Message from the President

October 14, 2024

Dear SDCCE Community,

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! This day serves as a reminder to respect the land we live on, recognize the rights of Indigenous communities, and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the globe. We especially celebrate and honor the Kumeyaay tribe, indigenous to this region of California, and acknowledge that we operate on the territory of the Kumeyaay Nation with great respect for its people and legacy.

I encourage you to use today as an opportunity to educate yourselves and others, support Indigenous artists, businesses, and movements, and learn ways to work towards a future where all cultures are valued and respected.

Enrollment Updates:

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 27,857 (2% more than this time last year, and a 2% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (73%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,942, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last fall (15,077) and a 1% increase from last week (14,789). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% less than last fall (187.98 to 183.74). View enrollment report here.

Today also marks the start of Undocumented Student Action Week! From October 14 to 18, 2024, SDCCE and our statewide partners will participate in a week of collaboration and supporting students, faculty, and those involved in advocating for undocumented students.

The first event of the week was held today at Cesar Chavez Campus. You can find a full list of events happening at SDCCE campuses in the attached flyer, with Zoom links available below!

Find a full list of events throughout the San Diego Community College District here.

The Men of Color Working Group Meeting, themed "Cultivating Strategies for Supporting College Men of Color," is this week at ECC!

Launched by the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL), the workgroup will feature national community college and university leaders speaking on enhancing success among men of color in community colleges.

Learn more in the SDCCE News Room!

Please share this invitation with your colleagues and networks. For more information or to sign up, please visit the CCEAL 2024 Working Group Meeting webpage or contact cceal@sdsu.edu.

Career Transition Services at SDCCE is hosting two exciting upcoming events! An Interview Workshop designed to help students master essential interview skills, and a Job Fair at the Mid-City Campus featuring employers such as San Diego Zoo, Goodwill, Generations Healthcare, and much more; all eager to hire our students!

Please share this information with your students and teams as applicable. Event details can be found in the attached flyers and registration links are below!

Interview Workshop

Registration: Click here to register on Handshake

Fall into Work – Entry-Level Job Fair

Registration: Click here to register on Handshake

The Virtual Open Enrollment Fair is here! To help you navigate the enrollment process, the San Diego Community College District will be hosting virtual information sessions where you can ask questions and get assistance.

During this time, you can explore our various health, dental, and vision plans, as well as other benefits available to you. We encourage everyone to take the time to understand their options and make informed choices that best suit their needs.

The open enrollment period will be from October 17 to October 31. This is your opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits for calendar year 2025. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to hrbenefits@sdccd.edu.

SDCCE now has tutoring for students at our ECC and Mid-City campuses! The campuses will offer academic support in Math, Reading, and Writing (Basic Skills), with ECC serving officially as the new Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC). Students must contact the Faculty Tutoring Coordinator, Dr. Kirsten Lollis at CETutoring@sdccd.edu to enroll. Students may enroll in the TLC at ECC, Room 76 or at MCC, Room 317, on the days and times below or email Dr. Lollis at CETutoring@sdccd.edu.

Course: ABED 445 | CRN: 76590 (ECC) | ECC- Room 76 | Mon & Wed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tues 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Thurs 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Course: ABED 445 | CRN: 76591 (Mid City) | MCC - Room 317 | Tue & Thur 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Thank you to Dean Maureen Rubalcaba for supporting these efforts. Please share with your adjunct faculty and consider posting in your Canvas Classroom.

Safety Week at SDCCE is next week from October 14 to October 18, 2024! During Safety Week and extending through October and November, we will be offering safety training opportunities to promote our collective safety and preparedness. Registration is required and open to employees and students. Flex credit is available.

Visit the Safety Resources page to register (sign in to your SDCCD Microsoft 365 account to access).

Fire Safety & Evacuation Chair Training (Open to Employees and Students):
- Tuesday, Oct. 15 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Educational Cultural Complex, Room 185 (Flex ID 36254)
- Tuesday, Oct. 15 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Mid-City Campus, Room 201 (Flex ID 36255)
- Wednesday, Oct. 16 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Cesar Chavez Campus, Multipurpose Room (Flex ID 36256)
- Wednesday, Oct. 16 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – CE Mesa, Room 118/120 (Flex ID 36257)
SDCCD Police Safety Workshop (Open to Employees and Students):
- Thursday, Oct. 17 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. – Mid-City Campus, Room 117 / Zoom (Flex ID 36258)
ALICE Training (Open to Employees Only):
- Friday, Oct. 18 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – North City Campus, Multipurpose Room (Flex ID 36260)

Automotive, Skilled & Technical Trades Dean Andrei Lucas recently shared an exciting new update on our Automotive certificate program: new equipment for Automotive EV (Electric Vehicle) trainers have arrived! This is a great step in ensuring our students are getting the most relevant and up-to-date education to ready them for a job in any sector of today’s automotive industry. Thank you to Dean Lucas, and Associate Dean of CTE Armin Rashvand for working with our faculty on this!

Apprenticeship Readiness Program participants

Last week, students in our Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) took a tour of the University of Iron in their brand-new PPE! The tour was an exciting opportunity for students to get first-hand insight into the building and trades apprenticeships available to them right here in San Diego and learn from professionals the ins and outs of a career in different industries.

The Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit will be taking place on Thursday, November 21st, at the San Diego Convention Center. It is a free event sponsored by the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Office of Education, in partnership with Alliance Healthcare Foundation. The event is a great professional development opportunity to meet and connect with thousands of change makers in San Diego! If interested, register for the The Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit today!

The San Diego Hip Hop 5K Festival is this Sunday, October 20, and the race will be starting at the Educational Cultural Complex! It's so special to be able to connect with our community this way and serve as a space for impactful community events. If you're interested in joining, register for the San Diego Hip Hop 5K Festival today!

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.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Student Lounge now has two microwaves for students, faculty, and staff's convenience. A big thank you to Anthony Vargas, Director of College Facilities and Operations for his support with this update!

President's Updates

It was an honor to serve as a keynote panelist for the National Conference on Workforce Education (NCWE), and have the opportunity to address low economic mobility through workforce education with leaders in the field!

I am also so excited to welcome our newest cohort of the SDCCE Passport to Success! It was great to greet the new cohort and welcome them into this amazing professional development opportunity for new hires to find their success at SDCCE. Thank you to our President's Cabinet members for also participating and to our faculty Roma Weaver and Helena Wei for leading this program!

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to check the Opportunities for Adult Education to Close Entry-Level Job Gaps from the San Diego and Imperial Centers of Excellence. The aim of the report is to identify opportunities for the San Diego Adult Education programs by assessing the current Adult Education program landscape, highlighting opportunities for entry level jobs with high demand and high wages, and exploring entry level positions that could use more training. 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,

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