Student Services Contact Information
San Diego College of Continuing Education is committed to assisting students achieve success in their educational and career goals. A comprehensive array of student services and activities promotes the success of all students.
Student Services Help (General)
The Division of Student Services provides comprehensive support services to help students achieve their academic and career goals. Below is a list of support services and program contact information.
Contact: 619-388-SDCE
Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP)
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) provides participants 18 and older an opportunity to explore skills trade careers in the construction field.
Contact: Aurora Alvarez – Coordinator, aalvarez@sdccd.edu
Associated Student Body (ASB)
The purpose of the Associated Student Body (ASB) is to promote the interests and welfare of the students and the campus community. Membership is open to all students.
Contact:
CE at Mesa – Anagit Traganza, atraganz@sdccd.edu
CE at Miramar & North City – Matthew Zobin, mzobin@sdccd.edu
ECC – Jeffrey Inocencio, jinocenc@sdccd.edu
Chavez – Chinazom Iwuaba, ciwuaba@sdccd.edu
Mid City – Angie Sanchez-Castillo, asanchez006@sdccd.edu
West City – Alexandra Ruhl, aruhl@sdccd.edu
Be Well CCE
Be Well CCE provides Mental Health Services, Student Health Services, referrals and programming and other tools and supports for your mental wellness.
Contact: bewellsdcce@sdccd.edu
Black Student Success Program
The Black Student Success Program (BSSP) is an initiative aimed at boosting the academic and professional success of Black students. It offers support services such as academic help, mentorship, mental health resources, and career development opportunities.
Contact: Dr. Terry Sivers – Program Coordinator, tsivers@sdccd.edu or 619-388-4507
CAEP (California Adult Education Program)
CAEP assists students transitioning from SDUSD, both AE/HSD students and HS graduates, to enter SDCCE CTE and other CAEP instructional programs as part of their post-high school education transition and career goals.
Contact: Abubakar Haji – Counselor, ahaji001@sdccd.edu
CalWORKs Program
CalWORKs assists students receiving public assistance to achieve self-sufficiency through coordinated academic and student services. CalWORKs student support services include counseling, work readiness, employment skills training, and expanded resource and referrals.
Contact: 619-388-4530 (Mid-City Campus) or 619-388-4933 (ECC Campus) SDCECalWORKs@sdccd.edu
Career and College Transition
Career and College Transitions helps students in one-on-one and workshop platforms for job readiness that includes, career planning, job search, career assessment and exploration, resume preparation and interview techniques.
Contacts for specific programs:
Sandy Hamel – Job Developer for Auto, HVAC, Welding & Plumbing Careers
chamel@student.sdccd.edu or 619-800-3249
Jennifer Kennedy – Job Developer for Child Development, Business, Computers, Information Technology and Digital Media, Office Careers
jkennedy@sdccd.edu or 619-800-3093
Zuri Williams – Job Developer for Clothing and Textile Arts, Culinary and Healthcare Careers
zwilliams@sdccd.edu or 619-800-3437
Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS)
Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) supports disabled students in their personal, educational, and vocational goals. Examples of services include enrollment assistance, interpreters for Deaf students, use of special equipment and adaptive devices, and specialized counseling and referral.
Contact: SDCEDSPS@sdccd.edu or 619-388-4812
Gateway to College and Career for Immigrants, Refugees and English Language Learners
Young adults, who are ages 18-24 years old, and who identity as Immigrants, Refugees or English Language Learners should reach out to our Gateway to College and Careers program.
Immigrant Support Program (ISP)
The Immigrant Support Program is a specialized initiative aimed at promoting the academic success and cultural integration of international students. It provides services such as language assistance, mentorship programs, and customized workshops.
Contact: Sheyla Castillo – Counselor, scastill@sdccd.edu or 619-388-1940
Location: The ISP Student Resource Center – Room 212 at the Cesar Chavez campus
LGTBQIA+ Program
The LGBTQIA+ program provides support, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQIA students by offering educational programs, counseling services, and events promoting diversity.
Contact: Dr. Lisa Carulli – Counselor, lcarulli@sdccd.edu or 619-800-5264
Outreach Services
Outreach Services to empower students through increasing awareness of and access to SDCCE’s academic and student support courses.
Contact: sdcceoutreach@sdcce.edu or 619-388-1285
PATHWAYS
PATHWAYS creates educational communities for homeless students by providing intensive support services and case management.
Contact: Samantha Stanley – Program Coordinator, sstanley@sdccd.edu or 619-388-4933
San Diego Promise
The San Diego Promise program and the CE program supports students who wish to further their educational endeavors at San Diego City, San Diego Miramar and San Diego Mesa campuses.
Contact: Franklin Garrett, Associate Dean of Student Support Programs, fgarrett@sdccd.edu or 619-388-1871
SDCCE CARES
SDCCE CARES is a basic needs program designed to help students meet needs of food, housing, computer, transportation, childcare, health care, and mental wellness.
Information and request form: sdcce.edu/services/sdcce-cares or contact sdccebasicneeds@sdccd.edu
Veterans Services
Veteran Services prepares Veteran students for their academic and career pathways.
Contact: Crystal Saldana - School Certifying Official, csaldana@sdccd.edu or 619-388-4853