Dear SDCCE Community,
I hope you had a restful four-day president's weekend. Due to the recent flooding caused by the January 22nd rainfall, all carpet in the Educational Cultural Complex foyer has been removed. Abatement continues in the main building. C building walls were opened to dry out and remove the moisture. Testing was done to retest the area for appropriate levels. The ECC foyer remains fully blocked off to ensure everyone's safety, students are being redirected to Student Services at B-101, where they can also access Calworks, DSPS, Parking Services, and Outreach.
Amidst the current and upcoming rainfall, all seven SDCCE campuses will remain in session and open. As we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and employees, our emergency response team is monitoring the weather and will provide timely updates as the circumstances evolve. Please stay tuned for further communications through email, the college website, and our official social media channels. We encourage you to follow local news updates for the latest information on the weather conditions and evacuation procedures.
Furthermore, filming for the upcoming WASC Accreditation has been completed by our Communications and Creative Services team. Thank you to our Deans, College Operations Supervisor's, and staff for going above and beyond in highlighting your campuses, academic areas, and student resources. Thank you Dr. Minou Spradley, Dean Jessica Luedtke, Deborah King, and Margaret Posner for spearheading accreditation efforts college-wide.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 26,040 (14% greater than this time last year, and a 1% increase from last week). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,315, an increase of 8% compared to this time last spring (13,272) and a 2% increase to last week (14,101). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% higher than last spring (189.24 to 183.80). View the enrollment report.
Paid ads are currently running with SDCCE’s 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.
Join us for an inspiring journey through the "History of Black Art" on Wednesday, February 21 from 12-3 p.m via Zoom as part of our Black History Month celebration! Makeda Dread Cheatom will lead us through a dynamic exploration of the rich history of Black art and its significant impact on culture. This event will feature an enlightening art exhibit and storytelling that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Black artistry.
Zoom Meeting ID: 879 307 54411, Passcode 765588
This event will be followed by:
Be Well CCE Presents: Recognizing Mental Burnout in the Black Community
February 22, 2024
4:00pm to 5:30pm
The Story of Haiti: Revolution/Resistance, Resilience and Retribution
February 26, 2024
4:00pm to 5:30pm
SDCCE’s Be Well mental health program kicked off their bi-monthly “Our Think it Through” support groups for employees and “This Thing Called Life” support groups for students this week.
In support of Mental Health Awareness month, on May 15th, Be Well will host the inaugural BE Well Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Educational Cultural Complex
Last weekend, a few volunteers from SDCCE joined the cleanup in Southcrest, nearby ECC, where some of the recent flooding was the worst. Way to go Diana Larsen, Diana Vera-Alba, Laura Como and Beth Bogage for leading these efforts with our ESL Go Green Committee and I Love a Clean San Diego for our community! #SDCCEStrong
If you would like to volunteer and join the ESL Go Green Committee, reach out to Elissa Claar: eclaar@sdccd.edu
A series of professional development opportunities will be held on February 22nd and throughout the day on February 23rd. See flyers for details (click to enlarge).
Two conferences are coming up this spring that offer learning relevant to our work here at SDCCE: the California Community College Association for Occupational Education (CCCAOE) and the The California Council for Adult Education (CCAE), see previous President's Message for application details.
The SDCCD Police Department is offering a free 12 hour self defense training for district faculty, staff, and students. The Rape Aggression Defense is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. Systems is a comprehensive, women-only (or living/presenting as women) course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands on defense training.
Dates & Campus:
March 9th & 10th North City
March 16th & 17th Mesa College
March 23rd & 24th Chavez
April 6th & 7th North City
April 27th & 28th ECC
May 4th & 5th Mesa College
Email Police Officer, Angie Kasinak with any questions: akasinak@sdccd.edu
The Annual Flower Show held on March 2nd and March 3rd at Balboa Park in the Casa Del Prado will be led by SDCCE Emeritus faculty member, Huimei Lai.
PIO Brenna Leon Sandeford is featured by the SDSU NewsCenter "Doctoral student finds a calling in servant leadership" for Black History Month.
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
The quarterly position summary report for San Diego College of Continuing Education is now available, which details recently hired positions, those in active recruitment, and those pending recruitment from July 1st, 2023- January 16th, 2024. This report is available on our Administrative Services Intranet.
Thank you to all who were able to join me for the kick-off of my President's Coffee and Chats! This is one of my favorite events of the year, connecting with you and learning about the wonderful initiatives in your areas as well as hearing feedback on how we can improve institutionally. The next meet-up will be held on April 15th at Cesar Chavez Campus from 9-10 a.m.
I am humbled to be named as one of the 2024 Black Business Leaders of Influence Honorees by the The San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Black Business Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is a reflection of the transformational work we are accomplishing together here at SDCCE for our diverse students, employees, and community members.
The Research Corner
This week we invite you to check the 2-1-1 San Diego Data Dashboard. This organization helps people in San Diego for housing, food, legal services, and healthcare. They have data regarding demographics, needs, available community resources and even have insights about population health, accessibility, equity and other social indicators about health. 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,
