Dear SDCCE Community,

Thank you to SDCCE team members Richard Gholson, Brenna Leon Sandeford, Jesus Rivas, Sany Ramirez, Haydee Zuniga, and Dr. Minou Spradley for attending the second annual Vision 2030: Noncredit Summit last week in Anaheim, CA, and representing SDCCE as a leader in noncredit education! Our team of SDCCE attendees had the opportunity to convene with noncredit and adult education leaders across California and participate in multiple panels and presentations to highlight our noncredit work at SDCCE.

The event delved into regulations governing noncredit education, available financial resources, outreach, and marketing strategies, data for informed decision-making, and data-reporting requirements. Participants received practical information on establishing and expanding noncredit programs and services at community college campuses statewide and learned about innovative and effective noncredit programs designed to meet the needs of local communities.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 27,303 (4% more than this time last year, and a 1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (72%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 14,788, a decrease of 0.3% compared to this time last fall (14,827) and a 1% increase from last week (14,701). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% less than last fall (187.88 to 183.85). View the enrollment report.

SDCCE now has tutoring for students at our ECC and Mid-City campuses!

The campuses will offer academic support in Math, Reading, and Writing (Basic Skills), with ECC serving officially as the new Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC). Students must contact the Faculty Tutoring Coordinator, Dr. Kirsten Lollis at klollis@sdccd.edu to enroll. Students may enroll in the TLC at ECC, Room 76 or at MCC, Room 317, on the days and times below or email Dr. Lollis at CETutoring@sdccd.edu.

Course: ABED 445
CRN: 76590 (ECC)
ECC- Room 76
Mon & Wed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thurs 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Course: ABED 445
CRN: 76591 (Mid City)
MCC - Room 317
Tue & Thurs 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Thank you to Dean Maureen Rubalcaba for supporting these efforts. Please share with your adjunct faculty and consider posting in your Canvas Classroom.

SDCCE's new ESL Go Green Committee had its first meeting today!

The goal of the committee is to find ways to make our campuses, classrooms, and SDCCE greener and more sustainable overall. The meeting discussed goals of creating a resolution about sustainability for our campuses, ways to bring green curriculum and presentations into classrooms, reports from the District Sustainability meeting, and more.

If you are excited about green practices and sustainability, then this is the committee for you! To learn more, email Elissa Claar at eclaar@sdccd.edu.

The Virtual Open Enrollment Fair is here!

To help you navigate the enrollment process, the San Diego Community College District will be hosting virtual information sessions where you can ask questions and get assistance.

During this time, you can explore our various health, dental, and vision plans, as well as other benefits available to you. We encourage everyone to take the time to understand their options and make informed choices that best suit their needs.

Flexible Spending Account Info Sessions
Friday, October 18 @ 12 p.m.
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/83373264541

Delta Dental Info Session
Wednesday, October 16 @ 1 p.m.
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/88562002331

VEBA, UHC, and Kaiser Presentation
Thursday, October 17 @ 12 p.m.
https://zoom.us/my/mattogdenveba

MetLaw & Pet Insurance Info Session
Wednesday, October 23 @ 11 a.m.
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/89642869346

The open enrollment period will be from October 17 to October 31. This is your opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits for calendar year 2025. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to hrbenefits@sdccd.edu.

Undocumented Student Action Week is coming up!

From October 14 to 18, 2024, SDCCE and our statewide partners will participate in a week of collaboration and supporting students, faculty, and those involved in advocating for undocumented students.

The first event of the event will kick off USAW on Monday, October 14 at our Cesar Chavez campus.

Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented and Attending College as an Adult (Hybrid)
Monday, October 14th | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212 / ​Zoom Link​
A dialogue series to be offered in conjunction with the SDCCE mental health counselors.

Find a full list of events throughout the San Diego Community College District here.

The Men of Color Working Group Meeting

Themed "Cultivating Strategies for Supporting College Men of Color," will be held on October 18 & 19, 2024, at the San Diego College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex campus.

A highlight of this event will be the Opening Keynote delivered by Dr. J. Luke Wood, a nationally recognized scholar on equity and men of color in education. Additionally, there will be a Community Resource Fair on October 19, where various programs will have the opportunity to showcase their resources and services.

Please share this invitation with your colleagues and networks. For more information or to sign up, please visit the CCEAL 2024 Working Group Meeting webpage or contact cceal@sdsu.edu.

Safety Week at SDCCE is next week from October 14 to October 18, 2024!

During Safety Week and extending through October and November, we will be offering safety training opportunities to promote our collective safety and preparedness. Registration is required and open to employees and students. Flex credit is available.
Visit the Safety Resources page to register (sign in to your SDCCD Microsoft 365 account to access).

Fire Safety & Evacuation Chair Training (Open to Employees and Students):

Join us to learn essential fire prevention and emergency response skills. This training will enhance campus safety and preparedness, equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to respond to fire emergencies effectively.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Educational Cultural Complex, Room 185 (Flex ID 36254)
Tuesday, Oct. 15 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Mid-City Campus, Room 201 (Flex ID 36255)
Wednesday, Oct. 16 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Cesar Chavez Campus, Multipurpose Room (Flex ID 36256)
Wednesday, Oct. 16 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – CE Mesa, Room 118/120 (Flex ID 36257)

SDCCD Police Safety Workshop (Open to Employees and Students):

Topics to be discussed in this presentation include police department resources and services, how to report a crime, and recommendations on how to stay safe on our campuses.
Thursday, Oct. 17 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. – Mid-City Campus, Room 117 / Zoom (Flex ID 36258)

ALICE Training (Open to Employees Only):

ALICE (Alert. Lockdown. Inform. Counter. Evacuate.) is a comprehensive active shooter and safety preparedness training class.
Friday, Oct. 11 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – Mid-City Campus, Room 206 (Flex ID 36259)
Friday, Oct. 18 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – North City Campus, Multipurpose Room (Flex ID 36260)

SDCCE is celebrating National Coming Out Day on October 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon filled with refreshments, inspiring guest speakers, and an engaging audience Q&A. A guest panel of students, faculty, and staff will share their personal journeys of coming out, offering insights and support to all who attend. Join us!

The Be Well CCE team has so much in store for October!

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Be Well CCE team has some exciting and informative workshops planned to discuss healthy relationships, healthy communication, boundaries, recognizing unhealthy behaviors and resources in the community.

The team will also be hosting Sound Bowl Meditations with Hella Wellthy, starting at the West City Campus! The class will start with a meditation 101 session and students will enjoy a meditation followed by a sound healing session that will leave them feeling centered and rejuvenated. You must pre-register for this event, spots are limited.

The team will also be holding their usual Think It Through Thursdays and This Thing Called Life sessions as a resource to all students.

Find more info on all events in the flyers attached!

This week, I am so excited to spotlight SDCCE's LGBTQ+ champion, Dr. Lisa Carulli in honor of National Coming Out Day, this Friday, October 11!

Professional surfer and longtime educator Lisa Carulli, Ed.D., is making waves of change at SDCCE. Thanks to Dr. Carulli, we've seen the most support for the LGBTQIA+ community in SDCCE's 110-year history in recent years.

“I've been working for the district for over two decades and I have never felt the need to sensor or edit who I am. I feel supported not only from the chancellor’s office but throughout the entire organization. No one should feel unsafe or unwelcomed because of who they are. As an educator, I want to be an advocate for our marginalized student population. I don’t want anyone to go through what I went through growing up in Florida, trying to earn a spot on the world’s stage as a professional surfer." — Dr. Lisa Carulli, Counselor/ LGBTQ+ Student Success Coordinator

To advance LGBTQIA+ equality on campus, Dr. Carulli has co-led the institution’s inaugural Intersex Inclusive Progressive Pride Flag raising ceremony in 2023 alongside the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and the first diversity, equity, and inclusion campaign “Hate is Not Us” in 2015. Now she leads Safe Zone Trainings, teaching the importance of using inclusive language and is a member of the SDCCD District Queer Alliance.

Read Dr. Carulli’s full story in the SDCCE News Room!

For SDCCE professional development opportunities

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.

A huge thank you to our IT team for their work in updating projectors and instructional technology for our classrooms at CE Mesa! This upgrade is vital for improving operational efficiency and ensuring that our faculty have access to the latest technology. We are confident that this upgrade will provide significant long-term benefits for both our faculty and students.

President's Updates

I was truly inspired by my time during the 2024 Nandi Conference! Nandi is a non-profit organization and professional network comprised of women of African Ancestry and other communities who serve to inspire, support, nurture, mentor, and empower community college women students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Gathering with 300 incredible women to celebrate Black women liberation, sisterhood, authenticity, connection, and joy was nothing short of transformative.

I was also honored to serve as a panelist for the inaugural Latinx Empowerment Panel at SDCCE, where I joined fellow Latinx leaders in higher education to discuss how our identities and cultural backgrounds have shaped our professional journeys and leadership styles. A heartfelt thank you to the Cultural Events Taskforce for organizing yet another wonderful event!

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to check the SDCCE to College Credit by Exam report from the San Diego Community College District . This annual report looks at the access and outcomes of students who have the opportunity to receive credit for SDCCE courses at one of the SDCCD credit 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,