Dear SDCCE Community,
I hope you had a restful and reflective weekend in observance of Veterans Day. On behalf of San Diego College of Continuing Education, we want to say a sincere thank you to our military veterans, active duty, and your families. Thank you to all who joined us for our annual Veterans Appreciation Day, event photos are available on the SDCCE Flickr . Additionally, many resources are available to veterans on campus! Veterans can choose from a variety of Career Training Education (CTE) programs at SDCCE or utilize Veterans Services at (619) 388-4935 for support.
Enrollment Updates
SDCCE’s overall enrollment for fall stands at 29,160 (2% less than this time last year, and a 0.3% decrease from last week), with a fill rate of 75%, which is greater than last fall (74%). SDCCE’s overall headcount is currently 15,548, a decrease of 1% compared to this time last fall (15,692) and a 1% increase from last week (15,426). FTEF scheduled for the fall semester is 2% less than last fall (188.82 to 185.24). View the enrollment report.
San Diego voters have endorsed a proposal to provide $3.5
billion to upgrade, repair and renovate
classrooms and facilities at the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). Measure HH secured
support from nearly 60% of voters (55% required to pass), positioning the district to better serve
students and the community for decades to come. Read more about Measure HH at the SDCCD News Center.
What does this mean for SDCCE?
Our college prioritized projects in alignment with the bond to include:
- Welding shop upgrades (ECC)
- Auto body shop upgrades (ECC)
- Address wind/water issue (CE Mesa)
- Expansion, renovation & improvements (ECC)
- Ceramics addition (ECC)
- Student union/art gallery (ECC)
- Expansion, renovation & improvements (Mid-City)
- New childcare/health care/cultural village (Mid-City)
- Renovate amphitheater (ECC)
- Expansion, renovation & improvements (West City)
We look forward to the start of these exciting projects and will continue to provide updates!
As a follow-up to the presidential election, don't forget to encourage students to join Be Well CCE for Vote and Vent Part 2! This safe and nurturing space is designed for individuals seeking solace and understanding amidst the heightened emotions and uncertainties that accompany the electoral season.
This will take place on Tuesday, November 12 on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 3793 6067
Be Well will continue our Sound bowl Meditation with Hella
Wellthy at ECC in room 169 on Tuesday,
November 12th at 12:15 p.m. Class will start with a meditation 101 session. You’ll enjoy a guided
meditation followed by a sound healing session that will leave you feeling centered and rejuvenated.
Open to all staff and students! Register for the sound bowl meditation event using this link.
Every Wednesday:
“This Thing Called Life” our student only support group at 12:30
Meeting ID: 884 0608 7923
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/88406087923
Every Thursday:
“Think it Through Thursdays” our staff only at 12:30
The Flex ID for this week will be provided to attendees.
Staff support group! Express, De-Stress, Re-Fuel! Join Us!
Meeting ID: 879 8336 9490
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/87983369490
In case you missed it, architectural plans for the $35-million restoration of San Diego College of Continuing Education’s historic theatre at the Educational Cultural Complex in southeastern San Diego have been recognized with a prestigious Professional Design Award from the Community College Facility Coalition (CCFC). Learn about the ECC theatre renovation in Times of San Diego.
SDCCE and HGA proudly accepted the award at the CCFC Conference and they lead a presentation and Q&A regarding the project!
Additionally, there will be a virtual theatre renovation town hall meeting on Tuesday, November 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. via this link on Zoom . I encourage everyone who is able to attend to do so, this will help you stay best informed about the theatre remodel and campus impact. Our priority remains the accessibility and safety for all students.
The DEIAA Committee hosted a post-election gathering for employees to connect, share support, and strengthen our community as we look toward the future together last Friday, November 8. Thank you to DEIAA Committee Chair, Esteban Ismael Alvarado for creating this important space.
The 5th annual Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Expo at ECC will take place this Thursday, November 14th. If your program has not already signed up to table at the event, to make sure you get a table reserved use the registration link: Apprenticeship/Organization Registration: 2024 Apprenticeship Career Expo at SDCCE Educational Cultural Complex
Questions? Please contact SDCCE Outreach sdcceoutreach@sdccd.edu and/or Ernesto
Rivera at the SDCOE
at: ernesto.rivera@sdcoe.net
It was wonderful to welcome a group from the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) to SDCCE. We are proud to be a model for adult education and workforce development and to share with other colleagues nationwide. The HCDE group was incredibly impressed with the programming, the facilities, and most importantly, the dedicated people who work at SDCCE.
CE Miramar employees attend SDCCE's annual CPR/AED
training.
Thank you to all who attended the safety
trainings thus far and for your commitment to keeping our college community protected and secure.
Safety training sessions are still open! These are great opportunities to boost our preparedness and
strengthen campus safety. Visit the Safety Resources page to register
Please save the date for our annual SDCCE Holiday Celebration. The RSVP deadline is Monday, November 25, 2024. Register here for the holiday party.
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 great to be in community at the Annual COLEGAS Conference hosted in Sacramento, CA. I appreciated connecting with my colegas in the field and all of the beautiful information shared to further support our students and community.
I would like to congratulate Mariah Jameson and SDCCD alumni for her appointment to the San Diego Community College Board of Trustees. Mariah will represent our area and is a graduate from City College and former Umoja student. I look forward to welcoming Mariah as she steps into this new role. She has an amazing story and will be a great advocate for our students and community.
On the flip side, it was bittersweet to say thank you and farewell to long-standing Board Trustees, Bernie Rhinerson and Mary Graham. They have given so much to our district over the years and it was wonderful to recognize and thank them for their years of service. They will truly be missed!
The Research Corner
This week, we invite you to check out the SDCCE Enrollment Management Dashboard that looks at general data for our institution including Scheduling, Fill Rates, Waitlist, Productivity, and Enrollment Patterns. The dashboard has been changed to a new platform and has a brand new look and new features. 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,
