Dear SDCCE Community,
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season! All SDCCE campuses will be closed for winter break from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. Regular business hours will resume Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Please note that non-instructional days begin this week on December 20, and many of our campuses are closed to the public. Mid City, North City, CE Mesa, and West City campuses will have modified hours for students during winter break. Find the campus operational hours below for the upcoming non-instructional days:
| Campus | December 20th | January 2nd & 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez | Closed | Closed |
| ECC | Closed | Closed |
| Mid-City | Open 8am-2pm | Jan. 2 Open 8am-5pm Jan. 3 Open 8am-2pm |
| North City | Open 8am-2pm | Closed |
| CE Mesa | Open 8am-2pm | Closed |
| CE Miramar | Closed | Closed |
| West City | Open 8am-2pm | Closed |
Additionally, the Educational Cultural Complex has a scheduled power outage from December 16 to January 5, affecting some classes and services.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,528 (1% less than this time last year, and a 0.2% decrease from last week), with a fill rate of 72%, which is greater than last fall (70%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,734, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last fall (15,906) and a 0.1% increase from last week (15,724). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 1% less than last fall (188.84 to 186.35). View the enrollment report.
I am proud to announce Dr. Masahiro Omae as the new Vice
President of Instructional Services. Dr.
Omae,
who has been a dedicated leader in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) since 2014,
brings
over a decade of experience in higher education leadership, program management, noncredit to credit
development expertise, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Omae to our leadership team. His proven track record in academic leadership, coupled with his unwavering dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, aligns perfectly with the college’s values and goals. Dr. Omae’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our instructional programs in response to the evolving needs of our students and community.
As we say welcome to Dr. Omae, we also extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Minou Spradley, for her contributions to the college, leading SDCCE as interim VPI.
San Diego College of Continuing Education proudly celebrated its first-ever pinning ceremony for our newest Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) graduates with SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith, myself, our dean Catherine Shafer, our fantastic team of instructors, faculty, and staff, as well as amongst friends and family. Congratulations Class of 2024! We look forward to all you will accomplish and most importantly the many lives you will impact. View CNA pinning ceremony photo album.
The 2025 Scholarship and Awards Program application and information page is now available! Visit www.sdcce.edu/scholarships to learn more about this year's offerings, link to the Scholarship application and the application for the AFT Guild 1931 Larry Schwartz Memorial Scholarship, and more!
This year, the application has adapted the short answer questions from previous years into a "personal statement" - the personal statement prompts can be found on the Scholarship website. In addition, guidance on how to craft a personal statement and other assistance with the application is available through the Tutoring and Learning Center:
ECC, Room 76
Monday & Wednesday 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 12 Noon
Thursday 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Mid-City, Room 317
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30PM - 5:30PM
If you are interested in offering a scholarship or award to honor the legacy of a loved one or colleague, or make a donation to the support of our College Scholarships and Awards, contact Mariya Anton at the SDCCE Foundation at manton@sdccd.edu
Applications will be open until 5:00PM on Friday, February 7, 2025! Share the attached flyer with your students - the QR Code links directly to the application.
Due to the impact and high demand for the "Know Your Rights" workshop we hosted in partnership with Jewish Family Services last week at SDCCE, we are offering two additional workshops on December 16th and December 19th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. The sessions will be hybrid (offered in-person as well as online) and will be recorded for those unable to attend. This session will provide valuable insights into the realities of living in a border community and ensure students understand their guaranteed rights, regardless of immigration status. All are encouraged to attend.
Event Details
Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 206, Mid-City Campus
Hybrid Option: Attend virtually at: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/89422503578
Languages Provided: English, Dari
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 117, Mid-City Campus
Hybrid Option: Attend virtually at: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/86182426004
Languages Provided: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
SDCCE's first Classified Professional Equity Certification (CPEC) Train the Trainers will conclude on Tuesday, December 17th. CPEC is the first professional development program designed for Classified Professionals by Classified Professionals centered on empowering staff in their roles and acknowledging the value and support in the equity work at SDCCE. A total of nine instructional, administrative services, and student services professionals will complete the Train the Trainers series next week and be part of the CPEC sustainability planning and development to continue this training at SDCCE. Our participants have invested in an entire year of programming, time, and energy to better support our students and the institution.
Please join us to celebrate the completion of the CPEC program and Train the Trainer certification on Tuesday, December 17th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, CE Mesa Room 116 (Welcome Center). We deeply appreciate and acknowledge each of the participants' investment in the institution departments, and in building a stronger community of equity at SDCCE. Please RSVP by Monday, December 16th to Dr. Maureen Rubalcaba, at mrubalcaba@sdccd.edu if you are available to attend.
SDCCE hosted the inaugural in-person CalWORKs Region X meeting at our Cesar Chavez Campus, and the turnout was a tremendous success. Our team provided a welcoming atmosphere for our Region X College Community and partner agencies. The positive feedback we received from attendees highlights the impact of your contributions. It was truly inspiring to see everyone come together, fostering connections and sharing experiences that will resonate within our community for a long time. Many thanks to our team; Juan Serrano, Diana Romero, Aimee Serrano, Yasmine Mena, and Zuri Williams, Dr. Franklin Garret, for making this partnership widely successful. Initiatives like this continue to highlight SDCCE as a top leader for noncredit adult education and workforce training.
The San Diego Business Journal recently published its special focus on higher education and rankings for community colleges and trade schools. SDCCE is once again proud to be included, thanks to our college team and the district who lobbied hard to include our institution a few years back.
Save the date for SDCCE's Open House and Ribbon Cutting for our new Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) at the Educational Cultural Complex on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. The TLC offers tutoring for enrolled SDCCE students and is now open for High School Equivalency (HSE) testing. I encourage you to extend the invitation with colleagues, students, and your academic and student services teams.
Please join me in marching in the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, on Sunday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m., where this year's powerful theme is "The Time is Now!” The parade will take place on Harbor Drive (Between Grape and Ash), View Parade Route.
Additionally, all SDCCE campuses will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.
For SDCCE professional development opportunities, see flyer, or visit the professional development web page for upcoming workshops. These are available to all SDCCE employees.
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.
President's Updates
It was a joy to host a special President's Breakfast for our Student Affairs and Associated Students of the College of Continuing Education (ASCCE) members and leaders. From spearheading SDCCE's on campus events, leading social media spirit week campaigns, to presenting at the Student Senate of the California Community Colleges Advocacy Conference, our ASCCE is amazing! Special thank you to our student leaders Haydee Zuniga, Adriana dos Santos, Mari Lorenzo, and Melinda Hasselburg for trailblazing new heights for SDCCE's student body and culture.
The Research Corner
This week we invite you to check the Trends in Higher Education Faculty and Staff. This report from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is the fifth part of six reports, and this one focuses on trends in the workforce of higher education looking at faculty, executives, managers, administrators, and even the University of California's medical workforce. 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,
