CHANCELLOR’S CABINET UPDATE OCTOBER 2017 BUDGET On September 14, the SDCCD Board of Trustees approved its final, adopted budget for 2017-18. The balanced budget of nearly $727 million prioritizes student success, expands workforce training programs, and will allow the District to serve more students. In addition, employees can expect a modest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during 2017-18. The Chancellor’s Cabinet will also remain active in statewide advocacy efforts and continues to closely monitor California’s fragile budget situation.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE Enrollment management continues to be a top priority for the Chancellor’s Cabinet. While enrollment remains sluggish statewide, the SDCCD is one of few community college districts in California that has been in growth mode. The District’s continuing enrollment management and growth are important, both for the students served and to optimize funding for the organization, since the District’s funding from the state is primarily based on full-time-equivalent students (FTES). The SDCCD is planning for 1.5 percent growth during 2017-18. Through fall census, the District is slightly behind its enrollment target but plans are underway for an expanded intersession in January 2018, including a plan to pilot a small number of six-week classes.
PROPOSITIONS S AND N Nearly 15 years after Proposition S was approved by San Diego voters, the SDCCD’s Propositions S and N bond construction program is in its homestretch. Since 2002, 42 new buildings have been constructed along with several major infrastructure projects. Only a handful of projects remain to be completed. In total, $685 million in Proposition S funds will have been spent along with $870 million in Proposition N funds (Proposition N was approved by voters in 2006). Collectively, these projects have doubled the square footage at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges, and Continuing Education. However, since these projects were all built with sustainable features, the District’s water and energy costs have actually decreased.
MEMBERS Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. Chancellor Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D. President, San Diego City College Pamela Luster, Ed.D. President, San Diego Mesa College Patricia Hsieh, Ed.D. President, San Diego Miramar College Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D. President, San Diego Continuing Education Stephanie Bulger, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services and Planning Will Surbrook Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor, Student Services Christopher Manis Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management Bonnie Ann Dowd, Ed.D. Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services Jack Beresford Director, Communications and Public Relations Margaret Lamb Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
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IMMIGRATION ISSUES The Chancellor’s Cabinet is closely following actions by the Trump Administration with regard to immigration, particularly those that affect the District’s 466 DACA students. DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, was established by the Obama Administration to temporarily shield undocumented individuals who came to the U.S. before age 16 and met the necessary criteria to lawfully remain in the country. On September 5, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will no longer accept new applications for DACA as part of a wind-down effort intended to force the U.S. Congress to act. The SDCCD had previously sent President Trump a letter urging him to maintain this important program. On September 14, the SDCCD Board of Trustees passed a resolution that affirms the District’s values and support for all students, condemns the President’s actions, and urges Congress to take action to protect these individuals. In addition, the District has been in regular communication with DACA students including advising them of a statewide scholarship program to pay the DACA renewal fee ($495) available to all students that apply, as well as upcoming DACA information workshops scheduled on each campus. The SDCCD, its colleges, and Continuing Education will continue to provide information including workshops for DACA students and the community to keep them informed about their options.
SAN DIEGO PROMISE This fall, the District welcomed 544 San Diego Promise students at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges. The students are part of an expanded 2017-18 cohort that includes about 120 students who remain eligible from the program’s first year. An additional 50 students from the program’s waitlist are being offered the opportunity to participate starting in spring 2018. Approximately 89 percent of the current San Diego Promise students are students of color and 57 percent are female. Many of these students would not have otherwise attended college if not for the San Diego Promise, which pays for enrollment fees and books not covered by financial aid. The Chancellor’s Cabinet is leading a districtwide fundraising effort to support the San Diego Promise, which is entirely dependent on donor support.
CHANCELLOR’S OPEN OFFICE HOURS FALL SEMESTER 2017 As in the past, Chancellor Carroll wants to afford an opportunity for input throughout the District. In order to do this, Chancellor’s Open Office Hours have been scheduled at various locations in the District. Please call in advance for a short appointment (this will prevent people from having to wait) by contacting the Chancellor’s Office (ext 6957). The open office hours for the fall have been scheduled as follows: October 31 (Tue) 3:00-4:00 p.m. City College – Room R-118/President’s Conf. Rm. November 13 (Mon) 3:00-4:00 p.m. Mesa College – Room A104, President’s Conf. Rm. November 27 (Mon) 3:00-4:00 p.m. Continuing Ed, ECC – Room 121 November 29 (Wed) 3:00-4:00 p.m. Miramar College – Room N206, President’s Conf. Rm. January 8 (Mon) 2:00-3:00 p.m. District Office – Room 300, Chancellor’s Office