Celebrations, Liberations and Persistence!

Jennifer Scanlon happily reunited with parents.

The month of June is a month of celebrations and this June 2021 the Student Services Division would like to recognize the significant achievements that our students have made in the past year. 

On June 17th, we celebrate Commencement and acknowledge students who are completing degrees and diplomas. We recognize the many obstacles, sacrifices and challenges our students face when making a commitment to achieving your educational goals, and we celebrate your perseverance and belief in yourself! We celebrate the staff and faculty who each play an important role in supporting students in reaching their goals. 

On June 19th, we celebrate Juneteenth, which is now officially recognized as a Washington State Holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 in Galveston, Texas when the last of enslaved people learned that slavery had been abolished and that they were free. While we still must recognize that the struggles for equity persist, on this day, Juneteenth, we celebrate black people and black culture.

June is National LGBTQ+ Pride Month in which we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people, and we reflect on the trials and tribulations faced by trailblazers of the community, and we recognize our responsibility to furthering their cause towards equity. 

On June 20th, we celebrate Fathers Day honoring fatherhood and father figures who dedicate themselves to guiding, loving or supporting the growth and well-being of others. 

And finally, this June 20th marks the solstice, the official first day of Summer. And this Summer we celebrate science, scientists, science students, teachers, health care workers and all involved in saving and improving lives through the development and delivery of vaccines to our community.   This Summer we have new hope for reconnecting with family, friends, instructors, and students in a safer environment. 

This month please take time to reflect on the achievements you have made this academic year. Take time to celebrate the contributions of others, and thank those who have played a role in your growth, your freedoms, and your health. The photo above shows my parents and me reuniting after more than a year apart.

• Jennifer Scanlon, Dean of Advising and Enrollment Services

Important Dates for Student Success

• Summer Tuition Due Date: June 14
• Final Exams June 14 – 17
• Workforce Education Services(WES) Summer Funding Deadlines:
  • Friday, June 18th 2021
  • Summer Funding Request Returning WES Students and Funding Orientation New WES Students are housed at: https://workforce.highline.edu
• Summer Quarter begins: June 28
• Last day to enroll for Summer before instructor approval required: June 30

Student Services, Resource, and Activity Highlight

• Summer Quarter COVID-19 Financial Relief Fund
  • Are you a Highline College student with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you enrolled for summer quarter? You may qualify for the COVID-19 Financial Relief Fund. These funds may be applied toward food, rent, tuition and fees, books or course materials, child care and health care, and other educational related needs.
  • Website: https://www.highline.edu/covid-relief-fund/ 
  • Date of application to be released. An email will be sent to your student email with more information.  Questions? Contact caresfunding@highline.edu 
• CONNECT Program: The Center for Leadership & Service and Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence invites you to join us this week to celebrate our student leaders and their involvement this past year. Each year our goal is to get students involved through our CONNECT Program, which encourages students to explore something new while building skills, confidence and making connections with other students and learning about campus resources. We close out CONNECT by recognizing all student involvement and leadership on campus! An exceptional student, staff and faculty member will share their inspirational stories of leadership and words of wisdom. Certificates of completion will be awarded and special recognition of our Student Leadership Communities will be given.
  • Join us at our Final Say event Thursday, June 3rd at 2:30pm
  • zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 857 6521 8892, Passcode: 189793, or bit.ly/finalsay21
• Virtual Commencement Ceremony: Celebrate the graduating class of 2021 by tuning into the livestream at 6 PM on June 17th for our Virtual Commencement Ceremony.
• New Running Start Summer Scholarship! Running Start students who are needing to make up credits in the Summer to earn their high school diploma, for degree completion, or to stay on track with course sequencing  may be eligible to take classes this Summer tuition free. Information on qualifications for this new scholarship will be available soon. 

Student Employee of the Year 2021 Announcement

The Career and Student Employment Center (CASE) continues to recognize a Student Employee each year! Highline College employs around 350 student employees annually.  Each year we recognize our student employees, interns, and volunteers for the amazing and invaluable work they do. All student employees are applauded for their contributions, initiative and their professionalism towards the campus and community services. 

Thank you for submitting your student employee nominations. Drum roll please…the 2021 Student Employee of the Year goes to…

Pictured: Heydie Martinez, Transition Success Center

Heydie Martinez works in the Transition Success Center. She provides support to students and assists 1:1 in developing educational goals, registering for classes, FAFSA and WASFA applications. In addition, she provided ctcLINK navigation support and registration applications. Heydie is always taking the extra step by flexing her schedule to meet with students even during break. She is constantly providing feedback during staff meetings to improve services and students’ experiences navigating college.

Heydie is very busy and has a 2nd job. However, she engages in other campus events from CLS and ICC to enhance their understanding of other cultures and social justice topics. In addition, Heydie collaborates with other departments to coordinate workshops that would benefit students. She has demonstrated to always care and put students first no matter what the situation. Heydie has great work ethic, showing up to work hours on time and willing to contribute ideas to improve services to students.

Please join us in congratulating Heydie Martinez!

June Student Leader of the Month 

To Be Announced 

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