Dear SDCCE Community,

As Spring Break approaches (March 31 – April 4), please note that no classes will be held. Only ECC, North City, and CE Miramar campuses will be open to the public during the week of spring break Monday through Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. All campuses will be closed, Friday, April 4, in observance of César Chávez Day.

With the semester at its midpoint, let’s continue to support our students, helping them stay motivated and finish strong before their well-deserved break!

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 29,768 (0.1% less than this time last year, and a 2% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 76%, which is greater than last spring (70%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,326, a decrease of 3% compared to this time last spring (15,749) and a 2% increase from last week (15,069). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% greater than last spring (190.40 to 195.26). View the enrollment report.

Over the weekend, we proudly came together for the SurviveHEADSTRONG Walk & Health Fair with Team ABI to support brain injury awareness. It was a day filled with unity, resilience, and purpose as the community walked and rolled side by side, raising awareness and showing support for those affected by brain injuries. The event was a testament to the strength of our collective efforts and the power of coming together for an important cause. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a difference for survivors and our students including our ABI faculty, outreach team, communications team , and members of the leadership team! Funds can still be raised at to support Team ABI, contribute today.

Thank you to everyone who joined the Open Forum on Budget, Enrollment, and Staffing Q&A at Mid-City Campus on March 18—I appreciated the meaningful dialogue and great turnout. To ensure broader participation, we’ll host another session on March 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Mid-City, with future sessions planned at other campuses.

Coffee and Chat with the President are back this Spring, beginning on April 7, 2025 at César Chávez Campus, 12:00 -1:00. These coffee and chats will be platforms to continue conversations on Budget, Enrollment, and Staffing. Please join any of the sessions!

SDCCE ESL Faculty attended and presented at the 2025 Technology and Distance Learning Symposium (TDLS). TDLS is an annual hybrid conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions.This event is designed to demonstrate effective ways of incorporating technology to enrich the learning experience, expand educational reach through a combination of in-person and online learning, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of adult education programs.

TDLS caters to a diverse audience including educators, coordinators, administrators, and support personnel within California adult education agencies.

The SDCCE ESL Faculty presenters and presentations appear below:

• SDCCE ESL Presenters: Diana Vera-Alba and Chris Vela-Che
• Presentation Title: Enhancing Learning with an ESL OER Canvas Course
• SDCCE ESL Presenters: Johanna Gleason, Amanda Simons, Ryane Willis, Jessica Maguire
• Presentation Title: Building Digital Bridges - Empower Adult Learners with Essential Tech Skills

The Office of Communications and Creative Services invites you to join us for a second virtual Website Redesign Project Update on Thursday, March 27 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting is open to all, and we will be showcasing the updated homepage and interior page designs. Your participation is encouraged!

Zoom Meeting ID: 84470197049
Passcode: 224977
Zoom Link

Last week’s Breathe & Self-Care event gave our SDCCE community a chance to reset and recharge through soothing meditation and self-reflection. To conclude Women's History Month, join us on Thursday, March 27, for a powerful Women's Panel featuring inspiring women from diverse backgrounds as they share their journeys to success, fostering connection and empowerment.

Applications are open for Executive Officer positions with Associated Students of SDCCE. We encourage you to share with students.

Positions Available:

• - President/Student Trustee
• - Vice President
• - Secretary
• - Treasurer

Eligibility:

• - Currently enrolled SDCCE student, continuing through 2025-2026.
• - Maintain 4+ hours/week or 1 high school diploma course.
• - Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Dates:

• - Apply by: April 11 (https://tinyurl.com/ExecutiveOfficerApp25)
• - Candidate notifications: April 17
• - Mandatory Meeting: April 18
• - Elections: May 2025

Questions? Contact Student Affairs: sdccestudentaffairs@sdccd.edu | (619) 388-7332

We’re excited to offer a workshop to help students maximize LinkedIn for career exploration! Students will learn strategies to expand their networks, explore career paths, and discover job opportunities.

Workshop Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Registration: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678890/share_preview

Encourage your students to attend and share the attached flier. For questions, contact sdccecareerservices@sdccd.edu.

We’re excited to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Business Resource Center (BRC) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation – César E. Chávez Campus.

Come explore our new space, connect with the community, and discover the incredible resources available to support your business goals. Enjoy a welcoming event with exciting giveaways and light refreshments. RSVP here.

ACLU, "Know Your Rights" trainings are available to all College of Continuing Education students, employees, and community members. Sessions are virtual in both English and Spanish. Registration is now open for the ACLU Know Your Rights trainings .

Join us on April 11, 2025, at San Diego Mesa College for the Undocumented Student Conference: The Overcoming Arc Building a Better Future Together, a free district-wide event from 8:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., featuring workshops, resources, and networking for undocumented students and allies. Enjoy a keynote by poet and activist Yosimar Reyes, plus workshops on UndocuAlly Training, Know Your Rights, Income Opportunities, and Self-Care—free lunch with RSVP!

For disability services, contact Dean Lillian A. Garcia (lgarcia002@sdccd.edu) at least five business days in advance.

Remember tutoring is available for students, see the details below for enrollment support in available courses:

Course: ABED 445
CRN: 85664 (ECC)
ECC- Room 76
Mon & Wed 12 to 6 pm
The following Fridays 8 am to 1 pm:
April 18th
May 2nd, 16th, & 30th

Course: ABED 445
CRN: 85665 (Mid City)
MCC - Room 317
Tue & Thur 12:30 to 5:30 PM
The following Fridays 8 am to 1 pm:
March 28th
April 11th & 25th
May 9th & 23rd

The Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) is hosting an upcoming workshop to support students in digital literacy:

SDCCD Email and Navigating the Internet

Wednesday, March 26
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Registration at 1:15 p.m.)
Educational Cultural Complex, Room 76

This workshop covers how to access and use SDCCD email, connect to Wi-Fi, and navigate the Internet for academic success.

Please encourage students to attend!

Check out the upcoming Be Well CCE support group opportunities to boost your well-being this semester!Be Well CCE

Life in Living Color (LGBTQIA+)

Come join our bilingual support group twice a month to meet others, discuss relevant topics, and learn about resources for LGBTQIA+ students.

This group meets *BI-WEEKLY* on Mondays in person at the Cesar Chavez campus in room 205 or via Zoom.

Dates: 4/7/25, 4/21/25, 5/5/25, 5/19/25, 6/2/25, 6/16/25
Meeting ID: 867 6916 7653
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/86769167653

Real Relations Support Group

BeWell CCE wants to support you and your goals as you navigate the various interpersonal relationships in life. Some of the topics are included but not limited to: Communication, Boundaries, Self-Esteem, Core Beliefs/Values, Healthy/Unhealthy Relationship Traits, Positive Parenting/Discipline techniques and more.

The last Monday of the month is students only at 12:30 p.m.

Dates: 4/28/25, 5/19/25, 6/23/25
Meeting ID: 847 4447 3305
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/84744473305

Weekly Student Support Group

“This Thing Called Life” is hosted on Wednesdays for students only at 12:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 884 0608 7923
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/88406087923

Weekly Employee Support Group

“Think it Through Thursdays” is hosted on Thursdays for employees only at 12:30 p.m.

Flex Credit Available

Meeting ID: 879 8336 9490
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/87983369490

For SDCCE Budget and Fund Managers, please note General Fund Unrestricted (GFU) purchase requisitions must be submitted to the Administrative Services department no later than Monday, April 7, 2024, and all Restricted Fund purchase requisitions be submitted no later than Monday, May 5, 2024.Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.

Save the Date, SDCCE's Commencement Ceremony will take place on June 5 at 5 p.m. For more updates, visit the Commencement Webpage.

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.

For SDCCE swag and merch visit the online store and start shopping today!

Faculty Spotlight

I'm thrilled to highlight Esteban Alvarado, Faculty in the Emeritus Program and Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Antiracism, & Accessibility (DEIAA) Committee, as this week's Faculty Spotlight!

We appreciate Esteban for his dedication to fostering inclusion and equity. Under his leadership, the committee is breaking barriers and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement, especially for historically marginalized communities. Thank you, Esteban, for your hard work and leadership! We are fortunate to have you at SDCCE!

President's Updates

It was an honor to serve as a keynote speaker alongside Dr. Lynn Neault at the San Diego Chapter of the American Association for Women of Community Colleges Annual Summit, titled Women Elevating Women. Not only did I have the opportunity to share my story, but I was also thrilled to celebrate and recognize our exceptional SDCCE Woman of the Year Awardees: Michele Madrid Novak, Aimee Serrano, Debi King, and Nida Pierre. Congratulations to all of the awardees, and a heartfelt thank you to the SDCAAWCC board and President Noora Al Saegh for organizing such a wonderful event.

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to explore the report Community College and the Experiences of LGBTQ People. This report from UCLA Williams Institute explores the experiences of LGBTQ community college students in the US. Specifically, it seeks to explain why community colleges tend to be disproportionately difficult and dangerous for LGBTQ students when compared to the experiences of non-LGBTQ students, and it suggests that the most effective way to make a community college safer for LGBTQ students is to have programs supporting LGBTQ people ran and, more importantly, promoted by the college. Please take a minute to review this resource and email jsalcedo001@sdccd.edu if you have any questions.

Walk with the President / President's Office Hours

This semester, I'm excited to offer a new 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 this spring. 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 serve basis. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, please email sdccepresident@sdccd.edu for detailed information.

Best,