Dear SDCCE Community,

November 13th marked World Kindness Day, a global day to promote the importance of being kind to people around you, yourself, and to the world. I was gifted a book, “Bella Learns Kindness in the Neighborhood'' by Roma Weaver. The book is beautifully written by SDCCE faculty, Terry Washington, and serves as a reminder to be kind to one another every day. Kindness goes a long way and is at the heart of what we do at SDCCE.

Enrollment Updates

Enrollment continues to be strong for the fall semester. SDCCE’s overall enrollment stands at 26,021 (15% greater than this time last year, and 1% increase from last week), with a fill rate of 81%, which is greater than last fall (75%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 13,680, an increase of 28% compared to this time last fall (10,701) and a 1% increase to last week (13,552). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester are 9% higher than last fall (172.12 to 158.26). Enrollment management efforts continue, close to 100 sections opened this week with a remaining 8% of scheduled sections starting 11/8/2022 or later (59 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

Currently, wearing a face mask is a requirement and is still in effect at all district locations and district-sponsored events including SDCCE campuses. Effective December 19, 2022, the District will no longer require face coverings on district property. To learn more visit SDCCD's News Center. To learn more visit SDCCE’s Campus Ready web page.

Campus Updates

• SDCCE is transitioning from student attendance cards to issuing SDCCD student IDs beginning spring semester, which will support students in their transition to a district college and allow them more access to public transportation and student discounts. More information to come.
• SDCCE’s Emeritus Professor Yael Lorberfeld interviewed with Televisa-Univision's Qué Buen Día, to promote SDCCE’s upcoming Spring semester and the Emeritus Brain Fitness Program for older adults.
• SDCCE’s pre-apprenticeship student, Andres Garcia, is among the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego County recognized by the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Read article.
• SDCCE’s Career & College Transition Dean Stephanie Lewis and SDCCE Foundation Executive Director, Dr. Laurie Coskey successfully shepherded the Apprenticeship Readiness Program (a partnership between SDCCE, SDCCEF and the San Diego Imperial County Building Trades Council) through the process of becoming a registered pre-apprenticeship program through the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. This is the first registered pre-apprenticeship for SDCCE.
• SDCCE Faculty coordinated and hosted Miramar College and the HyFlex technology vendor at West City Campus. Darrin Lee, GST vendor, led the HyFlex technology showcase, demonstrating the permanently installed hardware and Extron software. During the pedagogy portion of the presentation, Dr. Ingrid Greenberg (SDCCE DE Mentor) lead a discussion on HyFlex instructional strategies including adapting Extron technology, cameras, microphones, and speakers to increase Zoomer and Roomer student engagement and interaction. They also discussed HyFlex professional development opportunities.
• SDCCE Office of Instructional Services has worked collaboratively with faculty DE leaders in creating a robust support infrastructure for multiple modality teaching and learning.
• On November 4, 2022, Alliance San Diego used SDCCE’s Cesar Chavez campus for media, witness testimony and viewing for an international hearing for the case of Mr. Anastasio Hernandez Rojas. Mr. Anastasio Hernández Rojas died on May 31, 2010 while in the custody of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The witness testimony was a live broadcast from the Cesar Chavez campus.
• On Monday, November 7, Pathways coordinator and staff, Samantha Stanley and Suzanne Bueno presented at the "Employment and Job Training Programs and Opportunities for Overcoming Homelessness" Symposium hosted by the Lucky Duck Foundation. Pathways is an effective high touch intervention program supporting homeless SDCCE students funded by the Lucky Duck and Dana Foundations.
• SDCCE’s Business and Accounting, Digital Media and Programming, Information Technology Dean Michelle Gray and Program Chair Steve Major will present SDCCE's IT and Cybersecurity programs to local IT employers in an industry meet and greet event today in Downtown San Diego. This is a series of networking events hosted by the San Diego Workforce Partnership to support the development of relationships between local companies and the education partners that prepare their workforce and grow the network of employers that we can refer our graduating students to. This is an extension of SDCCE's designation as a Preferred Provider of Cybersecurity and IT Talent in San Diego.
• SDCCE presented who and what SDCCE is to the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Educator Luncheon on Thursday 11/10 at ECC to 20 San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Counselors.

Last week, I had the honor of speaking to 400 SDUSD high school students who are considering pursuing career education after graduation, to 20 SDUSD counselors during a SDCOE educator luncheon, and to SDCCE's Hospitality and Culinary Arts students at West City Campus and met alumni students, Sarah Ramos and Raven Antiquiera. The accomplishments of our students and our community never cease to amaze me and it is due to your hard work and dedication!

Upcoming Events

• On November 15, SDCCE’s Career Services will sponsor a hiring event for the health career pathways at Caesar Chavez Campus. Various healthcare facilities will be on site to provide information about their employment opportunities and to interview potential candidates.
• On November 17, SDCCE’s Career Services alongside City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges will be sponsoring a Fall 2022 Career Fest at Mesa college.
• On 12/8 SDCCEs Office of Career and College Transition and the Child Development department will host “Rock Your Profile” a LinkedIn workshop at Ce-Mesa. Students can register here.

President Speaking Requests & Office Hours

With the holiday breaks coming up, I look forward to meeting with as many SDCCE team members as possible before 2022 comes to a close. The conversations about our institution and the work you are doing have been enriching and empowering. 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