Dear SDCCE Community,
Today is the last day to RSVP for Fall Convocation on August 28! The RSVP will close today.
Please join me, our chancellor, board of trustees, vice presidents, and esteemed guests as we reflect on our 110-year history as the leading noncredit institution in the state and where we are headed as a national leader in workforce education.
Additionally, I encourage you take a look back at our prosperous history featured on our newly launched 110 years of greatness web page here. In honor of our anniversary, you and your students are invited to share how SDCCE has impacted your life on our virtual memory wall. There are also several assets available to download including a new PowerPoint template, Zoom background, and 110-year logo to add to your email signature.
Thank you for sharing in our legacy, I look forward to our in-person celebration together!
Enrollment Updates
Fall Update
SDCCE's overall enrollment for fall stands at 21,683 (28% more than this time last year, and a 7.1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 67%, which is greater than last fall (58). SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 12,420, an increase of 19% compared to this time last fall (10,401) and a 7.2% increase from last week (11,586). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% more than last fall (180.90 to 177.52).
Summer Update
SDCCE's overall enrollment for summer stands at 14,280 (4% less than this time last year, and a 1% decrease from last week), with a fill rate of 78%, which is greater than last summer (69). SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 9,893, a decrease of 4% compared to this time last summer (10,289) and a 0.4% decrease from last week (9,930). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester is 26% less than last summer (72.13 to 97.07).
We're hiring for our next permanent Vice President of Instructional Services!
SDCCE is looking for an equity-minded candidate with the skills and passion for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing major instructional programs at one of the largest noncredit institutions in the nation.
Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply!
Interested candidates can apply here. Please help us spread the word about this opportunity!
In the last two
weeks, 38 SDCCE employees completed Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT)
training hosted at the Educational Cultural Complex. I want to personally thank each employee who
dedicated their time over the three day training and for your commitment to safety. We are excited
to head into the new year with this training complete!
SDCCE has established a Cultural Events Committee, which will be responsible for organizing and executing cultural events throughout the academic year, excluding summers. This initiative will be in partnership with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, as well as the SDCCE Affinity Programs.
If you have a passion for promoting cultural awareness and
inclusivity, we would love to have you
join us. To be a part of the Cultural Events Committee, apply today!
Please note: There was a technical issue with the previous application link. If you applied using the link in last week's message, please reapply using the new link above to ensure your application is counted.
The deadline to apply is August 22.
Join in on great food, great people, and great jazz music at the 13th Annual Jazz at the Creek Festival, being hosted this year at the Educational Cultural Complex! This year's event will be celebrating San Diego artists' contribution to the jazz world on Saturday, August 31, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 1, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. SDCCE staff and students can get tickets at a $20 discount using the promo code below.
Staff/Student Promo Code: College24
Buy tickets and see the full festival schedule here!
With the summer semester winding down and the start of the fall semester just around the corner, here are some great Canvas and Zoom tips for our faculty from Dr. Ingrid Greenberg!
Single Sign On (SSO) for Canvas
On July 15, 2024, SDCCD launched Single Sign On for Canvas. Students now must use their student email and password instead of their student ID number to sign into Canvas.
Canvas Tips
If you have been teaching a summer semester, here are some Canvas tips and reminders:
- To ensure that you have a copy of your Canvas course for future use, you might want to export a copy of your Canvas course. For more information, watch this video tutorial from Monica Cueva: End-of-Semester Canvas Reminders (7:00)
- Remind students of end-of-semester and new semester activities with Canvas Inbox Messages and/or Canvas Announcements. You can send final Canvas Inbox messages to students to give them final feedback, next steps for future semesters, or information about which courses follow yours in the sequence if applicable.
- Some students also like to receive Canvas Announcements. If you are new to using "announcements" in Canvas, here is a tutorial: How do I add an announcement in a course?
SDCCD Online Faculty Certification Program (OFCP)
Good news! The SDCCD OFCP has been recently updated with content and a new design! If you or faculty you know would like to be certified to teach online, visit the Online Faculty Certification Program website. The new training has two parts (Teaching with Canvas and Introduction to Online Instruction) and has cohorts with start dates that occur monthly. If you would like to schedule online faculty mentoring to complete the OFCP, please email Anagit Traganza, Online Faculty Mentor Facilitator at atraganz@sdccd.edu.
Zoom Tips
- SDCCD Zoom login can be found at either https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us or https://www.zoom.us.
- New employees can go to https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us to activate their SDCCD Zoom account.
- For SDCCD Zoom assistance, go to https://help.sdccd.edu/support/home.
Tune in for the final community brilliance talk of 2024 "SDCCE Binational Adult Students Study: An Update" with Jesus Rivas set for August 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Use Zoom ID: 946 3048 0853 and Password: read to join!
For SDCCE professional development opportunities, visit the professional development webpage for upcoming workshops.
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
Last week, I sat down with KUSI News to discuss our new partnership with the California Coast Credit Union to ensure SDCCE's healthcare programs are reflective of our community and more relatable to our diverse student population. Thanks to this partnership, new mannequins for healthcare students at SDCCE now come in a range of skin tones, addressing a long-ignored gap in the healthcare field and giving our students a more realistic training experience in their studies. Stay tuned for the full interview, coming soon!
I had an amazing time watching the Muni Pee Wee basketball team in their championship games over the weekend! It was an honor for SDCCE to sponsor jerseys this year and so great to see two women coaches who are near and dear to the college in many ways; Professor/Coach Jessica and Coach Jenny, well done! Congrats to Team Muni on winning your championship!
It was great to host the MANA de San Diego Annual Membership Board Meeting at the Educational Cultural Complex Campus! The local San Diego organization works to transform communities by empowering Latinas to achieve upward mobility and a better quality of life. Well done to MANA's Executive Director, Dr. Inez González Perezchica, and the Board for their continuous support, advocacy, and empowerment of Latina women at every stage of their lives!
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check the report: How Did Pandemic Recovery Funding Support California Community Colleges?. The report from Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) shows how California's community colleges effectively utilized over $4 billion in federal HEERF funds to support students and institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds provided emergency aid, enhanced professional development, and expanded student services such as online tutoring and mental health support. Colleges prioritized equity by directing more resources to students with the greatest needs, particularly low-income students. The funding also supported the transition to online learning, which was deemed successful by many institutions. Investments in reducing college costs, like free textbooks and laptops, were particularly influential in promoting student success. Despite ongoing budget challenges, colleges plan to continue offering essential support and are focused on evaluating the long-term impact of these recovery efforts. Please 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,
