Candidate plans to re-open college bookstores
Aryan Bhattarai is a leader and wants to help advocate for students by running for Student Trustee for the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees.
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Hillard Heintze reviews campus security
East Los Angeles College students and staff voice concerns and expectations for campus safety and security with Hillard Heintze, a law enforcement consulting company.
Reviewing plans to better aid LGBTQIA+ community on campus
The LACCD Chancellor’s LGBTQIA Advisory Committee delved into establishing programs including safe zones for students in the queer community in their recent meeting.
LACCD committee prepares for campus reopening
The Los Angeles Community College District will phase its nine colleges back into limited in-person classes in the fall following the state’s color-coded “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” protocol.
LACCD faces a decrease in enrollment
Enrollment for students at the Los Angeles Community College District are at lower levels compared to last year, jeopardizing the personal success of minority students.
Lack of unity, procedures leaves in person returns in disarray
Future uncertain for in-person instruction By: Paul Medina Many levels of East Los Angeles College faculty and staff failed to reach a consensus on the appropriate actions to take for the return for in-person-classes at the Shared Governance Council meeting (ESGC). The meeting on Zoom Feb. 22, brought together an array of ELAC personnel who reported and discussed pressing matters pertaining to the college’s governance. Amongst the several concerns, the…
Black Lives Matter in racial inequity
By: Breanna Fierro The fight for racial equity continues as students of color are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Los Angeles Community College District Vice Chancellor of Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Ryan Cornner, commended the African American Outreach Initiative (AAOI) for making it their goal to work toward students and communities. Cornner said people need to go beyond supporting the communities during times of crisis, at AAOI’s 2021 Black…
LACCD’s goal of focusing on higher education and DACA students
Los Angeles Community College District Board President Steve Veres said students and DACA are LACCDs main focus for growth at the DACA/Immigration Task Force Meeting via Zoom.
Campus Wi-Fi available to all students
East Los Angeles College is allowing students to access the school Wi-Fi on campus as a result of COVID-19.
Board of Trustees plans future of all nine LACCD campuses
The Board of Trustees held its scheduled meeting on Nov. 4 to discuss changes regarding racial equity among students and staff. President Andra Hoffman and trustees met to discuss any changes and news impacting our nine college campuses. Trustees were joined by three veteran students: Kirby Burke, Genevieve Cruz and Reuben Roque, in order to help lead the flag salute in honor of Veterans Day. The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee…