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“Serving the campus since 1977” November 5, 2012

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President’s Day“South’s Got Talent” was the theme for “President’s Day,” our annual faculty and staff gathering to begin the new academic year. The September 20 event celebrated success, introduced new employees, and included the traditional South sense of humor with examples of both the truly talented and the not-so-much (see the video at http://youtu.be/C9OZBfO4Uxw). The program closed with a lively song and dance number, organized by United Student Association leaders, which featured energetic participation by Chancellor Jill Wakefield.

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New Staff!John EklofCultural Center CoordinatorJohn is a recent graduate for the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in American Ethnic Studies. John has worked extensively with the Filipino Community in Seattle, helping mentor first generation Filipino high school youth at the center. John is a rapper/spoken word poet/public speaker/community organizer and actor.

Edward BrownellCustodial ManagerEd has lived and worked in Olympia all his life. For the last eight years he was the owner/operator of a custodial and building services company in Olympia. Ed brings over 20 years of experience in the custodial/janitorial field and a diverse experience base which includes hands-on labor, labor management, and customer development relations.

Anton AmaratungeAviation Maintenance InstructorAnton earned his AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology here at South. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Certificate in Avionics in Sri Lanka. Anton has worked as a Maintenance Service Representative at Panasonic Avionics and a Systems Mechanic at Aviation Technical Services.

Lesline-Bartley-CronkProgram Coordinator, AANAPISI and Title IIILesline earned a certificate in Database Development and Administration from Seattle Central in 2011. She also holds a double degree in Sculpture and Textile/Clothing from Ohio State University. Lesline has over 12 years of experience in an administrative capacity including positions at Head Start, the City of Seattle Economic Development Office and Grants and Contracts work at Arizona State University.

Georgetown Campus Adds Teaching Space

Irina Minasova, Director of Business Operations, is co-winner of the James Turner Outstanding Leadership Award, presented at the 2012 Community College Business Officers Leadership Academy. Irina shares the award with Maria Tiamzon, District Accounting. The award is based on their presentations and participation that contributed to the success of the annual program.

Outstanding AlumniJohn Titus, CEO of Aerocontrols (pictured above with President Gary Oertli), was named as South’s Outstanding Alumni for the 2012-2013 year. Titus, a 1974 graduate of our Aviation Technology program, was recognized at this year’s Salute to South event on campus, September 20.


New teaching and training space in the Gene J. Colin Education Hall at our Georgetown Campus was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting event. The 9,800 square-foot addition to the existing building is LEED-certified, and was designed and built using energy-efficient, sustainable, and water saving strategies. Funding for the $5.2 million structure came from the Washington State Legislature, the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the Norcliffe Foundation. Following the brief ceremony, guests had an opportunity to tour the new facility, which will be a technology training portal for green, sustainable jobs, and a center for business development and entrepreneurial training. Gene J. Colin is the CEO of Ferguson Construction, a major regional construction company with many ties to the businesses and labor unions served by the Georgetown Campus, and also chair of the South Seattle Community College Foundation.

Georgetown Campus Adds Teaching Space

Foundation News

$10,000 Grant The Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the RealNetworks Foundation. The grant supports a Career Specialist for Medical Business Information Technology and Warehouse short-term training programs in the Workforce Education Department. The Career Specialist will have the resources to link employers with potential employees to create a pipeline to jobs for students.

13th Year Promise Scholarship During the second week of September, a three-day student orientation was held for this year’s 13th Year Promise Scholarship recipients (above). The 13th Year Promise Scholarship guarantees every graduate from Cleveland High School and Chief Sealth International High School the opportunity to attend South Seattle Community College tuition-free for one year, along with special support services to help them succeed.


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Get Out the VoteMembers of AFT-Seattle and the United Student Association conducted a week-long voter registration drive which ultimately signed up 155 new voters. A big thanks to all the faculty volunteers who made the drive so successful.

Get Out and Vote!

BAS alumniVinson Doan, Class of 2010 BAS alumni, opened a creperie in downtown Seattle in September. The restaurant is called “Just Crepes” and has been receiving 5 star reviews on Yelp since it opened.

Fitness Center - Now even FitterThe Fitness Center has added new equipment including cardio rowing machines, a Cybex and Stepmill, and Stairmaster in addition to new free weights and dumbbells. Campus Recreation Coordinator Colby Keene says the center is scheduled to receive a few more pieces of equipment soon.

Be PreparedThe city of Seattle has a new website to help the public prepare for an emergency situation: “What to do to Make it Through” www.makeitthrough.org. The site is a result of local agencies teaming up with the city to create a researched and comprehensive plan to help prepare for just about any catastrophe.

White House South’s own Glenn Gauthier received photo credit on the White House website for the photos he took during Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to South’s hangar highlighting partnerships between community colleges and employers for job creation.

Let’s Do Lunch! The highly successful Let’s Do Lunch program returned for Fall Quarter. The program, in which students invite a faculty member to lunch on campus, is designed to support and nurture relationships between students and faculty. Students obtain the instructor’s signature on an application and then receive a $30 meal ticket, which can be used at Café Alki, Alhadeff Grill or the cafeteria. After lunch, the student and instructor fill out a short evaluation form. So far nearly 50 faculty members have dined with students. Students have reported the lunch is a great opportunity to connect with the faculty member and receive individual attention regarding their career choices, course progress, and general support and advice.

Blood DriveThe October Blood Drive registered 40 donors, 17 of those first timers, who donated 26 units of blood. That will save or dramatically save the lives of up to 78 patients in the Puget Sound area.

Fall quarter President’s ForumEveryone is encouraged to attend the next informal question and answer session to learn more about what is going on at South: December 4, 2 – 3 p.m., in the President’s Boardroom RSB 30.


Be AlertBe the first to know about campus closures and safety notifications! Sign up for campus alerts and receive a text message and/or email alert if there is a safety concern on campus or a change in the school schedule due to weather.Sign up for campus alerts on the South website using your SID and PIN information. Go to https://alert.seattlecolleges.edu/LogIn.aspx

Workshops ContinueThe Administrative Services team holds workshops once a month on a variety of topics. All workshops take place from 2-3 pm in Olympic Hall 206. The next workshop, November 9, will discuss Purchasing - update and processes.

Catalogues are Online 2012-2013 Annual Schedule and 2012 - 2014 District CatalogThe new annual schedule is now on the South website.This document is designed to be a “living” document and changes can be made throughout the year. The goal is to provide students with the most accurate planning tool possible. Please send any changes to Mary Kohl who will pass them on to the Web Manager.

The Seattle Community Colleges 2012 - 2014 Catalog is also online and can be viewed on the District website.

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Newly Elected OfficersCongratulations to the newly elected 2012 - 2013 United Student Association (USA) officers. The USA officers represent student concerns to the college administration.

Tysen Hillquist President Victoria Stoner Vice President Tony Nguyen Treasurer Phuong Nguyen Communications Officer Mingyou Xia Community Service Officer Mai Hoang Nguyen Issues and Concerns Officer Oshjseane Hopkins Marketing Officer Nhung Le Social Activities Officer Kengyue Cai Social Activities Officer Kai-Chieh Hsu Social Activities Officer

Georgetown PathwayThe Georgetown Campus was awarded a 14-month, $200,000 grant to implement a Pathway Through Apprenticeship initiative. The project is one of just three funded statewide, and focuses on entry-level employees with low math skills and no GED. The training will prepare them to enter or complete the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) apprentice program. A second component focuses on current first- and second-year apprentices interested in pursuing a college degree. This project is a partnership between the Georgetown Campus, AJAC, Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM&AW).

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Lights! Camera! Action!South has launched a branded, easy-to-access YouTube channel at youtube.com/southseattlecc

Vending Machine Refund ProcedureIf you need a CASH refund, please go to the Cashier’s Office in the Robert Smith Building between the hours of 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday. This is for cash transactions only. We do not allow cash refunds that exceed $5, since the machines accept $1 or $5 bills, but not $10 or $20 bills. All disputes for card transactions must be sent to [email protected] so we may verify the transaction from our cashless processing website.

(PHOTO) AANAPISI Center


New Student Success HubIn the Library on the second floor is a new Student Success Hub. Room 219 is a bookable space for student-success focused programming and events. The new hub will centralize such activates as workshops, orientation sessions, guest speaker, classroom visits and other events that directly and actively promote student success.

Talk A PhonesBlue Light Special! The blue lights on the four new Talk-a-Phone towers let the campus community contact Security with a push of the button. Security will know your location on campus. The system, which includes five new outdoor speakers, also allows Security to broadcast announcements throughout campus. The towers’ broadcast capabilities are being tested during our quarterly emergency preparedness drills.

Higher One partnershipBeginning with fall quarter, students have new options for accessing financial aid and scholarship funds, through our new partnership with Higher One. With the Seattle Colleges Card, the choices are: Easy Refund™ deposit to the OneAccount, a no monthly fee checking account – the quickest way to access funds. Transfer to a current bank account (ACH) (funds available in 2-3 business days). Receive a paper check (funds available in 5-7 business days). Find more information at SeattleCollegesCard.com

Staff BBQSouth staff and faculty enjoyed another delicious BBQ at the annual August picnic. Thanks to Ann Witt for organizing the event and to the top chef James Lewis.

Student ConvocationSouth’s 5th-Annual New Student Convocation brought students and their families to campus September 20 for food, fun and connecting with the college. The goal of the convocation (formerly known as First Friday) is to introduce new students to academic life, network with faculty and staff, and to receive resources early on in order to get the most out of their college experience. This is the second year that the student event was held the same day as our annual “President’s Day” event, to further connect faculty and students and their families prior to the beginning of the year.

did you know? South Named Military Friendly School for Third YearFor the third year in a row, South has been designated by G.I.Jobs magazine as a “Military Friendly

School” for 2012-2013, based on its role in accepting America’s veterans as students. More than 12,000 schools were surveyed across the country. Criteria for making the list included efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations. South ranked in the top 15% of all colleges, universities, and trade schools nationwide who are committed to improve services to those who have served their country.

Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th. The President’s Advisory Committee on Veterans is hosting a number of activities to remember and honor our military veterans.There will be a brief ceremony at the Flag Pole on Tuesday, November 13 at noon.

Military DisplayThe bookstore will once again have a military display along with a book chat on Thursday, November 15, 1 pm. The book discussion will be on The Things We Carried by Tim O’Brien.

Veterans SlideshowThere will also be the annual Veterans slideshow of photos of veterans. The slideshow will be shown on various monitors on campus during the Veterans Day week. If you are a veteran or have a relative or a friend who is a veteran - living or deceased - please submit your photos to Bob Dela-Cruz preferably in a JPEG format showing the veteran in military uniform or civilian clothing. Please include the veteran’s name, branch of service, any awards or medals earned by the veteran, and if appropriate, the wars or conflicts the veterans participated in. Please also indicate your relationship to the veteran. Send the photos to Bob Dela-Cruz by Friday, November 9.

New Veteran’s Center on CampusThere is a new Veteran’s Center on campus, thanks to the dedicated work of the President’s Task Force on Veterans, Veteran’s Affairs, Vet Corp, and the Veteran’s Student Club. Cascade Court 120 now serves as a support center for veterans and educational resources for the campus community.


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The Blue Angels at SouthCaptain Brandon Cordill, Blue Angels Aviator, and Sargent Doug Green, aircraft technician gave a presentation in August in Olympic Hall. They showed a special Blue Angels’ video and conducted a question and answer session. Math instructor Heidi Lyman who had the opportunity to fly with the Blue Angels in 2011, spoke to the students and showed a short video of her flight.

National Governor’s Association The National Governor’s Association held a portion of its 2012 summer meeting on campus in August. Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor, noted the 75th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship System. Faculty members and South staff Malcolm Grothe, Holly Moore, Laura Conrad, and Rebecca Hartzler participated in meeting presentations. President Gary Oertli provided the welcome during lunch prepared by the Culinary Arts program. The association members finished their day of meetings at a reception where student-produced wine and chocolates were served.

Published AuthorSouth English Instructor Mike Hickey has published his first novel, called Counterclockwise. Join Mike and his fans at the Feedback Lounge, 6451 California Avenue SW on November 14 for a publication celebration. The fun begins at 7 pm and there will be free appetizers and Rock n’ Roll Trivia.

Student AnthologyThe student Anthology, “Refrain from Being Painted as Ordinary” produced during the 2010-2011 school year, is on the South web site. The anthology is a collection of art, essays, poems, and stories that reflects the diversity of South’s student body.

Our Core ThemesStudent Achievement

Teaching and Learning

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Community Engagement and PartnershipsFind us on Facebook at southseattle.edu/facebook

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Dr. Jill Biden, the second lady of the United States, spent a July afternoon with aviation-technology students at South’s aviation hangar, a satellite classroom at Boeing Field. Biden, an 18-year community-college instructor, was in Seattle as part of the Community College to Career program spearheaded by the Obama administration. Dr. Biden stopped in for a roundtable discussion about the Seattle Community College industry partnerships in the aviation-aerospace, manufacturing, and maritime industries.

The federal initiative awarded South and several other community colleges a $20 million grant to offer more classes in technical-education programs that had yearlong waiting lists. Coupled with another $20 million state grant to Washington community colleges, South is able to train three times as many students in the two-year Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program this year. The graduation rate among technical

Jill Biden Gives Thumbs Up to South’s Aviation Program

programs such as the AMT program is 95 percent, and hiring opportunities are strong. Though the good chances for employment upon graduation are a big plus, something else stood out to Dr. Biden. "The common thread here is that the students who come to these programs love their jobs," she said.

Dr. Jill Biden, talks with aviation students Coleen Sablan and Jonathan Huseby.

Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Student Success CenterAANAPISI students now have a student success center, located in Library 221. The center staff provides culturally appropriate services to support students in achieving their educational goals. The center, which is available to all students, opened fall quarter.

South Hosts Pacific Islander SummitThe Annual Summit for Pacific Islander Resources in Education took place at our Brockey Center in September. The event brought together Pacific Islander students, parents, educators, and community leaders for workshops, speakers and informal conversation, all with a goal of helping students achieve academic success.

White House Returned to SouthAkil Vohra, Senior Advisor, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (pictured above with President Gary Oertli), visited students, staff and the community October 30th.


Salute to SouthWe welcomed faculty and staff, campus neighbors, community leaders and friends of the college to the campus on September 20 for our third annual Salute to South. The community reception is another way we mark the start of a new academic year. Light refreshments were served, the speeches were brief, and the emphasis was on conversation and student success.


Trick or Treat!South’s Annual Halloween contest featured the Harry Potter-themed International department and the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Academics Department. Thanks to Amber Mercer and the bookstore staff for hosting the contest and providing the treats. Winners will be announced later this week!

French Students at SouthAviation students from the Association pour la Formation des Métiers de l’Aerien (AFMAe), Paris, France arrived October 8 and spent two weeks in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) and English classes. They are the third such group to visit South. A wine reception was held in their honor to wish them bon voyage!

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Choose from the casual Café Alki or the upscale Alhadeff Grill. A changing daily menu of hot dishes is also available in our Food Court. Affordable prices. Everyone is invited!

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11:15 am seating • $21.95 per personOne wine service with entrée.

Reservations are currently being accepted. Reservations are required for all luncheons.

November 1 & 2Tomato & Prosciutto Tartar topped with

Grilled Garlic Prawns

Cod Glazed with Honey/SoyServed with Baby Vegetables

November 15 & 16Velouté de potironBisque of Pumpkin

Roasted Beef Strip Loin with Port Wine & Green Peppercorn Sauce

International BuffetBuffets reflect different international cuisines.

Seating at 11 am, 11:30 am and 12 pmOctober 11 • North African

October 25 • FrenchNovember 8 • Italian

November 21 • American Thanksgiving$11.95 per person.

Reservations are currently being accepted.

Holiday DinnerDecember 6 • Seating at 6:00 p.m.December 7 • Seating at 12:00 p.m.

Three course menu featuring Pork Loin entrée.$17.95 per person.

The Holiday Dinner will be in the cafeteria/dining rooms.Reservations being accepted.

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Reservations Reservations are required for all luncheons. To make reservations please call (206) 934-7952 between 7:15 am and 11:00 am, Tuesday - Thursday.


The South community is encouraged to submit items of interest, including events, awards, presentations, conference attendance, student achievements, and photos. Fun pics also welcome! Email your items to [email protected]. Contact PIO 4-6 weeks prior to an event you want publicized via press release and/or readerboard.

The Update is South’s monthly newsletter produced by the Public Information Office: Glenn Gauthier, graphic design specialist and photographer; Mike Munson, interim director of communications; Mary Kohl, publications manager; Jason Gruenwald, web manager.

We want to hear from you!

More photos? Go to the G drive, PIO folder, Photos of South folder.


“Serving the campus since 1977” November 5, 2012

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President’s Day“South’s Got Talent” was the theme for “President’s Day,” our annual faculty and staff gathering to begin the new academic year. The September 20 event celebrated success, introduced new employees, and included the traditional South sense of humor with examples of both the truly talented and the not-so-much. The program closed with a lively song and dance number, organized by United Student Association leaders, which featured energetic participation by Chancellor Jill Wakefield.

Friday, November 9Purchasing - Update and Processes SSCC Administrative Services Training1 - 3 pm, OLY 206

Monday, November 12Veteran’s DayCollege open, no classes.

Tuesday, November 13Town Hall MeetingSpirituality: Prayer/Meditation Space12 - 1 pm, JMB 140

Military veterans will be honored at a brief ceremony at the Flag Pole. 12 noon

Wednesday, November 14English Instructor Mike G. Hickey Book Release7 pm, Feedback Lounge, 415 California Ave. SW

Thursday, November 22ThanksgivingCollege closed.

Thursday, November 29The Labor Center’s 25th Anniversary Party5:00 - 7:00 pm, Brockey CenterRSVP to [email protected]

Tuesday, December 4President’s Forum2 - 3 pm, President’s Boardroom

Monday, December 10Town Hall MeetingHomeless Students: Issues and Concerns12-1 pm, RSB 30

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Readerboard PoliciesSouth now has four electronic readerboards along 16th Avenue SW!

The Public Information Office is ecstatic, but no one is happier than Tom Tower. Thank you Tom for all those years you spent climbing up a ladder and changing the signs letter by letter, in all kinds of weather.


Guidelines regarding requesting announcements.

The readerboards are for college-sponsored and college-related events. Examples include student activities, job and information fairs, wine and garden events, and visitor/special guest welcomes. Sorry, we can’t put your birthday up there.

If you would like a readerboard announcement, please email Mary Kohl with the message wording including the name, time, place, and date of your event. Please provide as much notice as possible so your message can be scheduled in a timely manner.

There are only four screens so PIO makes judgments regarding priority of placement and rotation. Last-minute situations arise when an important meeting or event has been scheduled with very little notice, which may necessitate schedule adjustments.

No bells or whistles. Sorry, our official variance prohibits the use of electronic special effects like fireworks, wine corks popping, bulbs blooming, or the like.

To find out more, email Mary Kohl at [email protected] or call her at ext. 6873.

The Northwest Wine Academy has wine tasting every Wednesday and Thursday, 1 pm to 4 pm.

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A remodeled Bernie's Coffee Shop & Deli, with new furniture, food offerings and management, opened for fall quarter. The delicious pastries from South's culinary department will be served in addition to an extended menu of sandwiches and beverages.

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October 2 Two students in the Aviation Program called security when one of them noticed that some electrical equipment and the cart it was on was missing from the classroom. The equipment value was minimal. It was used in classroom demonstrations. The classroom door, where the equipment was located, was unlocked.

October 3A student reported that the tires were stolen off his mountain bike while it was secured to a bike rack on campus. The student noted another secured bike of his had been stolen earlier this year.

October 3Two instructors called Security to Olympic Hall and reported that a student was threatening to do harm to herself. Security called Seattle Police Department and South’s security chief. The student denied that she was going to harm herself, but had told a friend she was going to cut herself with a box cutter. The student was taken to a counselor for evaluation.

October 12Bills and coins were taken from a vending machine on campus. Security checked the other machines on campus and discovered money had been taken from another machine as well.

CAmPus Security ReportsOctober 15A student told security that he had been “jumped” by a group of non-students he described as a “rival gang.” He reported that he had been threatened before by the same individuals. The student was interviewed by security and Student Services who reported the incident to the police.

October 19A student reported that his car had been damaged while parked in the south lot. The security camera was unable to record the incident.

October 25A student reported that her car had been hit while parked in the south parking lot. There was a note on the windshield from a security officer that indicated he had spoken to a witness of the hit and run. The damage to the car was cosmetic. The student stated there had been minor damage to the car before the incident.

October 28A security officer noticed that a building at the Georgetown Campus had been “tagged” with graffiti. In addition, a line had also been sprayed across the whole east side of Building C.

Automotive Tool FairOn October 12, more than 300 students and staff visited the Automotive Technology program’s annual Automotive Tool Fair on campus.

Intructional Technician Marcia Mitchell helped organize this year’s Tool Fair.

Glen L. Elder, a South 1979 graduate has worked at Snap-On Tools for 31 years. He is pictured here with (L-R) instructors Jesse

Ruiz and Brian Hughes, and President Gary Oertli.

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In the news

Links to the following articles may be found in News & Press on South’s website.

“Ride Around the Sound” A benefit for the Lung Association begins and ends at South. Highline Times, September 15, 2012

Cultivating kicks in a Chinese Garden: Martial Arts on Saturday. The Seattle Times, October 2012

Automotive Collision Repair Facility - Schacht/Aslani Architects. Renovation and expansion of the college’s Automotive Collision Repair facility brings a 1950’s facility into the 21st century. Schacht/Aslami Architects

Dr. Jill Biden visits South at Boeing Field to promote Community College to Career.Seattle Herald

Dr. Jill Biden gives thumbs up to South Seattle Community College’s aviation program. South Seattle Community College aviation-technology students became the teachers Monday afternoon at their Boeing Field hangar classroom. Their student: the second lady of the United States, Jill Biden. The Seattle Times, 07/09/2012

Job talk: Souths’s hangar hosts roundtable with Dr. Jill Biden. An education-and-jobs roundtable featured visiting Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Aviation Maintenance Technology students work and learn at the hangar, making it the perfect setting for roundtable’s topic. West Seattle Blog, 07/09/2012

Joe and Jill Biden arrive in SeattleVice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden are in Seattle Monday to raise money for Senator Maria Cantwell, who is up for re-election.... Meanwhile, Dr. Jill Biden, who is an English professor at Northern Virginia Community College, visits South Seattle Community College to participate in a roundtable discussion on industrial careers. Jill Biden’s stop at South is part of her “Community College to Career” tour. King5.com, 07/09/2012

Joe and Jill Biden travel to SeattleVice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will both visit Seattle Monday.... Dr. Jill Biden will visit South Seattle Community College and participate in a roundtable discussion on industrial careers.... Jill Biden’s stop at South is part of her “Community College to Career” tour.KREM.com, 07/09/2012

Vice Pres. Biden, Dr. Biden visit SeattleSome backups and traffic delays were expected Monday evening as Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden flew into Seattle for brief visits.... Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, also flew into Seattle on Monday. Dr. Biden headed to the South Seattle Community College hangar at Boeing Field to talk about aviation, maritime and manufacturing jobs. KIROTV.com, 07/09/2012

SSCC commencement at Benaroya sees more than 900 degrees and certificates awardedJune 19 marked the 2nd consecutive year SSCC has held the ceremony at Benaroya Hall... key names in the ceremony were John Nordling, member of SSCC faculty who was the commencement speaker, Gary Oertli, SSCC President and Vice Chancellor for District-Wide Instruction, Dr. Jill Wakefield, Chancellor of Seattle Community College District. West Seattle Herald, David Rosen, 06/19/2012

Unlimited hydroplane No. 37 unveiled at SSCCThe Automotive Collision Repair students at South Seattle Community College joined with legendary hydroplane driver Billy Schumacher, the new sponsor Beacon Plumbing and owner Tom Cahill and SSCC President Gary Oertli to unveil the brand new look for the hydroplane, set to race at Seafair this August. West Seattle Herald, Patrick Robinson and David Rosen, 06/14/2012

Schumacher Racing hydroplane’s new look shown off at South Seattle Community CollegeTa-da! You saw it in the shop at South Seattle Community College‘s Automotive Technology zone one week ago, and today, the Schumacher Racing hydroplane rolled out, showing off its new look.West Seattle Blog, Staff, 06/14/2012

West Seattle Author Mike Hickey marketing novel “flash mob” styleHickey is also a South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) faculty member, and he says “some former students have organized a ‘flash mob’ purchase” of his novel, “Counterclockwise,” at exactly 11 am, Thursday, November 1st.West Seattle Blog

Top 5 Tools: Maria Mitchell, South Seattle Community CollegeMitchell, Instruction Technician Seattle, WA Marcia Mitchell of South Seattle Community College says her Top 5 automotive tools are… www.congoo.com/news/

“Finally”, said everyone who works at South. Thank you everyone in Student Services who helped work on this project and many thanks to Brandon Tutmarc who was a vital contributor to the project. Our web site and email template now match our print collateral and we are on track to strengthen our branding as we move forward. The PIO is looking to continue to improve the delivery of web content to students and the community by improving the user interface and accessibility of its online information. The launch of the new South web site and its resources will elevate the functionality beyond just paragraphs of text and PDF documents. We will increase usability as well as brand awareness with a template that will be consistent on all web pages. This template will have the ability to reach every page with updates to the entire site in its navigation and brand evolution. The new site will also be search engine optimized to ensure that South gets the highest rankings possible among its competition on the web. Also added are ways to include sharing pages using social media and tracking so users may increase South’s exposure while they interact with our pages. With some of the latest tools and techniques available it will be possible to analyze the usage statistics page by page. Measurement and analysis of user activity will help the college achieve the intended objective of this resource, and allow South to evolve toward the most successful online resources. Measuring the outcome of usage will help form marketing strategies and future improvements.

from Web Manager, Jason GruenwaldNews UpdateSouth Seattle Community College

The PIO assisted International Programs to launch their new web site this summer. It was created by IP, a contractor, and customized/hosted by the PIO. Many features help assist the IP office update information and track online applications from overseas. This is the first phase of functionality and they are expanding a tracking system for overseas partners and students. http://www.southseattle.edu/international/

Use the new calendar tool to input your own campus events!

Visit 168.156.110.201/calendar.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our progress! Please email, call, or stop by the PIO for questions or comments about our work. Don’t forget that you can send web page update requests to the web help desk by emailing [email protected].

A new BLOG system has been created for department web sites. International and Academics are up and running while we work to complete the new Advising blog soon. See our blogs listed on www.southseattle.edu/blogs/.

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