Dear SDCCE Community,
Thank you to all who attended the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade this past Sunday. My family and I enjoyed marching alongside you in honoring the long-standing legacy of Dr. King. Myself and the family of Rossie Wade were truly in awe of our college's competition float entry, which eloquently showcased a Rossie Wade replica piece "the Black Family Sculpture" and Mr. Wade's life’s story. I would like to give a special thank you and congratulations to SDCCE's welding department, Mike Bradbury, and our student welders for your creativity and dedication each year to the MLK Parade. Stay tuned for photos!
SDCCE's MLK Parade Float Entry was featured in the Times of San Diego and the establishment of MLK Day as a federal holiday is highlighted in Voice and Viewpoint, which occurred following Coretta Scott King's address at the Educational Cultural Complex.
Enrollment Updates
Enrollment continues to be strong for the fall semester. SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,606 (11% greater than this time last year). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,924, an increase of 13% compared to this time last fall (14,076). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 9% higher than last fall (188.91 to 172.81). Enrollment management efforts for the fall semester continue, with 1% of scheduled sections starting 01/17/2024 or later (8 out of 942).
Spring classes will begin on January 31, 2024. SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 19,975. SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 11,194. View report here.
If you have not done so already, RSVP to SDCCE's annual Institution Day, which will take place on Monday, January 29th from 9-1:00 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex. Flex Day will continue on January 30th with a full line up of Professional Development workshops and sessions. All registered attendees will receive complimentary SDCCE swag and are invited to attend the President's Luncheon. Please confirm your attendance with your supervisor and submit your RSVP by Friday, January 19th.
"New Student Workshop: Explore SDCCE's Programs" are happening at SDCCE campuses and online January 16th through January 25th. At this workshop, new students will learn about all the certificate programs and classes SDCCE offers. Students will have a 5-minute drop-in one-on-one with an SDCCE counselor. Learn more here.
In addition to Spring Institution Day and Flex Workshops, there will be Professional Development Opportunities this month from January 22 through January 26.
A Disability AWARE Training with trainers from the San Diego Community College District DSPS Department will be held on Friday, January 26th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. This training is open to all SDCCE Classified Professionals, Faculty, and Administrators. Flex is available for this training, and lunch will be provided. Register here.
For more information email Flex & Professional Development Coordinator, Carla Grossini-Concha at cgrossini@sdccd.edu.
Proposals for the Association of Community and Continuing Education's Annual Spring 2024 Conference is open now. Proposals are due by 5:00pm on February 1, 2024. The ACCE Conference will be held at the Dana in San Diego from March 6-8. If you are interested in attending the ACCE Spring 2024 Conference, contact Carla Grossini-Concha, Flex & Professional Development Coordinator at
The Coalition for Adult Basic Education (COABE) is offering an upcoming webinar series and free workshop, Preparing Adult Education Leaders for Upcoming Digital Equity Opportunities, inviting adult education leaders at the state, local, and institution levels to build their awareness of the relevant policy context and learn why this issue is important to their stakeholders. Register here.
Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) instructors from San Diego College of Continuing Education are Changing the Landscape of the Construction Industry: From Apprenticeships to Female Leaders. Read how in the San Diego Workforce Partnership News Center here.
SDCCE is hosting its first all adjunct welcome event on February 6 from 5:00-7:30 pm at ECC. RSVP no later than January 24. RSVP Here.
The SDCCE Scholarship and Awards application is open now through January 31st! Students can apply here for a scholarship. For questions regarding the scholarship program, contact the Office of Student Affairs at SDCCEStudentAffairs@sdccd.edu
Dr. Shakerra Carter, SDCCE's Vice President of Student Services will be a featured panelist for the second annual Black Educators Networking Event at San Diego City College on February 9. RSVP to the Black Educators Networking Event here.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 for National Brain Injury Month, students and faculty from San Diego College of Continuing Education's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Programs are walking together to raise funds and awareness for San Diego Brain Injury Foundation’s (SDBIF’s) 17th annual surviveHEADSTRONG Walk for Recovery. The event will take place from 8:00am to 1:00pm at De Anza Cove in North Mission Bay. This event is led by Heike Kessler-Heiberg, SDCCE's ABI Professor and SDCCE's ABI program. Donate Here | Register to Walk
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. Please 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
Our SDCCE team and SDCCD Chancellor Smith had the honor of attending and sponsoring the Jackie Robinson YMCA's 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast at the San Diego Convention Center on January 12th.
We also attended the Alliance San Diego's 36th "All Peoples Celebration" at Balboa Park, a wonderful tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Last Friday, a graduate from our High School Diploma/Equivalency program sent me a very kind note on behalf of SDCCE counselor Sany Ramirez. Please take a moment to read:
“Ms. Ramirez has been instrumental in creating a conducive learning environment, offering valuable insights, and tailoring educational strategies to suit my individual needs. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that students like me are equipped with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed. I firmly believe that Ms. Ramirez is an asset to your educational institution, embodying qualities of dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to student success. Her influence has undoubtedly contributed to my academic achievements, and I am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my educational journey.”
As we start the new spring semester, may this serve as a reminder of why we do what we do. We are truly transforming lives! Thank you Sany and all SDCCE members who go above and beyond to create generational change for students like this one.
The Research Corner
This week we invite you to check the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: Student Success Metrics webpage. This website has statewide data about students in the California community colleges, and it can be filtered down to college level and of course it includes data about SDCCE. The website has data about successful enrollment, learning type, learning progress, among other metrics. The Student Success Metrics website may be found on the following linkund on the following link. 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,
