Dear SDCCE Community,
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope you all had a well rested winter break. We have an exciting 2023 ahead of us already, including the MLK Parade, Institutional Day, and the start of the spring semester! This past year was truly remarkable, I am thankful for each and every one of you for your contributions to our college and our students. I am so excited to see what we accomplish together in 2023.
Please join me in marching in the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade! The MLK Parade is historic to SDCCE as this parade is near and dear to the roots of our college and community, specifically the Educational Cultural Complex Campus. Fun fact, the San Diego MLK parade was started at our SDCCE Educational Cultural Complex Campus, Wow!
Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to participate.
Parade Details
Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Harbor Drive (Between Grape and Ash)
View Parade Route
*Parade Marchers, please arrive before the start of the Parade. To participate, meet behind the SDCCE Float. Sign Up Here. We will have commemorative t-shirts available on a first come basis from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on the day of the parade.
Enrollment Updates
Enrollment continues to be strong for the fall semester. SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 26,635 (16% greater than this time last year), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (67%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,043, an increase of 29% compared to this time last fall (10,894). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester are 9% higher than last fall (172.86 to 158.13). Enrollment management efforts for the fall semester continue, with 1% of scheduled sections starting 01/10/2023 or later (8 out of 760).
Spring update
Spring classes will begin on February 1, 2023. SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 13,692 (30% greater than this time last year, and more than 16% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 60%, which is greater than last fall (53%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 7,940, an increase of 43% compared to this time last spring (5,571) and a 17% increase to last week (6,792). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester are 8% higher than last spring (172.02 to 159.04).
Campus Ready
Effective December 19, 2022, the District will no longer require face coverings on district property. To learn more visit SDCCD's News Center and visit SDCCE’s Campus Ready web page.
Campus Updates
- Open enrollment has begun for the spring semester. Classes at SDCCE begin February 1.
- Congratulations, Dr. Michelle Fischthal on being named Vice Chancellor, Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness for the San Diego Community College District. Dr. Fischthal has played an integral role at SDCCE as the college's Vice President of Instructional Services.
- The 2023 Stars of Rise scholarship application is now open for SDCCE students at sdcce.edu/scholarships. Encourage your students to apply by Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30pm.
- Save the date for Institution Day on January 30th and 31st. Professional Development workshops will be available online, in person, hyflex. Additionally, I am launching an exciting new campaign in honor of the new year! More information to come.
- SDCCE is transitioning from student attendance cards to issuing SDCCE student IDs beginning spring semester, which will support students in their transition to a district college and allow them more access to public transportation and student discounts.
- Eligible students can apply for SDCCE's State Emergency Aid Grants to support with financial needs up to $500.00.
- SDCCE will be a sponsor at the 20th anniversary Early Years Conference on March 10th-11th, one of the largest early childhood education conferences. SDCCE Child Development and Outreach will be in attendance.
President's Office Hours
President's Office Hours will resume next week! I look forward to connecting again ahead of the spring semester. Keep an eye out for the new link for the sign-up sheet and QR code on the next weekly update.
2023 here we come!
Best,
