San Diego Community College District
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The SDCCD serves approximately 90,000 students at its three credit colleges, San Diego City College, Mesa College, and Miramar College, as well as seven campuses of San Diego College of Continuing Education.
“We’re one of the most racially and ethnically diverse colleges in the country. I wanted to show students they can be their authentic self and still be a scholar. We are the United Nations of colleges.” - San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz bit.ly/4cjA4v1
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Can a passionate social justice warrior take San Diego City College to the next level?
President Ricky Shabazz has been raising enrollment and expanding classes at a school that’s struggled for years.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
“We’re one of the most racially and ethnically diverse colleges in the country. I wanted to show students they can be their authentic self and still be a scholar. We are the United Nations of colleges.” - San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz bit.ly/4cjA4v1
@sandiegouniontribune.com
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Welcome to the first day of the spring semester! It’s great to see everyone back on campus. Don’t forget you still have time to Apply, Register, or just add a class. Registration is open through Feb. 13. sdccdstart.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Welcome to the first day of the spring semester! It’s great to see everyone back on campus. Don’t forget you still have time to Apply, Register, or just add a class. Registration is open through Feb. 13. sdccdstart.com
Another successful trip to Sacramento advocating for students and community colleges. Thank you to our amazing SDCCD cohort, including our student leaders.
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Another successful trip to Sacramento advocating for students and community colleges. Thank you to our amazing SDCCD cohort, including our student leaders.
Have you seen our first newsletter of 2026? Read about our MLK Parade coverage, the president of the board of trustees, a design contest for students, and more. conta.cc/4t5f7dk
January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Have you seen our first newsletter of 2026? Read about our MLK Parade coverage, the president of the board of trustees, a design contest for students, and more. conta.cc/4t5f7dk
SDCCD officials and student leaders are in Sacramento advocating for community colleges and students at the Community College League of California’s annual legislative conference.
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
SDCCD officials and student leaders are in Sacramento advocating for community colleges and students at the Community College League of California’s annual legislative conference.
Presidents Ricky Shabazz and Prez Hands talk to KPBS about San Diego City College and San Diego Mesa College being among 31 California colleges to be named Black Serving Institutions. Listen to their interview: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Two San Diego colleges named Black-Serving Institutions
Under a new state law, two San Diego colleges have been named Black Serving-Institutions. We talk about local programs serving Black students and the importance of representation on campus.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Presidents Ricky Shabazz and Prez Hands talk to KPBS about San Diego City College and San Diego Mesa College being among 31 California colleges to be named Black Serving Institutions. Listen to their interview: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
SDCCD Trustee Maria Nieto Senour has spent her career giving students added support in meeting their educational goals. bit.ly/4pGYq59
After decades, an San Diego community college stalwart is still going strong
More than three decades ago, Dr. Maria Nieto Senour was the first Latina elected to a citywide school or college board office in San Diego.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
SDCCD Trustee Maria Nieto Senour has spent her career giving students added support in meeting their educational goals. bit.ly/4pGYq59
New Year. New Job. New You. Check out the latest job opportunities at the San Diego Community College District at sdccd.edu/jobs
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New Year. New Job. New You. Check out the latest job opportunities at the San Diego Community College District at sdccd.edu/jobs
Our final newsletter of 2025 has arrived. Catch up the SDCCD's end of year news as we prepare for 2026. conta.cc/4pI8lrW
Featured stories include:
- Year in Review video
- $1 million donation
- Black-Serving Institutions
- Apprenticeship programs
- Top 10 SDCCD stories of 2025
Featured stories include:
- Year in Review video
- $1 million donation
- Black-Serving Institutions
- Apprenticeship programs
- Top 10 SDCCD stories of 2025
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our final newsletter of 2025 has arrived. Catch up the SDCCD's end of year news as we prepare for 2026. conta.cc/4pI8lrW
Featured stories include:
- Year in Review video
- $1 million donation
- Black-Serving Institutions
- Apprenticeship programs
- Top 10 SDCCD stories of 2025
Featured stories include:
- Year in Review video
- $1 million donation
- Black-Serving Institutions
- Apprenticeship programs
- Top 10 SDCCD stories of 2025
Community college gave SDCCD retiree Rusty Krumm a sense of purpose that he paid forward.
For 23 years, Albert “Rusty” Krumm dedicated himself to creating spaces of belonging and opportunity for students with disabilities.
Read the full story at bit.ly/krumm2025
For 23 years, Albert “Rusty” Krumm dedicated himself to creating spaces of belonging and opportunity for students with disabilities.
Read the full story at bit.ly/krumm2025
Belonging in Action
Community college gave SDCCD retiree Rusty Krumm a sense of purpose that he paid forward.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Community college gave SDCCD retiree Rusty Krumm a sense of purpose that he paid forward.
For 23 years, Albert “Rusty” Krumm dedicated himself to creating spaces of belonging and opportunity for students with disabilities.
Read the full story at bit.ly/krumm2025
For 23 years, Albert “Rusty” Krumm dedicated himself to creating spaces of belonging and opportunity for students with disabilities.
Read the full story at bit.ly/krumm2025
Open registration begins today for the 2026 spring semester and winter intersession at the SDCCD. Students can choose from thousands of classes in more than 400 academic programs.
Apply at sdccd.edu/apply
Class Schedule - sdccd.edu/class-schedule
Apply at sdccd.edu/apply
Class Schedule - sdccd.edu/class-schedule
December 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Open registration begins today for the 2026 spring semester and winter intersession at the SDCCD. Students can choose from thousands of classes in more than 400 academic programs.
Apply at sdccd.edu/apply
Class Schedule - sdccd.edu/class-schedule
Apply at sdccd.edu/apply
Class Schedule - sdccd.edu/class-schedule
Today's newsletter highlights STEM, achievements in leadership, and supporting veterans. Catch up on district news here: conta.cc/48sY4IC
- Belonging Through STEM
- Trustee of the Year Award
- Intersession & Spring Semester Registration
- New leadership in IT
- Scholarship Fundraiser for Veterans
- Belonging Through STEM
- Trustee of the Year Award
- Intersession & Spring Semester Registration
- New leadership in IT
- Scholarship Fundraiser for Veterans
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today's newsletter highlights STEM, achievements in leadership, and supporting veterans. Catch up on district news here: conta.cc/48sY4IC
- Belonging Through STEM
- Trustee of the Year Award
- Intersession & Spring Semester Registration
- New leadership in IT
- Scholarship Fundraiser for Veterans
- Belonging Through STEM
- Trustee of the Year Award
- Intersession & Spring Semester Registration
- New leadership in IT
- Scholarship Fundraiser for Veterans
Don't miss the 79th Assembly District Apprenticeship Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mid-City Campus, 3792 Fairmount Ave. Hosted by Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins. Register at bit.ly/apprenticefa...
Students can
- connect with peers
- explore training programs
- discover mentorship opportunities
Students can
- connect with peers
- explore training programs
- discover mentorship opportunities
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Don't miss the 79th Assembly District Apprenticeship Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mid-City Campus, 3792 Fairmount Ave. Hosted by Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins. Register at bit.ly/apprenticefa...
Students can
- connect with peers
- explore training programs
- discover mentorship opportunities
Students can
- connect with peers
- explore training programs
- discover mentorship opportunities
In today's newsletter read about Navy Veteran Andre Harris, Native American Heritage Month events, a successful Pack the Pantry food drive, see our Halloween photos, and more. conta.cc/48cGnx1
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In today's newsletter read about Navy Veteran Andre Harris, Native American Heritage Month events, a successful Pack the Pantry food drive, see our Halloween photos, and more. conta.cc/48cGnx1
We value the safety of our students and employees. That’s why we’re providing peace of mind with the new SDCCDsafe app. No matter the situation you find yourself in, College Police is just a few clicks away to provide the help and resources you need.
sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdccd.edu/index.html
sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdccd.edu/index.html
October 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We value the safety of our students and employees. That’s why we’re providing peace of mind with the new SDCCDsafe app. No matter the situation you find yourself in, College Police is just a few clicks away to provide the help and resources you need.
sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdccd.edu/index.html
sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdccd.edu/index.html
The seventh annual Keeping the Promise giving day, in support of SDCCD students, was a triumph!
Thank you to all who united to support the San Diego Promise program. Through your efforts, we proved to our students that, through The Power of Us, we are stronger together. sdccd.edu/givingday
Thank you to all who united to support the San Diego Promise program. Through your efforts, we proved to our students that, through The Power of Us, we are stronger together. sdccd.edu/givingday
October 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The seventh annual Keeping the Promise giving day, in support of SDCCD students, was a triumph!
Thank you to all who united to support the San Diego Promise program. Through your efforts, we proved to our students that, through The Power of Us, we are stronger together. sdccd.edu/givingday
Thank you to all who united to support the San Diego Promise program. Through your efforts, we proved to our students that, through The Power of Us, we are stronger together. sdccd.edu/givingday
Today's newsletter features stories of students putting their new skills to use, the importance of accessibility, and support for our diverse community. conta.cc/49rYAIX
- Internship opportunities expanded
- Accessibility at the airport
- Empowering immigrant/undocumented voices
- Taste of Mesa
- Internship opportunities expanded
- Accessibility at the airport
- Empowering immigrant/undocumented voices
- Taste of Mesa
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today's newsletter features stories of students putting their new skills to use, the importance of accessibility, and support for our diverse community. conta.cc/49rYAIX
- Internship opportunities expanded
- Accessibility at the airport
- Empowering immigrant/undocumented voices
- Taste of Mesa
- Internship opportunities expanded
- Accessibility at the airport
- Empowering immigrant/undocumented voices
- Taste of Mesa
We are blown away with the support we’re seeing from the SDCCD community to support our San Diego Promise students.
But we’re not done yet. Now is the time to rally and show students that we believe in them!
Head to sdccd.edu/giving-day and make a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
But we’re not done yet. Now is the time to rally and show students that we believe in them!
Head to sdccd.edu/giving-day and make a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
October 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We are blown away with the support we’re seeing from the SDCCD community to support our San Diego Promise students.
But we’re not done yet. Now is the time to rally and show students that we believe in them!
Head to sdccd.edu/giving-day and make a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
But we’re not done yet. Now is the time to rally and show students that we believe in them!
Head to sdccd.edu/giving-day and make a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
"California's community colleges are engines of economic mobility, and AB 323 ensures that all students—regardless of their financial circumstances—can access the hands-on training that leads to good-paying careers." - @asmmikefong.bsky.social, chair of the Higher Ed. Committee. bit.ly/paidinterns25
New bill will expand paid internship, apprenticeship opportunities
This change recognizes that many community college students cannot afford to participate in unpaid internships or work experiences, creating barriers to career advancement for low-income and first-gen...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"California's community colleges are engines of economic mobility, and AB 323 ensures that all students—regardless of their financial circumstances—can access the hands-on training that leads to good-paying careers." - @asmmikefong.bsky.social, chair of the Higher Ed. Committee. bit.ly/paidinterns25
Attention Students!
💸 Help Us Make College Affordable
We want to know what it really costs to be a student in San Diego. Your survey responses will guide financial aid decisions starting in 2026–2027.
- Look for the email titled “Help Us Make College Affordable…”
📅 Survey closes 10/24
💸 Help Us Make College Affordable
We want to know what it really costs to be a student in San Diego. Your survey responses will guide financial aid decisions starting in 2026–2027.
- Look for the email titled “Help Us Make College Affordable…”
📅 Survey closes 10/24
October 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Attention Students!
💸 Help Us Make College Affordable
We want to know what it really costs to be a student in San Diego. Your survey responses will guide financial aid decisions starting in 2026–2027.
- Look for the email titled “Help Us Make College Affordable…”
📅 Survey closes 10/24
💸 Help Us Make College Affordable
We want to know what it really costs to be a student in San Diego. Your survey responses will guide financial aid decisions starting in 2026–2027.
- Look for the email titled “Help Us Make College Affordable…”
📅 Survey closes 10/24
A recent survey reveals that 67% of students at the SDCCD are struggling with basic needs like food and housing.
But help is available including:
- Food pantries, farmers markets
- Hygiene products, clothing closets
- Transit passes, gas cards
- Emergency grants, support services
bit.ly/46Razhz
But help is available including:
- Food pantries, farmers markets
- Hygiene products, clothing closets
- Transit passes, gas cards
- Emergency grants, support services
bit.ly/46Razhz
Survey: Two out of three SDCCD students struggle with food and/or housing insecurity
To address food and housing insecurity among students, the district’s colleges are offering numerous resources and help for their students who need assistance.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A recent survey reveals that 67% of students at the SDCCD are struggling with basic needs like food and housing.
But help is available including:
- Food pantries, farmers markets
- Hygiene products, clothing closets
- Transit passes, gas cards
- Emergency grants, support services
bit.ly/46Razhz
But help is available including:
- Food pantries, farmers markets
- Hygiene products, clothing closets
- Transit passes, gas cards
- Emergency grants, support services
bit.ly/46Razhz
“Supporting our students’ mental health isn’t optional; it’s part of our responsibility. ... By expanding access, we’re breaking down barriers so every student in our district has the tools to succeed both in the classroom and in life.” bit.ly/timelycare25
SDCCD expands mental health resources through TimelyCare
The partnership is an extension of existing campus health centers and districtwide counseling resources with a goal of improving student well-being, engagement, and retention.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Supporting our students’ mental health isn’t optional; it’s part of our responsibility. ... By expanding access, we’re breaking down barriers so every student in our district has the tools to succeed both in the classroom and in life.” bit.ly/timelycare25
“When employers and institutions invite disabled people to join the planning and design process, everyone benefits from better service, stronger culture, and more equitable access." bit.ly/airportacces...
DSPS, Airport Authority partner to advance accessibility at new Terminal 1
Dozens of disabled travelers participated in the test run of the New Terminal 1 to ensure that feedback reflected a range of lived experiences and access needs.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“When employers and institutions invite disabled people to join the planning and design process, everyone benefits from better service, stronger culture, and more equitable access." bit.ly/airportacces...
The 7th annual Pack the Pantry food drive is happening now. Your donation can benefit college students facing food insecurity. To donate visit www.calcoastcu.org/packthepantry
October 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The 7th annual Pack the Pantry food drive is happening now. Your donation can benefit college students facing food insecurity. To donate visit www.calcoastcu.org/packthepantry
The new SDCCDsafe app lets your friends watch your back, even when they’re not nearby.
In a few quick steps, you can invite a trusted friend or family to monitor you in a virtual safety walk for an added layer of security whether you're on or off campus.
Download sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdcc...
In a few quick steps, you can invite a trusted friend or family to monitor you in a virtual safety walk for an added layer of security whether you're on or off campus.
Download sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdcc...
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The new SDCCDsafe app lets your friends watch your back, even when they’re not nearby.
In a few quick steps, you can invite a trusted friend or family to monitor you in a virtual safety walk for an added layer of security whether you're on or off campus.
Download sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdcc...
In a few quick steps, you can invite a trusted friend or family to monitor you in a virtual safety walk for an added layer of security whether you're on or off campus.
Download sdccd.apparmor.com/clients/sdcc...