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.
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Instituional Innovation and Effectiveness
Attention: Vice Chancellor's Office
3375 Camino del Rio South, Suite 105
San Diego, CA., 92108
619-388-6580
Email: iie@sdccd.edu
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
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Wyatt Baquial
Adminstrative Technician, Institutional Innovation and Effectiveness
Rodrigo Gomez, M.A.
Faculty Specialists for Emerging Technologies (SDCCD II&E)
Professor of English, World Languages & Ethnic Studies
Alison Gurganus, Ed.D.
Faculty Specialists for Emerging Technologies (SDCCD II&E)
Online Services Librarian, Professor at San Diego Mesa College
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Research & Analytics
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.
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.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
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.
Institutional Effectiveness & 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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