Dear Faculty and Staff, With the 2024 presidential election now concluded, we understand that this time may bring a range of emotions, questions, and uncertainties about what the outcome means for our college, state, and nation. Executive Cabinet is committed to supporting our community as we move forward and is

Good morning, This message is in response to the comments made Tuesday morning during opening week about the Highline College mascot, the Thunderbird. This issue was brought forth back in 2017 by Dr. Tanya Powers. In response, Highline College engaged Louie Gong, a noted Native American and Coast Salish Artist

Highline Community, You may have already heard the sad news about Bruce Roberts’ passing during the summer. We want to share our condolences with his wife, Joyce Roberts, and with friends and colleagues who worked with Bruce. As a long-time faculty member here at Highline, Bruce first taught economics starting

Dear Highline,   This is a follow up to the message we sent last week about Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time to remember the fallen men and women who served our country in the armed services. Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27, 2024 and at

Good morning Highline College staff members, Beginning Monday, June 24, 2024, Highline College campus will switch to “summer hours”. This means that most departments will provide services Monday through Thursday and will be closed to students and the public on Fridays. These summer service hours will be observed through Sunday, September 1,

Dear Highline Community, Thursday afternoon there was a small, unannounced group of demonstrators on campus gathered on the path between Buildings 8 and 25. This group displayed signs and handed out flyers that were inflammatory and included Islamophobic messages. This group's beliefs are not aligned with our core values and

Good morning Highline College, I can’t believe I’m saying this but Commencement is around the corner (again).  Many thanks to the staff, faculty and students who participated and volunteered in our previous ceremonies.  Last year, I asked the Commencement Committee to survey students as well as gather as much feedback

Dear Highline Community, We recently learned sad news. James (Jim) Glennon, long time faculty member in the Social Sciences Division, passed away on December 4, 2023. At time of passing, Jim was surrounded by his loving family and was preceded in death by his beloved wife LaRae L. Glennon. Jim

Good afternoon Highline College, After several years, multiple searches, and even a global pandemic, I am pleased to announce I have selected Dr. Jamilyn Penn to serve as our next Vice President for Student Services.  Dr. Penn’s strategic vision, proven leadership, and dedication to the success of our students are

Hello Highline Community, And just like that, it is November! Fall quarter is flying by, which means the holidays and winter break are just around the corner. To help you plan accordingly, here is some important information about campus closures and professional enrichment opportunities. Early Closures Highline College closes at

Dear Highline College Community, I’d like to acknowledge the heartbreak happening around the world in Palestine, Israel and felt here at Highline College within our classrooms and throughout campus. It’s likely you’ve felt the recent tragic events in your life –– whether it’s because you have family who have suffered

Dear Highline College, We have learned that former Highline College faculty member Karen Frank passed away at age 81 on Sept. 16, 2023 in Bellevue. On behalf of Highline College, I extend my deep condolences to her family, friends and former co-workers. Mrs. Frank worked at Highline College for 37

Good morning, In July I had the pleasure of sharing my goals with the Board of Trustees for the upcoming academic year. I plan to discuss these goals in more detail during Opening Week but wanted to provide a “sneak-peak” to folks during the summer. If you have any questions

Dear Highline Community, I’m deeply saddened to inform you that former faculty member and Dean of Instruction for Professional-Technical Education Alice Madsen passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. At present, we have no additional information from the family as they have requested privacy. We will share details as they

Dear Highline College Community, We made significant work this spring quarter on several Student Success Council priorities from the college’s strategic plan. As part of the council’s commitment to accountability, the information below provides an update on some of the work that’s been accomplished this quarter.

Good afternoon Highline College, It is with great pleasure that I announce that Dr. Maribel Jimenez has accepted the position of VPEDT with a start date of July 16, 2023.  Maribel currently serves as the Dean of Academic Transfer Pathways and Partnerships and prior to this role had served as

Good morning Highline College staff members, Beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, Highline College campus will switch to “summer hours”. This means that most departments will provide services Monday through Thursday and will be closed to students and the public on Fridays. These summer service hours will be observed through Sunday, September 3,

Dear Highline College, We have learned that former Highline College Dean of Instruction for professional and technical education Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry Eley passed away at age 87 on Jan. 31, 2023, in Wenatchee. On behalf of Highline College, I extend my deep condolences to his family, friends and former

Hello Highline Community, We have learned that a former Highline faculty member Dr. Emmanuel M. Chiabi passed away on March 15, 2023 in Bamenda, Cameroon. He was 76 years old. On behalf of Highline College, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and former co-workers. Dr. Chiabi taught

Dear Highline College Community, The Student Success Council has had a busy winter quarter implementing and reviewing progress of quarterly action plans tied to the strategic plan. As part of the council’s commitment to accountability, the information below reflects some of the work that’s been accomplished this quarter. Reminder: The Student

Good afternoon Highline community, In June 2022 the Highline College community participated in a campus climate survey with the National Institute for Transformation & Equity. The survey collected responses from 4,234 students, 404 staff and 340 faculty. The results of this survey were received by the Office of the President

Dear Highline College Community, During Opening Week 2022, Dr. Mosby announced the formation of the Student Success Council as Highline’s new strategic planning oversight committee for the Strategic Plan for Equitable Student Success. This council is composed of faculty and staff and student representation and integrates the college’s formal governance

Good afternoon, Starting this week, Highline College no longer requires students to attest they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 nor will they need to fill out an exemption request. This email contains information about updated vaccine mandates and clarity on potential changes to the contact tracing process. Please take the time

Dear Highline College, We have learned that former Highline College faculty member Edith Willametta Bailey passed away on Sept. 9, 2022, at 101 years old. On behalf of Highline College, I extend my condolences to her family, friends and former co-workers. Mrs. Bailey received Highline’s first Outstanding Teacher of the

Dear Highline College, We are incredibly sad to have learned that Mark Wynne, Highline’s manager of Information Technology Infrastructure Services, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022, due to complications after heart surgery. He was 55 years old. On behalf of Executive Cabinet, I extend my deep condolences to his family,