Student Programs

Opening Doors
provided by Scott Saunders

Bye-bye ice cream social, hello Opening Doors.  This year Student Activities planned a new format to welcome new students, their families and friends.  On Wednesday, September 18th students learned about faculty office hours, the Academic Skills Center, Career Employment Services, the Artist and Lecture Series, parking, smoking on campus, the Women's Center and much more.  The format was somewhat like a party, with small groups talking one-on-one with faculty, staff and student leaders to help students understand the systems that are in place at the College to support their academic success and adjustment to campus life.  The resource people had large silver keys around their necks so that students could easily identify them.  They answered questions and gave students information cards about specific campus services and events, which they put on key chains with all of the keys to success at Shoreline.  Student Leadership Team members introduced themselves to students and offered the Student Guides. They also gave campus tours and provided information about student clubs.  Several workshops were offered by faculty members on what to expect during the first week of class, and periodic tours of the campus were provided by student leaders.  Free munchies were provided.  Services for the disabled were available by advance arrangement with the Student Programs Office.