would like to call for the Environmental Committee to convene as
soon as possible in order to start committee work around October 23. Please follow this link to view a draft of the charging document for the work of the committee.  If you are interested in sitting on this committee please send and email to Sharon Wines at  sawines@shoreline.edu. Meeting dates and times will be set by the committee during the first meeting. More> Environmental Committee.

COMBINED FUND DRIVE-DESIGNATE SCC FOUNDATION
The Combined Fund Drive (CFD) is a terrific way for SCC employees to help our local communities and receive a tax deduction for your contribution. The CFD is a great opportunity to invest in the students here at SCC. You can designate your gift directly to the SCC Foundation, CFD charity code #315782. Since July, we have served well over 100 students by providing financial assistance and help with tuition, books, parking fees and other emergency needs. Without this aid, these students would not be able to stay enrolled in school. Please consider giving generously and designating Shoreline Community College Foundation. Your support does make a meaningful difference here on campus.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IN ASIA
 
President Lambert has joined Governor Christine Gregoire and an 80-member delegation of business and education leaders from Washington State on a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan.  Included on this trip are leaders such as Dr. Paull Shin, former SCC faculty member and current WA State Senator, Dr. Mark Emmert, UW President, and presidents from Pierce, Lake Washington Tech, and Bates Technical CC.  A summary of the trip can be read in the Seattle Times.
 
President Lambert reports that the trip has been quite enjoyable so far.  He participated in a panel discussion at a trade show in Seoul.  While visiting Boryang, a sister city to Shoreline, Lambert met with the president of Ajou Motor College and signed an MOU with them that encourages faculty and student exchanges between our college and theirs. "I am very proud to have signed the agreement reflecting further our commitment to collaborate and partner with the City of Shoreline's effort as well as our need to continue to reach out, " states Lambert.  He concludes his visit to Korea and will travel to Taiwan today.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE - FACULTY NEEDED
We need faculty to serve on the following committees related to Professional Development as described in the contract in Appendix A, Article VII: Professional Growth, on page A-22 of 24.  Please reply to mailto:ktoreson@shoreline.edu if you are interested.
   Need 3 faculty for Oversight Committee for Professional Development 
   Need 3 vocationally certified faculty for Professional/Technical
        Certification Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Associate Faculty Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Full-time Faculty Pool Fund Committee

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to those of you attended the all-campus meeting yesterday. We are facing a very serious situation with regards to our funding allocation from the State Board. The impact of our anticipated rebasing is in the range of $1.1 million to $1.8 million. We will continue to have campus dialog on this and other enrollment and budget issues.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, a videotape/DVD will be available for viewing by contacting Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu or through the Library.  Click here for a hard copy of the Oct. meeting presentation with notes.  Our next all-campus meeting is scheduled for November 17th.

TIAA-CREF: One on One Counseling
Monday 10/30 & Tuesday 10/31
Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG

Tony Clark from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Clark will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, select the best TIAA-CREF options, and find the right allocation mix for you. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc (be sure to click submit to confirm your appointment).

HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 9:00am and Noon

It is that time again to bring the children around the campus for the traditional Halloween walk.  Please let the center know if you want the children to visit your areas.  Please keep in mind with the reconstruction going on that it may be little more challenging to meet all the request. We will do our best to stop by all the locations.  If you are interested for the children to visit please call Jocelyn at ext.4690.
pgraham@shoreline.edu

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

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

GETTING ORGANIZED: MANAGING YOUR RESOURCES
Thursday, October 26, 1:45-2:30pm,
Room 1501, The Academic Skills Center

Learn strategies for managing your time and other resources in ways that best fit your situation and goals.  SCC Counselor Linda Sue Nelson welcomes all students to this free workshop.

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION MEETING - ITALY PROGRAM
Thursday, October 26, 2:00-3:00pm, Room 5386

Students interested in studying in Florence, Italy during Spring Quarter 2007 are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Students who are unable to attend but would like more information can be directed to Colleen Ferguson in the International Programs Office, Foss 5226. cferguson@shoreline.edu

GRAMMY U: PRODUCER/ENGINEER JACK ENDINO Q & A
Thursday, October 26, 6:00pm, Room 818

Grammy U is pleased to present our roll-out club event: world-renowned Producer/Engineer Jack Endino (Soundgarden/Nirtvana/Mudhoney).  A GRAMMY U 101 and networking event.  Learn about GRAMMY U, meet others who are also interested in a career in music and stick around Q&A with acclaimed Producer, Jack Endino!

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

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE CHILDREN OF KENYA
November

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300. UPDATE: The book drive will end on 12/8/06.

UW PHARMACY REPRESENTATIVE AT SHORELINE CC
Wednesday, November 1, 2:00pm, Room 2703

Micky Kedzierski from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will come to our campus for her annual visit. She has a very interesting career as a public health pharmacist and UW Pharmacy professor and is the chair of the Admissions Committee. Please encourage students to attend and consider coming yourself. jfagel@shoreline.edu

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Classified members are needed for the Legislative Committee.  If you are interested please e-mail sawines@shoreline.edu.  Meeting days and time are TBA.

SMITH AND MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CAMPUS
Tuesday, October 31, 9-11am, Boardroom, 1000 Bldg.

Representatives from two all women liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts, Smith and Mount Holyoke, are eager to recruit Shoreline women students!  So we encourage you to refer students who might be interested in learning more about these respective schools.  Both Smith and Mount Holyoke award financial aid packages for non-traditional age students (24 and up) who come from a variety of backgrounds, with a wide range of experience. At Smith College, this program is the Ada Comstock Scholars Program-(www.smith.edu). At Mount Holyoke, it is The Frances Perkins Program.
  We appreciate you passing along this information to students and invite you to attend-Halloween morning from 9-11 a.m.  For more information, please contact Lynette at x4715. lpeters@shoreline.edu

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

BENEFITS - OPEN ENROLLMENT
Oct 23 - Nov 30, 2006
Click HERE for more plan information on:

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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period.  
Health Care - Medical & Dental Plan Changes
Open enrollment is the one time each year you can change your medical and/or dental plan.  It is also the time of the year you can add or remove family members to your coverage. 2007 Discontinued Medical Plans: Group Health Options, Pacificare Medical, Uniform Neighborhood.

ODYSSEY DAYS SURVEY
Thanks to all who participated in our first Odyssey Days event.  There will be report of highlights from Odyssey Days in news & events.  In the meantime, could you please take the evaluation survey and provide your thoughts on "what worked and what didn't"  This will guide organizers of the next Odyssey Days to create an even better event for our students, staff, and the community.  Click here to start the survey.

1300 BUILDING FIRE UPDATE
The Shoreline Fire Department has determined that the fire in the 1300 building restroom was set intentionally.  If anyone has any information that may be relevant to the investigation, please contact Randy Stegmeier, Director of Safety and Security at rstegmei@shoreline.edu.  Please take care in observing anything unusual and report your concerns to Safety and Security at x4633.

Special thanks to Security Officers, Edwin Lucero and Rob Bajra, who responded to the fire incident immediately and had two buildings evacuated before the Shoreline Fire Dept arrived.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICIES
All SCC faculty and staff are expected to read, understand and adhere to SCC policies, procedures, WACs, RCW rules, and appropriate federal and state laws.  Following is a link to important college policies for your review.
> Click Here

TOYOTA BRAKE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS STAFF
The Toyota T-TEN program is offering brake inspections on your Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Please contact Instructor Matt Spitzer by e-mail for an appointment at mspitzer@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Nov 1 - Dec. 5

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, December 4, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Susan Hasty, RN, Nurse Manager Neonatal ICU, Swedish Medical Center.  Ms. Hasty will discuss nursing care for premature infants. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

EXPIRATION DATE:  THE MOVIE AND SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, November 7
Silent Auction: 3:30 - 7:00pm;
Movie 7:00 - 9:00pm
Room College Theatre and Lobby

Support First Nations Club, and have a fun time watching Expiration Date.  www.expirationdatethemovie.com "A story of love, death and milk", filmed in Seattle.  Award-winning all-ages film by local film-maker.  Silent auction, same day - help support campus Native Carving project, First Nations Scholarship fund and other club activities! Tickets are $10 at the door or through campus ticket office - 546-4606.

SCC SPORTS
It was a dominating week-end for Shoreline's women's teams.  Volleyball started it with a three game win (30-21,31-29,30-26) over Olympic on Friday.  Soccer crushed Edmonds,12-0, on Sat.  Men's soccer, however, continued to struggle to find goals; losing to Edmonds, 1-2 on Sat.   Soccer - Skagit here Thurs.

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, October 30, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Nancy McAfee, RN, MN, CNN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Hospital.  Ms. McAfee will review Chronic Kidney Disease and the complications associated with this often undiagnosed condition. medwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE KIDS OF KENYA, EAST AFRICA
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300.  medwards@shoreline.edu

BUSTC 281 ONE CREDIT CLASSES - OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH WEEK 7
Looking for one or two more credits for your students?  One-credit modules in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows File Management, and Visio are being offered as BusTc 281 Special Topics.  Continuous enrollment through Week 7.  See page 37 of the printed schedule.  The instructor is Yun Moh.  Students should have experience with Windows-based computers. ktoreson@shoreline.edu

THIRD ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 31

CORRECTION:  It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Classified Staff Chili Challenge.  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 31, 2007.  Dust off your favorite chili recipe and enter your chili to win one of many prizes.  Entry forms will be available soon.

GLOBAL EYES PRESENTATION - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Monday, October 30, 2:30-4:30pm, Room 1701

Dr. Ernest Johnson and students traveled to South Africa where they learned from former freedom fighters, investigated the impact of and socio-cultural response to Hip-hop culture and HIV/AIDS, and visited political and social points of interest such as Robben Island Prison, shanty townships, game preserves, museums, Mandela's birthplace, and elementary and high schools. Students will present video images accompanied by selected journal entries. Everyone is welcome. Contact Dr. Johnson for further information: x4582, ejohnson@shoreline.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - CLASSIFIED MEMBERS NEEDED
President Lambert would like to call for the Environmental Committee to convene as
soon as possible in order to start committee work around October 23. Please follow this link to view a draft of the charging document for the work of the committee.  If you are interested in sitting on this committee please send and email to Sharon Wines at  sawines@shoreline.edu. Meeting dates and times will be set by the committee during the first meeting. More> Environmental Committee.

KEEPIN' IT FRESH - ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Friday, October 27, 1:00-2:00 pm in the Library, Room 4214

Join in this roundtable discussion for online teachers experienced in using Blackboard.   Come and trade ideas, cranky stories, etc. about online pedagogy and, to a lesser extent, the technology that facilitates online teaching and learning. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Facilitated by:  Betsey Barnett, Multicultural Studies.

COMBINED FUND DRIVE-DESIGNATE SCC FOUNDATION
The Combined Fund Drive (CFD) is a terrific way for SCC employees to help our local communities and receive a tax deduction for your contribution. The CFD is a great opportunity to invest in the students here at SCC. You can designate your gift directly to the SCC Foundation, CFD charity code #315782. Since July, we have served well over 100 students by providing financial assistance and help with tuition, books, parking fees and other emergency needs. Without this aid, these students would not be able to stay enrolled in school. Please consider giving generously and designating Shoreline Community College Foundation. Your support does make a meaningful difference here on campus.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IN ASIA
 
President Lambert has joined Governor Christine Gregoire and an 80-member delegation of business and education leaders from Washington State on a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan.  Included on this trip are leaders such as Dr. Paull Shin, former SCC faculty member and current WA State Senator, Dr. Mark Emmert, UW President, and presidents from Pierce, Lake Washington Tech, and Bates Technical CC.  A summary of the trip can be read in the Seattle Times.
 
President Lambert reports that the trip has been quite enjoyable so far.  He participated in a panel discussion at a trade show in Seoul.  While visiting Boryang, a sister city to Shoreline, Lambert met with the president of Ajou Motor College and signed an MOU with them that encourages faculty and student exchanges between our college and theirs. "I am very proud to have signed the agreement reflecting further our commitment to collaborate and partner with the City of Shoreline's effort as well as our need to continue to reach out, " states Lambert.  He concludes his visit to Korea and will travel to Taiwan today.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE - FACULTY NEEDED
We need faculty to serve on the following committees related to Professional Development as described in the contract in Appendix A, Article VII: Professional Growth, on page A-22 of 24.  Please reply to mailto:ktoreson@shoreline.edu if you are interested.
   Need 3 faculty for Oversight Committee for Professional Development 
   Need 3 vocationally certified faculty for Professional/Technical
        Certification Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Associate Faculty Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Full-time Faculty Pool Fund Committee

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to those of you attended the all-campus meeting yesterday. We are facing a very serious situation with regards to our funding allocation from the State Board. The impact of our anticipated rebasing is in the range of $1.1 million to $1.8 million. We will continue to have campus dialog on this and other enrollment and budget issues.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, a videotape/DVD will be available for viewing by contacting Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu or through the Library.  Click here for a hard copy of the Oct. meeting presentation with notes.  Our next all-campus meeting is scheduled for November 17th.

TIAA-CREF: One on One Counseling
Monday 10/30 & Tuesday 10/31
Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG

Tony Clark from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Clark will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, select the best TIAA-CREF options, and find the right allocation mix for you. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc (be sure to click submit to confirm your appointment).

HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 9:00am and Noon

It is that time again to bring the children around the campus for the traditional Halloween walk.  Please let the center know if you want the children to visit your areas.  Please keep in mind with the reconstruction going on that it may be little more challenging to meet all the request. We will do our best to stop by all the locations.  If you are interested for the children to visit please call Jocelyn at ext.4690.
pgraham@shoreline.edu

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

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

SHORELINE'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLDS OCTOBER REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 25, 3:00pm Study Session; 4:00pm Meeting
-Board Room
The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Wednesday of each month and is scheduled to approve its 2007 meeting schedule at the October 25 Regular Meeting, which will begin with a one-hour Study Session at 3:00 p.m.  All staff are welcome to attend both the Study Session and the Regular Meeting.  Click here to access the Board's web page, which includes the agenda, background statements, and minutes.

JULIA'S INDONESIAN KITCHEN ON CAMPUS
Monday-Thursday  October 23 - 26 from 11:00 am - 2 pm in the Courtyard

JULIA'S INDONESIAN KITCHEN will be on campus Monday-Thursday (October 23rd-26th) both sampling and selling Indonesian Resoles, Kroket, Meatloaf and Macroni. Items will also be available for purchase in the bookstore.  Take advantage of this one time event to sample real Indonesian cooking.

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

1300 BUILDING FIRE UPDATE
The Shoreline Fire Department has determined that the fire in the 1300 building restroom was set intentionally.  If anyone has any information that may be relevant to the investigation, please contact Randy Stegmeier, Director of Safety and Security at rstegmei@shoreline.edu.  Please take care in observing anything unusual and report your concerns to Safety and Security at x4633.

Special thanks to Security Officers, Edwin Lucero and Rob Bajra, who responded to the fire incident immediately and had two buildings evacuated before the Shoreline Fire Dept arrived.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICIES
All SCC faculty and staff are expected to read, understand and adhere to SCC policies, procedures, WACs, RCW rules, and appropriate federal and state laws.  Following is a link to important college policies for your review.
> Click Here

TOYOTA BRAKE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS STAFF
The Toyota T-TEN program is offering brake inspections on your Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Please contact Instructor Matt Spitzer by e-mail for an appointment at mspitzer@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Nov 1 - Dec. 5

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, December 4, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Susan Hasty, RN, Nurse Manager Neonatal ICU, Swedish Medical Center.  Ms. Hasty will discuss nursing care for premature infants. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

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BENEFITS - OPEN ENROLLMENT
Oct 23 - Nov 30, 2006
Click HERE for more plan information on:

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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts are an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. Eligible employees (both first time and continuing) must enroll for each plan year (January 1 – December 31) during the open enrollment period.  
Health Care - Medical & Dental Plan Changes
Open enrollment is the one time each year you can change your medical and/or dental plan.  It is also the time of the year you can add or remove family members to your coverage. 2007 Discontinued Medical Plans: Group Health Options, Pacificare Medical, Uniform Neighborhood.

ODYSSEY DAYS SURVEY
Thanks to all who participated in our first Odyssey Days event.  There will be report of highlights from Odyssey Days in news & events.  In the meantime, could you please take the evaluation survey and provide your thoughts on "what worked and what didn't"  This will guide organizers of the next Odyssey Days to create an even better event for our students, staff, and the community.  Click here to start the survey.

EXPIRATION DATE:  THE MOVIE AND SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, November 7
Silent Auction: 3:30 - 7:00pm;
Movie 7:00 - 9:00pm
Room College Theatre and Lobby

Support First Nations Club, and have a fun time watching Expiration Date.  www.expirationdatethemovie.com "A story of love, death and milk", filmed in Seattle.  Award-winning all-ages film by local film-maker.  Silent auction, same day - help support campus Native Carving project, First Nations Scholarship fund and other club activities! Tickets are $10 at the door or through campus ticket office - 546-4606.

SCC SPORTS
It was a dominating week-end for Shoreline's women's teams.  Volleyball started it with a three game win (30-21,31-29,30-26) over Olympic on Friday.  Soccer crushed Edmonds,12-0, on Sat.  Men's soccer, however, continued to struggle to find goals; losing to Edmonds, 1-2 on Sat.   Soccer - Skagit here Thurs.

GETTING ORGANIZED: MANAGING YOUR RESOURCES
Thursday, October 26, 1:45-2:30pm,
Room 1501, The Academic Skills Center

Learn strategies for managing your time and other resources in ways that best fit your situation and goals.  SCC Counselor Linda Sue Nelson welcomes all students to this free workshop.

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION MEETING - ITALY PROGRAM
Thursday, October 26, 2:00-3:00pm, Room 5386

Students interested in studying in Florence, Italy during Spring Quarter 2007 are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Students who are unable to attend but would like more information can be directed to Colleen Ferguson in the International Programs Office, Foss 5226. cferguson@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BROWN BAG LUNCH
Monday, October 30, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Room 2308

Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing (SCCANS) is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Nancy McAfee, RN, MN, CNN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Hospital.  Ms. McAfee will review Chronic Kidney Disease and the complications associated with this often undiagnosed condition. medwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS "SHORELINE NURSES CALL THE SHOTS" FUNDRAISER
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be selling "Shoreline Nurses - Call the Shots" t-shirts as a fundraiser to benefit SCCANS and support SCCANS annual Holiday support of Shoreline families in need of additional assistance during the Winter Holiday.  A minimum donation of $12 per shirt is requested.  Visit Bldg. 2300 to order your shirt from Nov 1 - Dec. 5, 2006. m4edwards@shoreline.edu

SCCANS BOOK DRIVE FOR THE KIDS OF KENYA, EAST AFRICA
Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) will be collecting NEW or GENTLY USED children's book (K-12) for kids in Kenya.  The books will be used to start a regional library in Nyanza Province.  Books can be dropped off in Room 2316, in Building 2300.  medwards@shoreline.edu

GRAMMY U: PRODUCER/ENGINEER JACK ENDINO Q & A
Thursday, October 26, 6:00pm, Room 818

Grammy U is pleased to present our roll-out club event: world-renowned Producer/Engineer Jack Endino (Soundgarden/Nirtvana/Mudhoney).  A GRAMMY U 101 and networking event.  Learn about GRAMMY U, meet others who are also interested in a career in music and stick around Q&A with acclaimed Producer, Jack Endino!

BUSTC 281 ONE CREDIT CLASSES - OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH WEEK 7
Looking for one or two more credits for your students?  One-credit modules in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows File Management, and Visio are being offered as BusTc 281 Special Topics.  Continuous enrollment through Week 7.  See page 37 of the printed schedule.  The instructor is Yun Moh.  Students should have experience with Windows-based computers. ktoreson@shoreline.edu

THIRD ANNUAL CLASSIFIED STAFF CHILI CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 31

CORRECTION:  It's time to start thinking about the 3rd Annual Classified Staff Chili Challenge.  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 31, 2007.  Dust off your favorite chili recipe and enter your chili to win one of many prizes.  Entry forms will be available soon.

GLOBAL EYES PRESENTATION - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Monday, October 30, 2:30-4:30pm, Room 1701

Dr. Ernest Johnson and students traveled to South Africa where they learned from former freedom fighters, investigated the impact of and socio-cultural response to Hip-hop culture and HIV/AIDS, and visited political and social points of interest such as Robben Island Prison, shanty townships, game preserves, museums, Mandela's birthplace, and elementary and high schools. Students will present video images accompanied by selected journal entries. Everyone is welcome. Contact Dr. Johnson for further information: x4582, ejohnson@shoreline.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE - CLASSIFIED MEMBERS NEEDED
President Lambert would like to call for the Environmental Committee to convene as
soon as possible in order to start committee work around October 23. Please follow this link to view a draft of the charging document for the work of the committee.  If you are interested in sitting on this committee please send and email to Sharon Wines at  sawines@shoreline.edu. Meeting dates and times will be set by the committee during the first meeting. More> Environmental Committee.

KEEPIN' IT FRESH - ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Friday, October 27, 1:00-2:00 pm in the Library, Room 4214

Join in this roundtable discussion for online teachers experienced in using Blackboard.   Come and trade ideas, cranky stories, etc. about online pedagogy and, to a lesser extent, the technology that facilitates online teaching and learning. Please reserve your space by contacting Distance Learning (dl@shoreline.edu or x 6966). Facilitated by:  Betsey Barnett, Multicultural Studies.

COMBINED FUND DRIVE-DESIGNATE SCC FOUNDATION
The Combined Fund Drive (CFD) is a terrific way for SCC employees to help our local communities and receive a tax deduction for your contribution. The CFD is a great opportunity to invest in the students here at SCC. You can designate your gift directly to the SCC Foundation, CFD charity code #315782. Since July, we have served well over 100 students by providing financial assistance and help with tuition, books, parking fees and other emergency needs. Without this aid, these students would not be able to stay enrolled in school. Please consider giving generously and designating Shoreline Community College Foundation. Your support does make a meaningful difference here on campus.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IN ASIA
 
President Lambert has joined Governor Christine Gregoire and an 80-member delegation of business and education leaders from Washington State on a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan.  Included on this trip are leaders such as Dr. Paull Shin, former SCC faculty member and current WA State Senator, Dr. Mark Emmert, UW President, and presidents from Pierce, Lake Washington Tech, and Bates Technical CC.  A summary of the trip can be read in the Seattle Times.
 
President Lambert reports that the trip has been quite enjoyable so far.  He participated in a panel discussion at a trade show in Seoul.  While visiting Boryang, a sister city to Shoreline, Lambert met with the president of Ajou Motor College and signed an MOU with them that encourages faculty and student exchanges between our college and theirs. "I am very proud to have signed the agreement reflecting further our commitment to collaborate and partner with the City of Shoreline's effort as well as our need to continue to reach out, " states Lambert.  He concludes his visit to Korea and will travel to Taiwan today.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE - FACULTY NEEDED
We need faculty to serve on the following committees related to Professional Development as described in the contract in Appendix A, Article VII: Professional Growth, on page A-22 of 24.  Please reply to mailto:ktoreson@shoreline.edu if you are interested.
   Need 3 faculty for Oversight Committee for Professional Development 
   Need 3 vocationally certified faculty for Professional/Technical
        Certification Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Associate Faculty Pool Fund Committee
   Need 3 faculty for Full-time Faculty Pool Fund Committee

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to those of you attended the all-campus meeting yesterday. We are facing a very serious situation with regards to our funding allocation from the State Board. The impact of our anticipated rebasing is in the range of $1.1 million to $1.8 million. We will continue to have campus dialog on this and other enrollment and budget issues.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, a videotape/DVD will be available for viewing by contacting Judy Yu at jyu@shoreline.edu or through the Library.  Click here for a hard copy of the Oct. meeting presentation with notes.  Our next all-campus meeting is scheduled for November 17th.

TIAA-CREF: One on One Counseling
Monday 10/30 & Tuesday 10/31
Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG

Tony Clark from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Clark will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, select the best TIAA-CREF options, and find the right allocation mix for you. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc (be sure to click submit to confirm your appointment).

HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 9:00am and Noon

It is that time again to bring the children around the campus for the traditional Halloween walk.  Please let the center know if you want the children to visit your areas.  Please keep in mind with the reconstruction going on that it may be little more challenging to meet all the request. We will do our best to stop by all the locations.  If you are interested for the children to visit please call Jocelyn at ext.4690.
pgraham@shoreline.edu

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JOHN BACKES DESIGNATED AIC
October 16 - 24

While Lee Lambert is participating in the Asia trade mission, he has designated VPAA John Backes as administrator-in-charge.  John can be reached at ext. 4651, jbackes@shoreline.edu or by calling Kerry Fondren at ext. 4652.

JULIA'S INDONESIAN KITCHEN ON CAMPUS
Monday-Thursday  October 23 - 2