PRESIDENT LAMBERT IN WENATCHEE (APR. 30-MAY 1)
President Lee Lambert is in Wenatchee for the WACTC (Washington Association of Community & Technical Colleges) Board of Presidents Meeting on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1.  While Lee is off campus, the A.I.C. (Administrator In Charge) for the College: John Backes, VPAA; Extension 4651. Extension for Kerry Fondren, Confidential Assistant to VPAA: 4652. Thank you.
Submitted by Lori Yonemitsu

SCC STUDENTS WIN INTERNATIONAL DECA TITLE

Looking for a good international marketing idea? David Lim and Alex Chan have one, in fact, it’s an award-winning idea.

Lim and Chan were among 19 Shoreline Community College students competing April 22-25, at the 2009 College DECA International Conference, in Anaheim, Calif. Fifteen of the SCC students earned conference recognition and honors, with Lim and Chan leading the way, winning first place in the International Marketing categories.  Read more. 
Submitted by Jim Hills

I-90 EXPRESS LANES CLOSED FROM MAY 4-23
On Monday, May 4th, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction crews will close the I-90 express lanes around the clock while crews replace a pair of deteriorating bridge joints. From May 4-23, carpools, buses and other traffic that normally use the express lanes will be diverted to the mainline. Drivers can expect delays of 30 minutes or more westbound in the morning and eastbound in the afternoon. Extra congestion is also expected on I-405 and SR 520 as drivers look for other ways across and around Lake Washington.  For more information about the project go to: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/HomerHadleyBridgeRepair/default.htm 
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

SHORELINE MEN'S TENNIS LOSES TO GREEN RIVER
The men's tennis team lost to Green River Community College on Tuesday, April 28th, by the score of 2-7. Shoreline's #1 player Wes Abney and #6 player Thinh Nguyen collected the victories for Shoreline in singles competition.

The men's team record fell to 2-4 on the season. This was the final home match for the men's team while the SCC women's team will play Green River at home on Saturday, May 9th.
Submitted by Doug Palmer

SCC SOFTBALL POUNDS PENINSULA WITH EIGHT HOMERUNS
The Shoreline Community College softball team pounded Peninsula Community College 18-1 and 15-1 in a NWAACC Northern Region doubleheader on Tuesday, April 28th. The Lady Dolphins pounded PCC pitching for 32 hits and 8 homeruns with Brittanie Thibodeaux and Camille Deprew leading the way with 2 homeruns each.

FRIDAY FILM, "JOURNEY FROM THE FALL"
12:30pm, Friday, May 1, Room 1104
"Journey from the Fall follows a family and some friends from the escape of Vietnam and the fall of Saigon to their eventual arrival in Southern California. Vast in scope yet carefully nuanced, Ham Tran's film represents a major accomplishment." Dr. Robert Hayden will facilitate pre-and post-film discussion. Join us!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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LEGISLATURE APPROVES STATE BUDGET
While there may still be a bit of shouting left to do, the Legislature appears to have settled on the basics of budget for the next two years, giving some direction to Shoreline Community College officials.

“It looks like the reductions are in the range we’ve been planning for,” Vice President for Administrative Services Daryl Campbell said Monday, April 27, 2009, just hours after lawmakers gaveled the regular legislative session to a close. “We’ll need to have some time to look at the specifics of the budget to better understand how the college should proceed.”  Read more.
Provided by Jim Hills 

ANGEL FACULTY TRAINING AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Local and statewide ANGEL training sessions and other ANGEL resources can be found here:  http://www.shoreline.edu/elfaculty/angel.htm.  Please note that the next online faculty training course (offered free to us by Centralia College) starts on May 6th:
http://www.waol.org/info/training/instTrainingRegistration.aspx.
Submitted by Ann Garnsey-Harter

BUDGET COMMITTEE HIRING REPORT
As part of the hiring criteria adopted in October 2007 by PSET (in consultation with the Budget Committee), the VPAS is to submit quarterly reports regarding new hires to the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is then to determine if the hiring process was followed. Following this determination, the Budget Committee is to communicate the findings to the campus community.  Read more.
Submitted by Mary Bonar and Carla Hogan

INTRODUCTION TO NEW ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
3-4:30pm, Monday, May 18, Rm 2925
All administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Introduction to New Accreditation Standards on Monday, May 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., in room 2925.

Guest speaker Ron Baker, Executive Vice President of the Northwest Accreditation Association of Colleges and Universities, will introduce the campus to our new Accreditation standards. Now on a new timetable, accreditation activities will commence this coming year.

This is a great opportunity for all administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about the new accreditation processes and to ask questions about the process.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

TRUSTEES OK GRADUATION CREDIT CHANGE
Another cut is coming to Shoreline Community College, but this one has nothing to do with the state budget and will help students.

The SCC Board of Trustees at the April 22, 2009, meeting unanimously approved a plan that will trim the college’s most popular transfer degree - Associate in Arts and Sciences, Option A - to 90 credits by dropping Physical Education and Intra-American Studies as graduation requirements.  Read article on blog. 
Submitted by Jim Hills

SCC INFORMS ABOUT SWINE FLU
With concerns rising over reports of swine flu, Shoreline Community College is choosing to do what it does best: educate.

“This appears to be a rapidly changing situation without a clear path,” Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert said Monday, April 27, 2009. “What we can do at this point is keep our students and employees informed and updated as this situation unfolds.”  Read more.
Provided by Jim Hills

COLLEGE TO HAVE NEW SMOKING POLICY BY NEXT FALL
One of the longtime, ongoing conversations at Shoreline Community College is what the college smoking policy should look like.  Now, under the direction of VP Daryl Campbell, the policy, untouched since the ‘70s, is about to be revamped.  Administration has listened to the concerns and suggestions by students, faculty and staff, and is on a serious track to propose new policy reflective of current practice.  Read more. 
Submitted by Donna Myers

******** ATHLETICS & SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS *********

Check out upcoming sports events!

Check out sports events 

softball games; baseball games; and tennis matches

Check out the athletics web page for more information.

SHORELINE BASEBALL LOSES THREE OUT OF FOUR TO BELLEVUE CC
The Shoreline Community College baseball team dropped three out of four games to Bellevue Community College over the weekend. On Saturday at Bellevue, the Dolphins earned a split with BCC defeating the Bulldogs 2-1 while dropping the second game 10-4. On Sunday at Lower Woodland Park, the SCC squad took a 1-0 lead in into the fifth inning of the first game, but Bellevue rallied to win 9-1 and then took the second game 9-2.

The Dolphins are now 2-14 in the NWAACC Northern Region and 13-19 overall. Shoreline plays Everett CC in a four game series on May 2-3.

SOFTBALL TEAM SPLITS WITH OLYMPIC COLLEGE
The Shoreline Community College women's softball team split with Olympic College on Saturday in a NWAACC Northern Region doubleheader. The Lady Dolphins dropped the first game 1-4 but came to win the nightcap, 2-1.

The split brings the SCC squad to a 10-4 record in the Northern Division and dropped them into third place behind Bellevue and Everett Community Colleges. Shoreline is 17-11 overall and play at Peninsula Community College on Tuesday and return home against Skagit Valley College on Friday, May 1, at 1:00 PM.

MEN'S TENNIS SPLITS TWO MATCHES, WOMEN'S TENNIS IS SWEPT
The Shoreline Community College men's and women's tennis teams lost three of four matches over the weekend. On Saturday, both the SCC squads were defeated by the Community College of Spokane, 9-0. On Sunday, the SCC men's tennis team swept Treasure Valley CC 9-0, while the SCC women were defeated 9-0.

The Dolphin men's tennis team is 2-2 in the season while the Lady Dolphins are 0-5. The SCC men's tennis team plays Green River at home (Shoreview Park) on Tuesday, May 28th, at 2 p.m.  See more sports news below in sports section.
Submitted by Doug Palmer

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC WINNERS FOR WINTER 09
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department announced 47 recipients of the Green and Gold Awards for Winter Quarter 09. Green Club Award winners have a 3.00 to 3.49 GPAs. Gold Club winners have 3.50 to 3.99 GPAs. The SCC softball team led the way with 9 of its 12 members being award winners and the baseball team had 11 total members out of its 27 man squad.  And the winners are...
Provided by Doug Palmer

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

BUDGET COMMITTEE HIRING REPORT
As part of the hiring criteria adopted in October 2007 by PSET (in consultation with the Budget Committee), the VPAS is to submit quarterly reports regarding new hires to the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is then to determine if the hiring process was followed. Following this determination, the Budget Committee is to communicate the findings to the campus community.  Read more.
Submitted by Mary Bonar and Carla Hogan

SWINE FLU INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
While the Swine Flu has not reached pandemic proportions, it does continue to grow in the United States and Canada. It is a good idea to review and consider safe health practices to prevent further spread of germs and influenza. I've found the following sites to have very good, current information. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is offering the most current recommendations and precautionary information from the national level about swine flu at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineflu_001.  Read more.
Submitted by Robin Heslop

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

TRUSTEES OK GRADUATION CREDIT CHANGE
Another cut is coming to Shoreline Community College, but this one has nothing to do with the state budget and will help students.

The SCC Board of Trustees at the April 22, 2009, meeting unanimously approved a plan that will trim the college’s most popular transfer degree - Associate in Arts and Sciences, Option A - to 90 credits by dropping Physical Education and Intra-American Studies as graduation requirements.  Read article on blog. 
Submitted by Jim Hills

SCC INFORMS ABOUT SWINE FLU
With concerns rising over reports of swine flu, Shoreline Community College is choosing to do what it does best: educate.

“This appears to be a rapidly changing situation without a clear path,” Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert said Monday, April 27, 2009. “What we can do at this point is keep our students and employees informed and updated as this situation unfolds.”  Read more.
Provided by Jim Hills

ANGEL FACULTY TRAINING AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Local and statewide ANGEL training sessions and other ANGEL resources can be found here:  http://www.shoreline.edu/elfaculty/angel.htm.  Please note that the next online faculty training course (offered free to us by Centralia College) starts on May 6th:
http://www.waol.org/info/training/instTrainingRegistration.aspx.
Submitted by Ann Garnsey-Harter

COLLEGE TO HAVE NEW SMOKING POLICY BY NEXT FALL
One of the longtime, ongoing conversations at Shoreline Community College is what the college smoking policy should look like.  Now, under the direction of VP Daryl Campbell, the policy, untouched since the ‘70s, is about to be revamped.  Administration has listened to the concerns and suggestions by students, faculty and staff, and is on a serious track to propose new policy reflective of current practice.  Read more. 
Submitted by Donna Myers

INTRODUCTION TO NEW ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
3-4:30pm, Monday, May 18, Rm 2925
All administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Introduction to New Accreditation Standards on Monday, May 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., in room 2925.

Guest speaker Ron Baker, Executive Vice President of the Northwest Accreditation Association of Colleges and Universities, will introduce the campus to our new Accreditation standards. Now on a new timetable, accreditation activities will commence this coming year.

This is a great opportunity for all administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about the new accreditation processes and to ask questions about the process.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

******** ATHLETICS & SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS *********

Check out upcoming sports events!

Check out sports events 

softball games; baseball games; and tennis matches

Check out the athletics web page for more information.

SHORELINE BASEBALL LOSES THREE OUT OF FOUR TO BELLEVUE CC
The Shoreline Community College baseball team dropped three out of four games to Bellevue Community College over the weekend. On Saturday at Bellevue, the Dolphins earned a split with BCC defeating the Bulldogs 2-1 while dropping the second game 10-4. On Sunday at Lower Woodland Park, the SCC squad took a 1-0 lead in into the fifth inning of the first game, but Bellevue rallied to win 9-1 and then took the second game 9-2.

The Dolphins are now 2-14 in the NWAACC Northern Region and 13-19 overall. Shoreline plays Everett CC in a four game series on May 2-3.

SOFTBALL TEAM SPLITS WITH OLYMPIC COLLEGE
The Shoreline Community College women's softball team split with Olympic College on Saturday in a NWAACC Northern Region doubleheader. The Lady Dolphins dropped the first game 1-4 but came to win the nightcap, 2-1.

The split brings the SCC squad to a 10-4 record in the Northern Division and dropped them into third place behind Bellevue and Everett Community Colleges. Shoreline is 17-11 overall and play at Peninsula Community College on Tuesday and return home against Skagit Valley College on Friday, May 1, at 1:00 PM.

MEN'S TENNIS SPLITS TWO MATCHES, WOMEN'S TENNIS IS SWEPT
The Shoreline Community College men's and women's tennis teams lost three of four matches over the weekend. On Saturday, both the SCC squads were defeated by the Community College of Spokane, 9-0. On Sunday, the SCC men's tennis team swept Treasure Valley CC 9-0, while the SCC women were defeated 9-0.

The Dolphin men's tennis team is 2-2 in the season while the Lady Dolphins are 0-5. The SCC men's tennis team plays Green River at home (Shoreview Park) on Tuesday, May 28th, at 2 p.m.  See more sports news below in sports section.
Submitted by Doug Palmer

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC WINNERS FOR WINTER 09
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department announced 47 recipients of the Green and Gold Awards for Winter Quarter 09. Green Club Award winners have a 3.00 to 3.49 GPAs. Gold Club winners have 3.50 to 3.99 GPAs. The SCC softball team led the way with 9 of its 12 members being award winners and the baseball team had 11 total members out of its 27 man squad.  And the winners are...
Provided by Doug Palmer

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

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

TRUSTEES OK GRADUATION CREDIT CHANGE
Another cut is coming to Shoreline Community College, but this one has nothing to do with the state budget and will help students.

The SCC Board of Trustees at the April 22, 2009, meeting unanimously approved a plan that will trim the college’s most popular transfer degree - Associate in Arts and Sciences, Option A - to 90 credits by dropping Physical Education and Intra-American Studies as graduation requirements.  Read article on blog. 
Submitted by Jim Hills

COLLEGE TO HAVE NEW SMOKING POLICY BY NEXT FALL
One of the longtime, ongoing conversations at Shoreline Community College is what the college smoking policy should look like.  Now, under the direction of VP Daryl Campbell, the policy, untouched since the ‘70s, is about to be revamped.  Administration has listened to the concerns and suggestions by students, faculty and staff, and is on a serious track to propose new policy reflective of current practice.  Read more. 
Submitted by Donna Myers

INTRODUCTION TO NEW ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
3-4:30pm, Monday, May 18, Rm 2925
All administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Introduction to New Accreditation Standards on Monday, May 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., in room 2925.

Guest speaker Ron Baker, Executive Vice President of the Northwest Accreditation Association of Colleges and Universities, will introduce the campus to our new Accreditation standards. Now on a new timetable, accreditation activities will commence this coming year.

This is a great opportunity for all administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about the new accreditation processes and to ask questions about the process.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

PLEASE TAKE THE CTR SURVEY - DEADLINE DUE SOON!
Shoreline Community College requests that each employee complete an online Commute Trip Reduction survey. This mandatory survey helps our College stay in compliance with the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction law. This survey has just 15 questions and should take less than two minutes to complete. Attachment. 

EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
The campus community is invited to submit nominations for the Exceptional Faculty Award. Any Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student, or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.  The Memo, Selection Criteria, and Nomination Form are available on the Human Resources website.  Please submit nominations to Debbie Sherman in Human Resources by May 29, 2009.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman  

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

******** ATHLETICS & SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS *********

Check out upcoming sports events!

Check out sports events 

softball games; baseball games; and tennis matches

Check out the athletics web page for more information.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC WINNERS FOR WINTER 09
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department announced 47 recipients of the Green and Gold Awards for Winter Quarter 09. Green Club Award winners have a 3.00 to 3.49 GPAs. Gold Club winners have 3.50 to 3.99 GPAs. The SCC softball team led the way with 9 of its 12 members being award winners and the baseball team had 11 total members out of its 27 man squad.  And the winners are...
Provided by Doug Palmer

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

EARTH WEEK 2009
Earth Week will be celebrated at Shoreline Community College next week, April 20-25.  Please check out the events.

HP3000 SERVER SHUTDOWN
3pm, Friday, April 24
Attention, all Shoreline Community College staff!  Because of the need to install a new device on the HP3000 server, TSS will need you to be logged off the HP3000 server by 3 p.m., Friday, April 24. All processes will be shut down at this time so please plan accordingly. The HP3000 will be available again at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25.  Thank you so much for your cooperation.
Submitted by Bonnie Madison  

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SCCFT EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS
The nomination deadline for the upcoming SCCFT Local #1950 Executive Board Election has been extended. Written nominations may be submitted to Kira Wennstrom no later than 5 p.m. on April 24, 2009. Email submissions are acceptable. Both the nominee and the nominator must be members in good standing; please notify your nominee before submitting a nomination.
Submitted by Kira Wennstrom

SPEAK OUT LOUD -- ESL COMPETITION
12:30pm, Friday, April 24, Room 2926
Watch as ESL students participate in this exciting speech competition. Entertainment and delicious cookies available.
Submitted by Andhika Pudjiadi 

TECHNOLOGY MOMENT:  CAMTASIA
12:30-1pm, Friday, April 24, Rm 4214
Please join Larry Cheng for 30 minutes on Camtasia, a software package to help make screencasts, or video tutorials. 
Submitted by Claire Murata

PLANNING SESSION OF MINORITY ISSUES AWARENESS EVENT
12:30pm, Friday, April 24, PUB 9201
Scheduled for May 21, Project Pride is seeking others to collaborate in this Minority Issues Awareness Event. Also in cooperation of and coinciding with The Women's & Multicultural Center's Event.
Submitted by Sam ' Birran

POWER OF ONE CONFERENCE
Friday, April 24, 2009
This Leadership Conference is designed for GLBTQ college students and allies to share in-formation and create positive changes. The mission is to explore the connections between art, faith, and politics through discussion, engagement and collaboration.

Food Drive For Greenwood Food Bank
8:30am – 1:30pm, Friday, April 24, PUB
The Global Development Project Club is holding this food drive.  Please support by bringing canned and boxed food items.  Thanks you. 

CELEBRATE CHILDREN -- WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD, APRIL 19-25
The theme for the Week of the Young Child is "Bring Communities Together for Children--Children Bring Communities Together." The Washington State Department of Early Learning is asking us all to consider the following: "What Have YOU done to help a child today?"  Read article.
Submitted by Darlene Bakes

INTRODUCTION TO NEW ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
3-4:30pm, Monday, May 18, Rm 2925
All administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Introduction to New Accreditation Standards on Monday, May 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., in room 2925.

Guest speaker Ron Baker, Executive Vice President of the Northwest Accreditation Association of Colleges and Universities, will introduce the campus to our new Accreditation standards. Now on a new timetable, accreditation activities will commence this coming year.

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

******** ATHLETICS & SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS *********

Check out upcoming sports events!

Check out sports events 

softball games; baseball games; and tennis matches

Check out the athletics web page for more information.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC WINNERS FOR WINTER 09
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department announced 47 recipients of the Green and Gold Awards for Winter Quarter 09. Green Club Award winners have a 3.00 to 3.49 GPAs. Gold Club winners have 3.50 to 3.99 GPAs. The SCC softball team led the way with 9 of its 12 members being award winners and the baseball team had 11 total members out of its 27 man squad.  And the winners are...
Provided by Doug Palmer

SOFTBALL DROPS TWO TO BELLEVUE CC AND NOW IS TIED FOR FIRST
The hot hitting Shoreline Community College softball team had their bats go cold on Tuesday afternoon at Shoreview Park, as they dropped a doubleheader to defending Northern Region Champion, Bellevue Community College, 1-5, 0-2. Both teams are now tied for first place in the NWAACC Northern Region with 9-3 records in the conference. SCC is 16-10 overall.

Shoreline begins the second half of conference season on Saturday at home (Shoreview Park) against Olympic College. Game time is 2 p.m. SCC and OC split a doubleheader to kick off the conference season back in late March.
Provided by Doug Palmer

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

EARTH WEEK 2009
Earth Week will be celebrated at Shoreline Community College next week, April 20-25.  Please check out the events.

TIAA-CREF:  ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
April 23 & May 12, Small Conference Room, ADMIN BLDG 1000
Peter Stankovich from TIAA-CREF will be available to meet for individual appointments to discuss your personal TIAA-CREF retirement planning. Mr. Stankovich will be available to help you develop long-term strategies, find the right allocation mix for you, develop your own strategy and learn about TIAA-CREF retirement income flexibility. To schedule an appointment, please visit the website at https://ais2.tiaa-cref.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects.exe/ARS. (Be sure to click SUBMIT to confirm your appointment.) Submitted by Ellen Pincus 

PLANET EARTH DOCUMENTARY SHOWING
2-4:15pm, Thursday, April 23, PUB 9202
A showing of the award-winning documentary Planet Earth episodes Desert and Seasonal Forest, followed by a discussion with Charles Dodd.
Submitted by Andhika Pudjiadi 

CELEBRATE CHILDREN -- WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD, APRIL 19-25
The theme for the Week of the Young Child is "Bring Communities Together for Children--Children Bring Communities Together." The Washington State Department of Early Learning is asking us all to consider the following: "What Have YOU done to help a child today?"  Read article.
Submitted by Darlene Bakes

EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARD NOMINATION
The campus community is invited to submit nominations for the Exceptional Faculty Award. Any Shoreline administrator, alumni, classified employee, faculty member, foundation board member, student, or trustee may nominate an eligible faculty member for consideration.  The Memo, Selection Criteria, and Nomination Form are available on the Human Resources website.  Please submit nominations to Debbie Sherman in Human Resources by May 29, 2009.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

PLEASE TAKE THE CTR SURVEY - DEADLINE DUE SOON!
Shoreline Community College requests that each employee complete an online Commute Trip Reduction survey. This mandatory survey helps our College stay in compliance with the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction law. This survey has just 15 questions and should take less than two minutes to complete.

Completion of this survey is very important to Shoreline College and to the State of Washington. Data collected through the survey is used by the State to plan for transportation improvements. The information will also be used by Shoreline Community College to provide commute benefits based on employee response and feedback.

This year employees are completing the survey online and they will receive a $10 voucher. The deadline 5 p.m., April 30, 2009. To take the survey, please follow the instructions below. Thank you for your participation.

1.  Go to https://www.ctrsurvey.org/survey/survey.aspx
2.  Enter your Complete work e-mail address  (example: mario@OurEMailDomain.edu). Click the “Login” button
3.  You will be prompted to select your worksite name from a drop down list. Choose your worksite and click “Select."
4.  Complete the survey, clicking “Next” after each question.  When you have answered the final question, clicking “Next” will bring you to a page indicating  you have completed the survey. 

Every person who completes the survey will receive a $10 voucher (valid at 76 Gas Stations, Brown Bear Car Wash, YMCA, REI, AAA Washington, or Flexcar). The vouchers will be sent out in May.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.  Read more. 

If you have any questions please contact Angie Gorosave at ETC Coordinator 206-546-4633. Enter here to complete the survey: https://www.ctrsurvey.org
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

TECHNOLOGY MOMENT:  CAMTASIA
12:30-1pm, Friday, April 24, Rm 4214
Please join Larry Cheng for 30 minutes on Camtasia, a software package to help make screencasts, or video tutorials. 
Submitted by Claire Murata

CENTER FOR SERVICE LEARNING & GLOBAL DEV. PROJECT HOST GLOBAL HUNGER BANQUET
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 28, PUB 9208
Would you like to have a better sense of what the majority of the world’s population experiences daily? What it would be like to be hungry everyday?

The Center for Service Learning and the Global Development Project Club at Shoreline Community College invite the public to join students, faculty and staff at the Oxfam America Global Hunger Banquet, a unique dinner experience that highlights the issues surrounding global hunger and its connections to our lives.

The event takes place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 28 in the PUB Quiet Dining Room, 9208 on the main campus at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North. There is no charge for the event.

Please RSVP at http://event.pingg.com/hungerbanquet.  Read more on blog.
Submitted by Donna Myers

PLANNING SESSION OF MINORITY ISSUES AWARENESS EVENT
12:30pm, Friday, April 24, PUB 9201
Scheduled for May 21, Project Pride is seeking others to collaborate in this Minority Issues Awareness Event. Also in cooperation of and coinciding with The Women's & Multicultural Center's Event.
Submitted by Sam ' Birran

******** ATHLETICS & SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS *********

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC WINNERS FOR WINTER 09
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department announced 47 recipients of the Green and Gold Awards for Winter Quarter 09. Green Club Award winners have a 3.00 to 3.49 GPAs. Gold Club winners have 3.50 to 3.99 GPAs. The SCC softball team led the way with 9 of its 12 members being award winners and the baseball team had 11 total members out of its 27 man squad.  And the winners are...
Provided by Doug Palmer

BASEBALL TEAM RETURNS TO ACTION ON SUNDAY AT HOME AGAINST BELLEVUE
The Shoreline CC baseball team will host Bellevue Community College on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Lower Woodland Park, at the south end of Green Lake.

The Dolphins who started the season 10-0 have struggled in conference play with a 1-11 record and a 11-16 overall record. But the season is much improved over last year when the SCC squad could only muster five wins all year.
Submitted by Doug Palmer

SHORELINE CC TENNIS TEAMS PLAY ON SATURDAY
The Shoreline Community College men's and women's tennis team have a big weekend of action scheduled. On Saturday, the Dolphins host the Community College of Spokane at 9 a.m. and on Sunday, the SCC squads face Treasure Valley Community College of Oregon at 9 a.m. as well.  Matches are free to the public.
Submitted by Doug Palmer

SOFTBALL DROPS TWO TO BELLEVUE CC AND NOW IS TIED FOR FIRST
The hot hitting Shoreline Community College softball team had their bats go cold on Tuesday afternoon at Shoreview Park, as they dropped a doubleheader to defending Northern Region Champion, Bellevue Community College, 1-5, 0-2. Both teams are now tied for first place in the NWAACC Northern Region with 9-3 records in the conference. SCC is 16-10 overall.

Shoreline begins the second half of conference season on Saturday at home (Shoreview Park) against Olympic College. Game time is 2 p.m. SCC and OC split a doubleheader to kick off the conference season back in late March.
Provided by Doug Palmer

************ FORMER ANNOUNCEMENTS ************ 

SCC IN THE NEWS
Yesterday was a big day for Shoreline Community College -- in Washington, D.C. and here on campus. 

President Lee Lambert and Solar Design and Installation Program graduate, Phillip Lou were both "on the hill" in Washington, D.C. to testify to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions at hearing titled, "Empowering Workers to Rebuild America's Economy and Longer-Term Competitiveness:  Green Skills Training for Workers."  Read about it all on the On Campus blog.  Listen to the testimony.

At about 11:30 yesterday morning, students and faculty came together to protest proposed budget cuts by the state Legislature.  The event was part of a statewide effort by the American Federation of Teachers, the union that represents faculty members at Washington community and technical colleges. Faculty Senate President Amy Kinsel helped organize the event that includes speakers, poetry readings and music performed by Funkngroove.  Ross Reynolds of KUOW's "The Conversation," talks to International Studies student, Camela Anzi about how the budget cuts will affect her and fellow students -- the bottom line...she says "it means a lower quality of education."  Listen to the interview.  Read about at On Campus blog. 

Also, check out the story (and video) by KING 5 reporter Jane McCarthy (filmed at our main entrance) on budget cuts.    

SCC GOES GREEN WITH CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
SCC President Lee Lambert and student Phil Lou are scheduled to testify today, April 21 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The committee includes Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and is chaired by Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. The hearing is titled "Empowering Workers to Rebuild America's Economy and Longer-Term Competitiveness: Green Skills Training for Workers."  Read article on blog.
Submitted by Jim Hills

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT EMBRACE SHORELINE SCHOOLS - MAY 16
9am - Noon
Embrace Shoreline Schools is a biannual event sponsored by a coalition of local churches, the school  district, PTA's, neighborhoods and the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, to beautify our Shoreline School District properties.  Highland Terrace Elementary School is working on the Urban Forest.  Parents, students, school staff, neighbors and local business people are encouraged to show up at your local public school from 9am - 12 noon on May 16.  Anyone may join to garden, tidy/clean the school grounds, donate a backpack, or make a monetary donation. Bring wheelbarrows, weeding hoes, gloves and hand tools.  If you don't have the back for the yard work, go shopping for a backpack donation for "Back to School", have a treat, socialize with your neighbors.  More information at www.embraceshorelineschools.org.
Submitted by Tiia-Mai Barrett

HP3000 SERVER SHUTDOWN
3pm, Friday, April 24
Attention, all Shoreline Community College staff!  Because of the need to install a new device on the HP3000 server, TSS will need you to be logged off the HP3000 server by 3 p.m., Friday, April 24. All processes will be shut down at this time so please plan accordingly. The HP3000 will be available again at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25.  Thank you so much for your cooperation.
Submitted by Bonnie Madison

CELEBRATE CHILDREN!!! WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD, APRIL 19-25
The theme for the Week of the Young Child is "Bring Communities Together for Children--Children Bring Communities Together". The Washington State Department of Early Learning is asking us all to consider the following: "What Have YOU done to help a child today?" That's not just a question for parents or child caregivers. All of us have a shared responsibility for creating the most child-friendly state in the nation: a safe, healthy state where our youngest citizens can learn, grow and realize their full potential. Take the time today-and every day-to help a child in your life. For more tips and ideas visit http://www.del.wa.gov/.

Here are just a few ideas that you can do right here at SCC! Come and visit the Parent-Child Center - volunteer to read, sing or dance with children; donate an item or two to the center auction (April 24th deadline). Anything that you can do helps to contribute to a better community for children . . . thank you!
Submitted by Darlene Bakes

COLLEGE CIVICS EVENT EXTENDED
We still need your donations of children's books, stationery, and scratch papers.  Donation boxes are located in the PUB main lobby.  It's time to give back to your community...your contributions are deeply appreciated!
Clarissa Boediarto

PLANET EARTH DOCUMENTARY SHOWING
2-4:15pm, Thursday, April 23, PUB 9202
A showing of the award-winning documentary Planet Earth episodes Desert and Seasonal Forest, followed by a discussion with Charles Dodd.
Submitted by Andhika Pudjiadi

ESTIMATE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ONLINE
Social Security's online Retirement Estimator is a personalized, convenient, and secure financial planning tool that lets you calculate how much you might expect to receive in Social Security benefits when you retire. See http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10510.html to try it out.
Submitted by Nancy Teske

THE GEOMETRY OF COMPLEX NUMBERS BY FRED KUCZMARSKI
2pm, Wednesday, April 22, Room 2912
All levels of mathematitions are welcome. Complex numbers are of the form a+bi, where i is the square root of negative 1. Fred Kuczmarski will present to us using computer visuals. This is the first MC event so come join us. Thanks.
Submitted by Justin Boone, Math Club

SCC GOES GREEN WITH CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
SCC President Lee Lambert and student Phil Lou are scheduled to testify today, April 21 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The committee includes Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and is chaired by Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. The hearing is titled "Empowering Workers to Rebuild America's Economy and Longer-Term Competitiveness: Green Skills Training for Workers."  Read article on blog.
Submitted by Jim Hills

RECEIVE $10 VOUCHER - PLEASE TAKE THE CTR SURVEY
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices; this year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.  Please complete the CTR Survey by using the instructions provided here. It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete it.

1.  Go to https://www.ctrsurvey.org/survey/survey.aspx
2.  Enter your Complete work e-mail address  (example: mario@OurEMailDomain.edu). Click the “Login” button
3.  You will be prompted to select your worksite name from a drop down list. Choose your worksite and click “Select."
4.  Complete the survey, clicking “Next” after each question.  When you have answered the final question, clicking “Next” will bring you to a page indicating  you have completed the survey. 

Every person who completes the survey will receive a $10 voucher (valid at 76 Gas Stations, Brown Bear Car Wash, YMCA, REI, AAA Washington, or Flexcar). The vouchers will be sent out in May.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.  Read more. 

FOREIGN POLICY DISCUSSION SERIES
The Global Affairs Center hosts discussions on foreign policy issues on six consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning April 23 thru May 28. The cost, $25, includes briefing material, entrance to all sessions, and coffee/tea. Enrollment limited. Register at the bookstore, by phone (206-533-6750) or email (gas@shoreline.edu). See press release for details. 
Submitted by Larry Fuell

RUNNING START INFO MEETING
6:30-8pm, Wed, April 22, PUB 9208
Interested or know someone interested in the Running Start Program? The program provides an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to attend college classes while completing high school. High School Programs will host this Running Start Informational Meeting designed for prospective students and/or parents or guardians. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please call Angela at x6906.
Submitted by Angela Atkinson

INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB MEETING
12:30pm, Wed, May 27, PUB 9102
The International Book Club met last week to discuss "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. For our next meeting, we've chosen "Wild Thorns" by Sahar Khalifeh, translated by Trevor Legassick and Elizabeth Fernea. Mark Totten has ordered 10 copies for the SCC Bookstore which should arrive later this week. I hope you will consider joining us.
Submitted by Erin Walker

RESULTS OF FACULTY SENATE POLL ON AA-DTA
Faculty Senate Recorder Terry Taylor has reported results of the poll of Faculty Senate members on proposed changes to the AA-DTA as follows:

• Faculty concurring with the VPAA’s recommendation: 93

Thanks to the 115 Faculty Senate members who participated in this poll. Thanks also to Faculty Senate Council representatives for their conscientious work on the degree change issue all year, and to faculty members who participated in the FSC’s information-gathering and faculty feedback process.

The next step in the degree change process is action by the BOT to approve the proposed AA-DTA. If the BOT approves the change at its April 22 meeting, the new degree will be implemented Fall quarter 2009.
Submitted by Amy Kinsel

SPRING CLEANING
TSS is requesting your assistance to clean up our file and e-mail servers. All faculty and staff are asked to review the files and messages that they have accumulated and to delete anything that is not needed for business, instruction or archival purposes.  In particular, look for large files such as PowerPoint presentations, music, videos and pictures. Please contact TSS at ext. 5872 or email, tss@shoreline.edu, if you have questions or if you need assistance. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
Submitted by Bonnie Madison

SPEAK OUT LOUD -- ESL COMPETITION
12:30pm, Friday, April 24, Room 2926
Watch as ESL students participate in this exciting speech competition. Entertainment and delicious cookies available.
Submitted by Andhika Pudjiadi

SOFTBALL SWEEPS EVERETT, MOVES INTO FIRST PLACE IN NORTHERN DIVISION
The hot hitting Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphin softball team swept Everett Community College in an NWAACC Northern Division doubleheader to take over first place in region. Everett and Shoreline were tied for the lead in the division going into the doubleheader with 7-1 records, but SCC defeated ECC 9-1 and 12-4 to move into first place by themselves.

TODAY'S THE DAY: ADVISORY BALLOTS DUE
5pm, Wednesday, April 15
Ballots for the advisory vote for changes streamlining the AAS-Option A degree are due today!  Send or walk your ballot by 5 p.m. to Terry Taylor's office, Room 5343. If you need a ballot please contact Leslie Potter-Henderson @ lhenders@shoreline.edu or by phone, 206.546.4554.
Submitted by Leslie Potter-Henderson

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $$$
12:40-2pm, Wed, April 15, PUB 9208
Feeling in control of your money? No?  In this presentation, Marshall Freeman of Clearpoint Financial Solutions, will help us to become more aware of our financial decision making. Today's the day to kick start your financial awareness and empowerment!
Submitted by Lynette Peters 

HOURS CHANGE ON APRIL 14-15 FOR THE WRITING & LEARNING STUDIO
To accommodate the removal of old and delivery of new study chairs in The Writing & Learning Studio, The Studio's hours on two days have been changed as follows:

Tuesday, April 14:  OPEN 8am to 2pm
Wednesday, April 15:  CLOSED 8am to Noon.  OPEN Noon to 4:30pm

Questions may be directed to Grace Rhodes, grhodes@shoreline.edu

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SCCFT EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS
The nomination deadline for the upcoming SCCFT Local #1950 Executive Board Election has been extended. Written nominations may be submitted to Kira Wennstrom no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2009. Email submissions are acceptable. Both the nominee and the nominator must be members in good standing; please notify your nominee before submitting a nomination.
Submitted by Kira Wennstrom

PLANNING SESSION FOR MINORITY ISSUE AWARENESS EVENT
12:30pm, Friday, April 24, PUB 9201
Project Pride Club is seeking collaboration from other club(s) in presenting this event in late May. Any rep(s) from other clubs that have an interest in minority issues awareness, please come to this planning session on April 24.
Submitted by Sam Birran

SCENT AND FRAGRANCE FREE ZONES & GREEN HOMECARE
10:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday, April 22, PUB 9302
To commemorate Earth Week, the Multicultural Center and Women's Center invite you to come to our space to learn about scent free and fragrance free zones. Also, students from the winter 09 Residential Energy Audit class will share tips for making inexpensive, non-toxic cleaners and energy-saving techniques!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

HOURS CHANGE ON 4/14 & 4/15 FOR THE WRITING & LEARNING STUDIO
To accommodate the removal of old and delivery of new study chairs in The Writing & Learning Studio, The Studio's hours on two days have been changed as follows:

RECEIVE $10 VOUCHER - PLEASE TAKE THE CTR SURVEY
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices; this year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.  Please complete the CTR Survey by using the instructions provided here. It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete it.

1.  Go to https://www.ctrsurvey.org/survey/survey.aspx
2.  Enter your Complete work e-mail address  (example: mario@OurEMailDomain.edu). Click the “Login” button
3.  You will be prompted to select your worksite name from a drop down list. Choose your worksite and click “Select."
4.  Complete the survey, clicking “Next” after each question.  When you have answered the final question, clicking “Next” will bring you to a page indicating  you have completed the survey. 

Every person who completes the survey will receive a $10 voucher (valid at 76 Gas Stations, Brown Bear Car Wash, YMCA, REI, AAA Washington, or Flexcar). The vouchers will be sent out in May.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.  Read more. 

DEADLINE APPROACHING!  STUDENT SERVICE AWARD  NOMINATIONS DUE FRIDAY
Time is running out to nominate a graduating student who has contributed to the college community through service to SCC students, faculty, staff or the college, in general.  Please help us recognize one or more deserving students at this year's Commencement Ceremony.  Nomination form. 
Submitted by Cathy Chun

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Spring is finally here and many people are thinking of bicycling to work. It not only saves gas and other automobile-related costs (including environmental costs), but also feels great. Please consider joining me in the Group Health Commute Challenge for a Shoreline CC team, especially on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15.  Contact Jonathan Betz-Zall at jbetz-zall@shoreline.edu or x6939.
Submitted by Jonathan Betz-Zall 

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $$$
12:40-2pm, Wed, April 15, PUB 9208
Feeling in control of your money? No?  In this presentation, Marshall Freeman of Clearpoint Financial Solutions, will help us to become more aware of our financial decision making. Today's the day to kick start your financial awareness and empowerment!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

AN INTELLIGENT APPROACH TO ESSAY TESTS
12:30-1:30pm, Thursday, April 16, Rm 1501
Learn how to prepare for timed, essay tests.  A six-step plan for answering essay test questions will also be discussed.  (Presented by Grace Rhodes, English faculty)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

TALKING WITH A TEXT: THE ART OF WRITING RESPONSE PAPERS
11:30am-12:20pm, Friday. April 17, Rm 1501
"Here's the text.  Now go write about it."  Chances are you'll hear these words at some point in your college career.  In this session learn about the qualities of effective response papers and the writing techniques that will help you tackle them.  (Presented by Maureen Gardner, M.A., The Writing & Learning Studio)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

PIANISTS NANCY MATESKY AND GLORIA SWISHER PERFORM RECITAL
"TO VIENNA AND ST. PETERSBURG WITH TWO PIANOS"
3pm, Sunday, April 19, Campus Theater
Duo-pianists Nancy Matesky and Gloria Swisher perform “To Vienna and St. Petersburg with Two Pianos” at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 19 at the Campus Theater at Shoreline Community College. Travel on a journey of music from the romance of Vienna to the many facets of St. Petersburg with music by Gluck, Mozart, Godowsky and Shostakovich. The program will end with Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." Tickets are $15 (general) $10 (senior, SCC faculty/staff, non-SCC students) and $5 (SCC students/children under 14). Tickets available at the door, the Cashier's Office or at Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/.  Proceeds benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.  Read more on Arts blog.

HUNGER BANQUET
6-8pm, Tuesday, April 28, PUB Quiet Dining Room 9208
Shoreline's Global Development Project Club and Center for Service-Learning invite you to join us for dinner as we discover the scope of global hunger and its connections with our lives.

This event is free and open to the public.  For more information or to RSVP, visit
http://event.pingg.com/hungerbanquet.
Submitted by Kaelyn Caldwell

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

U.S. REP. JAY INSLEE TO BE AT SCC FOR 2009 FIRST CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT ART COMPETITION
1:30pm, Saturday, April 18, Library
U.S. Congressman Jay Inslee will meet community members at Shoreline Community College at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at an awards ceremony for "An Artistic Discovery," the 2009 First Congressional District Art Competition for High School Students.  The submissions will be on display on the wall across from the Computer Lab on the bottom level of the Library from Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, the 18th.   The representative’s office sponsored the event for students in grades 9-12 who reside in the 1st Congressional District and/or attend a school that is in a school district in the 1st Congressional District to encourage students to pursue their creative talents.  
Submitted by Donna Myers

AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM IS FINALIST FOR "SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD"
The SCC Automotive Factory-Sponsored Training program is one of four programs across the country to be selected as a finalist for the “School of the Year Award” from Chicago Pneumatic, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance tools, hydraulic attachments, industrial and portable compressors and associated accessories and workshop equipment. Read more.

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

THE SPRING FLING
6pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
This fundraiser supports 20 DECA students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  It is sure to be a fun evening.  Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event. 

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

U.S. REP. JAY INSLEE TO BE AT SCC FOR 2009 FIRST CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT ART COMPETITION
1:30pm, Saturday, April 18, Library
U.S. Congressman Jay Inslee will meet community members at Shoreline Community College at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at an awards ceremony for "An Artistic Discovery," the 2009 First Congressional District Art Competition for High School Students.  The submissions will be on display on the wall across from the Computer Lab on the bottom level of the Library from Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, the 18th.   The representative’s office sponsored the event for high school students in the Shoreline School District. to encourage students to pursue their creative talents and Rep. Inslee’s office sponsored.
Submitted by Donna Myers

PLEASE TAKE THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION SURVEY
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices; this year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.  Please complete the CTR Survey by using the instructions provided here. It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete it.

1.  Go to https://www.ctrsurvey.org/survey/survey.aspx
2.  Enter your Complete work e-mail address  (example: mario@OurEMailDomain.edu). Click the “Login” button
3.  You will be prompted to select your worksite name from a drop down list. Choose your worksite and click “Select."
4.  Complete the survey, clicking “Next” after each question.  When you have answered the final question, clicking “Next” will bring you to a page indicating  you have completed the survey. 

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.  Read more. 

DEADLINE APPROACHING!  STUDENT SERVICE AWARD  NOMINATIONS DUE FRIDAY
Time is running out to nominate a graduating student who has contributed to the college community through service to SCC students, faculty, staff or the college, in general.  Please help us recognize one or more deserving students at this year's Commencement Ceremony.  Nomination form. 
Submitted by Cathy Chun

HUNGER BANQUET
6-8pm, Tuesday, April 28, PUB Quiet Dining Room 9208
Shoreline's Global Development Project Club and Center for Service-Learning invite you to join us for dinner as we discover the scope of global hunger and its connections with our lives.

This event is free and open to the public.  For more information or to RSVP, visit
http://event.pingg.com/hungerbanquet.
Submitted by Kaelyn Caldwell

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Spring is finally here and many people are thinking of bicycling to work. It not only saves gas and other automobile-related costs (including environmental costs), but also feels great. Please consider joining me in the Group Health Commute Challenge for a Shoreline CC team, especially on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15.  Contact Jonathan Betz-Zall at jbetz-zall@shoreline.edu or x6939.
Submitted by Jonathan Betz-Zall 

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $$$
12:40-2pm, Wed, April 15, PUB 9208
Feeling in control of your money? No?  In this presentation, Marshall Freeman of Clearpoint Financial Solutions, will help us to become more aware of our financial decision making. Today's the day to kick start your financial awareness and empowerment!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

PIANISTS NANCY MATESKY AND GLORIA SWISHER PERFORM RECITAL
"TO VIENNA AND ST. PETERSBURG WITH TWO PIANOS"
3pm, Sunday, April 19, Campus Theater
Duo-pianists Nancy Matesky and Gloria Swisher perform “To Vienna and St. Petersburg with Two Pianos” at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 19 at the Campus Theater at Shoreline Community College. Travel on a journey of music from the romance of Vienna to the many facets of St. Petersburg with music by Gluck, Mozart, Godowsky and Shostakovich. The program will end with Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." Tickets are $15 (general) $10 (senior, SCC faculty/staff, non-SCC students) and $5 (SCC students/children under 14). Tickets available at the door, the Cashier's Office or at Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/.  Proceeds benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.  Read more on Arts blog.

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM IS FINALIST FOR "SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD"
The SCC Automotive Factory-Sponsored Training program is one of four programs across the country to be selected as a finalist for the “School of the Year Award” from Chicago Pneumatic, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance tools, hydraulic attachments, industrial and portable compressors and associated accessories and workshop equipment. Read more.

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

BROWNBAG DISCUSSION OF HEALTH CARE AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
12:30-2:00pm, Friday, April 10, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room)
Hermien Watkins, Allegra Klein, Christina Capone and Patti Kwok, all from the nursing faculty, will lead a discussion of health care issues in today’s global economic climate and in developing countries. Combined they have significant local and international experience. Our aim is to encourage awareness, engagement, and cross-disciplinary and multicultural thinking. Bring your lunch!
Submitted by Larry Fuell

TECHNOLOGY MOMENT: ANGEL
12:30-1pm, Friday, April 10, Room 4214
Come join Debby Handrich to get a glimpse into why Angel will be an improvement over Blackboard, and how you can easily make the transition!
Submitted by Claire Murata 

SCC FEDERATION OF TEACHERS GENERAL MEETING
2-3pm, Friday, April 10, Rm 1102
Come to the SCCFT General Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. in Room 1102.  Nominations for positions on next year's Executive Board will be taken from the floor.  We'll also briefly discuss the petition drive.
Submitted by Karen Toreson

************ WEEKEND EVENTS ************

LAST CHANCE FOR FUN AT GUITAR HERO COMPETITION!
10am Doors Open, Competition begins at 11am
Saturday, April 11, Campus Theater Lobby Stage and Main Stage
You have only one more day to practice your guitar skills!  Come rock out at the Shoreline Community College Guitar Hero Worldtour Challenge and find your Inner Rock star!  Or, just come watch your friends and enjoy the show -- its going to be a great time for all!  Competition open to ages 12-112 years old.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for registration, introductions and game rules. Also, there's still time to volunteer if you like.  Please call Amy Stapleton at x7841 to sign up to compete or help out -- it'll all be fun! 

CHECK OUT SPORTS EVENTS IN SPORTS SECTION BELOW

PIANO RECITAL "TO VIENNA AND ST. PETERSBURG WITH TWO PIANOS
3pm, Sunday, April 19, Campus Theater
Join duo-pianists Nancy Matesky and Gloria Swisher on a journey from the romance of Vienna to the many facets of St. Petersburg, including Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."  Tickets are $15 (general) $10 (senior, SCC faculty/staff, non-SCC students) and $5 (SCC students/children under 14). Tickets available at the door, the Cashier's Office or at Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/.  Proceeds benefit the Shoreline Piano Scholarship Fund.
Submitted by Nancy Matesky

CTR SURVEY IS COMING MONDAY, APRIL 13
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices, and it is that time again. This year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.

On Monday, April 13th, a notice in DAAG will be posted with a link to the website where you can complete the survey. I am requesting all of your assistance in completing the survey.  It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete the survey. Therefore, I am asking for your help in reminding your co-workers to complete this very important data collection requirement.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.

If you have any questions, please contact me. 
Submitted by Angie Gorosave, Transportation Coordinator

NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Spring is finally here and many people are thinking of bicycling to work. It not only saves gas and other automobile-related costs (including environmental costs), but also feels great. Please consider joining me in the Group Health Commute Challenge for a Shoreline CC team, especially on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15.  Contact Jonathan Betz-Zall at jbetz-zall@shoreline.edu or x6939.
Submitted by Jonathan Betz-Zall 

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

PRESIDENT LAMBERT ON ANNUAL LEAVE (APRIL 8-10, 2009)
President Lee Lambert on annual leave: Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10, 2009.  While Lee is off campus, the A.I.C. (Administrator In Charge) for the College: John Backes, VPAA; Extension 4651. Extension for Kerry Fondren, Confidential Assistant to VPAA: 4652. Thank you.
Submitted by Lori Yonemitsu

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

THE SPRING FLING
6pm, Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
DECA is sponsoring this fundraiser to support 20 students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  In addition to competing against over 2,000 other college and university students in a number of international business events that focus on specific career areas, these students will have the opportunity to network with business and industry representatives.  Our students come home every year with many awards from this highly visible college and university competition.    

The Spring Fling is sure to be a fun evening. Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $$$
12:40-2pm, Wed, April 15, PUB 9208
Feeling in control of your money? No?  In this presentation, Marshall Freeman of Clearpoint Financial Solutions, will help us to become more aware of our financial decision making. Today's the day to kick start your financial awareness and empowerment!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

STATE BOARD SENDS BUDGET UPDATE
State Board of Community and Technical Colleges staff members are continuing to keep colleges informed as budget proposals work their way through both the state House and Senate, including a memo by Chris Reykdal, Deputy Executive Director – Finance for SBCTC.  Read memo.
Submitted by Jim Hills

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE
There are currently 10 capital projects in progress, which means they are in the planning or construction phase and not yet completed. Please see the links "Shoreline Community College Capital Projects Summary" and the "Capital Projects Schedule" if you would like to learn more about them. Thank you. 
Submitted by Bob Roehl

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

LOCAL ADVISING CONFERENCE
The Washington Academic Advisors Conference (WAAC) will take place May 1 at Bellevue Community College. The cost is $25 dollars! Sessions include: Multicultural Advising Techniques, Degree Audit, Intrusive Advising and more! If interested go to:
http://waac.highline.edu/. 
Submitted by Aura Rios Erickson

2009 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARDS
Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) is requesting nominations for the 2009 Exemplary Staff Awards.  STTACC Exemplary Staff Awards have been established to provide annual recognition of permanent classified employees within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.  Read more.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

READ SMARTER, NOT HARDER
11:30am-12:20pm, Thursday, April 9, Rm 1501
Do your textbooks put you to sleep? Learn and practice an effective strategy for reading and remembering textbook material. BRING YOUR OWN TEXTBOOK! All students welcome. (Presented by Grace Rhodes, English faculty)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FAMILY SAFETY CENTER
12:30-1:20pm, Thursday, April 9, PUB 9208
In this presentation Asian and Pacific Islander Family Safety Center staff, Etsuko Ito and Emma Catague discuss services available to API community members facing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. All are welcome.
Submitted by Lynette Peters

ENERGY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LECTURE SERIES BEGINS THURSDAY
LECTURE ONE - "50,000 FEET AND GROUND-LEVEL"
7pm, Thurs, April 9, PUB Main Dining Room
This is the first in a series of four lectures that will bring together 10 of the key players in renewable energy from throughout the Northwest for fresh conversations about the reality and future of sustainable energy. Christopher Dymond is the solar program manager for the Oregon Department of Energy and responsible for solar energy market development.  Stan Price,with the Putnam Price Group, has more than 20 years of experience in design and manag ement of resource efficiency programs.

The April 30 presentation will feature Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and the acknowledged "father of Earth Day."  Read about the series.

The lectures are free but registration is requested.  To register, please go to:  http://shorelinecc.eventbrite.com
Submitted by Donna Myers 

HONORS RECITAL
7:30pm, Thursday, April 9, Campus Theater
Instrumental and vocal students selected for outstanding winter quarter juries will be performing music solos from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.  Free.

TECHNOLOGY MOMENT: ANGEL
12:30-1pm, Friday, April 10, Room 4214
Come join Debby Handrich to get a glimpse into why Angel will be an improvement over Blackboard, and how you can easily make the transition!
Submitted by Claire Murata

CTR SURVEY IS COMING MONDAY, APRIL 13
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices, and it is that time again. This year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.

On Monday, April 13th, a notice in DAAG will be posted with a link to the website where you can complete the survey. I am requesting all of your assistance in completing the survey.  It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete the survey. Therefore, I am asking for your help in reminding your co-workers to complete this very important data collection requirement.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.

If you have any questions, please contact me. 
Submitted by Angie Gorosave, Transportation Coordinator

PRESIDENT LAMBERT ON ANNUAL LEAVE (APRIL 8-10, 2009)
President Lee Lambert on annual leave: Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10, 2009.  While Lee is off campus, the A.I.C. (Administrator In Charge) for the College: John Backes, VPAA; Extension 4651. Extension for Kerry Fondren, Confidential Assistant to VPAA: 4652. Thank you.
Submitted by Lori Yonemitsu

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

BROWNBAG DISCUSSION OF HEALTH CARE AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
12:30-2:00pm, Friday, April 10, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room)
Hermien Watkins and Allegra Klein of the nursing faculty will lead a discussion of health care issues in today’s global economic climate and in developing countries. Both have significant international experience. Our aim is to encourage awareness, engagement, and cross-disciplinary and multicultural thinking. Bring your lunch!
Submitted by Larry Fuell

SCC FEDERATION OF TEACHERS GENERAL MEETING
2-3pm, Friday, April 10, Rm 1102
Come to the SCCFT General Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. in Room 1102.  Nominations for positions on next year's Executive Board will be taken from the floor.  We'll also briefly discuss the petition drive.
Submitted by Karen Toreson

GUITAR HERO COMPETITION
10am Doors Open, Competition begins at 11am
Saturday, April 11, Campus Theater Lobby Stage and Main Stage
Are you Heroic enough to beat the best of the rest? Or just have some guitar playing thrills and fun on stage? Who will be the next Legend?  Come rock out at the Shoreline Community College Guitar Hero Worldtour Challenge and find your Inner Rock star!  Or, just come watch your friends and enjoy the show -- its going to be a great time for all!Competition open to ages 12-112 years old.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for registration, introductions and game rules.

THE SPRING FLING
6pm, Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
DECA is sponsoring this fundraiser to support 20 students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  In addition to competing against over 2,000 other college and university students in a number of international business events that focus on specific career areas, these students will have the opportunity to network with business and industry representatives.  Our students come home every year with many awards from this highly visible college and university competition.    

The Spring Fling is sure to be a fun evening. Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $$$
12:40-2pm, Wed, April 15, PUB 9208
Feeling in control of your money? No?  In this presentation, Marshall Freeman of Clearpoint Financial Solutions, will help us to become more aware of our financial decision making. Today's the day to kick start your financial awareness and empowerment!
Submitted by Lynette Peters

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

LOCAL ADVISING CONFERENCE
The Washington Academic Advisors Conference (WAAC) will take place May 1 at Bellevue Community College. The cost is $25 dollars! Sessions include: Multicultural Advising Techniques, Degree Audit, Intrusive Advising and more! If interested go to:
http://waac.highline.edu/. 
Submitted by Aura Rios Erickson

2009 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARDS
Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) is requesting nominations for the 2009 Exemplary Staff Awards.  STTACC Exemplary Staff Awards have been established to provide annual recognition of permanent classified employees within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.  Read more.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

SEN. PATTY MURRAY AND REP. RUTH KAGI CELEBRATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARENTING EDUCATION IN WASHINGTON STATE
U.S. Senator Patty Murray has a special place in her heart for parent education programs, in particular Shoreline Community College’s Parent Education Program.

“I have a strong tie to this program. I was a parent in the Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Program back in the 1980s when our state legislature cut funding for the program,” said Murray, who led a successful grassroots campaign to save the program.
Read article on Community News blog.
Submitted by Donna Myers

ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS DAVID LIM AND FITRI ARDANI HONORED
It may seem a long way from Malaysia and Indonesia to Olympia and a handshake from the governor of Washington, but for two Shoreline Community College students, making the journey was just a matter wanting … and a lot of hard work.  Read about these star students at the On Campus blog.

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

SAVE OUR COLLEGES - PETITION DRIVE
9:30am - 12:30pm, Wed, April 8, PUB Hallway
Informational Item from American Federation of Teachers: A petition in support of higher education funding will be circulating this week (Wednesday through Friday) in the PUB from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The signed petitions will be sent to Governor Gregoire and State legislators during the final weeks of budget decisions affecting higher education in the future.

For more information or to volunteer to be involved in this petition drive, contact Lauren Wilson directly at lwilso@shoreline.edu.
Submitted by Lauren Wilson

PRESIDENT LAMBERT ON ANNUAL LEAVE (APRIL 8-10, 2009)
President Lee Lambert on annual leave: Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10, 2009.  While Lee is off campus, the A.I.C. (Administrator In Charge) for the College: John Backes, VPAA; Extension 4651. Extension for Kerry Fondren, Confidential Assistant to VPAA: 4652. Thank you.
Submitted by Lori Yonemitsu

BROWNBAG DISCUSSION OF HEALTH CARE AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
12:30-2:00pm, Friday, April 10, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room)
Hermien Watkins and Allegra Klein of the nursing faculty will lead a discussion of health care issues in today’s global economic climate and in developing countries. Both have significant international experience. Our aim is to encourage awareness, engagement, and cross-disciplinary and multicultural thinking. Bring your lunch!
Submitted by Larry Fuell

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

ENERGY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LECTURE SERIES BEGINS THURSDAY
LECTURE ONE - "50,000 FEET AND GROUND-LEVEL"
7pm, Thurs, April 9, PUB Main Dining Room
This is the first in a series of four lectures that will bring together 10 of the key players in renewable energy from throughout the Northwest for fresh conversations about the reality and future of sustainable energy. Christopher Dymond is the solar program manager for the Oregon Department of Energy and responsible for solar energy market development.  Stan Price,with the Putnam Price Group, has more than 20 years of experience in design and manag ement of resource efficiency programs.

The April 30 presentation will feature Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and the acknowledged "father of Earth Day."  Read about the series.

The lectures are free but registration is requested.  To register, please go to:  http://shorelinecc.eventbrite.com
Submitted by Donna Myers 

GUITAR HERO COMPETITION
10am Doors Open, Competition begins at 11am
Saturday, April 11, Campus Theater Lobby Stage and Main Stage
Are you Heroic enough to beat the best of the rest? Or just have some guitar playing thrills and fun on stage? Who will be the next Legend?  Come rock out at the Shoreline Community College Guitar Hero Worldtour Challenge and find your Inner Rock star!  Or, just come watch your friends and enjoy the show -- its going to be a great time for all!Competition open to ages 12-112 years old.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for registration, introductions and game rules.

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

READ SMARTER, NOT HARDER
11:30am-12:20pm, Thursday, April 9, Rm 1501
Do your textbooks put you to sleep? Learn and practice an effective strategy for reading and remembering textbook material. BRING YOUR OWN TEXTBOOK! All students welcome. (Presented by Grace Rhodes, English faculty)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FAMILY SAFETY CENTER
12:30-1:20pm, Thursday, April 9, PUB 9208
In this presentation Asian and Pacific Islander Family Safety Center staff, Etsuko Ito and Emma Catague discuss services available to API community members facing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. All are welcome.
Submitted by Lynette Peters

HONORS RECITAL
7:30pm, Thursday, April 9, Campus Theater
Instrumental and vocal students selected for outstanding winter quarter juries will be performing music solos from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.  Free.

SCC FEDERATION OF TEACHERS GENERAL MEETING
2-3pm, Friday, April 10, Rm 1102
Come to the SCCFT General Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. in Room 1102.  Nominations for positions on next year's Executive Board will be taken from the floor.  We'll also briefly discuss the petition drive.
Submitted by Karen Toreson

THE SPRING FLING
6pm, Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
DECA is sponsoring this fundraiser to support 20 students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  In addition to competing against over 2,000 other college and university students in a number of international business events that focus on specific career areas, these students will have the opportunity to network with business and industry representatives.  Our students come home every year with many awards from this highly visible college and university competition.    

The Spring Fling is sure to be a fun evening. Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

CTR SURVEY IS COMING MONDAY, APRIL 13
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices, and it is that time again. This year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.

On Monday, April 13th, a notice in DAAG will be posted with a link to the website where you can complete the survey. I am requesting all of your assistance in completing the survey.  It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete the survey. Therefore, I am asking for your help in reminding your co-workers to complete this very important data collection requirement.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.

If you have any questions, please contact me. 
Submitted by Angie Gorosave, Transportation Coordinator

SEN. PATTY MURRAY AND REP. RUTH KAGI CELEBRATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARENTING EDUCATION IN WASHINGTON STATE
U.S. Senator Patty Murray has a special place in her heart for parent education programs, in particular Shoreline Community College’s Parent Education Program.

“I have a strong tie to this program. I was a parent in the Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Program back in the 1980s when our state legislature cut funding for the program,” said Murray, who led a successful grassroots campaign to save the program.
Read article on Community News blog.
Submitted by Donna Myers

ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS DAVID LIM AND FITRI ARDANI HONORED
It may seem a long way from Malaysia and Indonesia to Olympia and a handshake from the governor of Washington, but for two Shoreline Community College students, making the journey was just a matter wanting … and a lot of hard work.  Read about these star students at the On Campus blog.

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

LOCAL ADVISING CONFERENCE
The Washington Academic Advisors Conference (WAAC) will take place May 1 at Bellevue Community College. The cost is $25 dollars! Sessions include: Multicultural Advising Techniques, Degree Audit, Intrusive Advising and more! If interested go to:
http://waac.highline.edu/. 
Submitted by Aura Rios Erickson

2009 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARDS
Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) is requesting nominations for the 2009 Exemplary Staff Awards.  STTACC Exemplary Staff Awards have been established to provide annual recognition of permanent classified employees within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.  Read more.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

CUSTODIAL SERVICES STANDARDS
The Custodial Services Standards have been reviewed and updated to reflect what can realistically be achieved using existing custodial staffing levels. Historically, the custodial staffing level has gone from 17 for many years to the current 14. This required that we creatively look at streamlining our work processes wherever possible. The new standards must continue to provide custodial services that meet the needs of our customers. We listened to our customers and asked what they really needed from us, how we could work together, and what could the task frequencies be per week and still provide a high standard of custodial services. For a more detailed Shoreline Community College Custodial Services Standards document, please see the attachment.

The Facilities Department Custodial Team thanks everyone who helped us write this document and to the college community for their cooperation wherever possible.
Submitted by Bob Roehl

CTR SURVEY IS COMING MONDAY, APRIL 13
Every two years Shoreline Community College is required to survey employees regarding their commuting practices, and it is that time again. This year we are saving time and money by utilizing an online version of the survey.

On Monday, April 13th, a notice in DAAG will be posted with a link to the website where you can complete the survey. I am requesting all of your assistance in completing the survey.  It is mandatory for all employees to participate and we are required to get more than 70 percent of our employees to complete the survey. Therefore, I am asking for your help in reminding your co-workers to complete this very important data collection requirement.

For more information about CTR law and how it affects us, please click on the link:     http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/CommuteSolutions/About.aspx.

If you have any questions, please contact me. 
Submitted by Angie Gorosave, Transportation Coordinator

INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB MEETING
12:30pm, Wednesday, April 6, PUB 9102
The International Book Club will meet Wednesday to discuss Aravind Adiga's, "The White Tiger" - Winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal discussion. Everyone is welcome (even if you haven't read or maybe finished reading "The White Tiger"). Plan ahead - we're scheduled to meet again Wednesday, May 27 at 12:30PM in Room 9102. We'll be choosing our new book and facilitator at this week's meeting.
Submitted by Erin Walker

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW INSTRUCTORS!
For those of you who are new to teaching I want to let you know of an excellent opportunity to fulfill some of your requirements for teaching at Shoreline Community College. You can register now for Teaching and Facilitating Learning, Level 1 by following this link:  http://at-campus.net/shoreline/course/course.aspx?C=441&pc=18&mc=19&sc=.

Class starts on Monday, April 13th and runs for eight weeks. This class is taught entirely online and is the first of two classes in the series. You can contact me for more information at bbiesied@shoreline.edu or at extension 6970.
Submitted by Bob Biesiedzinski

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

ENERGY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LECTURE SERIES BEGINS THURSDAY
LECTURE ONE - "50,000 FEET AND GROUND-LEVEL"
7pm, April 9, PUB Main Dining Room
This is the first in a series of four lectures that will bring together 10 of the key players in renewable energy from throughout the Northwest for fresh conversations about the reality and future of sustainable energy. Christopher Dymond is the solar program manager for the Oregon Department of Energy and responsible for solar energy market development.  Stan Price,with the Putnam Price Group, has more than 20 years of experience in design and manag ement of resource efficiency programs.

The April 30 presentation will feature Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and the acknowledged "father of Earth Day."  Read about the series.

The lectures are free but registration is requested.  To register, please go to:  http://shorelinecc.eventbrite.com
Submitted by Donna Myers 

GUITAR HERO COMPETITION
10am Doors Open, Competition begins at 11am
Saturday, April 11, Campus Theater Lobby Stage and Main Stage
Are you Heroic enough to beat the best of the rest? Or just have some guitar playing thrills and fun on stage? Who will be the next Legend?  Come rock out at the Shoreline Community College Guitar Hero Worldtour Challenge and find your Inner Rock star!  Or, just come watch your friends and enjoy the show -- its going to be a great time for all!Competition open to ages 12-112 years old.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for registration, introductions and game rules.

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

 MEMORY & LEARNING: UNDERSTANDING THE PARTNERSHIP
11:30am - 12:20pm, Wednesday, April 8, Rm 1501
Find out how the brain works as a learning tool and what you can do to use it more effectively. All students welcome. (Presented by Dutch Henry, English faculty)

READ SMARTER, NOT HARDER
11:30am-12:20pm, Thursday, April 9, Rm 1501
Do your textbooks put you to sleep? Learn and practice an effective strategy for reading and remembering textbook material. BRING YOUR OWN TEXTBOOK! All students welcome. (Presented by Grace Rhodes, English faculty)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FAMILY SAFETY CENTER
12:30-1:20pm, Thursday, April 9, PUB 9208
In this presentation Asian and Pacific Islander Family Safety Center staff, Etsuko Ito and Emma Catague discuss services available to API community members facing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. All are welcome.
Submitted by Lynette Peters

HONORS RECITAL
7:30pm, Thursday, April 9, Campus Theater
Instrumental and vocal students selected for outstanding winter quarter juries will be performing music solos from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.  Free.

SCC FEDERATION OF TEACHERS GENERAL MEETING
2-3pm, Friday, April 10, Rm 1102
Come to the SCCFT General Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. in Room 1102.  Nominations for positions on next year's Executive Board will be taken from the floor.  We'll also briefly discuss the petition drive.
Submitted by Karen Toreson

THE SPRING FLING
6pm, Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
DECA is sponsoring this fundraiser to support 20 students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  In addition to competing against over 2,000 other college and university students in a number of international business events that focus on specific career areas, these students will have the opportunity to network with business and industry representatives.  Our students come home every year with many awards from this highly visible college and university competition.    

The Spring Fling is sure to be a fun evening. Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

SEN. PATTY MURRAY AND REP. RUTH KAGI CELEBRATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARENTING EDUCATION IN WASHINGTON STATE
U.S. Senator Patty Murray has a special place in her heart for parent education programs, in particular Shoreline Community College’s Parent Education Program.

“I have a strong tie to this program. I was a parent in the Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Program back in the 1980s when our state legislature cut funding for the program,” said Murray, who led a successful grassroots campaign to save the program.
Read article on Community News blog.
Submitted by Donna Myers

ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS DAVID LIM AND FITRI ARDANI HONORED
It may seem a long way from Malaysia and Indonesia to Olympia and a handshake from the governor of Washington, but for two Shoreline Community College students, making the journey was just a matter wanting … and a lot of hard work.  Read about these star students at the On Campus blog.

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

LOCAL ADVISING CONFERENCE
The Washington Academic Advisors Conference (WAAC) will take place May 1 at Bellevue Community College. The cost is $25 dollars! Sessions include: Multicultural Advising Techniques, Degree Audit, Intrusive Advising and more! If interested go to:
http://waac.highline.edu/. 
Submitted by Aura Rios Erickson

2009 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARDS
Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) is requesting nominations for the 2009 Exemplary Staff Awards.  STTACC Exemplary Staff Awards have been established to provide annual recognition of permanent classified employees within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.  Read more.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

PURCHASING DEADLINE FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED PURCHASES IS APRIL 17
Although the deadline for Purchase Requisitions is Friday, April 24, if you need to order ANY technology-related items, including ALL software and hardware, your request must be submitted to TSS no later than Friday, April 17th. Sufficient time is needed to get quotes, prepare the purchase requisition and get the appropriate signatures before sending the PR on to Mike Lanigan by the April 24th deadline. You can expedite your technology purchase request by completing the Technology Purchase Request form online at: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intranettss/TSS-%20purchasing.htm (or you can go to DAAG and click on FORMS in the left-hand column and choose the appropriate form from the list.) Thank you for your assistance during this busy time.
Submitted by Dorothy Cirelli

FACULTY SENATE ADVISORY POLL
All faculty should look for an advisory ballot for proposed changes to streamline the
AA-DTA in their faculty mailboxes.  Each ballot also contains a memo from Vice President of Academic Affairs, John Backes, detailing his thoughts on this matter.

For more information about the issue, background information, surveys, etc. go to the Faculty Senate website on the College intranet at
http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovfacsenate/Default.htm or

Vote and return the ballot to Faculty Senate Recorder Terry Taylor by Wednesday, April 15 by 5 p.m.

Need more information? Contact Faculty Senate Chair, Amy Kinsel at akinsel@shoreline.edu or x4679 or Vice Chair, Leslie Potter-Henderson at lhenders@shoreline.edu or x4554.
Submitted by Amy Kinsel

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

ENERGY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LECTURE SERIES BEGINS THURSDAY
LECTURE ONE - "50,000 FEET AND GROUND-LEVEL"
7pm, April 9, PUB Main Dining Room
This is the first in a series of four lectures that will bring together 10 of the key players in renewable energy from throughout the Northwest for fresh conversations about the reality and future of sustainable energy. Christopher Dymond is the solar program manager for the Oregon Department of Energy and responsible for solar energy market development.  Stan Price,with the Putnam Price Group, has more than 20 years of experience in design and manag ement of resource efficiency programs.

The April 30 presentation will feature Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and the acknowledged "father of Earth Day."  Read about the series.

The lectures are free but registration is requested.  To register, please go to:  http://shorelinecc.eventbrite.com
Submitted by Donna Myers 

REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR GUITAR HERO COMPETITION NEXT SATURDAY
The Guitar Hero competition will be held in the theater and various classrooms this coming Saturday, April 11th.  We are looking for volunteers to help register and check people in at the lobby in the theater as well as several other various things.  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and people are needed to help out beginning from around 9 a.m. to around 2 p. m.  Volunteers are asked to help out for an hour or so.  If you would like to help out at this fun event, please contact Amy Stapleton at x7844 or astaplet@shoreline.edu.

For more information.
Submitted by Donna Myers

SCC GLOBAL AFFAIRS CENTER TO HOST DISCUSSION OF IRAN
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, PUB 9208
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring “Encounters with Iran,” a discussion with Abdi Sami, Associate Producer of the documentary, “Iran Today."  Read more.
Submitted by Donna Myers

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
...to apply for 2009 - 2010 SCC Foundation scholarships. 

Applications can be found on-line at: http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/foundation_forms.htm

Questions? contact Lynn Yaw at(206)533-6783,lyaw@shoreline.edu or stop on by the SCC Foundation office in the Administration building - room 1005.
Submitted by Lynn Yaw

****** UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS *******

THE JOY OF NOTE-TAKING
12:30-1:20pm, Tuesday, April 7, Rm 1501
Learn what to do before, during, and after a class lecture that will help you write notes that are meaningful in later review. Students in ALL disciplines are welcome! (Presented by Bonnie Frunz, English faculty)

MEMORY & LEARNING: UNDERSTANDING THE PARTNERSHIP
11:30am - 12:20pm, Wednesday, April 8, Rm 1501
Find out how the brain works as a learning tool and what you can do to use it more effectively. All students welcome. (Presented by Dutch Henry, English faculty)

READ SMARTER, NOT HARDER
11:30am-12:20pm, Thursday, April 9, Rm 1501
Do your textbooks put you to sleep? Learn and practice an effective strategy for reading and remembering textbook material. BRING YOUR OWN TEXTBOOK! All students welcome. (Presented by Grace Rhodes, English faculty)
Submitted by Grace Rhodes

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FAMILY SAFETY CENTER
12:30-1:20pm, Thursday, April 9, PUB 9208
In this presentation Asian and Pacific Islander Family Safety Center staff, Etsuko Ito and Emma Catague discuss services available to API community members facing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. All are welcome.
Submitted by Lynette Peters

HONORS RECITAL
7:30pm, Thursday, April 9, Campus Theater
Instrumental and vocal students selected for outstanding winter quarter juries will be performing music solos from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.  Free.

THE SPRING FLING
6pm, Monday, April 13, PUB Main Dining Room
DECA is sponsoring this fundraiser to support 20 students (largest group in the history of the college) to attend the International Career Development Conference on April 22 at Universal Studios in Anaheim, California.  In addition to competing against over 2,000 other college and university students in a number of international business events that focus on specific career areas, these students will have the opportunity to network with business and industry representatives.  Our students come home every year with many awards from this highly visible college and university competition.    

The Spring Fling is sure to be a fun evening. Enjoy pasta, salad and breadsticks donated by the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and music will be performed by SCC music students.  Please consider joining them and co-advisors David Starr and Laura Portolese-Dias at this important event.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please support our students and their success by either purchasing tickets or by donating what you can.
Submitted by Donna Myers

MULTICULTURAL CENTER & WOMEN'S CENTER-SPRING EVENTS
Welcome to spring quarter! As you plan the next few weeks, please consider joining us at one or several of the events!  Please take a look at the April events.  May events.  For more information, please contact the Multicultural Center and Women's Center-206-546-4715 or 206-533-6618. 

CHECK OUT ENTIRE EVENTS LIST AT THE EVENTS PAGE  

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

ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS DAVID LIM AND FITRI ARDANI HONORED
It may seem a long way from Malaysia and Indonesia to Olympia and a handshake from the governor of Washington, but for two Shoreline Community College students, making the journey was just a matter wanting … and a lot of hard work.  Read about these star students at the On Campus blog.

PUB PLANTING FUND
It is April. Spring is coming. PUB planting time is here!  Please consider supporting the PUB Planting either by donating plants or money. The plants were chosen based on their educational value and sustainability. 

To donate a plant
Go to the Sustainability Committee website and choose the plant(s) that you wish to donate.  http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovenvironm/PubPlanting.htm.  Then, contact Susan Sparks (ssparks@shoreline.edu) and let her know which plant(s) you wish to donate and when you will be dropping them off on campus.  Read more.
Submitted by Susan Sparks

LOCAL ADVISING CONFERENCE
The Washington Academic Advisors Conference (WAAC) will take place May 1 at Bellevue Community College. The cost is $25 dollars! Sessions include: Multicultural Advising Techniques, Degree Audit, Intrusive Advising and more! If interested go to:
http://waac.highline.edu/. 
Submitted by Aura Rios Erickson

2009 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARDS
Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) is requesting nominations for the 2009 Exemplary Staff Awards.  STTACC Exemplary Staff Awards have been established to provide annual recognition of permanent classified employees within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.  Read more.
Submitted by Debbie Sherman

PURCHASING DEADLINE FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED PURCHASES IS APRIL 17
Although the deadline for Purchase Requisitions is Friday, April 24, if you need to order ANY technology-related items, including ALL software and hardware, your request must be submitted to TSS no later than Friday, April 17th. Sufficient time is needed to get quotes, prepare the purchase requisition and get the appropriate signatures before sending the PR on to Mike Lanigan by the April 24th deadline. You can expedite your technology purchase request by completing the Technology Purchase Request form online at: http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intranettss/TSS-%20purchasing.htm (or you can go to DAAG and click on FORMS in the left-hand column and choose the appropriate form from the list.) Thank you for your assistance during this busy time.
Submitted by Dorothy Cirelli

FACULTY SENATE ADVISORY POLL
All faculty should look for an advisory ballot for proposed changes to streamline the
AA-DTA in their faculty mailboxes.  Each ballot also contains a memo from Vice President of Academic Affairs, John Backes, detailing his thoughts on this matter.

For more information about the issue, background information, surveys, etc. go to the Faculty Senate website on the College intranet at
http://intranet.shoreline.edu/intgovfacsenate/Default.htm or

Vote and return the ballot to Faculty Senate Recorder Terry Taylor by Wednesday, April 15 by 5 p.m.

Need more information? Contact Faculty Senate Chair, Amy Kinsel at akinsel@shoreline.edu or x4679 or Vice Chair, Leslie Potter-Henderson at lhenders@shoreline.edu or x4554.
Submitted by Amy Kinsel

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

************* SPORTS *************

****** MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS ******

WEEKLY TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Past traffic alerts have included a link to the Seattle Post Intelligencer (PI). The PI is uncertain if they will continue with the traffic alert site, so we will continue to send the alerts but with links to the Washington State DOT site and a King County site instead.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction closures http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/.
Submitted by Angie Gorosave

CHART OF SPRING 2009 HOURS OF OPERATION
Please see the attached chart which provides Spring Quarter Hours of Operation.   These charts are updated quarterly.
Submitted by Lynda Knight

FITNESS CENTER HOURS - SPRING QUARTER
Check out the Fitness Center hours for the Spring 2009. 
Submitted by Doug Palmer 

SPRING RECREATION CLASS SCHEDULE - CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 30
The spring Recreation Class Schedule is now available. Classes are free for students, faculty and staff and are a great way to reduce stress, lose weight and learn a new "FUN" lifelong activity. Classes will begin on Monday, March 30th. Please note the time change for Monday and Wednesday Zumba classes from 12:35 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Classes this quarter feature Zumba (individual Latin dance moves), yoga, step aerobics and Fitness Boot Camp. Check out the schedule.
Submitted by Doug Palmer 

PLEASE PAY A TRIBUTE TO A GRADUATE WITH STUDENT SERVICE AWARD
Each year, a Service Award is presented to one or more deserving students who are graduating.  Please consider nominating a student who has contributed to your department, program, or the college, in general.  Using the attached form, tell us about his or her accomplishments and why you are nominating her or him. The deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 17.  Nomination form attached.
Submitted by Cathy Chun

COMMENCEMENT 2009
2pm, Sunday, June 7, SCC Gymnasium
Heads up!  Shoreline's annual Commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m., in the College gymnasium (Building 3000). Following the ceremony, there will be a reception in the main dining hall of the PUB where cake will be served as well as a photographs taken. There will also be opportunities to talk with the commencement speakers, meet college faculty and visit with other graduates. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION TO GRADUATE IS APRIL 15
Please remind students that the deadline to apply for graduation is April 15 and that the application is available online at the Credentials web site at: http://www.shoreline.edu/es/page05.htm.  For more information, a web site is provided at http://www.shoreline.edu/es/CurrentstudentsApplyForGraduation.html.  Please contact Cecily Sherritt in Enrollment Services for further information.

SCC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 6
SCC Study Abroad Scholarship applications for Denmark and Summer Institutes are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6.  Read more.  Questions, contact Pollie McCloskey.

UNIVERSITY TABLE VISITS - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE
University and college representatives will be here to help students interested in transferring.  A variety of schools will visit on different dates.  Please see the attachment for specific schools, dates and times.  Thank you.  Schedule.
Submitted by Chelsea Ackerman

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