Advocate College Dean Of Students 
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 31, 2025
During the 2016-2017 school year, the Brothers to Sisters Club at Compton College reserved a portion of their meetings for Real Talk. This allowed students to share their current feelings and experiences. During one of these meetings, two students spoke up and shared that they were homeless.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As mental health becomes a growing key issue for many, college students are stepping up, not only as advocates for their own well-being but also as catalysts for change within their own communities. of students believe their college acknowledges the impact of mental health on campus, only 60.9% she said. "We
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Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 23, 2023
Image: When Andrea Mora enrolled at University of California, Irvine, in 2012, she was a low-income, first-generation student. She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 8, 2024
The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 23, 2023
In my position as a community college president, a large part of the work is showing up as my authentic self. Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2022
Image: The University of California, Los Angeles, has launched a new center dedicated to studying and treating depression among students at California community colleges. “This is a group that’s underresourced, facing enormous life challenges and yet highly resilient.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 21, 2024
NASPA is well-positioned to advocate for student affairs professionals around the world and, by doing so, we can demonstrate our commitment to student success and the association’s vision for fulfilling the promise of higher education. “As Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.
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