Dear SDCCE Community,
Thank you for joining our San Diego College of Continuing Education family during the San Diego Pride Parade. I was elated to see the large contingent of students, employees, and community members from across the district proudly come together in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. View San Diego Pride Parade photos.
maxSDCCE's Start Here. Start Now. Reg Fests start this week! These events are free and open to the public. Please remind your students to invite their friends and family. Attendees will learn more about SDCCE's classes, certificate programs, student support services, and enrollment assistance. All with music, food, and fun!
Sign up here to host an interactive booth or work at one or all of the Reg Fests (please work with your Dean or direct supervisor).
Start Here. Start Now. Reg Fests
- July 19th - Cesar Chavez Campus, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- July 26th - West City Campus, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- August 8th - Mid-City Campus, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- August 9th - North City Campus, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- August 16th - ECC, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- CE Miramar - TBD
Dates and times are subject to change. For details, visit the Reg Fest web page at SDCCE.EDU/reg-fest, email sdcceoutreach@sdccd.edu, or call 619-388-1285.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for summer stands at 15,129 (17% greater than this time last year and a 1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 76%, which is lower than last summer’s (81%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 10,405, an increase of 26% compared to this time last summer (8,272) and a 2% increase to last week (10,177). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester are 17% higher than last summer (97.05 to 83.12). Enrollment management efforts continue, with 7% of scheduled sections starting 07/18/2023 or later (33 out of 468). View the enrollment report here.Campus Updates
Save the Date! We are excited to announce the Vision 2030 – A Call to Action: Adult Education Summit focused on Equity, Innovation, and Workforce Development, which will be held at San Diego College of Continuing Education's historical Educational Cultural Complex Campus. The two-day event takes place Thursday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Vision 2030 – A Call to Action: Adult Education Summit!
Reserve your spot! Vision 2030 – A Call to Action: Adult Education Summit Registration
In 2022, the Education Strategy Group (ESG) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) launched the Non-Credit and Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL), a two-year initiative to support 20 community colleges and four community college systems in developing new or improved pathways between non-credit and credit programs. Participating community college leaders have been working to eliminate the silos that too often exist across noncredit and credit divisions.
ESG and ACCT are pleased to present a webinar on July 31st from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific Time to share best practices and highlight the progress that colleges have made through their participation in NCAL. Leaders in the field, including SDCCE's Dean of Child Development, Dr. Jacqueline Hester, will share their perspectives on alignment and why their institution is prioritizing this strategy to sustain enrollment and create additional pathways for learners to pursue quality credentials and careers.
Learn more about the Non-Credit and Credit Alignment Lab
GradComm presented the SDCCE with initial rebrand recommendations on July 17. They have released a communications audit, along with a 57-page presentation of the survey and research results based on a community phone survey, student and staff online survey, and focus groups. More than 2,000 people in all were contacted.
Furniture was installed in the new Student Lounge at the Educational Cultural Complex. Electricians will be on site to install a track system to power the furniture, put in a new door to the exterior garden, and an accessible door panel for the main entrance. Stay tuned for the Grand Opening that is being planned by our Director of College Facilities and Operations, Anthony Vargas.
Four new IT technician consultants began work on July 5 to support SDCCD IT staff at each SDCCE campus. The team will help us address outstanding work orders and roll out technology already on hand, including upgrading podium computers and the installation of webcams in all classrooms.
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 our website's Faculty and Staff Resources Page. 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.
President's Updates
Please take a moment to read Opinion: Community College Opens Doors of Opportunity for Foster Youth, a commentary I co-authored with Acting SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith for the Times of San Diego detailing the critical programs at SDCCE that support former foster youth as they work to reach their educational goals. Thanks to new federal and state funding, we are planning to serve more foster youth and expand the services being offered to the more than 1,500 former foster care youth who live in San Diego County.
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check out a resource developed by our partners from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), the Strong Workforce Program Dashboard. The dashboard provides completion and employment data to enable examining students’ long-term outcomes. 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
