Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Welcome to the Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness (II&E) Division. We support SDCCD’s colleges and district, working collaboratively to advance strategic planning, institutional research, accreditation, and emerging technology efforts. Committed to providing resources, support, and guidance, we promote data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement that aligns with the district’s mission.
As Vice Chancellor, I’m pleased to introduce our team and our work to support the colleges and district. Our mission is to serve as a resource and partner, working together to achieve shared goals, strengthen our community, and uphold our commitment to student success and educational excellence.
Dr. Michelle Fischthal, Vice Chancellor
of Institutional Innovation & Effectiveness
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Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Meet Our Team!
Our II&E Professionals:
Our team brings expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, data analysis, and emerging technologies, all dedicated to fostering continuous improvement and supporting student success, equity, and innovation across the district.
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Innovation & Emerging Technologies
As the colleges in the SDCCD continue to serve a diverse student body with varied needs, the district's commitment to innovative programs, services, technology, and operations stands as an essential foundation for delivering a responsive, relevant, and future-ready education to our communities.
Visit Innovation & Emerging TechnologiesResearch & Analytics
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER) supports research, planning, and decision-making around the district by providing data about enrollment, outcomes, and student services. The OIER also completes mandated reporting and serves as a primary source for information on institutional effectiveness at SDCCD.
Visit Research and AnalyticsProfessional Development: Training & Engagement
Here, you'll find a variety of workshops, trainings, and collaborative sessions designed to foster innovation and support your professional journey. Our offerings cover a range of topics, including emerging technologies, institutional effectiveness, research, and analytics.
Visit Professional DevelopmentInstitutional Effectiveness & Planning
The SDCCD Strategic Plan will guide the future of the colleges and the District between now and 2030 by identifying our collective vision, goals, and objectives. It builds on and complements strategic plans developed by San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar Colleges, and the San Diego College of Continuing Education.
Visit Institutional Effectiveness and PlanningAccreditation
Our credit colleges, San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. San Diego College of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Latest News
SDCCD Awarded the AI Grand Challenge Grant
The California Education Learning Lab is pleased to announce the recipients of the AI Grand Challenge: Leveraging AI for Teaching and Learning grants, aimed at fostering innovation in the use of AI to enhance curriculum and pedagogy within California’s public higher education system.
SDCCD to host first-ever AI Day on April 18
The San Diego Community College District is expanding its professional development offerings with a stronger focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) to better support students, faculty, staff, and administrators as they navigate continuously evolving technological advancements in the workplace and in the classroom.
