yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment

Pushing Forward together for student success

Welcome to the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment.

Our center is located on the first floor of the PUB (Bldg 9000) in Room 9114.

yəhaw̓ (yuh-HOW;🔊 How to Say): A Lushootseed word meaning To move forward together. It can only be done together.

Rooted in our namesake, we strive to help students move forward in their educational journey by providing 1 on 1 support, fostering leadership and community building for students, and championing cultural events on campus.

Center Mission

At the yəhaw̓ center for Student Empowerment (yCSE) we strive to support students on their academic and professional journeys, ensuring they find their way and that they find community at Shoreline.

The story of yəhaw̓

Learn more about the meaning of yəhaw̓ and the exciting tribal partnerships we have at the college.

Land Education at Shoreline

yCSE Services & Benefits

The yCSE is a one-stop location to get your Shoreline questions answered, as well as a space to meet, collaborate, and grow. Here are some of the services and benefits we provide:

• A student hub to hang out and meet with friends
• Snack bar and coffee/tea station with a fridge and microwave
• Staff who provide guidance on navigating academics and campus life
• Admission, financial aid and scholarship application assistance
• Peer mentors who provide guidance on campus life
• Cultural library with books on gender, race and ethnicity
• Informative and cultural quarterly workshops, socials, and events

Advising

Academic Advisor, Tasha Nālei Jugas, supports students in achieving their academic and career goals by assisting with course planning and registration, developing and updating Education Plans, exploring career pathways, and navigating transfer or college application processes. She also helps students connect with campus resources, build effective academic strategies, monitor progress toward completion, and address personal challenges that may impact their success.

• Drop-in advising (10 –15 min) on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm
• Advising (30 min) by appointment, schedule through Starfish.

Center Highlights

Two Inspiring Speakers Coming to Shoreline This Week on 3/5 and 3/6/25  – News | Shoreline Community College

Introducing Brian Crisanto Ramos as Shoreline’s New Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility – News | Shoreline Community College

Join us on May 16, 2024 for an evening with Native American Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Matika Wilbur – News | Shoreline Community College