Message from the President

November 28, 2022

Dear SDCCE Community,

I hope you all had a restful holiday break and that it was a time of reflection and gratitude. Leading up to Thanksgiving, I had the joy of joining the SDCCE Cares team to distribute more than 150 grocery bags to our students and their families. There are still many students in need; if possible, please help SDCCE and the SDCCD "Pack the Pantry"! California Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Food Bank are hosting the fourth annual Pack the Pantry event to support local college students facing food insecurity throughout the month of November. Donate here.

Enrollment Updates

Enrollment continues to be strong for the fall semester. SDCCE’s overall enrollment stands at 26,502 (16% greater than this time last year), with a fill rate of 78%, which is greater than last fall (70%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 13, 887, an increase of 28% compared to this time last fall (10,811). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester are 9% higher than last fall (172.83 to 157.88). Enrollment management efforts continue, with 6% of scheduled sections starting 11/29/2022 or later (45 out of 758).

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

Today SDCCE will host its Historical Preservation Committee Meeting from 3:00-4:00 pm at the ECC foyer. Attendees will learn more about SDCCE’s Coretta Scott King Gospel Luncheon, which will be held in spring 2023, ECC’s Theater renovation update, and experience a photo timeline. Sam Kulani has created a walk-through gallery of vintage photos chronicling ECC's history from the mid 1970's.
SDCCE received the final redesign report for the historic ECC Theatre remodel. The proposal is truly a testament to the passionate folks advocating for this project on and off campus. SDCCE will soon move into the design phase of the remodel and renovations of our historic theatre.
Last week, I connected with a local prison step-down program with facilities in Barrio Logan and Southeast San Diego in order to enroll their residents in SDCCE classes, including High School Diploma/Equivalency, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Career Training Education (CTE) programs. My goal is to work on reducing recidivism rates through the many opportunities that we offer our community.
The Department of Education released the California Adult Education Digital Learning Guidance document to inform best practices across a variety of topics that are foundational to effective digital learning, beginning with access and equity. SDCCE’s Advisory Group members include Monica Cueva, Elisia Doonan, and Kelly Henwood.
I, alongside SDCCD Chancellor Cortez and SDCCE Foundation’s Executive Director, Laurie Coskey, visited the UCSD Design and Innovation Building to learn about the expanse of the metaverse and explore possibilities for future professions and career training at SDCCE for high-demand high-wage jobs.
SDCCE’s Apprenticeship Readiness Program, Dean Stephanie Lewis and Dr. Laurie Coskey joined a statewide caravan as they toured registered Apprenticeships in the Building Trades industry to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
SDCCE is transitioning from student attendance cards to issuing SDCCE students IDs beginning the spring semester, which will support students in their transition to a district college and allow them more access to public transportation and student discounts.
Eligible students can apply for SDCCE's State Emergency Aid Grants to support with financial needs up to $500.00.
Last week I sent out an email college-wide regarding guidance on spring 2023 remote work, please see https://sdcce.edu/organization/president/message-from-the-president/11-22-2022

Upcoming Events

On November 29th, SDCCE’s Career Services will host an Amazon hiring day. The event will be held at ECC in the career center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Amazon representatives will be on-site to provide on-the-spot interviews.
On November 30th, SDCCE will celebrate the culmination of the SDCCE Apprenticeship Readiness Program 7th cohort from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at ECC.
On December 2nd, SDCCE’s Outreach Office is hosting a hiring fair from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at ECC. The Outreach office will be hiring 15 outreach ambassadors to support the colleges’ outreach and enrollment needs.
On December 8th, 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. The event will be held at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to allow all students to attend. SDCCE’s Career and College Transition staff will work with all students to help them set up their LinkedIn profiles as part of SDCCE’s work readiness goals. Students will also participate in a workshop provided by Ryan Zervakos, Senior Account Director for LinkedIn.

President's 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,