Dear SDCCE Community,

March has been a wonderful and busy month at the San Diego College of Continuing Education. Thank you all who have supported and attended our college's Women's History Month events, our Apprenticeship Readiness Program's 8th cohort graduation, the March 18 ABI walkathon, news media shoots, hiring fairs and more! March also marks the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by more than 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. Ramadan, which began the evening of March 22 and will last until April 20, is marked by prayer, reflection, community, and daily fasting. The SDCCE proudly recognizes and welcomes Muslim traditions. For all who observe, we wish you a Happy Ramadan Mubarak!

Spring Break at SDCCE begins today through March 31. No classes will be in session this week. Campuses will be closed Friday, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Classes will resume on Monday, April 3.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 27,295 (21% greater than this time last year, and a 3% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 74%, which is the same compared to last spring. SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,649, an increase of 29% compared to this time last spring (11,344) and a 1% increase from last week (14,450). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester are 12% higher than last spring (184.73 to 164.80). Enrollment management efforts continue, with 23% of scheduled sections starting 03/28/2023 or later (203 out of 902).

Campus Updates

• Students at two San Diego Unified School District high schools will soon be able to train as certified nursing assistants (CNA) through the SDCCE, with classes counting toward required CNA preparation by the time they earn their high school diploma. The partnership was announced during the 11th annual SDCCD and SDUSD joint board meeting on March 21.
• SDCCE's counseling department is hosting an Ed Plan Campaign to ensure students have an updated educational plan on file. An education plan is a tool that outlines the courses students need to earn their certificate. Sessions are for currently enrolled students who need more information about their educational plan, sessions are available in-person and via zoom from now through April 12. Contact Carolina Gonzalez at cagonzal@sdccd.edu for more information.
• Students selected to receive a scholarship or award will be honored at the annual Scholarship and Award Event on April 21 at the Educational Cultural Complex from 4 to 6 p.m. View scholarships.
• For Women's History Month, West City Campus hosted "Under the Radar" a panel discussion of women surfers detailing their journey of breaking down barriers while battling misogyny in a male-dominated sport. View event photos. Kudos Dr. Lisa Carulli and Dean Maureen Rubalcaba for a great event!
• Apprenticeship Readiness Program enrollment is open now for cohort 9. Those 18 and older can get paid to learn job skills needed for the construction trades. Space is limited. Mandatory orientation is scheduled for April 3 with class beginning April 4. Students can sign up here.
• SDCCE's Student Services and campus operation teams are going above and beyond to assist students with the new SDCCD email accounts and with printing ID cards. Mid-City Campus has printed more than 1,500 ID cards!
• On March 29, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at SDCCE’s Mid-City campus, Haitian Bridge Alliance will provide a "Know your Rights" workshop. If you know of any students who could benefit from this workshop, please invite them to attend.
• Food trucks are coming to the Educational Cultural Complex to serve students beginning April 3. A food truck will be located in the parking lot at the northeast corner of the campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• SDCCE students are invited to attend the Community Health and Resource Fair at the Jackie Robinson YMCA during the first Wednesday of every month. The Jackie Robinson YMCA will provide transportation to and from the ECC. Pick up and drop off will occur in front of the ECC main entrance every 30 minutes (on the hour and 1/2 hour) and transportation from the health fair back to ECC will occur every 30 minutes (on the 15 and 45 of the hour). The next fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5. Learn more about the Community Health and Resource Fair here.
• SDCCE’s Emeritus music, literature, and art courses will host a benefit concert on April 23 at Canyon Crest Academy. More than 100 Emeritus students are expected to perform.

President's Updates

• On Friday morning, I and a team of dedicated SDCCE professionals had the pleasure of attending SDUSD's 13th Annual Las Mañanitas Breakfast to honor Civil Rights activist Cesar Chavez and to support the Cesar Chavez Service Clubs.
• SDCCE is working with the SDCCD on planning for a smart market in the under-construction student lounge at ECC. Stay tuned!
• SDCCE’s Career and College Transitions has collaborated with the SDCCD Outreach Team, San Diego City, San Diego Mesa, and San Diego Miramar college Promise teams to host a Promise Informational Workshop on March 23 via Zoom.
• City of San Diego Chief Race and Equity Officer, Kim Desmond, spoke about internship and employment opportunities for SDCCE students at the ECC.
• SDCCE’s Communications team welcomed a new team member, Phoebe Truong, an SDCCD Student Board of Trustee member and Mesa College student, to support with social media. Welcome Aboard, Phoebe!

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to check out the SDCCE Awards Dashboard. This data product contains awards (certificates) data for SDCCE students and results may be disaggregated by CTE status, overall program, and certificate programs. Moreover, the dashboard also includes options to filter data by academic year, term, and demographic groups. Take a minute to review this resource and email jrivas@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,

Dr. King