Dear SDCCE Community,
I am pleased to report our fall semester is off to a strong start. Tune in to learn about the new happenings across our institution from our freshly renovated spaces, new robotic machinery coming to the welding certificate programs, and the introduction of two new labs, and more.
Our Welcome Week events have been well-attended thus far by students and employees! I look forward to seeing you at the remaining campuses. Additionally, throughout September we have a number of affinity celebrations, community events, as well as our annual Chancellor's Forum coming up. Please find more details below.
Welcome Week continues today through Thursday! Be sure to visit our Student Services Resource Fairs taking place at all campuses from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 10 - CE Miramar North Doors
- Wednesday, September 11 - North City Lobby
- Thursday, September 12 - West City Lobby
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 25,139 (8% more than this time last year, and a 6% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (74%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 13,988, an increase of 2% compared to this time last fall (13,773) and a 3% increase from last week (13,635). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% less than last fall (187.40 to 182.98). View the enrollment report here.
Chancellor's Forum: Please join your San Diego College of Continuing Education colleagues in attending a presentation and open forum on Monday, September 16, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the North City Campus with SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith to discuss priorities for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Flex credit is available for the event! To receive credit, sign up for Workshop 36014 – Chancellor’s Forum. If an accommodation is needed, please contact the President’s office.
Health & Wellness Resource
Fair: All are welcome
for a vibrant and inclusive
Health & Wellness Resource Fair, dedicated to supporting our LGBTQ+ student community on Monday,
September 16th from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cesar E. Chavez Campus. This event will feature local
organizations and campus resources offering information, services, and support tailored to the
unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Suicide Prevention Month: September is Suicide Prevention Month! Please remind your students that they have open access to free mental health resources through our college's Be Well CCE program. Learn more on the Be Well CCE web page.
Taking flight through welding: Growing up in a military family, Nathan Torres developed an early interest in aircraft and aviation. Now he’s studying welding at San Diego College of Continuing Education, hoping to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. Read more about Nathan.
Latino/a/x Heritage Month Keynote with Angel Aviles: The SDCCE Foundation's Pathways Program is hosting a special keynote and meet and greet with actor, writer, and coach, Angel Aviles, on Wednesday, September 25th from 1:15 to 3:00 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex. A reception is scheduled from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. RSVP for the Pathways keynote here
Black Tech Link: The Black Tech Link event will return to the Educational Cultural Complex on Saturday, September 24th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SDCCE is proud to once again host the 4th annual Community Health and STEM Fest. This resource fair is free and family friendly.
- Career Fair: Connect with over 20+ employers offering a variety of job opportunities.
- Youth STEAM Activities: Engage your children with exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics activities.
- All Day Drop-In Fitness Clinic: Participate in fitness sessions throughout the day.
- Mobile Food Pantry: Access fresh and nutritious food for your family.
- Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances from local artists and entertainers.
- Health & Wellness Discussions: Attend workshops and discussions focused on improving your health and wellness.
New Flex sessions are coming up! Please see the flyer for upcoming professional development opportunities available to all SDCCE employees.
Constructs for Creating a Culture of Dignity: The workshop series is now open to all SDCCE classified professionals, faculty, supervisors, and managers. It will explore strategies to enhance student success and examine the contrasts between a culture of threat/domination and one of dignity.
- Thursday, 9/19/24
- Friday, 9/13/24
- Friday, 9/20/24
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.
President's Updates
I am pleased to share that the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint featured SDCCE's 110th Anniversary Celebration and Fall Convocation in its recent print and digital edition.
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check the study An Online Model for Transborder Education: Academic Collaboration Between Mexico and the United States published in The Frontera Norte Journal. This study introduces a new transnational education model that promotes inclusive internationalization and intercultural communication. It presents case study results showing how binational courses using the Virtual Model for Transborder Education (MVET) helped students develop skills for success in bicultural settings. The model is flexible and supports academic collaborations across diverse institutions and regions. 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, please email sdccepresident@sdccd.edu for detailed information.
Best,
