San Diego Community College District

SDCCD and SDSU partner to boost transfers, construct shared facility Two of the region’s largest public higher education institutions agree to collaborate on transfer guarantee and develop shared academic space at SDSU Mission Valley.

Two of the region’s largest public higher education institutions agree to collaborate on transfer guarantee and develop shared academic space at SDSU Mission Valley. bit.ly/3TIL1vN
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College of Continuing Education receives grant for programs helping 'justice-impacted students' "This grant is more than funding, it's a commitment to equity that ensures justice-impacted individuals are seen and supported to rise..."

“For the first time ever in our 110-year history, San Diego College of Continuing Education has received funds to deliver highly targeted resources and support to justice-impacted students who are so ready and willing to change the trajectory of their lives." - Tina M. King bit.ly/4eGpBc5

Student trustees embark on a new year of leadership and service As they begin their terms, the student leaders are looking ahead to a year of advocacy, engagement, and a shared commitment to championing student interests across the district.

Meet the new Student Trustees for Fall 2025: From left, Celina Martinez, Yahir Melendez, Jeremiah Palomino and Ariella O’Garro.

As they begin their terms, the student leaders look ahead to a year of advocacy, engagement, and a shared commitment to championing student interests bit.ly/25falltrustees

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The San Diego Community College District invites small, local, and diverse businesses in construction, professional services and procurement to learn about opportunities with the district’s Measure HH program on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Register at 452586470.planningpod.com

DYK? The minimum wage for permanent employees at the SDCCD is $30.58 and $22.31 for temps. sdccd.edu/jobs

Student Assistance Tech/Financial aid - City College
Assistant Prof. of Economics - Mesa College
Instructional Lab Tech/Trades - Miramar College
Admin. Assistant - College of Continuing Ed

SDCCD adopts a $2 billion tentative budget for 2025-26 Budget of $2.02 billion will allow the district to maintain and expand essential programs and services necessary to student success at its four colleges.

Following three straight years of steady enrollment growth, the San Diego Community College District has adopted a tentative budget of $2.02 billion that will allow the district to maintain and expand essential programs and services necessary to student success at its four colleges. bit.ly/3IaLiou

College Chancellor Greg Smith serves 90,000 students from a place of purpose and intention. Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community Colleges – all photos HushLoudly HushLoudly host Jeri Bingham chats with Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College syst…

HushLoudly host Jeri Bingham chats with Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the SDCCD. Leaning into his innate abilities and introvert-leaning skill sets, Smith’s non-traditional path to chancellorship is a winning formula for his career in higher education leadership and making an impact.
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A student surrounded by drawings related to coding. Text says be belong become

A student surrounded by drawings related to dentistry. Text says be belong become

A student surrounded by drawings related to social justice. Text says be belong become

A student surrounded by drawings related to web development. Text says be belong become

Summer session is just getting started. Welcome to the first day of classes. If you still want to sign up, it's not too late. Register today for classes starting this week or on 6/16 and 6/23.
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Congratulations San Diego Mesa College Class of 2025!

A student celebrates on stage as she receives her diploma at City College's Commencement

The student Commencement speaker at the podium at Miramar College's graduation ceremony.

Our final newsletter for the spring semester features our amazing grads celebrating their accomplishments and looking forward to what's next. Congratulations on all of your success! conta.cc/4mC3rv8
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Celebrating San Diego City College #Classof2025

Congratulations San Diego Miramar College graduates

Nearly 400 graduates seated under canopies during their commencement ceremony.

A $10 Billion impact: 22,000 graduates at San Diego and Imperial County community colleges celebrate the power of higher education
The graduates represent the strength of the community college system. Together, these institutions support over 100,000 jobs and help transform lives. bit.ly/4jZSRfS

33 district employees wearing matching green tee shirts for Mental Health Awareness Month

DYK? All enrolled students have access to free mental health services, including counseling, wellness workshops, self-assessment screenings, basic needs centers, and other tools that can decrease stress and enhance well-being.
City 619-388-3055
Mesa 619-388-2774
Miramar 619-388-7881

Four trustees, a student trustee, College of Continuing Education President Tina King, Chancellor Gregory Smith with Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins, middle.

Continuing Education President Tina King, with Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins and 5 Continuing Education employees.

Thank you Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins for being a champion for San Diego College of Continuing Education and our state’s noncredit students. We sincerely appreciate you providing an update on AB1433 at yesterday’s Board of Trustees meeting held at SDCCE’s North City Campus. Forward Together!

Newscenter logo and a student in a black graduation gown and a black fire academy helmet holds up his degree. Headline reads SDCCD commencements celebrate nearly 9,500 diverse and inspiring graduates

Today's newsletter highlights commencement, a groundbreaking, honors students, a bill for funding Black-Serving Institutions and more. conta.cc/43lgYPf

A person wearing a white tee shirt holding the inclusive pride flag over their head.

Save the Date - Saturday July 19
Register today to walk with the SDCCD contingent in the annual Pride Parade. Mark your calendars and join our students, employees, and community members at this exciting event. All are welcome. Register at bit.ly/pridesignup25

College of Continuing Education breaks ground on $50M theater renovation “The Educational Cultural Complex Theatre has been a cornerstone of arts and culture in the Southeastern San Diego community for nearly 50 years."

bit.ly/3EKiemL “The Educational Cultural Complex Theatre has been a cornerstone of arts and culture in the Southeastern San Diego community for nearly 50 years.” - Dr. Tina M. King, President of San Diego College of Continuing Education

An aviation student wearing protective goggles and gloves pushes a small red and white plane on a runway

The Spring 2025 Edition of WE Magazine is out! bit.ly/spring25we

In the latest edition, learn how Miramar College is soaring to new heights with its Aeronautics and Aviation Program.

Also in this issue:
Measure HH Bond Program
Boosting Career Readiness
Empowering Black Student Success

News Center logo in the banner. Four students in front of a computer desk. Text reads Internships boost students career readiness.

In today's newsletter read about PAID Internships, marketing awards, an $850,000 grant for City College's nursing program, and check out photos from AI Day and our Classified Leadership Academy. conta.cc/4lTX7Pr

Let’s get out and vote! Cast your vote in student elections today through May 3.

Flying in Formation Uniting college aviation programs across the state to stay on top of the latest industry trends, share best practices, and speak with a unified voice in lobbying for state and federal funds — all in t...

Flying in Formation - San Diego Miramar College aims to create an alliance with aviation programs at other California Community Colleges to help share resources and federal funding to help advance the programs throughout the state. bit.ly/25formation

A student kneels in front of a small plane and works on the engine.

Catch up on District news with our latest newsletter. conta.cc/4lCgcWk

Stories include:
- Aeronautics and Aviation Program
- Fashion Designer Ashley Tipton joins faculty
- Black Student Success Week Events
- Classified Employee of the Year
- Firms selected to oversee $3.5B bond program

A map of San Diego County indicating the epicenter of the quake near Julian

We hope everyone and their families are safe following the 5.2-magnitude earthquake near Julian.
No injuries have been reported among our employees or students and no significant structural damage has been identified.
All campuses, buildings, and operations are open and should continue as normal.

San Diego Mesa College Research Interns Spread Their Wings in UC San Diego Labs To expand the health sciences workforce, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute's CADRE program provides research internships for Mesa College students in UC San Diego laboratories a...

The Mesa Impactship Program (MIP) partnership with @ucsandiego.bsky.social is giving @sdmesa.bsky.social students like Alec Guerra and Luna Glenn Reyes access to biomedical research. bit.ly/42f3LGO

Opinion: State funding for paid internships will lift the lives of many We can do better. Established in 2016 to address a critical need for workers in key industries ranging from health care and information technology to manufacturing and business, the California Comm…

"Students no longer have opportunities such as those enjoyed by alumni like Lexi Grey, who was able to earn $10,128 in wages via a LAEP-funded program at San Diego Mesa College." - SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith bit.ly/4l9LQdD

Two people wearing a pink and an orange pride shirt from last year.

An orange pride t shirt from last year introducing the t shirt contest

A purple pride t shirt from last year and a list of important dates that are listed at sdccd.edu/2025-tshirt

Attention Designers!!! The San Diego Community College District is hosting a districtwide contest for students to design this year’s 2025 San Diego Pride Parade t-shirt. Learn more about how to enter and contest rules at sdccd.edu/2025-tshirt

Four people in Miramar t shirts working a welcome booth

In today's newsletter read about the upcoming districtwide career fair, the Phi Theta Kappa Academic Team, 10 Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship semifinalists, a college president who was honored, and a fundraiser for veterans. conta.cc/4hMzGUX

A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

Thriving as a student parent: Alexis’s story | News | SDSU Child development major Alexis Primo’s passion for supporting parents who feel lost or just need help stems from her own experiences.

After graduating from San Diego Mesa College with 3 associate degrees, child development major Alexis Primo is now finding success at San Diego State University.
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