Dear SDCCE Community,
I hope you are having a great summer! This week all campuses will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in honor of the Fourth of July. We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 8.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for summer stands at 14,623 (0.3% less than this time last year, and a 1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 87%, which is greater than last summer (77%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 10,010, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last summer (10,110) and a 1% increase from last week (9,917). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester is 25% less than last summer (71.88 to 96.19). View the enrollment report.
On July 3rd, SDCCE will host a Faculty and Staff Support Workshop! Together with RSSC, we will lead a panel discussion with faculty members who support Black and Brown Students. Hear our counselors Jessica Walton, Abdullahi Haybe, Terry Sivers, and Sheyla Castillo discuss strategies for supporting students of color; register today!
Single Sign-On launches in July! Starting July 15, students will need a student.sdccd.edu email to access communications and log into important learning portals such as Canvas. Personal emails and student IDs will NO LONGER be applicable. If students need assistance setting up their student email, have them follow the step-by-step guide or find an email support appointment at one of our campuses here. For more information on SSO, please see these SDCCD resources:
SDCCE's counseling team is available during the summer to assist students with a wide range of services. Our counselors are ready to provide support (via phone, Zoom, or in-person) with the following services:
- Certificate Programs Information and Requirements
- Identification of Educational and/or Career Goals
- Educational Planning
- Follow-up Appointments
- Information on Credit by Exam Agreements
- Transition Support to the Credit Colleges
- Assistance with Scholarship Applications
- Support with Promise Applications
- Guidance on Graduation Requirements
- Referral to on- and off-campus and Community Resources
Congratulations to the Five Day Experiential Learning Institute (FELI) Cohort 10! FELI is a professional development and learning opportunity provided by SDCCE and open to all SDCCE employees, focused on student retention and using an inside-out approach. This 5-day, 40-hour professional development opportunity was led by Dr. Veleka Iwuaba and involved more than 50 exercises and activities drawing on core ACE (Academy of College Excellence) curriculum centered around:
- Communication
- Working styles
- Leadership techniques
- Building social capital in both professional and personal lives
We’re making enrollment for the fall semester easy through Enroll Now Fest events at our campuses. The full schedule can be found in the flyer to the right.
These events will be an opportunity for students to meet campus faculty and professional staff, take a tour, explore our programs and student support services, and get help enrolling for classes, all while enjoying free food and entertainment. Students looking for more information can be directed to email OutreachServices@sdccd.edu or call 619.388.SDCE (7323).
Thank you again to everyone who joined us in celebrating our graduating class at the 2024 Commencement! It was an honor to be able to give such a wonderful send-off to our students. Check out a recap of the event now available on our YouTube channel!
The District Office Professional Development department is pleased to offer Microsoft Applications training in collaboration with the San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation and the Employee Training Institute every Monday beginning July 8, 2024 through August 19, 2024 at Miramar College in the W Building from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Please register at https://bit.ly/sdccdmicrosoft to secure your spot. Confirmation emails and reminders with detailed instructions will be sent out before the first training.
The Community Health & Resource Fair is just a few days away! Hosted at the Jackie Robinson YMCA on July 3, the event will be offering FREE:
- Sports physicals for youth of all ages
- Health screenings
- Breast exams
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Home COVID test kits
- Fresh produce
- and more!
The event will also host several new vendors, including the San Diego Humane Society which will provide low-cost pet care such as exams, vaccines, and microchipping.
Due to limited parking, FREE shuttle rides will be available to and from the Educational Cultural Complex.
On June 27, SDCCE attended the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce "Celebrating Black Excellence and Milestones" event. Dr. Jared Burns, our new Vice Chancellor of People, Culture, and Technology Services at the San Diego Community College District, was recognized along with other San Diego leaders.
As a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, Dr. Burns' responsibilities will include planning, developing, and managing the district’s comprehensive People, Culture, and Technology Services programs; monitoring proposed and enacted changes in regulations impacting employment and technology services in the California community college system; representing the district on local, state and national committees; and ensuring timely submission of reports to local, state and federal regulators.
Thank you to our Counselor/LGBTQ+ Student Success Coordinator Dr. Lisa Carulli for highlighting impactful LGBTQ+ icons in your email series in celebration of Pride Month! The latest icon to be featured is American scholar Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa. Gloria Anzaldúa was a transformative figure in cultural theory, queer theory, and Chicana feminism, leaving a profound impact on the LGBTQ community and academic discourse. Her work broke new ground by exploring the intersections of identity, culture, and sexuality, challenging conventional notions of fixed identity and advocating for a more inclusive and fluid understanding of self.
SDCCD to walk in 2024 Pride Parade on Saturday, July 20th. Register to walk with SDCCD using this link.
For SDCCE professional development opportunities, visit the professional development webpage for upcoming workshops.
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.
President's Updates
On June 26th, I had the pleasure of providing a keynote at the Rise San Diego Urban Leadership Fellows Program Cohort 9 Graduation hosted at the Educational Cultural Complex Theatre. I am inspired by the authenticity and fearlessness of the leaders who have finished the program and who will continue to make great changes here in San Diego!
I enjoyed attending the California Community Colleges Black CEO Retreat hosted by the USC Race and Equity Center and Dr. Shaun Harper. We focused on community, personal wellness, financial education, Black-centric yoga, box breathing, and many more techniques to keep us healthy and whole in our role as college presidents.
It was an honor to join my fellow San Diego Community College District college presidents at the “Building a Future Together, A Community Celebration to Welcome Chancellor Gregory Smith” event last week. I look forward to working together with our district leadership as we uplift individuals and communities through higher education. View more photos from the event here.
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check the report The Transition to College: Voices From the Class of 2023 from Policy Analysis for California Education. The document examines the experiences of California high school seniors from the graduating class 2023, highlighting their preparation, plans, and concerns for college before enrollment. The findings from a large-scale survey reveal significant variations in secondary school experiences and college plans, particularly by race/ethnicity and gender identity, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners. Please take a minute to review this resource and email jsalcedo001@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,
