Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Welcome to the office of Institutional Innovation and effectiveness
The San Diego Community College District Office of Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness was established on February 1, 2023. This office will allow the expansion of the District's institutional research, accreditation, strategic planning, and educational technology planning and support functions. In addition, there will be proactive engagement with and support for the District's entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
Michelle Fischthal, DBA
Vice Chancellor, Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Natalia Córdoba-Velásquez Alarcón, MBA
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research
Elaine Chance, M.A.
Innovation Systems Analyst, Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Ginger Davis, M.A.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Wyatt Baquial
Administrative Technician, Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
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Rodrigo Gomez, MA
Faculty Specialist for Emerging Technology (part-time with II&E) ................ Professor of English, World Languages & Ethnic Studies
Alison Gurganus, EdD
Faculty Specialist for Emerging Technology (part-time with II&E) .......... ...... Online Services Librarian/Professor at San Diego Mesa College
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Research
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.
Innovation and Emerging Technology Resources
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.
Accreditation
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.
Institutional Effectiveness and 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.
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