Dear SDCCE Community,

As you have experienced, our college campuses, especially the Educational Cultural Complex and the César E. Chávez Campus, were disproportionately impacted during the January 22 rainfall. Several of our classroom and administrative ceilings caved in, elevators were disabled, and the parking structures were completely inaccessible. I am very pleased to share, today, on June 17th, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52) visited SDCCE to present a check for $500,000 for facility improvements at the Educational Cultural Complex. A news conference was held at 10:00 a.m. The $500,000, is part of nearly $2.5 million in funding allocated for the San Diego Community College District in the 2024 federal budget for facilities improvements at College of Continuing Education, Mesa College and Miramar College.

The funding comes following the severe flooding caused by the January 19-22 winter storm. The historic rainfall overwhelmed storm drains surrounding the Educational Cultural Complex located on Ocean View Blvd., causing flash flooding and the displacement of many families in Southeast San Diego including several College of Continuing Education students and employees. The $500,000 will be used to fund long-overdue upgrades of restrooms at the Educational Cultural Complex, which have not been upgraded since the campus opened in 1976. View photos of the check presentation.

Special thank you to Congressman Juan Vargas, Chancellor Greg Smith, SDCCD Board of Trustee Member María Nieto Senour, Associate Dean Armin Rashvand, Student Welder Andrea Rosas, the President's Office, Facilities, Communications and Creative Services, our community members, and all who made today's news conference widely successful. I look forward to the next phase of improvements coming to SDCCE.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for summer stands at 14,525 (9% greater than this time last year, and a 5% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 89%, which is greater than last summer (74%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 10,053, an increase of 7% compared to this time last summer (9,390) and a 4% increase from last week (9,644). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester is 24% less than last summer (71.40 to 94.14).

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for spring stands at 30,074 (4% greater than this time last year). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 16,462, an increase of 7% compared to last spring (15,389). FTEF scheduled for the spring semester is 3% greater than last spring (191.51 to 186.09). View the enrollment report/sites/default/files/iep/SDCCE_Enrollment_Update_Summary_240617.pdf">View the enrollment report.

Last week, we proudly sent out complimentary commencement photos for our graduates! View photos from SDCCE's VIP reception here.

Single Sign-On launches in July! Starting July 15, students will need a student.sdccd.edu email to access communications and log into important learning portals such as Canvas. Personal emails and student IDs will NO LONGER be applicable. If students need assistance setting up their student email, have them follow the step-by-step guide or find an email support appointment at one of our campuses here. For more information on SSO, please see these SDCCD resources: SSO Faculty Information, SSO Student Information.

I welcomed the incoming Fire-Rescue Chief for the City of San Diego, Robert Logan, and Fire Captain, Jason Shanley, to the Educational Cultural Complex ahead of the new Pre-Apprenticeship Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy classes, which begins today, June 17th. We are so excited to see the idea of the first-ever pre-apprenticeship EMT class in Southeast San Diego come to fruition — SDCCE's partnership with California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) is an essential first step to diversifying San Diego’s fire and emergency medical services.

SDCCE held a celebration for the first cohort of the Classified Professional Equity Certification program on June 13th. Thank you Dean Dr. Maureen Rubalcaba for hosting a wonderful event for our classified professionals. Many more to come!

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Andrea Yeager as SDCCE's new Outreach Coordinator. Andrea brings a wealth of experience and insights to SDCCE, having served the San Diego City College Outreach and Community Relations Department for nearly four years in various roles. She is excited to serve the SDCCE Community and become part of "The Peoples College". Andrea will oversee outreach for all 7 SDCCE campuses, where she will plan, coordinate and participate in campus-wide and community outreach projects and activities. Her new role will begin June 18th. Outreach will be hosting a welcome reception for Andrea from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the President's Conference Room on June 18th, all are welcome to attend.

Save the date! The 32nd Annual Kuumba Fest is taking place at the Educational Cultural Complex on June 28th through June 30th.

A few spots remain for the SDCCE FELI (Five-Day Experiential Learning Institute), which will be offered this summer from June 24th-June 28th at North City Campus (6/24-6/27) and the VEBA center (6/28).

On July 3rd, SDCCE will host a Faculty and Staff Support Workshop! Together with RSSC we will lead a panel discussion with faculty members who support Black and Brown Students. Hear from our counselors Jessica Walton, Abdullahi Haybe, Terry Sivers, and Sheyla Castillo!

I am happy to report fill rates for Emeritus were impressive at 92% and Emeritus student retention remains steady at 95%. Read the latest Emeritus newsletter. Please help me welcome two new Emeritus faculty members: Professor Tara Gilboy (Writers Workshop, Effective Communication w/ Technology) and Professor Dr. Minoo Pakgohar (Brain Fitness).

I am saddened to share the news of the passing of James Hubbell. Mr. Hubbell's work is truly wonderful and has left a lasting impression on our community at the Educational Cultural Complex. He designed the beautiful glass art on the outside wall of ECC. His contributions will be greatly missed. A public memorial to honor Mr. Hubbell will be held on Saturday, August 24th, at his "Pearl of the Pacific" Pacific Rim Park on Shelter Island in San Diego.

Read the many wonderful personal memories of Mr. Hubbell, and share your own here. Donations may also be made in his memory to the James Hubbell Memorial Art Fund to honor his vision for the foundation to continue inspiring artists, architects, and builders for generations to come.

SDCCE's NEW Tech Resource Center, the Tech Bar, is now open:

• Mid-City Campus: Services will be available starting Monday, June 10, 2024, hours 8 am to 5 pm.
• ECC Campus: Services will commence on Monday, June 17, 2024. (Close to the Welcome Center)

Primary Services Offered:

• Assistance with accessing and managing SDCCD email.
• Support for setting up and using multi-factor authentication.
• Guidance on navigating various digital resources provided by SDCCD, including SDCCD MyApps Services.

Save the Date! SDCCE will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 20th from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex South Patio. SDCCE campuses will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

For SDCCE professional development opportunities, visit the professional development web page for upcoming workshops.

Carpet installation in the Educational Cultural Complex offices is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2024, with anticipated completion by August 15, 2024.

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

Myself, Vice President Dr. Shakerra Carter, Associate Dean of Student Support Programs Dr. Franklin Garrett, PIO Brenna Leon Sandeford, Black Student Success Coordinator Dr. Terry Sivers attended the CSU Juneteenth Symposium hosted by Sacramento State. The symposium celebrates African American history and achievement while promoting the anti-racism work currently underway across CSU’s 23 campuses. A very special thank you to Dr. J. Luke Wood, Sacramento State President, for always valuing the community college system, and specifically for including SDCCE as the first noncredit community college to participate in the nation's first Black Honors College. We are excited and grateful for this new partnership!

The Research Corner

This week we invite you to check the report Student Support Services Experiences Study from our friends at the Centers of Excellence. This report analyzes data from 292 students from regional community colleges to help understand the most common student support services used, the student's experiences using these services, and how these services helped with employment outcomes. The 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.

Best,