Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

And she used her visibility as a student leader to advocate for more support services for undocumented and low-income students. College administrators nationwide were already starting to tackle the issue in recent years but homed in on it after the pandemic revealed stark economic disparities among students.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 23, 2023

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

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Administrators say it has proven to be an effective resource for students, and that the boxes usually get filled. “I have never had a student ask for another location,” said Melissa Sharkey, assistant dean of students. “We know they’re in the right places because they’re used.

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