Dear SDCCE Community,

The 2024 Election is tomorrow! Make sure you voice your vote on November 5, or take advantage of early voting opportunities to ensure you exercise your democratic power! On the ballot this year is the critical San Diego Community College District Measure HH. Measure HH will allow the San Diego Community College District to issue $3.5 billion in bonds to:

• Repair classrooms
• Protect college affordability
• Prepare students for careers including nursing, firefighting, science, engineering
• Repair deteriorating roofs, electrical/gas lines
• Ensure safe drinking water
• Remove lead paint, asbestos
• Improve veteran/homeless student resources

Learn more about the measure on the SDCCD website.

Enrollment Updates

SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,243 (0.2% less than this time last year, and a 1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 77%, which is greater than last fall (74%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,426, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last fall (15,582) and a 1% increase from last week (15,281). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% less than last fall (189.15 to 185.15). View the enrollment report here.

As additional support during election season, the Be Well CCE team is providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals (staff or student) seeking solace and understanding amidst the heightened emotions and uncertainties that accompany the electoral season.

First Meeting: 11/4/24 @ 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Meeting ID: 882 9521 5361

Second Meeting: 11/11/24 @ 12:30-1:30 PM
Meeting ID: 824 7581 0026

This month, we will be celebrating our veteran students on Veterans Day! A Veterans Day Reception and Celebration will be held on November 6 at the Educational Cultural Complex, and a special "Career & College Transition for Veterans" virtual workshop will be held online on November 7.

Additionally, I encourage you to share about the many resources available to veterans on campus! Veterans can choose from a variety of Career Training Education (CTE) programs at SDCCE or utilize Veterans Services at (619) 388-4935 for support.

Lastly, all SDCCE campuses will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12.

This November, we honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month! At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we recognize the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities. Join us in learning, reflecting, and appreciating the diverse narratives that shape our shared heritage. Together, let’s embrace and uplift Indigenous voices.

Congratulations SDCCE! Architectural plans for a $35-million restoration of San Diego College of Continuing Education’s historic theatre at the Educational Cultural Complex in southeastern San Diego are being recognized with a prestigious Professional Design Award from the Community College Facility Coalition. Read more about the Professional Design Award from the Community College Facility Coalition in the SDCCE News Room.

Today marks the ESL Go Green meeting, welcoming all employees from every department to participate. The last ESL Go Green Committee Meeting had an incredible turnout, showcasing the shared commitment to sustainability among coworkers from all campuses and departments. Everyone is encouraged to join the discussion and contribute their valuable insights. A special thanks goes to Diana Larsen, Diana Vera-Alba, and Elissa Claar for their leadership in this work!

Date: Monday, November 4th
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Zoom: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/84223934529

Kudos to Dean Michelle Gray and faculty member Siyuan Huang, who represented SDCCE at the Project Management Institute Conference in Downtown San Diego, sharing information about the Project Management Certificate Program and available classes!

We are just a couple of weeks away from the 5th annual Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Expo at ECC!

This event will bring in over 500 regional high school juniors and seniors and other young adults to meet representatives from regional Apprenticeship Programs, Vocational Training and Youth Employment Agencies as well as to learn about SDCCE Educational, Training Programs and Services.

If your program has not already signed up to table at the event, to make sure you get a table reserved use the registration link: Apprenticeship/Organization Registration: 2024 Apprenticeship Career Expo at SDCCE Educational Cultural Complex

Questions? Please contact SDCCE Outreach sdcceoutreach@sdccd.edu and/or Ernesto Rivera at the SDCOE at: ernesto.rivera@sdcoe.net

Safety training sessions are still open! These are great opportunities to boost our preparedness and strengthen campus safety.

Visit the Safety Resources page to register

SDCCE Professional Development is hosting a second "Constructs for Creating a Culture of Dignity" series of the year. The workshop series "Constructs for Creating a Culture of Dignity" will examine the contrasts between a culture of threat/domination and one of dignity. We will discover strategies to enhance student success and explore four key constructs that support building a culture of dignity.

The three-part workshop series will take place virtually from 9 am - 2 pm on the following days:

Friday, November 8th
Thursday, November 14th
Friday, November 15th

Register for the Constructs for Creating a Culture of Dignity series today!

Join Dr. Lisa Carulli, Counselor and LGBTQ+ Student Success Coordinator, for SDCCE's new LGBTQ+ Student Success Resource meetings. The next one will take place on Wednesday, November 13th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Campus. Contact Dr. Carulli for more information: lcarulli@sdccd.edu

I would like to express my gratitude to the SDCCE team members who represented our college at the CAEP Summit held from October 28th to 30th in Oakland, CA. The summit showcased three outstanding presentations from SDCCE: “Preparing Young Adult Learners for Their What's Next” by Tavaris Franklin and Kelly Henwood, “Enhancing Interagency Transitions through Collaboration and Data” by Juan Salcedo and Nate Sachdeva from SDUSD, and “Empowering Families through English Language Literacy” by Ildi Carrillo, Alayne Flores, and Liz Flynn.

Additionally, Michael Gracia, CTE Research Expert for the Office of Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness, presented at the CCCAOE Fall conference, alongside City College and Mesa College. Their session, "Counsel-ebration," focused on the implementation, data coaching, and Noncredit/Credit differences in approaches for the first-ever Strong Workforce Counselors Institute.

The next Community Health & Resource Fair is Wednesday, November 6. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, many free resources will be available. Shuttle rides are available to the Jackie Robinson YMCA from our ECC campus. All community members are welcome!

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.

For SDCCE professional development opportunities, visit the professional development web page for upcoming workshops .

President's Updates

It was wonderful to honor our Classified Senate Executive Leadership Team with a special lunch. Our classified professionals play a critical role in the success of our students. Thank you to all of our classified professionals for passionately supporting our students, and thank you for the beautiful bouquet of purple roses!

Festivities were in full swing! Myself and the Executive President Cabinet, (the Super Sheroes), had a wonderful time enjoying the spooky celebrations. It was fantastic to see all of our campuses and students participating, and each campus received a special trick-or-treat basket!

I enjoyed attending our Dia de los Muertos event hosted by our Cultural Events Taskforce at ECC. There was a beautiful altar creation filled with photos from the college community.

The Research Corner

This week, we invite you to check the SDCCE Student Equity Dashboard updated with data from the last 5 years. The dashboard breaks down our student's data by four different metrics: retention, retention alternative calculation, success, and success alternative calculation. The dashboard also breaks down the data by several demographics and highlights which groups have been disproportionately impacted within the specific metric. 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,