Dear SDCCE Community,
The face of noncredit is changing! I recently submitted a noncredit reform package to our state chancellor with the support of our legislative lobbyist. Last week I joined SDCCD leaders and our district's student trustees to participate in state and federal advocacy in Washington, D.C., where we lobbied in front of elected officials to educate people across our state to understand the importance of adult education and for more funding to be allocated toward various academic programs such as the San Diego Promise. Our advocacy is critical during this time... it is so important that we sit at the table!
SDCCE proudly recognizes February as Career Education Month. We will be joining the California Community Colleges Chancellor's office and our district to promote our career education pathways. You may have seen ads running already with our new branding, "let's dream together" to encourage every adult learner in need of economic upward mobility to start their career and college path at SDCCE.
Additionally, filming for the upcoming WASC Accreditation is underway. Thank you to our Deans, College Operations Supervisor's, and staff for your support! This is a critical initiative for our college and our district.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 25,692 (13% greater than this time last year, and an 2% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 67%. SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,101 an increase of 8% compared to this time last spring (13,089) and a 2% increase to last week (13,875). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% higher than last spring (188.90 to 183.77).
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,094 (11% greater than this time last year). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,823, an increase of 14% compared to this time last fall (13,934). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 9% higher than last fall (188.86 to 172.92).
Our Black History Month celebration continues on February 21st with the History of Black Art. Invite your family and friends! All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Help SDCCE nominate for the 2024 Classified Employee of the Year Awards. Established in 2008, these awards recognize and honor classified staff throughout the community college system who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to Vision 2030, the mission of the California Community College System and their local district. All nominations should be completed by February 15, 2024. View nomination form.
Please join me this Wednesday, February 14th, for the kick-off of my President's Coffee and Chats! I will be joining you all at each campus throughout the spring semester.
All are welcome to register for the state CAEP webinar where the findings from the CAEP research team will be featured as part of the national briefing, including those of SDCCE based on the site visit we had back on September 25th. These findings are set to be shared with Federal Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) as well. This is timely because of potential federal changes coming to adult education. Thank you Kelly Henwood for your leadership on moving SDCCE forward.
Register here for the California Adult Education Program: National Briefing on High-Impact Practices, which will be held on February 26th from 10 to 11 a.m.
ESL student, Ospierrenida ‘Nida’ Pierre shares her journey coming to San Diego from Haiti and Dominican Republic. Today, with the education and support from the people and services at San Diego College of Continuing Education, Pierre feels truly at home for the first time since arriving here in 2021. Read more about Nida's story in SDCCE's News Room.
There are two conferences coming up this spring that offer opportunities for professional development and learning relevant to our work here at SDCCE:
The California Community College Association for Occupational Education (CCCAOE) is hosting their CCAOE Spring 2024 Conference in Sacramento, California, from April 23rd - April 26th. Learn more: CCCAOE Conference Registration Page.
The California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) is hosting their CCAE 2024 State Conference in Anaheim, California, from May 9th - May 11th. Learn more: CCAE 2024 State Conference Page. If you are a Classified Professional interested in attending, please communicate your interest in attending with your supervisor and complete the interest form by Wednesday, March 13th. For Administrators and Faculty interested in attending, please visit the SDCCE Administrative Services Travel Procedures Page for information.
Registration for the 2024 ACCE Spring Conference is now open. The ACCE Spring Conference is being held at The Dana in Mission Bay, on March 6th, 7th, and 8th. Learn more: 2024 ACCE Spring Conference. If you are a Classified Professional interested in attending, please complete the interest form by Friday, February 16th. For Administrators and Faculty interested in attending, please visit the SDCCE Administrative Services Travel Procedures Page for information.
A financial aid training will be held on February 15th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flex credit is available.
Applications are now being accepted for participation in the Faculty Leadership Development Academy (FLDA) for Spring 2024. All SDCCD faculty employees are welcome to apply. The deadline for approved applications to be received is February 15th. For more information contact: profdevelopment@sdccd.edu
Join the San Diego Community College District in celebrating Lunar New Year on February 15th from noon to 1:30 p.m. The 50-minute hybrid presentation will highlight Lunar New Year traditions celebrated by Vietnamese American, Korean American, and Chinese American communities and will include a virtual walking tour of San Diego's Asian Pacific Historic District (Old Chinatown).
In December, ESL Professor Ingrid Greenberg started teaching a multi-level English as a Second Language (ESL) for Parents course at Hoover High School two evenings a week. The course enrolled 53 students and due to the large number SDCCE is working with Hoover staff and ESL Family Literacy Coordinator, Ildi Carrillo, to create a second class for beginning English learners.
Amidst the beginning of the spring semester, SDCCE held the first in-person ESL class at West City Campus in four years, 28 students are enrolled, and the number is continuing to increase. Kudos to the ESL department!
SDCCE CalWORKs Counselor, Jessica Walton is an avid runner and Lululemon Run Ambassador for their women’s athletic wear. She was recently honored by the Fashion Valley Lululemon store as she organizes runs sponsored by the brand, as well as running events for Black Girls Run San Diego, Black Men Run San Diego, and Donut Run. She will also be featured during the Point Loma Nazarene University 2024 Homecoming Alumni Awardees. Congratulations Jessica!
The February Student News has been sent out to current SDCCE students.
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
SDCCE’s California Adult Education Program (CAEP) research team will be featured as part of the California Adult Education Program: National Briefing on High-Impact Practices webinar on February 26th. These findings are set to be shared with the Federal Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and are very timely due to the potential federal changes coming to adult education.
SDCCE’s WIOA II grant received an augmentation of over $400,000, this will positively impact SDCCE’s ESL/Citizenship and ABE/HSE/HSDP programs.
SDCCE’s partnership with United Taxi Workers of San Diego launched on January 31st and is featured in the Times of San Diego and highlighted in the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office daily news bulletin.
I attended the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Gala, it was beautiful to witness the Southeastern San Diego community come together and for them to be awarded for their efforts during the recent floods that severely impacted our local neighborhood.
The Executive President's Cabinet and I attended the SDICCCA dinner, to network with colleagues and peers across the region.
The Research Corner
This week we invite you to check the Adult Education and Transition into Postsecondary Education and College Credit Pathways report. This report, prepared by WestEd, looks at transition data from adult education to postsecondary education for students in community colleges and K-12 adult programs. This report may be found 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.
