Dear SDCCE Community,
Latinx/Chicanx Heritage Month is here! As we dive into the month, let's come together to celebrate and honor the rich and vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Latinx/Chicanx and Hispanic communities. From September 15th to October 15th, we have the opportunity to embrace diversity, educate ourselves, and engage in meaningful events, workshops, and conversations that enrich our campus life. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details about upcoming events.
The Kick Off Celebration takes place tomorrow, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Educational Cultural Complex. Enjoy live music by Mariachi Real, Mexican heritage and cultural presentation, and street tacos.
Questions?
Contact the Cultural Events Task Force at sdcce_cec@sdccd.edu.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE's overall enrollment for fall stands at 25,649 (7% more than this time last year, and a
2% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (74%).
SDCCE's overall headcount is currently 14,190, an increase of 1% compared to this time last fall
(14,071) and a 1% increase from last week (13,988). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2%
less than last fall (187.38 to 182.90). View enrollment report here.
In honor of Latinx/Chicanx Heritage Month, I would
like to share the amazing story of Josue Aguero.
Josue moved to San Diego from Mexico at just ten years old with his family seeking better opportunities
and a promising education. Today he is working on the city's newest destination property as part of a union, an opportunity he achieved through SDCCE's High Roads Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program.
Read his full story in our SDCCE News Room.
Last week College Facilities and Operations and the
Be Well CCE team were invited to the BKM showroom
to look at all the options to furnish the new Be Well space at ECC set to open in Spring 2025.
Janisha Street (not pictured), Jeremy Garcia, Dean Michele Madrid Novak and Anthony Vargas toured
the area in search of inspiration to build a beautiful space for our students in need of emotional
wellbeing and mental wellness support.
Join the Office of Student Affairs, your Associated Students, and representatives from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters for a celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17 with information about voting, civic engagement, and the upcoming November election!
All events held from 10AM to 1PM at each location:
- Tuesday, September 17: Mid-City Campus, Main Lobby
- Wednesday, September 18: ECC, Student Lounge/Foyer
- Thursday, September 19: Chávez Campus, Main Lobby
I invite you to encourage your students to attend the upcoming SDCCD 2024 Black Professionals Day hosted at San Diego City College!
This event will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room MS-140. The theme this year is "Strategies for Career Success," and it promises to be an inspiring day of networking, professional development, and community building for our students.
Highlights of the event include:
- Career Counselor, Karl Cameron presenting on behalf of SDCCE
- Keynote Address by Dr. Ricky Shabazz, President of San Diego City College
- Engaging, conference-style sessions hosted by Career Services Professionals
- Students can register for the event here: https://forms.gle/SRpt3gZ3rQqB4pUi7.
I recently had the opportunity to co-author “Leading With Equity: Transforming Community Colleges for the Future,” with Drs. Clyne G. H. Namuo, and Nicholas C. Neupauer in The NISOD Papers, where we offered a unique perspective on how community colleges can adapt, innovate, and lead with an unwavering commitment to equity. Thank you to my co-authors and to NISOD for providing a platform to speak on such an important topic!
Learn more about The NISOD Papers here.
I also recently had the opportunity to co-author "Behind the Desk: Perspectives of Black Community College CEOs" in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education with colleagues Dr. Jamal Cooks, President of Chabot College, and Dr. David M. Johnson, President of Merritt College. In this inaugural article, which is part of a 12-month series on the subject, we discuss the experiences and perspectives we bring to bear in the service of our students, institutions, and communities.
The San Diego Community College District has officially introduced its comprehensive new branding, including a new visual identity system and “Be. Belong. Become.” tagline. You can access the new District and refreshed College logos at sdccd.edu/brand.
Additionally, today the District is launching a redesigned website at https://www.sdccd.edu/. The website, redesigned to be more student-friendly and easier to navigate, showcases the new branding and visual identity.
It was a pleasure to host the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) at our North City Campus last week and celebrate SDCCE's recognition as the senate's 117th member! For the first time in SDCCE history, the senate has recognized SDCCE's student leadership as an official organized student body.
On Saturday, SDCCE faculty member Helena Wei was
joined by visual artist Ruoying Tang and literary
performance artist Tara Gilboy for the “Pairing of Great Art Forms: Piano Music vs. Paintings and
Poetries” performance at Rancho Bernardo Library.
Professor Wei's performance was inspired by her passions and the way she teaches music to adult students through our Emeritus Program.
Thank you Professor Wei for your continued community engagement and for sharing SDCCE's work throughout San Diego!
Read the full story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
For SDCCE professional development opportunities, see flyer or visit the professional development web page 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 enjoyed attending the San Diego Latina Leader Convening, “Latina Futures: The State of Latinas in California” hosted by MANA de San Diego. The room was filled with inspiring women who are working hard to advance policies that impact Latinas!
I also enjoyed attending the Promises2Kids Dream on Concert Gala with the SDCCE Foundation. What an experience for such a great cause!
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check the report Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons. This report from the Legislative Analyst Office looks at the outcomes of people in prison in California who participated in in-person and correspondence courses provided by the California Community Colleges. 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,
