Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 23, 2023

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. Some were going without enough food to eat; others were sleeping in their cars.

Food 111

Food Administration Financial Aid Community College 111

EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Increased unmet basic needs & mental health concerns According to a recent 2022 CCSSE report community college student mental health is worsening, and significant numbers of students are struggling with basic needs like housing and food. Thus, community colleges need to invest in basic needs to stabilize enrollment.

Community College 105

Community College Marketing and Communication Services Recruitment Financial Aid 105

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For decades, colleges have consolidated many of their admissions and enrollment services functions under a single umbrella office—including, but not limited to, the bursar, the registrar, the cashier’s office and financial aid.

Veteran and Military Services 100

Veteran and Military Services Financial Aid Bursar Student Affairs 100