Catherine Chun Director, Women’s Center Shoreline Community College

EDUCATION:

1995 Master of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Washington 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Washington

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Director, Women’s Center Shoreline Community College Seattle, Washington 2001-present Oversee Women’s Center programs and operations. Coordinate and participate in campus and community initiatives to deepen pluralistic awareness and address imbalances in access and equity in the educational environment. Provide resources and assistance to students and community members to support individuals’ entry and progress in Higher Education. Collaborate with faculty and other departments to develop presentations, activities and trainings that bring greater visibility to diverse women, their perspectives, identities, and contributions to history and our communities. Provide training and resources for professional and personal development of college employees and the community at large. Hire, train, and supervise staff. Develop budgets and monitor expenditures.

Manager, Women’s Center North Seattle Community College Seattle, Washington 1999 – 2001 Developed and implemented Women’s Center services and programs in collaboration with faculty and other departments. Conducted intake and consultation sessions with students. Provided students and community members with support, information and referrals. Worked with other offices to support the success of students with a wide range of perspectives and needs. Promoted equity and diversity initiatives. Worked with faculty to conceptualize and plan Women’s Center programs in coordination with course objectives. Hired, trained and supervised staff. Prepared budgets and monitored expenditures. Director, Student Success Services South Seattle Community College Seattle, Washington 1990-1999 Designed, managed, and assessed the grant-funded program to support the retention, graduation and transfer of non-traditional students in Higher Education. Developed and assessed services and resources to orient and welcome students to the college system. Produced and distributed outreach materials. Hired, trained and supervised professional, instructional and support staff. Developed office systems and program procedures. Ensured continued funding and compliance with grant requirements. Initiated and maintained collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff to share information, organize activities and advocate for students.

Coordinator, Diversity Services South Seattle Community College Seattle, Washington 1998 Provided leadership to heighten campus-wide competency with diversity issues and topics through trainings, discussions and presentations. Monitored and provided support for the implementation of campus diversity action plan. Developed networks, resources, and activities to deepen understanding and appreciation of cultural pluralism.

Supervisor, Project Welcome South Seattle Community College Seattle, Washington 1996-97 Helped conceptualize and wrote the proposal for an Innovation Grant from The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Trained and supervised the Project Coordinator. Assisted in developing and implementing a work plan to improve student progress and retention with a widened array of intake and orientation services, activities and resources. Enhanced and integrated services to help students develop a relationship with the institution prior to or immediately following their enrollment.

Project Director, Women’s Employment Network South Seattle Community College Seattle, Washington 1989-90 Recruited and enrolled program participants. Developed curriculum for and taught basic skills to prepare students for entry into job skills program. Hired and supervised part-time instructor. Monitored grant budget. Ensured compliance with grant requirements. Maintained student files. Referred students to other services, as needed. Wrote project performance reports.