Dear SDCCE Community,

As promised, following Vision 2030: A Call to Action Adult Education Summit, I am pleased to share the SDCCE Annual Report 2022-23, which highlights the college's economic impact and all of the wonderful goals we have accomplished together. Please take a moment to review and celebrate!

SDCCE is proudly joining forces with the California Community Colleges system and the SDCCD to celebrate Undocumented Student Action Week, SDCCE’s Immigrant-Based Support Program will host 5 events on Zoom and at Cesar Chavez Campus.

San Diego College of Continuing Education events include:

• Monday, October 16. Quienes somos: A look into the Undocumented Communities. From 11 a.m. to noon. Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212, or Quienes somos: A look into the Undocumented Communities via Zoom. Sponsored by the San Diego College of Continuing Education Immigrant-based Support Program.
• Tuesday, October 17. The Harsh Search for a Better Life: Different Journeys to the United States. From 11 a.m. to noon. Join the Immigrant-based Support Program counselor in discussing undocumented journeys to the United States. Learn from personal experience and uncover different realities. Room 212 at the Cesar Chavez Campus or the Harsh Search for a Better Life: Different Journeys to the United States via Zoom.
• Wednesday, October 18. Sharing Social Wealth: the Importance of Resources for Undocumented Students. From 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Sponsored by the San Diego College of Continuing Education Immigrant-based Support Program. Join our group conversation and share the importance of local resources in our undocumented community.
• Thursday, October 19. Nurturing Familia: Coming Together as a Community. From 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the importance of resources in the undocumented community. Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212 and Coming Together as a Community via Zoom.
• Friday, October 20. We Are America: Celebrating Our Journey to the United States. From 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Join our last Immigrant-based Support Program meeting and share “Los frutos de tu esfuerzo.” Honoring the present and those left behind.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 27,222 (12% greater than this time last year, and a 4% increase from last week). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,077, an increase of 14% compared to this time last fall (13,233) and a 2% increase from last week (14,827). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 9% higher than last fall (187.98 to 171.70). View the enrollment report here.

Campus Updates

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with SDCCE:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Ultimate Bayanihan Experience (U.B.E., “Bayanihan” meaning community spirit)
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Educational Cultural Complex Foyer & Patio
Immerse in a cultural and educational experience, enjoy Filipino sweet drinks and pastries while
watching cultural performances and later participate in an open mic to share appreciation
highlights of someone who has made you feel part of the bayanihan at the Educational Cultural
Complex.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Noon - 2 p.m. | Educational Cultural Complex Room 169
Ultimate Barkada Event (U.B.E., “Barkada” meaning friendship)
Cultural food, games, and fun activities!

Assemblymember Akilah Weber announced on October 10, state funding of $195,000 to rebuild “The Black Family” Statue during a news conference. The late San Diego artist Rossie Wade created “The Black Family” Statue in 1974 while an artist in residence at the historic Educational Cultural Complex. I am pleased to share SDCCE's welding students will have a direct hand in the restoration of “The Black Family” Statue.

The pilot course for SDCCE’s Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate program aboard the USS Midway Museum began on October 11. A formal announcement for the new SDCCE and USS Midway partnership is being planned for the end of October. Stay tuned for more information!

SDCCE CARES will welcome CalFresh specialists to the Educational Cultural Complex on October 19 to assist students with new CalFresh applications, as well as existing cases. SDCCE CARES is sponsoring 25 students this semester with vouchers for the Project New Village Mobile Farmers Market. Learn more in SDCCE's October Student Newsletter.

In light of the the Israel-Gaza conflict, Be Well CCE cordially invites you to attend our Peace to All Zoom Pop-Up. Join us to process, share space and receive resources and tips for self-care. Use Flex#: 31189.

Additionally, Be Well will host a Healthy Relationships workshop for students and employees on October 26 at the Educational Cultural Complex from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. in Room 79. Use Flex ID# 31178.

SDCCE is hosting a Professional Development Opportunity "Cultivating Connection: Improving Student Sense of Belonging” led by facilitators Monique Escobedo, PhD Student, and Aaron Iffland, PhD and Business & Information Technology Faculty at SDCCE on October 16 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom, click here to register for Cultivating Connection: Improving Student Sense of Belonging. Use Flex# 31128.

SDCCE Ceramics Instructor, Pamela Kozminska has been identified as the District’s longest tenured employee of 50 years – she will be highlighted in the upcoming SDCCD WE magazine, recognizing the District’s 50th anniversary. Congratulations Pamela, we are honored to be a part of your commitment to service and the community!

Mid-City Campus hosted a hosted a thank you send off for Jed Tristan who has been volunteering as a Digital Navigator from the City of San Diego since January 2023. Thank you to all of our Navigators for serving our community.

In honor of Filipino American History Month, Dean Michele Madrid Novak represented SDCCE during the Out of the Boondocks: PBS Preview and panel held at Miramar College on October 13 with the film’s executive producer of Out of the Boondocks.

SDCCE teamed up with Magic 92.5 to giveaway a pair of tickets to Throwback Jam.

The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Summit will be held from October 24 through October 26 in Los Angeles. SDCCE representatives will be leading presentations on diversity in healthcare, data sharing between member agencies and potentially on digital equity.

The SDCCD Police Department hosted “Coffee with a Cop” on October 12 at Mid-City Campus.

The District's Professional Development Office is happy to present workshops and training opportunities centered on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through the JEDI Workshop Series by SHIFT. SHIFT is committed to centering care, accountability, and honest dialogue while providing skills, tools, and professional and personal development to deepen education around Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JEDI). The JEDI Workshop Series will be hosted across our District with two offerings: October 24-25, 2023, and October 26-27, 2023. Space is limited. Interested employees may register for one session by emailing Professional Development at profdevelopment@sdccd.edu.

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. 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 Officer.

President's Updates

It was my honor to deliver congratulatory remarks during the ETi Pre-Inspector Training Graduation on October 13 at North City Campus.

Congrats to all of our new hires who are a member of this year's cohort for our Passport to Success Kickoff on October 13 at the Educational Cultural Complex.

I attended the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in early October. I especially enjoyed the pre-con workshop: Leveling Up: Realizing Black Learner Excellence at Community Colleges. As SDCCE moves forward with developing a program to support our Black learners, this foundation is critical.

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 Hotel 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 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