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Board of Trustees names
Dr. Lee Lambert President
At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Shoreline Community College (SCC), on June 9th, the Board voted to appoint
Lee D. Lambert as the College’s new president, effective July 1, 2006. The
Board unanimously approved Lambert’s appointment for a term of three years
at an annual salary of $175,000.
“The Board is pleased to name Mr. Lambert as President,” says Board
Chair Jeffrey P. Lewis. “In his role as both acting and interim president,
Mr. Lambert has proven his abilities as well as his commitment to the
College and our students. He has worked with the campus community in
developing processes and strategies that will set a successful course for
the future of the College.”
Lambert was hired in January 2005, as SCC’s vice president for Human
Resources and Legal Affairs. During his tenure as vice president, the
College underwent a management restructure following a faculty
vote-of-no-confidence of former College president, Holly Moore. At that
time, Lambert was asked to fill the role of acting president, and in October
of 2005, was named interim president.
Prior to coming to SCC, Lambert was vice president for Human Resources
and Legal Affairs at Centralia College. Among his accomplishments there,
Lambert established positive working relationships with the college’s
faculty and classified staff, further developed and implemented a
comprehensive affirmative action plan and created a campus-wide training
program. He negotiated and administered two separate contracts for faculty
and classified employees.
Lambert worked for five and a half years as special assistant to the President for Civil Rights and Legal Affairs at The Evergreen State College. In addition to advising college management staff on civil rights, personnel, and other campus and policy issues, he analyzed and anticipated trends in law that could present legal issues and problems for the college. He conducted ongoing training for the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students regarding discrimination, sexual harassment and legal issues and managed a public records program. While at The Evergreen State College, Lambert was an adjunct professor who taught courses on Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice, and Employment Law.
Lambert has a J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law and a
bachelor's degree in liberal arts from The Evergreen State College. He is a
member of the Washington State Bar Association, former chair of the Human
Resource Management Commission, and current member of the Governor’s
Affirmative Action Policy Committee.
“I am honored to accept the position of President of Shoreline
Community College. This is an exciting and challenging time for this
institution, and I look forward to working with our exceptional faculty,
staff, students and community as we advance the mission of the College as a
leader in higher education.
Heather Evans, a graduate of Shoreline Community
College in 2003, received the
President’s Medal from University of Washington President
Mark Emmert at the University’s
131st commencement ceremony. This award is given to one
university transfer student each year who demonstrates
academic excellence while at the UW. Shoreline Community
College (SCC) President Lee Lambert joined
President Emmert for this presentation.
Evans is currently a graduate
student in the Department of Sociology at the university,
where she hopes to earn her Ph.D. in Sociology. She came to
SCC as a student who had taken a break from education after
high school and who wasn’t sure she would ‘fit in” at a
large university as an older student.
Evans comments, “My experience at Shoreline Community
College was extremely positive. I was very supported by my
professors and those who advised me. At the time I was
looking to major in anthropology and wanted to work with
professors such as Sonja Solland and Lew Tarrant. I became
very interested in history at the same time.”
Professor Terry Taylor says, “Heather was especially
interested in how interpretations of history vary over time.
She was an outstanding researcher. She was also very
involved as a student and was a member of a faculty tenure
committee. Heather was the kind of student who always wanted
to know more and understand where present day concepts
originated in the past."
While at the University of Washington, Evans received a
number of scholarships, including the Goddard and the Leona
Hickman scholarships.
When asked about her future plans, Evans admits that she is
very focused on her educational endeavors because she enjoys
learning. She will complete her Ph.D. in the next few years
and will make decisions about her next step after that.
SCC partners with BCC to expand biotechnology and
engineering education in high schools and middle schools thanks to an Amgen
Foundation grant
The Seattle Times reported on Friday, June 23rd, that Shoreline Community
College and Bellevue Community College have been awarded a $227,000 grant
from the Amgen Foundation to implement the Amgen Bruce Wallace Biotechnology
Laboratory Program in the Shoreline, Bellevue and Seattle school districts.
The grant will provide faculty training, both high school and middle school,
equipment, and curriculum at no cost to integrate recombinant DNA technology
into science curricula to support students choosing to study and work in the
biotechnology and engineering fields. Grant dollars will also fund
three sets of microbiology lab supplies and equipment, such as thermocyclers
and electrophoresis equipment, which will be shared among the schools in the
three districts. Faculty development workshops will begin in August,
with classroom implementation to begin Fall Quarter 2006. BCC will act
as fiscal agent and project manager for the project. The program has
already been implemented in California schools and has been very successful.
"The Amgen Bruce Wallace Grant promotes and creates a higher level of interest for high school students in life sciences and biotechnology," says Berta Lloyd, instructional dean for professional/technical programs at SCC. "High schools students and instructors will be able to have hands on training with state of the art biotechnology equipment. I believe that because of these partnerships more young people will be motivated to pursue a career in biotechnology."
Amgen was one of the first biotechnology companies to bring safe and effective medicine from the lab to the manufacturing plant, and eventually to the patient. They have been in business locally since 1980. Their work has not only changed the practice of medicine, but has helped millions of people around the world fight cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. To learn more about Amgen, visit the foundation web site at: www.amgen.com/citizenship/overview.
Shoreline Community College launches Honors Program
A new program for students interested in broadening their college experience
will be launched at Shoreline Community College (SCC) this fall, thanks in
part, to a generous gift from Walter and Denise Day of Seattle. The SCC Honors Program is well-suited for students who plan to transfer to a
four-year university or who desire a more challenging curriculum. Students
are connected to faculty and to other honors students through seminars,
special projects and cultural activities. Graduation with honors could lead
to greater scholarship possibilities and admission to more selective
colleges and universities. Currently there are no other community colleges
in the North King County/South Snohomish region that offer this Honors
Program.
“We believe that this program will challenge and stimulate those students
who seek a more rigorous academic experience at Shoreline Community College
and will prepare them academically for their transition to four-year
institutions or into the workforce,” says Dr. Kenneth Lawson, dean of
the Intra-American Studies & Social Sciences Division. “This program builds
on the historical strength of our transfer program at Shoreline and takes
advantage of the breadth and depth of our course offerings in various
disciplines.”
Students enrolled in the Honors Program will take an honors course each
quarter that is designed to stimulate critical thought and encourage an
exchange of ideas. Courses will be taught by a variety of faculty members,
giving students exposure to a broad range of academic disciplines.
For more information about this program, check the website at
www.shoreline.edu/honors.
SCC Is among 400 U.S. education leaders traveling to China to build
and expand Chinese foreign language programs in U.S. schools
Donna Miller-Parker, essential skills director at Shoreline Community
College; Jennifer Parks, assistant principal at Einstein Middle School; and
Carmela Dellino, assistant principal at Shorewood High School are among 400
U.S. educators who will travel to China to learn about Chinese culture and
language in an effort to build and expand Chinese language programs in U.S.
schools. The one week educational tour represents a rare opportunity for
school decision-makers to experience China firsthand, learn about the
culture, and see the dramatic pace of change under way in the world’s most
populated nation. The trip will take place from June 27 through July 5, and
is sponsored by Hanban, China’s Office of Chinese Language Council
International, in partnership with the College Board, the Chinese Language
Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS), and the National
Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL).
Beyond the benefit of cultural enrichment, this tour is also expected to
provide incentives and strategies for the educators to return to the United
States better able to support the growth of Chinese programs in their own
schools and districts.
”We appreciate the support of Hanban, which will enable more American
students to learn the Chinese language, discover the vibrant culture of
China, and participate more fully in the cultural exchange between our two
countries," said College Board President Gaston Caperton. “More than 200
million children in China are studying English, yet only 24,000 children in
the United States are studying Chinese. In addition, China’s tremendous
economic growth will create new opportunities and challenges for our
country. It’s time that we offer a twenty-first-century choice to our
students.”
During the trip, educators will have an opportunity to meet with Chinese
education leaders, build sister school and city ties, and network with other
U.S. school leaders who will begin Chinese language programs in their
districts and schools. Delegates will visit Beijing from June 27 through
July 1, and will travel in small groups to other cities and provinces to
meet with local education commissions from July 2 to July 5.
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SCC launches
alternative fuels training
The college will offer two new alternative fuels training classes this
summer for those interested in environmentally friendly alternatives to
petroleum-based transportation. 1) The Basics of Biodiesel, Thursday,
July 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm, $39. Learn about the clean-burning fuel made from
plant oils that works in any diesel engine or home-furnace. Instructor
Lyle Rudensey, M. Ed. (aka “BioLyle”), is an environmental health educator
at the University of Washington who makes his own fuel using discarded
restaurant oil. He is co-founder of The Breathable Bus Coalition, and
is an active member of the NW Biodiesel Network, Centrobiodiesel, and The
Cascade People’s Center biodiesel project. 2) Alternative Fuels: The
Future of Transportation and Energy, Saturday, August 19, 1 – 4pm, $15. What
does the world’s oil production peak mean for you, America and the world?
Examine the pros and cons of alternative fuel transportation options.
Instructor Greg Rock is a sustainability engineer specializing in
green transportation, building design and energy production. He is
co-founder of The Green Car Company and founder of Sustainable Solutions, a
consulting practice that advises business leaders on how to best protect
investments from rising energy prices.
In February 2006, Shoreline Community College became Washington state’s
first National Training Center for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology
Vehicle Training through the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium.
SCC will offer a variety of alternative and advanced vehicle technology
training for fleet managers, auto shops, first responders, businesses and
community members.
Please call Shoreline Community College Extended Learning at (206) 533-6700
to register or for more information, or visit
www.shoreline.edu/ce
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOT approves Master Plan/FEIS &
forwards to City of Shoreline
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was approved by the Board of
Trustees at their monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 28th at the Lake Forest
Park campus.
The College completed this process to assess the potential
development impacts caused by future physical growth of the campus (to meet
the needs of the College and its students) to surrounding neighborhoods.
The FEIS considered the worst case scenario for campus development and
evaluated the impacts on traffic, environment, etc. and provided options to
the College.
Resolution 93 states the adoption of the CMP to guide future development of the main campus of the College. The resolution authorizes the College President to issue a Notice of Action pursuant to RCW 42.21C.080 which will require that any action to challenge the adoption of the CMP based on SEPA must be brought within 21 days; and authorizes the College President to submit the approved CMP to the City of Shoreline for its review. If the City recommends any changes to the plan, the College will consult with the City to resolve any differences, and if necessary, will take back to the BOT for consideration of the changes.
Both the FEIS and the Concept Master Plan (CMP) will be delivered to the City of Shoreline (COS) Friday, June 30th. The COS will review them and forward to the planning commission for public comment, (http://www.shoreline.edu/masterplan/SCC_FEIS/SectionV.pdf), and then the City Council will share the response with the College. The final stage of the six month process is acceptance of the plan by the City Council. This should occur sometime around the end of the year.
Kae Peterson, Sr. Exec. Director, Community/Resources Development says, "This is exciting! The College is the first institution to have a Master Plan approved by the City of Shoreline." Peterson points out that the COS is only about 10 years old.
The eight month process for the CMP was conducted in several phases, physical analysis, exploration of planning alternatives, concept plan development and document preparation. College administrators worked with the design team and the community throughout the entire planning phase to assure that all needs were met. The College conducted an administrative planning process in support of the CMP, resulting in the Shared Vision Strategic Plan.
CMP will guide future campus development and serve as the basis for subsequent approval by the COS. of an overlay -zoning district for the College. It includes both the goals and objectives for future campus development, a development program that identifies the approximate location and size of all future planned development (including buildings, landscaped open spaces, parking, infrastructure, building renovation and replacement, and proposed campus-wide architecture, landscape and engineering design guidelines.
The College worked with Blumen Consulting Group, Inc., Huckell/Weinman Associates, Transportation Solutions, Inc. with Rob Bernsetin, Reid Middleton, Inc., LMN Architects, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, and Transportation Engineering NorthWest, LLC.
The FEIS has been posted to the Master Plan web site located at http://www.shoreline.edu/masterplan/. Visit the site for more information.
Ongoing Recruitment efforts
The Enrollment Management Task Force has developed strategies for the
2006-07 academic year to address continuing enrollment issues: examine and
assess the class schedule and course offerings vis-a-vis student needs; provide our
students with an annual schedule; analyze the effectiveness of our
communication methods to the target groups; utilize data to identify current
and future student needs; utilize data to enhance informed decision-making;
align Enrollment Management Plan with the Strategic Plan; focus recruitment
efforts on reaching new populations; significantly improve our retention
rate; and improve and enhance our marketing plans. The plan is to
increase recruited high school students by 10 percent and the adult
population by 26 percent — taking the 2005-06 target of 4,500 to 4,800 in
the next academic year, and 4,900 in 2007-08.
Recruitment and Retention Manager Jeff Omalanz-Hood says that the College has added the following actions to support recruitment and retention.
Omalanz-Hood says that the R&R Committee is also working on the design stage of other initiatives. Keep reading Net News to keep abreast of all we are doing here to meet our FTE goals.
PUB remodel update PUB
parking lot has closed for remodelThe PUB has been taken over by the contractors who will begin the demolition and construction of the new Pagoda Union Building. Most of the PUB parking lot has been closed to staff parking to make way for the construction equipment, however some parking is still available until construction fences are installed during the week of July 10. The construction office, a mobile trailer, was delivered to the parking lot Tuesday, the 27th. The lot will also serve as a staging area for materials. The college has been informed that asbestos abatement will occur in a self-contained manner, however the PUB will NOT be "wrapped" as previously announced. This activity will take place in a safe manner so that there is no risk to personnel. If you have questions, please contact Randy Stegmeier at rstegmei@shoreline.edu for information Information regarding the temporary relocation of services such as food service, Safety & Security, dining and study areas is available through the website and the Virtual PUB. Click for the latest information which is being updated as information becomes available. |
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Where is everybody? PUB remodel requires new temporary homes for
staff and students
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Reorganization of Instructional Units
A message from the Interim VP of Academic Affairs John
Backes regarding the reorganization within the Office of Instruction has
been posted. Recommendations by the Task Force have been reviewed and
several reorganization decisions have been made.
Click here for the complete
memo.
2006 Outbound
Scholars' Reception
On Wednesday, May 31st, students, faculty and staff enjoyed the annual
Outbound Scholars' Reception hosted by President Lee Lambert and the
International Programs Office. Forty SCC students and faculty will
study and teach abroad this summer, the sixth year that SCC has offered
these unique, short-term, faculty-led Summer Institutes.
"These programs truly set Shoreline apart from other Washington colleges and we are fortunate to have a supportive administration and faculty who are committed to the values of international education," International Program Assistant Director Colleen Ferguson said.
This year four $500 scholarships were given to students participating in the Summer Institutes — Sharon Wersom, Julie Adams, Andrew ivanhoe and Linnea Lassiter. These scholarships are funded through the College's partnership with the Hotel and Tourism College of Japan. Applicants were asked to demonstrate their commitment to their community and a clear connection between the program and their future academic or career goals.
Professor Ernest Johnson received an IPAC grant last spring and will lead a four-week program in South Africa. Professor Gary Parks received an IPAC grant last spring and will lead a three-week program in Ireland titled: Writing in Ireland: Stories to Last Forever. Professors Tim Payne and Diana Knauf also received an IPAC grant and will lead a three-week program in Thailand.
Worker Retraining program recruits local bank's laid
off employees
Staff from the Worker Retraining program will recruit potential Worker
Retraining students from Washington Mutual Bank which is outsourcing their
call center and will be laying off up to 850 employees from their Bothell
center. Donsa Benitez will represent SCC at this recruitment
opportunity at the WAMU Call Center in Bothell. A number of other
community colleges will also participate including CCC, Edmonds CC, Everett
CC, BCC, and LWTC.
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HR CORNER
New Employees
Ruth Blaw, Program Coordinator, WorkFirst
Ruth Blaw joined the WorkFirst group May 24th as a program coordinator.
She was an education coordinator for King County Youth Programs before
coming to Shoreline, and was an ABE educator at Austin Community College and
the University of Texas at Austin. She has a master's degree in
education from Texas State University. Blaw's professional goal is to
bridge gaps that young people have to the
education they want and need; and to help professionals work with young
people who are challenged by institutions of education. Blaw can be reached
at x4739.
Kathy Langer, Office Asst. III, Diversity/Student Success
Kathy
Langer is the new Office Assistant III in Diversity/Student Success. Kathy was an administrative assistant for Advent Office
Furniture in Santa Rosa, California and an adjunct faculty member at Santa
Rose Junior College, where she taught Consumer and Family Studies Education.
Kathy earned her bachelor's degree in science (where she majored in home
economics and minored in Spanish) from California State Polytechnic
University in Pomona. Her professional goals include investing herself
as a supportive campus staff team member, assuming a mentoring role with
students, providing nurturing and encouragement, and embracing opportunities
for professional development and leadership. She enjoys walks with her
dog, Sam, getting acquainted with the Pacific Northwest, gardening,
knitting, quilting and traveling internationally. She can be reached at x6951.
Kathleen Ryan, Program Asst., Distance Learning
Kathleen Ryan began her new job in DL May 16th. She was a
Documentation Specialist at Sverdrup, Inc.; an Assistant Manager at Carlton
Cards, and an HR Assistant at Sears. She has a Certificate of
Completion in Business Software Applications from SCC. She plans to
learn more about Blackboard and take classes, although she hasn't decided
what to take yet. Ryan can be reached at x6683.
Jack Spirakes, Asst. Director, Marketing and Outreach
Jack
Spirakes (spur-RAH-kus) recently joined International Programs as Assistant
Director of Marketing and Outreach. In this capacity, Jack is
responsible for the College's international student recruiting efforts.
A former alumni relations and development officer at the University of
Washington, Jack earned a Master of Public Administration degree in 2002 at
the UW. Born in Honolulu, Jack spent his early childhood in
Taiwan and New Zealand before he and his family moved to California. A
graduate of Claremont McKenna College, Jack majored in comparative religion
and went on to raise funds for United Way organizations in California,
Hawaii and Washington. He is proud of his multicultural heritage,
which includes having a Chinese mother, Greek/German father, and Mexican
stepmother. Jack cites his finest professional achievements as
creating programs that not only build community, but also a desire among
people to “give back” to places that helped them succeed. In his spare time,
he enjoys singing with the Seattle Men's Chorus (although his new travel
schedule puts him on extended hiatus!). Jack looks forward to applying his
higher education marketing and cultivation skills in new ways to invite
international students to attend Shoreline Community College. Spirakes
can be reached at x6960.
Kathleen Hallisy, Program Coordinator, Financial Aid. She can be reached at 4625.
Cheryl Lulendo, Library/Archival Paraprofessional 1. 
While
doing her first internship in the Library Technician Program at Highline
Community College, Cheryl Lulendo was offered a part-time position as a
Library Technician III and has worked for Seattle Community College District
Library Technical Services since July 2004. While attending Highline,
she served as one of the officers of the Highline Association of Library
Technicians (HALT) Club. She left Highline in December of 2004 earning
an AAS in the Library Technician Program, and graduated with honors.
Lulendo hopes to continue her education in order to further her career in
library work. "I’m glad for the opportunity and looking forward to the
challenges of learning the responsibilities of being a Library and Archival
Paraprofessional 1 here at Shoreline Community College," says Lulendo.
She can be reached at x4562.
MANY THANKS TO ALL
The Retirement Party sponsored and planned by the SCC
Foundation and the Shoreline Federation of Teachers was a lovely event to
honor the folks who are retiring from full-time positions at the college.
Congratulations to:
• Dawn Azure, October 1988-June 2006
• Linda Clugston, January 1977-August 2006
• Caralee Cheney, June 1991-June 2006
• Lee Libby, September 1994-June 2006
• Jack Shiel, September 1983-December 2005
• Beverly Brandt, July 2002-August 2006
• Ron Olson, May 2001-July 2006
• Lillie Plummer, October 1983-June 2006
• Scott Saunders, April 1975-June 2006
• Zakiya Stewart, July 2004-January 2006
Thanks to Marcie Riedinger for ordering and picking
up all of the food and doing the setup for the event. Thanks to
Arlene Strong, who once again prepared a delicious
and cleverly designed cake honoring each of the retirees. Thanks to
David Starr and Mona Starr, who helped load and unload food and
beverages. Thanks to Phyllis Topham,
Paul Duernberger, and Bonnie Frunz for the use
of their coolers. Thanks to Judy Penn who stayed after the
event to help with cleanup. Thanks to those who set up the tables and
then put everything away. Events like these take careful planning and
hard work from folks from across the campus. Thanks to those of you
who attended this event to express appreciation to the friends and colleagues with whom we have
worked and to whom we wish the very best.
Employee Changes
Libby Fiene, Office Asst. III, Enrollment Services, x4614
Separations
Jan Davidson
Janice DeShon
Patricia Wade
KUDOS
ESL students and Donna Miller-Parker present to Shoreline
Rotary
The Shoreline Rotary Club hosted a presentation by three ESL students and
Donna Miller-Parker about the immigrant experience in the U.S. Following
that presentation, club president Gary Epps presented Shoreline with a
donation of $1000 to assist low-income ESL students to purchase textbooks.
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Natalie Niblack's art exhibited
Art instructor Natalie Niblack's art is currently being exhibited at
several galleries in the Puget Sound. Clay, Fire, and Form will
be on display through the month of July at Gallery at the Depot in
Anacortes. Her work will be exhibited at the Rhino Studios and
Gallery in Issaquah from July 20 - August 4th, and her work will be
juried at the Art at the Port Juried Art Exhibit in Anacortes from
July 26th - August 6th. Niblack's work is also represented by
Gallery 110 in Seattle, Art on Center in Tacoma, and Gallery by the Bay in
Stanwood. Her work is also availalbe for viewing at
natalieniblack.com.
EVENTS
Celebrate Shoreline Parade
Saturday, August 19
Mark your calendars for the City of Shoreline "Celebrate Shoreline"
Parade and Festival. We are looking for people who want to march
or ride the SCC Bus! Contact Amy Stapleton for more information at x
7841 or astaplet@shoreline.edu
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For sports calendars, visit the Athletics web site.
Students
had an opportunity to meet with representatives from
local manufacturing companies and community and technical college staff to
learn about their programs. Recent manufacturing graduates from
Western Washington University, Renton, Lake Washington, and Clover Park
technical colleges, and Shoreline and Green River community colleges answered
questions about how they decided to work in the manufacturing industry and
talked about their work in industry.
Other
participants were the
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Association for Operations Management, Primus International, Model Works, Accra Manufacturing, Tect Aerospace,
and Leonard's Metals.
Student athletes Kalina Hartilep and DelVaughn
Tinned, received the Student Athlete of the
Year awards this year for their athletic prowess and their academic success. Soccer
player, Hartilep graduated this spring with a 3.86GPA, which
qualified her as an All Academic Sports Team member and for an
Academic Leadership Award. She was a first team All-Star
and was named MVP for the Northern Region. 
Former basketball coach and recreation coordinator Steve Eskridge was inducted in the College's Athletic Department Hall of Fame.
Eskridge coached men's basketball for 12 seasons. During his coaching
tenure, the basketball team had 148 wins, the highest winning percentage of
any men's basketball coach in SCC's history. His teams made it to
playoffs six times and two regional championships were claimed while he
coached the SCC team. His 1995-96 team set a school record for wins
with a record of 28-5. Eskridge was recognized also for his tireless
work in recruiting and helping underprivileged and disadvantaged students. 