Dear SDCCE Community,

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend to unwind given the series of events which took place. As the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."

Thank you all for joining us for the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade! It was truly heartwarming to celebrate Dr. King’s incredible legacy alongside you and to represent SDCCE in such a meaningful way. Seeing so many of our faculty, staff, and students come together for this special event was nothing short of inspiring. Your passion and support remind us of the strength and unity within our SDCCE community. Thank you for all that you do for our college! Your dedication to our students and your commitment to making a difference in their lives does not go unnoticed. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone can thrive, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be on this journey with you.

Let’s continue honoring Dr. King’s vision as we work to create equity and opportunity for all.

Please watch the highlighted video of our students featured on NBC 7 over the weekend.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 23,199 (7% more than this time last year, and a 10% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 70%, which is greater than last spring (59%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 12,607, an increase of 4% compared to this time last spring (12,104) and a 9% increase from last week (11,564). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% greater than last spring (185.84 to 190.92).

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,569 (0.003% less than this time last year, and a 0.09% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 71%, which is greater than last fall (67%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,800, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last fall (15,940) and a 0.1% increase from last week (15,790). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 1% less than last fall (188.91 to 186.78). View enrollment report.

Spring 2025 Institution Day registration is now live! Institution Day will take place on Monday, January 27th at the Educational Cultural Complex. A formal email invitation has gone out. Don't wait, RSVP today!

The 2025 Scholarship and Awards Program application and information page is now available! Visit www.sdcce.edu/scholarships to learn more about this year's offerings, link to the Scholarship application and the application for the AFT Guild 1931 Larry Schwartz Memorial Scholarship, and more!

This year, the application has adapted the short answer questions from previous years into a "personal statement" - the personal statement prompts can be found on the Scholarship website. In addition, guidance on how to craft a personal statement and other assistance with the application is available through the Tutoring and Learning Center:

ECC, Room 76
Monday & Wednesday 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 12 Noon
Thursday 8:00AM - 11:00AM

Mid-City, Room 317
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30PM - 5:30PM

If you are interested in offering a scholarship or award to honor the legacy of a loved one or colleague, or make a donation to the support of our College Scholarships and Awards, contact Mariya Anton at the SDCCE Foundation at manton@sdccd.edu

Applications will be open until 5:00PM on Friday, February 7, 2025! Share the attached flyer with your students - the QR Code links directly to the application.

As we prepare for the next Community Health & Resource Fair on February 5th, please remember that the community can receive free health screenings in celebration of Heart Health Month in February. Various free resources will be provided, including:

• Blood Pressure Checks
• Cholesterol Screenings
• Diabetes Screenings
• Breast Exams
• And more!

Additionally, free shuttle rides will be available to transport attendees to and from ECC and the Health Fair.

SDCCE Outreach Ambassador Natalia Vega Torres, will offer essential resources for the Crawford High School Newcomer Welcome Center for immigrant newcomer students and their families, including presentations, workshops, and one-on-one meetings. This initiative is part of a partnership among several Newcomer Welcome Centers in the San Diego Unified School District, aimed at supporting diverse students during their transition into the school community.

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

I enjoyed attending the 40th Annual Jackie Robinson Family YMCA's Dr. Martin Luther King breakfast to kick off the weekend celebrations honoring his life and legacy.

I am pleased to share Dr. Masahiro "Masa" Omae's appointment as the new Vice President of Instructional Services was formally approved at the last SDCCD Board of Trustees Meeting. We look forward to all of the expertise, innovation, and leadership he will bring to this role. Congratulations again to Dr. Omae and welcome to SDCCE!

I had a wonderful time at Alliance San Diego's 37th Annual All People's Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King on his 96th birthday!

My family and I enjoyed attending the MLK Parade with all of you and the District, thank you again to our students, Mike Bradburry, Byron Cowart, and the entire welding department for an amazing float!

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. The report may be found on the following link: Opportunities for Adult Education to Close Entry-Level Job Gaps. 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,