Welcome to
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Employee Orientation
Welcome & Introduction
About Shoreline CC
General Employee Information
Payroll & Benefits
Shoreline Community College
HISTORY
 Founded in 1964
 Established to serve the needs of “nontraditional” students
 Initial enrollment of just 350 students
Shoreline Community College
TODAY
– Over 13,000 students enrolled between main and
Lake Forest Park campuses
– Over 350 full-time staff and faculty with an
additional 650 part-time employees
– Serving the City of Shoreline as well as King and
Snohomish Counties
– The eleventh largest community college of thirtyfour in the State of Washington
Accomplishing Our Core Business
– Leverage the strength of the Community College
system of the State of Washington while
maintaining our well-regarded programs
– Operate independently, compete collectively
– Provide services to both traditional and nontraditional students
SCC Degrees Awarded
• Associate in Arts and Sciences
(University Transfer Degree)
• Associate in Science
(University Transfer Degree)
• Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences
(Prof/Tech Degree)
• GED/Program Certifications
Shoreline Community College’s
MISSION STATEMENT
• Shoreline Community College demonstrates
dedication to student success by providing rich
opportunities to learn, excellence in teaching
and comprehensive support services, in close
collaboration with its diverse community.
Shoreline serves the community's lifelong
educational and cultural needs.
SCC VALUES vigorous intellectual inquiry
rooted in academic freedom and built on an
open exchange of ideas an the development
of knowledge.
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Academic Freedom
Access
Collaboration
Diversity
Environmental Responsibility
Excellence
Innovation
Student Success
Support
Employee Orientation
Welcome & Introduction
About SCC
General Employee Information
Payroll & Benefits
SCC Intranet
www.shoreline.edu/intranet
– Administrative Forms
• Faculty/Financial Services/Human Resources/etc
– Committee/Board of Trustees Web Pages
• Meeting Agenda/Minutes
– Day at a Glance (DAAG) and Net News
• Publication of campus news/events
• Important daily info (detour routes, etc)
– Employee Earnings History
• Online check stub information
– Instructor Briefcase
• Online grade management
Awards and Recognition
– SERVICE YEAR AWARD
• Recognition for each five years of continuous
service
– FACULTY MEMBER of the YEAR
• Recognition by peer selection for outstanding
contribution in their work at SCC.
– SCC STAR of the YEAR
• Recognition for a permanent classified staff
member who has demonstrated exceptional
commitment and quality service to SCC.
Performance Evaluation
Performance will be reviewed on an annual
basis
– Classified Staff
• Evaluated at 2 and 5 months of probation and
annually thereafter
– Faculty
• Evaluated regularly
– Administrators
• Evaluated annually
Education &
Professional Development
• Professional Development Web Page
– intranet.shoreline.edu/prod/
• Tuition Waivers
– Employees of SCC are eligible to enroll in
Washington Community College or University
courses based on space availability and
instructor approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Shoreline CC is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, age or disability.
Harassment Policy
– The College condemns any acts in its work
environments that create the potential for
illegal harassment, both in terms of individual
employee morale and in violation of applicable
federal, state, and local laws.
– The College will not tolerate harassment of any
employee because of that employee’s sex,
gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, age, or disability.
Harassment Policy
– It is impossible to provide a precise definition
of “harassment” in the legal sense.
• Whether or not inappropriate behavior constitutes
illegal harassment depends upon many factors.
– The College prohibits all inappropriate language
and conduct – regardless of whether that
behavior would legally constitute harassment.
Acceptable Conduct
• The College expects all employees to demonstrate
the highest degree of integrity, responsibility, and
professional conduct at all times.
• Avoid any behavior that may:
(1) Be harmful to yourself, other employees, or the College, or
(2) Cause any unfavorable reaction from current or potential
students.
Acceptable Conduct: Criminal
Charges
• Laws and regulations of the State of
Washington state that Shoreline Community
College cannot knowingly employ a person
convicted of a felony without first obtaining
the approval of the applicable college
official.
Acceptable Conduct:
Employee Responsibility
• All employees are responsible for
notifying their supervisor no later
than the next business day if they
have been charged, arrested, or
indicted for any criminal (felony or
misdemeanor) offense.
Workplace Violence
Violent or threatening behavior is not tolerated.
• Employees should report threats or unusual
actions immediately.
– Direct Supervisor
– Campus Security
– Human Resources
Alcohol & Drug-free Workplace
– SCC is committed to an alcohol- and drug-free
workplace in the interest of safety for its
students, employees and the public.
• Unauthorized possession, use of, or being under the influence of
alcohol or prescription or illegal drugs is prohibited any time an
employee is conducting College business, while on or off College
property, or operating a College vehicle.
• Abuse includes dependence and/or using drugs for reasons other
than for which they are legally prescribed.
Problem Resolution
– Employees are encouraged to make it known if
an employment problem arises.
• A clear and frank discussion with your immediate
supervisor is the most efficient way to reconcile it.
– Sometimes discussion with other administrative
personnel or with HR may be helpful.
• If the concern is unresolved, employees are
encouraged to meet with their supervisor to discuss
solutions.
Acceptable Use of Computer Resources
– SCC computer resources, including e-mail,
Internet or Intranet access, software, hardware,
and other programs are intended for college
business purposes only.
– SCC expects this resource to be handled
responsibly.
– Violations of this policy may constitute misconduct;
which may result in disciplinary action up to and
including termination.
E-mail Courtesy
– E-mail only those to whom the message
pertains rather than entire address groups.
– Make a point of responding to messages
promptly.
– Always use spell-check and grammar-check.
– Include phone number in messages.
– E-mail should be used for business, rather than
personal use.
Dress Code
– It is the responsibility of each employee to
maintain a professional work appearance.
– Casual Friday: Wear your SCC Shirt!
No Solicitation Policy
– SCC prohibits distribution of any literature,
merchandise, etc. on its premises, whether made
by employees, individuals or groups not
employed with SCC.
– Solicitation of an employee by another employee
or an individual not employed with SCC, is
prohibited during working time or on College
property.
Employee Orientation
Welcome & Introduction
About SCC
General Employee Information
Payroll & Benefits
Paychecks: Dates of Pay
– Pay Dates
• Work from 1st – 15th of the Month, paid on 25th
• Work from 16th – End of the Month, paid on 10th
– If the regular pay day falls on a holiday/weekend;
paychecks are distributed on the closest business
day
• Pay Day on Saturday, Checks distributed Friday
• Pay Day on Sunday, Checks distributed Monday
Paychecks: Direct Deposit
Allows your paycheck to be automatically
deposited into your checking/savings account
– Strongly Encouraged
– No cost
– Convenient
Enrollment forms are included in your new hire packet .
Combined Fund Drive
• Shoreline is committed to helping local
communities through the Combine Fund
Drive
– All employees are encouraged to participate in
the annual campaign with payroll contributions
– New employees do not have to wait for the
next campaign; they sign up at any time
Vacation/Personal Leave
• Depends on Type of Employee
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Faculty (See Agreement)
Staff (See Collective Bargaining
Agreement)
Administrative/Exempt
•College Policy 4728
Holiday Schedule
STANDARD HOLIDAYS
– New Year’s Day
– Labor Day
– President’s Day
– Veteran’s Day
– Martin Luther King Day
– Thanksgiving Day
– Day after Thanksgiving
– Memorial Day
– Independence Day
– Christmas Day
Sick Leave
– Leave Depends on Type of Employee
• Faculty (See Agreement)
• Staff (See Collective Bargaining Agreement)
• Administrative/Exempt
– (College Policy 4728)
– For your own illness/injury or for care of eligible
dependents
– Submit your approved leave form to Human Resources
Employee Benefits
Health Care
 Medical & Dental Coverage
Insurance
 Long Term Disability
 Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
 Employer/Employee Contributions
BENEFITS: Health Care
Employees are covered under the Health Care Authority (HCA) of
Washington State through the Public Employees Benefits Board
(PEBB)
Health Care Coverage
 Medical/Dental Coverage available for Employee,
Spouse/Domestic Partner and Eligible Dependents
 Begins the first of the month following the date of
employment
Open Enrollment – Occurs each Fall
 Change your plan, add/remove dependents
Monthly Employee Premium
 Dental Coverage is Free of Charge
 Medical Premium depends on plan selected and
number of dependents covered (See Medical/Dental
Booklet, pg 15)
BENEFITS: Insurance
 Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Basic Plan – 90 waiting period, $240/mo benefit payout
• Free of charge, automatic upon employment at SCC
• Optional Plan
• Additional coverage available at group rates
• You pick waiting period, benefit payout is 60% of your salary
at time of injury (See LTD Booklet for more info)
 Life Insurance
• Basic Plan - $25,000 Life/$5000 Accidental Death
• Free of charge, automatic upon employment at SCC
• Optional Plan
• Additional coverage available at group rates
• You pick additional coverage amounts available in increment
of $1000 (See LIFE Booklet for more info)
BENEFITS: Retirement Plans
• Classified Staff
– Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
– Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Plan 2 – Defined Benefit Plan
• Plan 3 – Defined Benefit/Contribution Components
• Faculty/Administrators
– State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)
– TIAA-CREF
• Defined Contribution Plan
» Contribution amount based on employee age
• Employee contribution matched 100% by SCC
• Employee controls allocation of funds
BENEFITS:
Supplemental Retirement Plans
Benefit eligible employees have the
opportunity for pre-tax contributions
to various annuity programs.
 Contributions are made by the employee only
in addition to their required retirement plan
deductions.
Participation can begin and stop any anytime
Contact the Payroll/Benefits Office for
enrollment information.
BENEFITS: Other Programs
– Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Designed to help you save tax dollars on child care
services, elder care or care for a disabled spouse or
dependent.
– Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible
health care expenses.
Enrollment available at time of employment or
during open enrollment each Fall quarter.
BENEFITS: Other Amenities
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On-site Child Care Center
Library/Media Center Services
Wellness/Intramural Programs
Cosmetology Program Services
Employee Credit Unions
Dental Hygiene Program Services
Automotive Center services
Free parking
Employee Advisory Programs (EAP)
Workers Compensation
– Workers’ Compensation
• Income protection for on-the-job injuries.
Your Supervisor will be reviewing the
following with you:
– The structure and workflow of your
department.
– Who your internal and external
customers are
– Your job responsibilities and functions
– Management expectations for your
performance
– Hours of work including lunchtime and
breaks
– Call-in requirements - Where to go for
questions
THANK YOU
for your attention during this
orientation
We Wish You Much Success in Your
Career With Us