Dear SDCCE Community,
Today marks the first day of mid-semester classes! It brings me much joy to watch current students continue to work hard at their studies and to welcome prospective students to SDCCE. Each starting point of the semester is an opportunity to make an impact. Thank you for welcoming our students and making their journey truly successful. As a reminder, eligible students can apply for SDCCE's State Emergency Aid Grants to support with financial needs up to $500 dollars.
Enrollment Updates
Enrollment continues to be strong for the fall semester. SDCCE’s overall enrollment stands at 25,759 (16% greater than this time last year), with a fill rate of 81%, which is greater than last fall (75%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 13,552, an increase of 28% compared to this time last fall (10,559). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester are 10% higher than last fall (172.94 to 157.02). Enrollment management efforts continue, with a remaining 19% of scheduled sections starting 11/1/2022 or later (146 out of 762). We are currently discussing our spring offerings and the percentages regarding face-to-face and remote offerings. Please know that this decision is data-informed based on students' needs.
Campus Ready
To ensure campus safety against COVID-19, wearing a face mask requirement are still in effect at all district locations and district-sponsored events including SDCCE campuses. To Learn more visit, SDCCE’s Campus Ready web page.
Campus Updates
- SDCCE’s ASB groups hosted an amazing Dia de los Muertos celebration featuring a guided altar making and performance from Teatro de Izcali. View photo album here.
- SDCCE hosted the San Diego Ecosystem Collab Lab’s all partner meeting on November 1st at ECC. Opening remarks were made by SDCCE’s VPI, Dr. Michelle Fischthal to introduce the partners to SDCCE and draw connections to their work.
- SDCCE Instructor Esteban Ismael Alvarado was named a semifinalist for the 2022 Red Wheelbarrow Prize issued through De Anza College, Red Wheelbarrow, and the Poetry Center of San Jose.
- The bookstore at ECC has been cleaned out of all old fixtures and progress is being made on the conversion of this space to become our first student lounge at our ECC Campus.
- The SDCCE Foundation received a $10,000 donation from DPR Construction during their annual Cornhole Classic tournament.
- SDCCE’s San Diego Gateway to College and Career program was approved for a $10,000 contribution from SDG&E.
- SDCCE’s wireless upgrade is moving forward to have Wi-Fi coverage at all SDCCE campuses. The cable vendor is installing Wireless Access Points at ECC and will move to the other campuses in the next few weeks to install access points. Woohoo!
Upcoming Events
- On 11/9 SDCCE will host a reception and recognition of Veteran Students "Honoring all Who Served" at the Educational Cultural Complex from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.
- On 11/9 MANA de San Diego will host their annual membership Meeting at the Educational Cultural Complex from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.
- On 11/10 San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) will host an apprenticeship and vocation event followed by a luncheon at the Educational Cultural Complex. Local high school students and professional educators will be in attendance to learn about SDCCE’s free career training certificate programs and classes.
President Speaking Requests & Office Hours
Thank you to all of YOU who have signed up to join the weekly President's Office Hours. I have enjoyed the rich dialogues that are filled with passion and history. I've learned so much over the past four months about our amazing college and students through these intentional interactions. Thank you! Please continue to sign up to connect.
President’s Office Hours are open for 1:1 meetings. Select a 20-minute time slot to meet with me.
Best,
Dr. King
