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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This moment inspired Joshua Jackson and Dayshawn Louden, then student leaders at Compton College, to begin campaigning and advocating for student housing and increased basic needs on campus. This was about fostering community and belonging. This was not just about providing resources.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students. While visiting the kitchen, then Dean of Student Services Dr. Lennor Johnson met a married couple who were both enrolled at IVC, earning above 3.0

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

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. Back then, I worked directly with students each day.

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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

Inside Higher Ed

The College of Marin posted heat warnings on Twitter last Thursday telling students of expected temperatures at or above 90 degrees through Tuesday. ” the community college tweeted. Fifty cots have been set up in various air-conditioned places on campus for students to sleep on if their rooms are too warm.

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Statehouses support foster youth with college

Inside Higher Ed

” Tata said this includes community colleges and trade schools. Charles Adkins, 25, helped draft the initial Washington legislation when he was a college student. He served as a student government lobbyist at Evergreen State College, allowing him access to legislators.

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