Center Student Wellness and Stay Connected

Important Dates for Student Success:

• Registration for winter 2021 begins November 5. Check your Registration Access Time.
• November 20 is the last day to withdraw from fall quarter classes. Before deciding to withdraw, check with an advisor. If you are in a special program or receiving funding (examples: Veteran Affairs, International Student Programs or Financial Aid) contact your program first. A “W” appears on your transcript if you withdraw.
• Campus is closed for the following dates: November 11 Veterans Day, November 26 and 27 Thanksgiving Holiday.
• Highline College Furlough Days: On November 25 and December 24 all Student Services operations will not take place, however, all instructional classes will be held at their usual scheduled times and places.

Student Services Resource, Event and Activity Highlight

Student Wellness Activities

• Active Minds student club, focuses on promoting mental health awareness and the de-stigmatization of mental illness, particularly among college students. As a new club at Highline, Active Minds invites you to get involved with their meetings and events!
  • Fill out this Interest Form! For questions or comments, contact Active Minds Club President, Lelania Rodda
• Counseling Drop-in Hours available daily at the times listed below. To meet with a counselor during drop-in hours, call 206-592-3353.
  Visit the Counseling Center Zoom Lobby for Drop-In Counseling

• Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Reflection Practices:
  Tuesday Nights 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. through December 8
  • Join a Faculty Counselor on Tuesday nights for 30 minutes, as we offer some practices of breath, mindfulness, and pause for the current time.Each week this evening program will have a different counselor present ways to breathe, relax, and become more aware of what you are experiencing.Come meet the counselors and collect new ideas to reduce your anxiety and stress as we all move through the quarter together.
• Want to read more about wellness? Learn 10 tips for mindful eating and 5 Tips for coping with the time change.
• Explore the Health & Wellness Highline Pathway If you would enjoy helping people achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, you may be interested in the health and wellness field.
• 11th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit Presents: Enough is Enough 2020 Virtual Summit Series takes place each Monday during November at 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. via Zoom. Register to join us!

Stay Connected

• Apply to Join TRiO:
  Did you know that TRiO students have priority registration in addition to other numerous services and resources?
• Get Advised!
  • Pre-Nursing Advising Days:
    11/2 (AAS – Associate of Applied Science) 10 a.m. – noon, 11/4 (AA – Associate of Arts)10 a.m. – noon
  • Priority Advising for Veterans:
    11/3 noon – 2 p.m.
• Prepare to Transfer!
  • Transfer Knowledge Sessions is a series of live virtual information sessions covering a variety of topics related to the college transfer process for Washington transfer students.
    11/2 – 11/4.
  • Transfer Workshops and Drop-in Advising:
    Fridays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Find a Career!
  • Virtual Fall Job Fair: 11/10 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Join us November 10 for a program to learn about the experiences of our veteran community at Highline College.

Student Highlight

The Associated Students of Highline College recognize the student leader of the month a with a certificate of appreciation and $100 scholarship.
Nominate a student today!

November Student Leader of the Month

This month we would like to recognize and celebrate Lelania Rodda for her efforts and contribution made during the month of October!

Lelania is known as a selfless student and an active member of the Highline College community. She has partnered up with the Center for Leadership and Service, the Associated Students of Highline College(ASHC), Student Body Government, and faculty. Lelania also runs Active Minds, a club started to create a safe place for students to discuss their mental health. Active Minds is dismantling mental health stigmas and is very involved around campus.

During Disability Justice Week they were even featured as panelists! Lelania was also a part of ASHC’s Why I Vote Video Series which you can watch by clicking here. As you can see, Lelania is a Highline College rockstar! Providing support for students, faculty, and staff, ultimately being a devoted servant leader during these uncertain times. Thank you Lelania!

Nominate a student today!

November Calendar of Events

Hey, Thunderbirds!

My name’s Delta Dog, your trusty companion on the journey to ctcLink, a new software program coming to Highline College Feb. 8, 2021.

Learn how ctcLink will affect you in the upcoming year!