Associated Student Body (ASB)

The purpose of the Associated Student Body (ASB) is to promote the interests and welfare of the school, its students, and the community. Membership is open to all students. Membership is voluntary. Participating students are expected to purchase an ASB card, and take an active part in representing the interest and concerns of the student body in school matters.

See the counselor at your campus for further information.

CalWORKS

The San Diego Continuing Education CalWORKs program is designed to assist welfare recipient students and those in transition off of welfare to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through coordinated student services offered at our six campuses. Our student support services include work study, job placement, coordination, curriculum development and redesign, and under certain conditions post-employment skills training, and instructional services. Additionally, we offer eligible students assistance with course selection, books, transportation, assessment, counseling services, paid internship opportunities and job placement

Our Mission Statement

We are a California Community College program serving CalWORKs students and their families by providing educational and career opportunities combined with an array of high-quality support services that enable students to complete their educational goals, find meaningful employment, and successfully transition into the workforce. Through collaboration and advocacy with our college and community partners, we prepare a segment of California’s workforce by promoting the economic self-sufficiency of CalWORKs students through the attainment of a higher education.

We believe in...

  • Supporting students’ progress towards self-sufficiently through education
  • Preparing students to be successful learners and achievers
  • Coordinating services to meet the needs of our students
  • Collaborating and partnering with community organizations
  • The ability of people to affect positive change in their lives
  • Advocacy as an effective tool to serve and support our unique student population
  • The power of the individual
  • Respecting the value and diversity of each individual
  • Personal responsibility, perseverance, integrity and commitment

We offer CalWORKs services at each of our six campuses. For additional information contact our Intake Coordinators.

CalWORKs Program Staff

Educational Cultural Complex/ Cesar Chavez

Intake Coordinators

MidCity

Intake Coordinators

Job Developers

North City

Intake Coordinator

West City

Intake Coordinator

Counseling

San Diego Continuing Education Counselors are here to work with you to ensure your success. Whether you are pursuing your High School Diploma, GED, a career technical certification, or preparing for transfer to college, our counselors are available to help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams.

Counseling services available include:

  • program orientation
  • assessment (reading and math) for placement into classes
  • counseling regarding academic, career planning and personal issues
  • developing an educational plan
  • college transfer information
  • articulation agreements – how to earn college credit while attending CE
  • information and referral to additional support services

Contact any of our six campuses to access Counseling Services.

Financial Aid

Vocational Programs Eligible for Financial Aid
Code Program Name Location Hours
ABREP Auto Body Repair and Paint ECC 900
ATECH Automotive Technician ECC 900
AUPHO Automotive Upholstery ECC 600
ELETT Electronic Test Technician Centre City Mid-City 900
MASHP Basic Machine Shop Centre City 600
MTSTF Metal Trades-Steel Fabrication ECC 600
PIPWE Pipefitting & Welding ECC 600
SMAW Metal Arc Oxy Flux Welding ECC 600
GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding ECC 600
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ECC 600
GRCOM Graphics-Commercial Printing ECC 720
GRELE Graphics-Electronic Prepress ECC 720
ACCTG Office Systems-Accounting Clerk Centre City / César Chávez / ECC /West City 736
AASST Office Systems-Administrative Assistant Centre City / César Chávez / ECC / Mid-City / West City 708
INMED Interactive Media Certificate North City 875
WBSER Web Server Maintenance & Security North City 800
CAP Culinary Arts Program West City 600

New Horizons

The New Horizons/Gender Equity Program helps vocational students who are low income and considered to be special population.

The direct services include book loans and transportation assistance. The program also published a Study Guide to help program participants balance the additional pressures and time requirements of school on top of work and family obligations. The guide covers study skills, motivation, memory, time management, note taking, test taking and basic English grammar and Math. The guide is filled with valuable hints from authors, teachers, counselors and other persons knowledgeable about these topics. There are also tips from successful single parent students.

New Horizons/Gender Equity also publishes a Resource Guide listing campus and community agencies to assist students with specific needs. These can include but not limited to legal, child care, health, housing and employment.

Program participants are also given the "One Stop Student Academic Planner" to assist them with organizational skills necessary for academic success.

Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

Student Rights

San Diego Community College District Policy 3100 prescribes procedures by which the student or the district may formally initiate action to resolve disputes. If you have any problems, complaints, or situations that you feel need to be addressed, you may contact Student Services, a Dean, the Vice President of Continuing Education, or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The complete text of Policy 3100 is available in each administration office.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Schools
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-1060

Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

SDCCD Policy 3100 prescribes procedures by which the student or the district may formally initiate action to resolve disputes. If you have any problems , complaints or situations that you feel needs to be addressed you may contact Counseling (student services), the campus Dean, or the Vice President of Continuing Education.

The complete text of Policy 3100 is also available in each campus’ administration office.

Student Rights and Responsibilities District policy 3100 enumerates the rights and responsibilities of all San Diego Community College District students.

SDCCD Policy 3100

Transcripts

How to Order a Continuing Education Transcript

A transcript request processed at any Continuing Education campus will include all coursework taken in Continuing Education; you do not need to request transcripts from each campus you attended. No information can be released until we have a signed request or a release from the student.

The first two transcripts are free, after that each transcript costs $5.00. Checks or money orders should be made out to: San Diego Community College District; do not send cash. Transcripts can be ordered in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax. Transcripts may not be ordered by email. Allow up to 10 working days for processing.

In Person: go to the campus Student Services/Counseling Office, complete a Transcript Request form; provide payment if necessary.

By Mail or Fax: Write a letter including your name and any names you may have attended under; your current address and daytime phone number; date of birth, social security number; approximate dates of attendance; what type of records/classes (GED, high school, vocational, etc.) you are requesting; special programs (military, etc.); what campus you attended and any other information to assist us in locating your records, especially if the classes you took are prior to Fall, 1982; sign and date the request.

Mail or fax your request to the campus that you attended. If you are unsure where your records are or if there is any other problem you can send your request to:

Continuing Education Instructional Services Office
ECC
4343 Ocean View Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113

phone: 619-388-4850
fax: 619-388-4978

Veterans' Programs

Continuing Education offers many vocational training programs that are eligible for veterans’ benefits.

Services for Veterans with Disabilities

Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) departments offer academic accommodations for students with verified disabilities, including:

The following services and classes are available:

  • Adaptive Equipment – High Tech Center computers are available to introduce students to computer access in large print and voice output. Training in the use of adaptive software and hardware is another service for students.
  • Acquired Brain Injury Program - In this noncredit class, students with brain injuries develop strategies to achieve goals in areas of daily living, including interpersonal relationships, community activities and college.
  • Occupational Opportunities – These noncredit classes are designed to help individuals explore their work interest in the San Diego labor market.
  • Learning and Studying Strategies – Guided instruction in the application of study skill strategies for a course.

For more information, please contact:

Name of Campus Phone Number
Centre City (619) 388-4600
César Chávez (619) 230-2895
Educational Cultural Complex (619) 388-4881
Mid-City (619) 388-4550
North City (619) 388-1800
West City (619) 388-1800