by ghubbell | Aug 24, 2023 | Thoughts
I have been a community college Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for over 12.5 years and am the 12th longest-serving CEO in the California Community College system. Yet, I am still learning about what it takes to do this job. I know that I don’t have all of the answers...
by ghubbell | Aug 21, 2023 | Thoughts
One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in my journey as the President of Compton College is the importance of genuinely immersing oneself in supporting greater racial equity in higher education. We hear the word “equity” and “racial...
by ghubbell | Aug 18, 2023 | Thoughts
Enrollment decline is a real issue affecting higher education institutions nationally. Alarmingly, the disproportionately lower enrollment rates of Black learners continue to decline. Over the last 20 years, 300,000 Black students have been lost from the community...
by ghubbell | Aug 17, 2023 | Thoughts
Ensuring racial equity in our institutions is a core principle of my approach to unapologetic leadership, which is why it is imperative to me to eliminate barriers to access and ensuring students can succeed at our institutions. I’d like to highlight a population that...
by ghubbell | Aug 11, 2023 | Thoughts
Earlier this week, I finally had the opportunity to visit the new location of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) Program at Compton College. This year, we are finally receiving funding from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to...
by ghubbell | Aug 10, 2023 | Thoughts
Every day at Compton College, I witness the incredible potential of our students. Many of them come to us as their stepping stone with dreams of transferring to four-year institutions to complete their higher education journey. And yet. Transferring to a four-year...
