Dear SDCCE Community,
Thank you SDCCD Groundskeepers and Facilities!
Welcome back from the unprecedented Hurricane Hilary. A safe environment is conducive to a successful learning environment. Thank you SDCCE community for all of your patience, understanding and support as we collectively worked together through the unknown. A series of emails and social media alerts were sent out to students, employees, and community members throughout the weekend. A very SPECIAL thank you to our Executive President's Cabinet, deans, supervisors and all facilities personnel and groundskeepers for coming to campus early Monday morning to assess all seven of our campuses. Our groundskeepers have been working diligently to ensure a safe and welcoming space for every student and employee. We appreciate each of you.
As a reminder, please RSVP for fall Convocation by Wednesday, August 23. Register Here!
If you have not had the chance, please take a moment to provide feedback about the 4/10 schedule introduced this summer. Help us determine whether we should continue implementing this scheduling modality in summer 2024. All responses will be anonymous. Take the 4/10 Feedback Survey
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 16,959 (9% greater than this time last year, and a 15% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 58%, which is lower than last fall’s (67%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 10,401, an increase of 13% compared to this time last fall (9,189) and a 14% increase from last week (9,133). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 8% higher than last fall (177.52 to 164.25). View the enrollment report.
Campus Updates
The fall semester begins September 5 at the SDCCE. Welcome Week kicks off on the first day of classes and will include a variety of events and services to get students set on a firm foundation. On September 5, the Student Affairs team will be at the ECC and CE Mesa campuses, September 6 at the Mid-City Campus, and September 7 at Cesar Chavez Campus. On September 12, the Student Affairs team will be at CE Miramar, and on September 13 at the North City Campus. All events are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m.
Fall graphics have been designed to promote the upcoming semester on the web and social media. Please feel free to share and download from the SDCCE Dropbox.
The August Student News went out to SDCCE students on August 22.
The webpage for the October 5 & 6 Vision 2030 Adult Education Summit hosted by SDCCE has gone live and the second announcement invitation has been sent out.
The renovated, modernized Educational Cultural Complex Employee lounge is open! Please stop by!
A theater renovation project update community forum was held on August 16 at the Educational Cultural Complex.
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.
The San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges 2023 Conference: Strengthening Women, will be taking place September 7 and 8 at Cuyamaca and Mesa Colleges.
On Saturday, September 16, Black Tech Link will host our 3rd Annual Community Health & STEM Fest at the ECC.
This FREE event is geared towards families and residents of all ages. The goal of the event is to provide family, career, and educational resources in an engaging and interactive environment. Among the highlights: a fitness clinic, healthy food trucks, youth activities, live music, health screenings, a community and small business resource fair, a career expo, and more.
President's Updates
I enjoyed my first Jackie Robinson YMCA Board Retreat. Each of the board members are passionate and committed to the community we serve. It is a selfless act to serve. I'm thankful to join the legacy of the JRYMCA in Southeast San Diego!
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check out a resource developed by our partners from Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research: the 2022 Childcare Industry Workforce Needs Study. This report contains historical and projected labor market data to better understand employment trends for childcare and early childhood education occupations, demand and supply of childcare facilities, and the landscape of business owners in the industry. 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
