Dear SDCCE Community,

Convocation is this week; Wednesday, August 28 at the Educational Cultural Complex!

This year's convocation celebrates 110 years of greatness for the San Diego College of Continuing Education. To celebrate with us, I encourage you take a look back at our prosperous history featured on our newly launched 110 years of greatness web page here.

Also, a reminder that all campuses will be closed for convocation. For those who are unable to attend in person, you may access our live webinar link here.

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 22,762 (17% more than this time last year, and a 5% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 70%, which is greater than last fall (64%). SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 13,019, an increase of 10% compared to this time last fall (11,782) and a 5% increase from last week (12,420). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% more than last fall (177.36 to 181.57).

Summer Update

SDCCE's overall enrollment for summer stands at 14,268 (3% less than this time last year, and a 0.1% decrease from last week), with a fill rate of 78%, which is greater than last summer (68%). SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 9,888, a decrease of 4% compared to this time last summer (10,258) and a 0.1% decrease from last week (9,893). FTEF scheduled for the summer semester is 26% less than last summer (97.07 to 72.13).

View report the enrollment report here.

Please help me welcome and congratulate 4 new instructional deans at the San Diego College of Continuing Education! At SDCCE, we pride ourselves on hiring administrators with merit and a high standard of excellence. We are excited for them each to bring a wealth of knowledge, industry experience, and an equity-focused lens to their roles.

Bradley Dorschel will serve as the Interim Dean of ABE/High School Diploma/Equivalency and our CAEP Consortium Director. As a long-time welding faculty member and program chair at SDCCE, Brad has taught and led an award-winning welding program that brought new innovation, and industry partnerships to SDCCE.

Dr. Rachel Rose will serve as the Interim Dean of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Clothing and Textiles, and Child Development. As a long-time child development faculty member and program chair at SDCCE, Rachel has expanded opportunities for students and faculty and was an instrumental faculty member apart of the college's award-winning NCAL project.

Dr. Abdul Isira will serve as the Interim Dean of DSPS and Emeritus. As a new employee to the college, we are looking forward to the innovative ideas and leadership Dr. Isira will bring to the role to support students and the college community.

Catherine Shafer is the new permanent Dean of Healthcare Careers and Community Education. With 35 years of experience in nursing and 20+ years of service to the district, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. She will continue to advance the CNA program and create new certificate programs under her area.

Congratulations! I am so excited to have our new deans and Interim deans support us as we move the college forward together.

We're hiring for our next permanent Vice President of Instructional Services!

SDCCE is looking for a qualified 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!

Join the CE community at Welcome Back Days next week! For the first two days of the semester, September 3 and September 4, SDCCE team members are setting up around campus to greet students into their first week of classes and offer support with any questions they may have.

To set up a booth and get the opportunity to promote your class, program, or student resources, select a date and time today from the ​​Welcome Booth Sign-Up Spreadsheet​​.

Also, Student Services Resource Fairs will take place at all campuses from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 3 - ECC Student Lounge
• Wednesday, September 4 - Mid-City Lobby
• Thursday, September 5 - Chávez Lobby
• Monday, September 9 - CE Mesa South Foyer
• Tuesday, September 10 - CE Miramar North Doors
• Wednesday, September 11 - North City Lobby
• Thursday, September 12 - West City Lobby

A new LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training opportunity is available this Friday, August 29 at the Educational Cultural Complex! In the training, you will have an opportunity to learn about issues facing LGBTQ+ individuals, understand the importance of using inclusive language, and provide tools to increase LGBTQ+ inclusivity on our campuses. The training will take place in room 182 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Flex ID #36052.

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!

Flex days will begin with Fall Convocation on Wednesday, August 28 and run through Friday, August 30, with professional development sessions available for all San Diego College of Continuing Education classified professionals, faculty, and administrators. The list of professional learning sessions happening during Flex days are accessible ​​here​​. For faculty seeking to earn Flex credit for attending sessions, make sure to register for workshops via the SDCCE Flex Page.

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

I recently sat down with KUSI News to talk about our exciting new partnership with the California Coast Credit Union which is bringing mannequins in a variety of skin tones to our healthcare programs, addressing a long-standing gap in the healthcare field and offering a more reflective and relatable training experience. California Coast Credit Union currently partners with SDCCE through scholarships and financial wellness workshops. We're working to enhance this collaboration with a new financial wellness center on SDCCE campuses to provide essential resources for students to manage their finances effectively.