Dear SDCCE Community,
We are excited to welcome students and faculty back from a well-deserved spring break! I hope it was a time of rest and reflection as we get ready to celebrate our students with scholarship awards, Black Student Success Week, commencement, and so much more!
I am elated to announce San Diego College of Continuing Education will award a generous $87,475 in scholarships and awards to 188 SDCCE career and college bound students during our annual Scholarship and Award Celebration on Friday April 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex. This groundbreaking for our college, as this is the largest amount of funds we have raised in scholarships. . For the first time in our college's history, we will be holding a banquet style celebration, where scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to engage with our esteemed donors. The gift of higher education and workforce training is invaluable. Thank you to our SDCCE Foundation, our donors, and all who contributed to make this possible. Thank you, Dr. Tami Foy, Dean Michele Madrid Novak, and Classified Senate President Neill Kovrig for leading this important celebratory milestone for our students!
Reminder, as spring semester continues to be strong and as we get ready for the upcoming summer session, be sure to review SDCCE's Registration Calendar Spring 2024 – Summer 2025. The 2024 summer schedule will go live April 15th and summer enrollment opens May 13th for students.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 29,926 (4% greater than this time last year, and a 0.5% increase from last week). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,793, an increase of 6% compared to this time last spring (14,958) and a 0.3% increase compared to the previous week (15,749). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% higher than last spring (190.68 to 185.16). View report here.
SDCCE proudly celebrates April as Arab American Heritage Month. This heritage month, we recognize the rich contributions from our employees, students, and community members with roots from Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya, to name a few Arab nations. Many of whom are or come from hard-working immigrant and refugee families and are woven into the history of American culture. #AllAreWelcome
As we return from spring break, please remember some of our students will still be fasting for Ramadan. Ramadan in 2024 will be from approximately, March 10th - April 9th. Ramadan is the month of fasting for our Muslim community. Practicing Muslim students will be fasting from dawn until dusk (approximately from 4:30 a.m. to 7:55 p.m.). Fasting means no food, and no water.. Ramadan celebrations often involve gatherings and prayers into the night. It’s not unusual to be up past midnight for prayers and then get up at 3:30-4:00 a.m. to eat before dawn. Students may ask for permission to leave class to pray for 10 minutes or break their fast. Thank you, Dr. Judy Sundayo for this important and inclusive acknowledgement of our students.
On Wednesday, March 27th, our Historical Preservation Committee came together to discuss key updates within SDCCE and to celebrate our new book, The Place of Vision: Drum Call to Destiny, A History of the Educational Cultural Complex by Alyce Smith Cooper. This book is a love letter to our beloved ECC and we could not be more excited to celebrate! A special thank you to all of the historical preservation committee members who helped bring this book to fruition. Info on how to obtain a copy of the book is coming soon. View photos here.
Join us for an inspiring session with the author EbonyJanice, as we dive deep into her latest book, All The Black Girls Are Activists. This event is not just a book discussion; it's an empowerment session designed for women who are ready to challenge the hustle culture and embrace a life of radical liberation and personal wholeness. The first 50 individuals to register for the webinar will receive a free copy of All The Black Girls Are Activists. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to receive a piece of transformative literature.
Event: All The Black Girls Are Activists Book Talk
️Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid: Showing at Mid-City in Room 206 and Virtual Webinar
Register for All The Black Girls Are Activists Book Talk
Safety Week at SDCCE will be held from April 15th-April 19th, 2024. Our goal for Safety Week is to dedicate time to review SDCCD Emergency Procedures with students and staff. Remember, preparedness is the key to safety. You are not only protecting yourself but also contributing to the safety of our entire institution. Thank you for your commitment to safety.
Safety Week Schedule
Student Injury and Illness Report, HIPPA and Anthem Insurance Forms and Process Monday, April 15 |1:00PM-2:00PM Zoom, register for the Student Injury and Illness Report, HIPPA and Anthem Insurance Forms and Process to receive a zoom link
Mexican born Registered Nurse, Vanessa Munguia, is beginning her future again in the United States by way of San Diego College of Continuing Education. Munguia is learning English and getting hands-on training with California’s nursing practices at no-cost to her. Read Vanessa Munguia's story in the SDCCE News Room.
Amina Hyat came to SDCCE after high school to start a successful career in Information Technology. Following her graduation from SDCCE, Amina supported the City of San Diego to help local residents with access to technology through the Digital Navigator program including our students. Now she works as a Technical Project Manager.
Team ABI and the March 23rd surviveHEADSTRONG Walk hosted by the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation were featured on Univision. Special thank you to Raymond Williams and the Gomez organization for supporting with video. Read the surviveHEADSTRONG Walk Recap | View the surviveHEADSTRONG Walk Photos
The District Office Professional Development Office will present a live Zoom Sexual Harassment Prevention Training with SHIFT on April 23rd from noon to 1 p.m.
SHIFT is committed to centering care, accountability, and honest dialogue while providing skills, tools, and professional and personal development to deepen education centered on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Register for the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training with SHIFT | College Flex #21560 | CE Flex # 31507
Save the Date! On May 15th from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Be Well CCE will host our first-ever mental health fair at the Educational Cultural Complex! Lunch will be provided to the first 200 attendees.
Learn about district-wide mental health resources.
For SDCCE professional development opportunities see flyer or visit the professional development web page for upcoming workshops.
The SLO Taskforce is kicking-off SDCCE’s 4th Annual SLO Assessment Week today through April 5th to promote the assessment of student learning and professional development. View the SLO ASSESSMENT WEEK ACTIVITY SCHEDULE . Kudos to last year’s gold and silver winners, Healthcare and Child Development Programs respectively!
This summer, SDCCE will celebrate Pride throughout the month of June and we will be having a campus wide event at the Educational Cultural Complex including the raising of the Progressive Pride Flag. More details to come!
The SDCCE April Student Newsletter has been sent out to all current students.
Join us at this year’s Faculty Appreciation "All Stars" Event scheduled for April 15th, 2024, from 2pm-4pm. Register for the Faculty Appreciation "All Stars" Event by April 10th.
Dr. Maureen Rubalcaba, Dean of Student Equity, Suzanne Bueno, Job Development and Placement Specialist, Samatha Stanley, PATHWAYS Coordinator, as well as students Daniel Dianda and Agnieszka "Agnes" Klosinska will be traveling and presenting at The 2024 Pathways to Equity Conference, organized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. The SDCCE team will focus on strategies, programs and practices that have successfully supported students in their access to a college education at a community college.
Throughout March, we celebrated Women's History Month and concluded with an enlightening virtual panel discussion titled Women Who Make a Difference in the Community. We had the privilege of hearing from esteemed leaders and change-makers who shared their experiences and insights on leadership, innovation, and service. Watch the Women Who Make a Difference Webinar .
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. 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
I am proud to announce an inaugural Pre-Apprenticeship EMT Academy will be hosted at San Diego College of Continuing Education's Educational Cultural Complex in partnership with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC). Classes begin June 17, 2024. More details to come!
SDCCE attended the “Beautiful, Brilliant Brave: A Celebration of Black Women” exhibit at Mesa College. It was great connecting with many of the powerful women who were showcased.
I took part in the Jackie Robinson YMCA Board Victory Party for the annual fundraising campaign, which resulted in $335,287 for scholarships. These scholarships support the families and community members have access to the YMCA amenities, many of whom are SDCCE students!
I enjoyed attending the Girl Scouts of San Diego Cool Women event where four phenomenal women were honored for inspiring our youth and the next generation of leaders.
The Research Corner
This week we invite you to check the Trends in Higher Education Student Access. This report from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is the second part of six reports, and this one focuses on trends in student's costs related to higher education in California. 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.
Until next week,
