No. 10
SEEDs @ City urban farm – 782 pageviews
San Diego City College’s Sustainable Urban Agriculture program offers students the
unique experience of working in an outdoor laboratory in downtown San Diego. Every
agriculture class combines classroom study with hands-on experience, making City College
a rarity among two-year institutions by offering laboratory experience on an operating
farm. The goal of the program is to train the next generation of urban farmers in
sustainable agriculture to build a food-secure city and a food-secure region.
No. 9
Breaking down the (Fire)wall – 827 pageviews
A groundbreaking partnership between the San Diego Community College District and
the Naval Information Warfare Systems is creating new opportunities for STEM students.
The naval agency provides tuition assistance and a career pipeline for San Diego City
College students as well as certification programs for students at San Diego Continuing
Education in fields that are in high-demand from employers. The partnership fits into
a larger SDCCD vision of working with businesses and industries in order to provide
students with more opportunities to find good paying careers. The article also details
the experiences of students Yesenia Ponce and Froylan Maldonado and what they were
able to gain from the partnership.
No. 8
Employee discount at the county fair - 862 pageviews
Every year the San Diego County Fair offers free or discounted admission to teachers
and education staff in the region. Many SDCCD employees took part in the special offer
of four tickets for a $1 admission to attend one of three Fridays in June. Also from
our district, students from the San Diego City College cosmetology department spend
one day at the fair giving away free haircuts and manicures to fairgoers.
No. 7
District ramps up study abroad programs – 963 pageviews
London, Paris, Florence, Madrid, Barcelona, and Costa Rica are among the destinations
of the college study abroad programs. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows students
to experience a new country and culture while learning about international perspectives
that can be critical for a successful career, as further incentive, financial aid
is available.
No. 6
Dual enrollment at a turning point – 1,023 pageviews
Many teens are learning the benefits of taking college courses for free during their
high school years. Dual enrollment allows students to get a jump start on their college
education before they even graduate high school. More than 4,100 high school students
are participating in the SDCCD’s dual enrollment program. A district study showed
that these students fare better in college and are less likely to drop out. In October,
state legislation was approved allowing dual enrollment programs to stay in place
until January 1, 2027.
No. 5
Continuing Education welcomes back students, expands career training – 1,156 pageviews
This fall San Diego Continuing Education welcomed back more than 40,000 students
to its seven campuses. CE had expanded programming in all areas to offer more than
70 free career training programs as part of an effort to connect more adult learners
to middle-skill jobs. English as a Second Language and Citizenship classes are also
high-demand programs that can help adult students enter the workforce or transfer
to community colleges or universities. Classes for CE’s spring semester begin January
27, 2020.
No. 4
Mesa College Farmers Market – 1,249 pageviews
Mesa College’s farmers market is a monthly event, made possible through a partnership
with Feeding San Diego, and offers students and members of the Mesa College community
access to free fresh produce. The Farmers Market is generally held on the third Thursday
of the month on campus in the Sunrise Plaza, near Mesa Commons. The initiative is
part of Mesa College’s efforts toward “Taking a Stand Against Hunger.” Upcoming farmers
markets will be held December 12, 2019 and January 16, 2020. City and Miramar colleges
also offer free farmers markets each month, while Continuing Education offers a Farm
to Family Fair on the first Wednesday of each month at the Educational Cultural Complex.
No. 3
Open registration for summer classes begins May 28 – 1,687 pageviews
Whether it’s to catch up on some units or get ahead, there was a lot of attention
on the summer session this year. There were more than 1,100 courses to choose from,
with one-third of them online. Summer session is also helpful to four-year college
students looking to pick up an extra class during their break.
No. 2
Registration open for the San Diego Promise – 2,828 pageviews
Since it launched in 2016 with a cohort of 186 students, the San Diego Promise has expanded considerably with nearly 3,000 promise students enrolling for the 2019-20
academic year. The program offers free tuition for first-time, full-time students
for two years at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges. San Diego Promise participants
attend orientation and workshops and receive frequent reminders and follow up communications
to assist them in remaining on track. The next open registration for the San Diego
Promise begins January 13, 2020.
No. 1
District launched new student portal – 3,639 pageviews
The SDCCD launched mySDCCD just in time for summer registration. The new student portal now provides easier
access and better service for students. Open registration for Intersession and Spring
semester begins December 9. Students with any questions regarding their account or
the new portal can contact the Student Help Desk or email myhelp@sdccd.edu.
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