Dear SDCCE Community,
During this past week, it was my honor to host leadership retreats for the Executive President's Cabinet, President's Cabinet, and Executive Governance Council. In collaboration with R&D Facilitation, we worked on our shared mission, vision, and goals for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. We engaged in group activities, went over our FTES funding, and left the retreats ready to serve our students with the standards of excellence that they deserve!
Additionally, we want to hear your feedback about the 4/10 schedule introduced this summer. Please complete our 2-minute survey and help us determine whether we should continue implementing this scheduling in summer 2024. All responses will be anonymous. Thank you for your participation!
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 19,435 (7% greater than this time last year, and a 15% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 64%, which is lower than last fall’s (73%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 11,782, an increase of 13% compared to this time last fall (10,682) and a 13% increase from last week (10,401). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 7% higher than last fall (177.36 to 166.41). You can view the enrollment report here.
Campus Updates
We are less than two days away from Fall Convocation! I am looking forward to seeing you all on August 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the ECC Theater to ReImagine SDCCE, followed by my President's Luncheon and our proffesional development Flex Program.
All SDCCE Campuses will be closed to the public on August 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All full-time employees are encouraged to join Convocation in person. Classified professionals who do not wish to attend should make alternative arrangements with their direct supervisor, as campuses will be closed.
Fall 2023 Convocation and Flex Days Workshop & Session Schedule is now available. Faculty may sign up for Flex sessions to receive Flex credit by clicking on this link or go to the SDCCE Flex Website: https://cefaculty.sdccd.edu/psceflex/ceflexview.cfm
SDCCE employees will have an opportunity to have professional headshots taken on Convocation Wednesday, from noon to 1:30 p.m. A photographer will be available in the Career Center near the Student Services offices on a first-come, first-serve basis. This service comes at no cost to SDCCE employees.
Ahead of Fall Convocation Day, please join me at 8:30 a.m. on August 30 for the grand opening of the new Student Lounge at the Educational Cultural Complex. A student celebration and open house will follow on September 13.
We are excited to announce, the SDCCD and the SDCCE are scheduled to receive the California Sub Minimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Project Grant, of $1.8 million, which is subject to approval by the SDCCD Board of Trustees at the August 31 meeting. SDCCE supports DSPS students to get back to work through specialized DSPS classes. This grant will permit DSPS students to achieve better wages. Congratulations Dean Katie Serbian and DSPS! This is a huge win for our students and our community.
Save the Date! SDCCE's Research Center Grand Opening will be held on Wednesday, September 13. The SDCCE Executive team will be on hand for a VIP tour of the Research Center at noon. The center will be open between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for visitors from the SDCCD Community.
Welcome Week kicks off on the first day of classes next week. On September 5, the Student Affairs team will be at the ECC and CE Mesa campuses, September 6 at the Mid-City Campus, and September 7 at Cesar Chavez Campus. On September 12, the Student Affairs team will be at CE Miramar, and on September 13 at the North City Campus. All events are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m.
The final phase of the SDCCE Wi-Fi project is nearing completion, with the service commencing at the Educational Cultural Complex on August 28. We plan on being fully ready before classes start on September 5. You may view project updates from the college project dashboard, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=2fe7f7101fa74b7ab09cba9ed8bf353d. This enhanced Wi-Fi system offers comprehensive coverage encompassing indoor and outdoor areas. Additionally, the expansion introduces the following improvements: Promotion of Digital Equity, Enhanced Security Measures, Robust Network Connectivity, Safety Improvements Across Campus and Unified Experience for the College Community.
The Educational Cultural Complex hosted the Boys and Mens Health Celebration of San Diego on August 26 to provide a safe space for our boys and men of San Diego to talk about their needs, wants, and dreams.
A reminder that all requests of the Public Information Office must be approved by a dean or vice president and require submission of a request form. You can find the Project Request Form link on the Faculty and Staff Resources Page of our website. Please allow five working days for a request to be completed. If a request needs immediate attention, please complete the form and contact the Public Information Office.
President's Updates
Tune In! On Friday, September 1, at 8 a.m. I will be going live with the KUSI Morning News to talk about certificate programs, classes, student resources, and other exciting updates offered at the SDCCE this fall.
I am elated to be selected to serve on the 2022-2024 CEO Strategic Leadership Program advisory committee for the Community College League of California. This work is critical to serving the needs of our college's employees and our students in the best way possible.
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check out the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Labor Market Need Report. This report was developed to identify the skills that are most relevant for this industry and determine whether a supply gap exists for these occupations in the San Diego-Imperial region. Take a minute to review these resources and email jrivas@sdccd.edu if you have any questions.
President's Office Hours
President's Office Hours are back! Individual zoom meetings will be 20 minutes and are available on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to schedule a virtual appointment with me, please email sdccepresident@sdccd.edu for detailed information.
Best,
Dr. King
