Enrollment Updates

Summer Update

SDCCE enrollment for summer stands at 12,084 (11% greater than this time last year, and a 26% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 70%, which is lower than last summer’s 77%. SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 8,619, an increase of 18% compared to this time last summer (7,328) and a 25% increase to last week (6,894). Close to 2,000 students enrolled in one week. FTEF scheduled for the summer semester are 13% higher than last summer (91.74 to 81.10). Enrollment management efforts continue, with 71% of scheduled sections starting 06/13/2023 or later (326 out of 458).

Spring Update

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring completed at 29,109 (22% greater than this time last year, and a 1% decrease from last week), with a fill rate of 66%, which is the same than last spring’s (66%). SDCCE’s overall spring headcount was 15,453, an increase of 28% compared to this time last spring (12,033). View the enrollment report here.

Campus Updates

• For the first time in the San Diego Community College District’s 50-year history, the Pride Flag was raised on June 1 at each of its campuses, including SDCCE and at the District Office. The flag-raising is part of a month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride. Download the SDCCE Pride Background for Zoom here.
• Sign up for a Cardiac Arrest Awareness Course! (Registration is limited to 50 attendees.)
  Date: June 14
  Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
  Location: CE Mesa Campus, Room 118
  Training led by Julia Goebel, EMT, from San Diego Project Heart Beat Training Center. San Diego Project Heart Beat is a countywide program for both public and private venues throughout the region. For more information, contact Anthony Vargas: at 619-388-4915 or anvargas@sdccd.edu
• SDCCE will join its sister campuses in the San Diego Community College District in raising, for the first time, a Juneteenth flag this Thursday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the remainder of the month. Please join us for this momentous occasion.
• SDCCE will observe Juneteenth with a Celebration of Freedom that includes music, a drum call, storytelling, poetry, food, and more at the Educational Cultural Complex on Tuesday, June 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. The event is free and open to the public. The program is made possible by a grant from the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
• We are pleased to provide an electronic copy of the San Diego Community College District’s magazine, WE – With Excellence. The magazine is published three times a year and features district news and showcases the achievements of faculty and professional staff as they carry out the district's mission of providing high-quality education to our region. The spring 2023 edition features culinary arts alumna Chef Sarah Ramos; cybersecurity expert and North City adjunct professor Alphonso Brown; SDCCE's Child Development program; and SDCCE's contributions to the Disabled Support Programs and Services. Please feel free to share this publication with colleagues and friends.
• San Diego High School sophomores are expected to enroll in the Healthcare Careers dual enrollment pathway at the SDCCE in the fall. Tenth graders from San Diego High came to SDCCE's Cesar Chavez Campus for a brief orientation and to meet our healthcare faculty, Student Services representatives, and administrators. Way to go, Molly Broene, for coordinating!
• The SDCCE June Student Newsletter was emailed on June 6. Please encourage your students to subscribe to our newsletter, which is a convenient way to learn about open classes and resources. Subscribe to the student newsletter here.
• A reminder that all requests of the Public Information Office must be approved by a Dean or Vice President and require 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 five working days for a request to be completed. If a request needs immediate attention, please complete the form and contact the Public Information Office.
• SDCCE’s Administrative Services completed the tentative budget last week and is working on fund closeouts for 2022-2023. SDCCE’s Administrative Services is coordinating with SDCCD IT to deploy 130 new instructional computers equipped for Zoom to replace all out-of-warranty smart podium computers at all SDCCE campuses.
• The SDCCE Foundation and SDGE hosted a ceremony for 20 Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training graduates and a career fair on June 2 at the Educational Cultural Complex. The Times of San Diego featured the SDCCE Foundation ETi and SDGE partnership here. View graduation photos here.

President's Updates

• I had the esteemed honor of speaking at the Pillars of Dignity and Justice event held on June 10 at the Educational Cultural Complex. Pillars of the Community were joined by Dr. Cornel West to celebrate the incredible work and dedication of San Diego's public defenders and their commitment to justice.
• Dr. Shakerra Carter and I attended the beautiful culinary arts reception at West City Campus, where our amazing students have learned the skills to become San Diego's newest chefs and hospitality professionals. Congrats Chef Megan, Chef Nikki, and Chef Lee, on two first-class dining experiences!

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to check out the first release of the SDCCE Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) report. This report includes three years of data for SLO assessment results (2020/21 through 2022/23). Take a minute to review this resource and email jrivas@sdccd.edu if you have any questions.

The PRIE Office recently promoted Jesus Rivas to Associate Dean of Research, Planning, and Innovation. As the Associate Dean, Jesus will provide leadership for the research agenda at the college and for the annual program review, strategic planning, and outcomes assessment that fosters institutional growth and development through a lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-racism, and Accessibility. He will provide supervision to PRIE’s research staff and work with faculty and managers to develop large-scale research and planning projects and initiatives.

For the second year, we are launching the SDCCE Administrative Unit Feedback Survey. The Program Review Committee is sponsoring this employee survey to collect information regarding department awareness, interactions, and satisfaction. If you have not done so, please complete this brief, 3 to 5-minute survey to inform administrative units’ program review, strategic planning, and future departmental improvements. This survey is anonymous and applicable to all SDCCE employees (NANCE, Classified, Supervisory, Faculty, and Administrators). Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TT9KD8P.

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-served basis. If you would like to schedule a virtual appointment with me, please email sdccepresident@sdccd.edu for detailed information.

Best,

Dr. King