The 2035 Blueprint for a Community College - with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton College
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Keith Curry outlines the 2035 blueprint for Compton College, focusing on long-term sustainability and innovation in community education.
- Community colleges are increasingly addressing basic needs while establishing conditions to ensure student accountability and success.
- Strategies for student retention include moving students stuck at 90-plus units toward completion before financial aid depletion.
- Compton College is breaking new ground by opening the first on-campus housing at any Los Angeles County community college.
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- Why is one of higher ed's leading basic needs champions now attaching conditions to student support?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience?
The guest is Dr. Keith Curry, President of Compton College, who discusses the 2035 blueprint for community colleges.
What major milestone is Compton College achieving regarding student housing?
Compton College is opening the very first on-campus housing at any Los Angeles County community college.
How is Compton College addressing students with over 90 units?
The institution is developing strategies to guide students stuck at 90-plus units toward program completion before they exhaust their financial aid eligibility.