At its October 15, 2018 meeting, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees approved Resolution 10-15-2018 recognizing that the historic partnership agreement between El Camino Community College District and the Compton Community College District will end on June 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. On that day, Compton College, the 114th community college in California, will move under the authority of the Compton Community College District Board of Trustees.
Resolution 10-15-2018 memorializes the successful conclusion to the partnership and directs Superintendent/President Dena P. Maloney to provide written notice to the Chancellor's Office of the District's intent to do so, as specified in the partnership agreement.
Many achievements and student success stories through the past 12 years have paved the way to Compton College's status as an accredited, independent institution. We are proud of the progress on important student success indicators, such as higher percentages of transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Compton College also continues to award more degrees and certificates to qualified students each year.
Accreditation Highlights: A significant milestone was reached on June 7, 2017 when Compton College was granted initial accreditation status. Further progress was made on August 27, 2018 when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges approved Compton College's Substantive Change Application for change in local control of Compton College. The last hurdle was cleared on August 29, 2018 when California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01, declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District on June 7, 2019, at 11:59 p.m.
Since July 2017, a committee including members from both Compton College and El Camino College has been working together to implement a comprehensive transition plan. Compton College is expected to offer a full schedule of classes operating under the Compton Community College District in the summer 2019 term.