President/CEO Message
October 14, 2021
Happy Thursday! As many of you are aware, I read a lot of community college research studies, and I am always looking for opportunities to improve student success. As mentioned in the President/CEO Message - June 3, 2021, President/CEO Message - May 13, 2020, and the President/CEO Message - December 7, 2020, Compton College has collaborated with EAB Global, Inc. to provide research, insight, and actionable advice for student success. EAB is a research and technology company that helps schools support students from enrollment to graduation and beyond. I am hopeful that more Compton College faculty, Classified staff, and managers/supervisors will take advantage of EAB. Instructions for how to register for the EAB Global, Inc. website are available here. Please contact our Professional Development Manager, Pilar Huffman, at phuffman@compton.edu for any questions regarding EAB.
Data-driven decision-making leads to a better understanding of our institution, our students, faculty, and employees. The question is, how do we incorporate research into the day-to-day operations of the College? By analyzing the data and setting intentional and measurable goals, we can transform how we connect with our current, future, and former students. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on data and the role it plays at Compton College. Please email me your thoughts at kcurry@compton.edu.
The President/CEO Message - October 14, 2021, includes COVID-19 information and other campus-related updates.
Compton College COVID-19 Update
Los Angeles County's Daily COVID-19 Data webpage reports 1,005 newly recorded confirmed cases in Los Angeles County as of 6 p.m. on October 13, 2021. For more information, go to publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/data/. As of October 12, 2021, 78.3% of Los Angeles County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine; and 70% are fully vaccinated. For detailed vaccine information, including individual city data, go to publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/vaccine/vaccine-dashboard. Compton College is operating at Level 3 - Moderate Infection Rate according to the Compton CCD Pandemic Outbreak - Emergency Operations Plan.
Fall 2021 Enrollment Update
As of today, October 14, 2021, Compton College has generated 1,290 FTES for the fall 2021 term. Our fill rate is currently 61%, and our seats filled is 9,083. Click here to view today's enrollment snapshot.
Please encourage interested students to check the Searchable Class Schedule, which can be found online at www.compton.edu/studentservices/admissionandrecords/ClassSchedule, for the most up-to-date information on open sections. A variety of eight-week classes that offer the same credit as a full-semester section are scheduled to begin October 18, 2021.
Student Survey to Inform Spring 2022 Scheduling
The Office of Intuitional Effectiveness will be administering a "Student Survey to Inform Spring 2022 Scheduling" to students tomorrow, October 15, 2021. Current Compton College students will be emailed a link to the online survey via their @compton.edu email accounts. The survey will ask students about how they want to take classes (online or in-person), challenges they are experiencing related to their education and other considerations about spring 2021 that may inform how the College offers classes in spring 2022. The deadline to complete the survey is November 3, 2021.
Compton College Football Game - October 16, 2021
The Compton College Tartar Football Team is excited to host our annual Pink football game this Saturday, October 16, 2021. Compton CCD Board of Trustees Clerk Barbara Calhoun will provide the coin toss at 5:55 p.m. for Saturday's game. Tickets for all home games must be reserved online at https://www.comptontartars.com/Online_Tickets. Fans who attend the home game and wear pink will receive a free Compton College Tartars rally towel. We suggest you arrive early to find parking and be in the stadium before the coin toss. The game starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.
2021-2022 Student Equity & Achievement Funding Proposals Deadline Extended
As mentioned in the President/CEO Message - September 20, 2021, the Student Equity Committee will be accepting funding proposals for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for faculty, Classified staff, departments, and Guided Pathway Divisions to implement or expand programs on campus that close equity gaps and improve student outcomes. The Student Equity Committee will review all applications and forward their funding recommendations to the President/CEO. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, October 22, 2021, and ensure that your application(s) aligns with Compton College's Strategic Initiatives and Student Equity & Achievement Guidelines. You can download the application here, and please be sure to email your completed application to Lydell K. Willis, director of Student Basic Needs & Success, at lwillis2@compton.edu, by Friday, October 22, 2021.
Upcoming Community Meeting
Compton Community College District Board of Trustees member Dr. Deborah LeBlanc is hosting a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, via Zoom from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and we will provide an update on facilities, enrollment, and the College's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compton Community College District Board of Trustees Meeting
The next Compton CCD Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The closed session begins at 4:00 p.m., with the open session commencing at 5:00 p.m. Information on how to access the Compton CCD Board of Trustees meeting via Zoom is available here. As a reminder, each month, the information section of the board agenda includes updates on programs and services, District financial reports, and information on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.
Final Thoughts
In closing, I might not say this enough, but I want to THANK YOU the Compton College faculty, Classified staff, and managers/supervisors for all you do to support student success. I know right now, there is a lot of concern at our College regarding Compton College enrollment and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we must remain focused on our students. Our differences or disagreements should not impact how we support our students and respond to their questions or concerns.
Please be safe and have a fantastic Friday.
Keith Curry, Ed.D.
(preferred pronouns: he/him/his)
President/C.E.O.
Compton College
