Dear SDCCE Community,
As we continue through summer and fall enrollment progresses, I would like to express my gratitude for the incredible work you do each day to support our students and communities. Please continue encouraging prospective and returning students to enroll and take advantage of the educational and career training opportunities available this fall. As we look ahead, we are also preparing to come together as colleagues for one of our favorite annual traditions—Fall Convocation—to celebrate our shared accomplishments, reconnect, and prepare for another year of serving our students. Additional details about Convocation will be shared soon.
Enrollment Updates:
Summer Update
SDCCE's overall enrollment for summer stands at 9,569 with a fill rate of 68%. SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 6,733, a 1% increase from last week (6,687). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester is 14% greater than last summer (80.30 to 91.70). View report.
Connect with the President:
I'm excited to continue offering the opportunity to Walk with the President! If you'd rather take a stroll around the Educational Cultural Complex instead of a Zoom meeting, join me for a refreshing walk as we continue to prioritize wellness. Don't forget to wear comfortable walking shoes!
Individual walks or zoom meetings will be 20 minutes and are available on a first come first-served basis. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, please email [email protected] for detailed information.
Lastly, you can utilize the anonymous sharing box. Your voice matters, and I look forward to continuing the conversation.
Student Content Creator Opportunity
Fall enrollment is well underway at SDCCE, and we're excited to welcome both new and returning students as they take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals. Each of us plays an essential role in helping students discover opportunities, navigate resources, and feel supported from enrollment through completion.
3fold, the agency partner for the San Diego Community College District, is seeking currently enrolled San Diego College of Continuing Education students to participate as paid student content creators for the district's upcoming marketing campaign.
Selected students will film short-form video content documenting their real student experience for use across official San Diego College of Continuing Education platforms.
Ideal Candidates:
- Currently enrolled student in Summer 2026 or returning student in Fall 2026
- Comfortable filming, creating and/or appearing in short-form video content
- Represents the diverse student community
- Large social media following not required, but interested in social media content creation is a plus
Please share with any students who would be interested in this unique opportunity. This opportunity includes:
- Compensation for content creation
- Real-world portfolio experience
- Exposure across a major regional college district's platforms
To apply or learn more: bit.ly/sdccd-content-creator
Deadline to apply: 07/15
Contact: [email protected]
San Diego Pride Parade
SDCCE is proud to join the San Diego Community College District in participating once again in the San Diego Pride Parade on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Employees, students, and community members are encouraged to show their support by walking with the SDCCD team in one of the region's largest celebrations of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Avenue and Normal Street and continues 1.5 miles to Quince Drive in Balboa Park.
Those interested in participating can learn more about the day's activities and sign up to walk with the SDCCD team.
Digital Textile Experience Day
Spread the word about SDCCE's Digital Textile Experience Day on Wednesday, July 29 at the West City Campus. Students can choose from two sessions: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 4:00–6:30 p.m.
This free, hands-on event introduces students to careers in digital textile arts through interactive activities, including textile printing, industrial embroidery, and digital sewing pattern design. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with faculty and industry professionals while exploring how technology is shaping the future of sustainable textiles.
Whether students are exploring a new career path or looking to expand their creative skills, this is a great opportunity to discover what's possible in the world of digital textiles.
Prospective and current students can also sign up to attend on Eventbrite.
CALWORKs presents: Cafecito with the Counselors
Encourage students to join the interest list to receive details about a monthly workshop, where they will enjoy:
- Meet and greet with CalWORKs Counselors
- Safe space for conversations
- Increase sense of belonging on campus
- Participate in Workshops and Special Events
- Get ready to RISE and SHINE!
Questions or Accommodations? Contact CALWORKS at [email protected]
Join the Interest List or scan the QR code.
Tutoring and Learning Center at SDCCE
Help set our students up for success by encouraging them to take advantage of the free academic support and resources available through SDCCE's Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC). To learn more about the services and support the TLC offers, check out this new video!
Cultural Event Taskforce
The Cultural Event Taskforce met last week to begin planning programming for the year ahead, including upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to celebrate and engage the SDCCE community. Thank you to the taskforce members for their dedication and for the outstanding programming they organized last year. I look forward to another year of meaningful events and engagement opportunities that bring our community together.
ECC Theatre Renovation
The ECC Theatre Renovation continues to make progress!
- The construction site is active Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.
- Check out the demolition of the second level deck on the live stream link: ECC Theatre Renovation.
- The PIO office, theatre director, facilities team and architect met and discussed notes for finalizing the signage for the ECC Theatre to improve wayfinding and accessibility efforts.
- The architect and theatre director met and discussed updates on construction efforts after the completion of the terrazzo flooring in the South Wing.
- East Wing construction phasing remains unchanged. Phase 2 – Level 2 is scheduled for July 6, 2026, through August 14, 2026; see logistics plan for details. During this time, portions of the East Wing (green areas) will be inaccessible, while remaining areas will be accessible via exterior doors. The schedule outlines higher-noise periods as well.
Visit the project webpage to learn more and stay up to date with the progress via livestream.
Thank you to our Theatre Director, Silvia Nogales, for playing a pivotal role in the theatre renovation and for keeping us informed on its progress. You can now follow the theatre on Facebook and Instagram @Educational Cultural Complex Theatre & Community Room.
Bond Projects Update:
The current Measure HH Bond projects for our college continue to make progress. We have also developed a current projects page with updates on each project and the SDCCD Measure HH webpage has further updates.
- West City Expansion Stakeholder Design Meeting: DPR, HGW, the district, the facilities team, West City administration team, culinary staff, and the Measure HH Bond team met at the West City campus and discussed updates to the expansion layout, textiles, equipment changes, and water fountain repairs. The team also received feedback from staff on the proposed changes.
- Mid-City Campus Expansion: A Student Support Services Focus Group was held with Mid-City Campus administration team, Mid-City employees, the facilities team, the District, Carrier Johnson, and Hensel Phelps to discuss streamlining the Mid-City Expansion campus layout to improve accessibility for Student Services and CalWORKs. Additionally, the team discussed adding classrooms, meeting rooms, multilingual wayfinding signage to improve navigation, and received feedback on the proposed layout.
Safety, Inclusion, and Belonging (SIB) Task Force Updates:
The Safety, Inclusion, and Belonging (SIB) Task Force meets monthly to further our conversations on continuing to implement proactive strategies for immigration and safety challenges, as well as the importance of reporting any sightings of ICE on campus to the Chancellor or District General Counsel. Reports of ICE near campus (off campus) should first be directed to the COS, who, in collaboration with the Deans, will take appropriate and informed next steps to address the situation.
We have a dedicated webpage with Know Your Rights Information, District protocols, resources, and more curated by our Safety, Inclusion, and Belonging Task Force.
Please take a moment to review the safety cards for navigating ICE incidents on campus. These resources are designed to guide employees on the steps for reporting.
Classified Professional Spotlight
This week's Classified Professional Spotlight shines on our Research Assistant III, Remy Feldman.
Remy brings a strong passion for research and data-informed decision-making to SDCCE. Before joining the college, Remy served as a research assistant with the Marriage and Close Relationships Lab at UCLA and the Sexual Health and Relationships Lab at York University. Remy also worked as a teaching assistant for research methods courses at UCLA, Saddleback College, and Dominican University from 2022–2024.
A firm believer that "data saves lives," Remy is passionate about ensuring research is representative of diverse communities and helps inform meaningful change. Although Remy officially joined SDCCE in December, she says her team has already become like family.
Outside of work, Remy enjoys skiing, reading, and spending time with loved ones—especially sharing laughs, which she considers her favorite activity. She lives by two guiding principles: never postpone joy and always ask the question.
Faculty Spotlight
This week's Faculty Spotlight shines on ESL Instructor, Marla Goldfine.
For more than 32 years, Marla Goldfine has dedicated her career to teaching English and empowering immigrant students at SDCCE. From her very first classroom in a converted garage with few resources to teaching nearly every ESL course the college offers, Marla has inspired thousands of students through creativity, compassion, and perseverance.
Beyond the classroom, Marla has contributed to curriculum development, course assessments, committee leadership, and numerous college initiatives. She describes teaching adult immigrants as her true passion and believes the greatest reward has been building supportive learning communities where both students and instructors grow together. Outside of work, Marla enjoys spending time in nature, writing poetry, exploring new places, having meaningful conversations, and cooking and baking for others.
Do you know an employee making a difference at SDCCE? Help us recognize those outstanding contributions by submitting an Employee Spotlight! Selected spotlights will be featured in future editions of the weekly President's Message and other college communications as we celebrate the people who make SDCCE an exceptional place to learn and work.
As we update our CE Birthday List, employees who would like to receive a birthday greeting from President King are invited to complete the Birthday List Form; if you've already signed up, no further action is needed.
A reminder that all San Diego College of Continuing Education campuses are closed on Fridays for the summer. Campuses will resume normal Monday to Friday operations after August 14.
Visit the Administrative Services Intranet to access campus safety resources and stay informed with the latest updates.
A reminder that all requests of the Communications Department must be approved by a dean or vice president and requires submission of a request form. You can find the Project Request Form link on the Faculty and Staff Resources Page of our website. Allow ten working days for a request to be completed. If a request needs immediate attention, please complete the form and contact the Public Information Officer.
For SDCCE professional development opportunities, visit the professional development web page for upcoming workshops.
President's Updates:
Myself and fellow district leaders officially met with Congressman Juan Vargas, for the $500,000 check presentation for utility and water infrastructure improvements at the Educational Cultural Complex. We are deeply grateful to Congressman Vargas for his continued partnership and unwavering commitment to expanding opportunities for adult learners.
I recently had the opportunity to see the new terrazzo flooring in the south wing of the Educational Cultural Complex, and it's exciting to see this project taking shape. Thank you for your patience and flexibility throughout the construction process and flooring updates as we continue to ensure services remain available to our students during these improvements. This is another important milestone that brings us one step closer to opening our new theater!
The Research Corner:
This week, we invite you to look at a California's Population Fact Sheet by Public Policy Institute of California. More people live in California than any other state in the nation and California's population is one of the most diverse in the nation. The Fact Sheet may be found on the following link: https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-population/. Please take a minute to review this resource and email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Best,
