Compton College looking for increased enrollment through summer registration

Create your success story this summer at Compton College! We offer a convenient, affordable education for traditional and non-traditional students—all in an encouraging environment that provides personalized student support to put you on the road to success. Now is the time to train for a new career or upgrade your skills to increase your earning power! Compton College offers 42 degree programs and 41 job training certificate programs.

“ COMPTON College is a good resource for the community, and I learned a great deal as a student,” said Yahziq OhmnDrayden. “I feel that in every class I learned such a wealth of information, and also learning how higher education works is priceless.” Ohmn-Drayden graduated from Compton College with two associate degrees in 2020, earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2022, and is now working toward a doctorate degree in applied psychology.

Compton College is offering six-week and eight-week summer classes that begin on June 20, and a second six-week session that begins on July 3.

The June and July summer sessions provide a perfect opportunity for recent high school graduates to jump-start their college education. There are so many benefits to taking classes during the shorter summer sessions: graduate faster, complete a class requirement, get personalized attention with smaller class size, reduce your fall and spring class schedule, and keep your mind fresh!

Compton College offers many student resources to help reduce costs and other potential barriers associated with attending college. All students enrolled in summer sessions will receive a FREE student parking permit and one FREE meal per day at the Everytable Café on campus. In addition, Compton College provides financial, academic, and technical support for those in need such as financial aid, tutoring, book vouchers, free laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot loans, Metro GoPass for free public transportation, and referrals for those with housing insecurity.

Summer registration is currently in progress for all students, and in-person and online enrollment assistance is available. Apply and register online, 24 hours per day via the Compton College website www.compton.edu. For new students, it takes four easy steps to apply online and enroll at Compton College. For assistance or more information, please call 310-900-1600, ext. 2765 or visit the website.

The summer 2023 class schedule is available online at https://www.compton.edu/admissions-aid/ClassSchedule. aspx.

In-Person Enrollment Assistance

Get in-person enrollment assistance for Compton College’s 2023 summer sessions at our all-new Student Services Building, located at the north end of campus! Visit this webpage for instructions and to make an appointment: https:// www.compton.edu/supportservices/index.aspx. Or call 310900-1600, ext. 2765, to make an appointment by phone.

No Menthol Sunday: A Day of Reflection, Education, and Action Against Tobacco Use

FAITH COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS CAUSED BY MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND OTHER FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS

By Carol J. McGruder

The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) encourages all African American congregations and spiritual institutions to come together on Sunday, May 21, for No Menthol Sunday. No Menthol Sunday is the African American expression of the World Health Organization’s, international World No Tobacco Day, an annual opportunity to address the devastating impact of tobacco use on Black communities. This year’s campaign theme, “Focus on Victory, Go Against the Grain,” emphasizes the need to stand against the predatory tobacco industry and create healthier, more just communities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use can cause a range of illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other diseases, as well as a decrease in overall quality of life. The California Health Interview Survey found that a staggering 47.7% of African American/Black adults who smoke use menthol cigarettes, compared to only 16.5% of white adults. Through No Menthol Sunday, this health disparity is addressed as religious/spiritual congregants and community members across California are informed about the harms of smoking, vaping, and the role of menthol and other flavors. It also provides an opportunity for the community to support individuals who smoke to em- bark on a new journey toward quitting.

“The pandemic has exposed and amplified health disparities among African Americans, especially when it comes to smoking-related deaths. This highlights the importance of individuals prioritizing their health and taking action, such as quitting smoking,” said Carol McGruder, Co-Chair of the AATCLC.

“Join us on No Menthol Sunday and everyday as we come together to fight against this preventable health crisis. We must go against the grain and continue to stand up for our well-being to create a healthier future for ourselves and our communities.”

The AATCLC and the African American Statewide Coordinating Center, AMPLIFY, hosted a virtual kick-off event earlier this month to equip faith leaders across the state with the knowledge and tools needed to educate their congregants on the harmful effects of tobacco use for No Menthol Sunday. Esteemed panelists discussed policy, law enforcement, and cessation strategies surrounding commercial tobacco’s impact on Black communities. Despite the progress made since the Food & Drug Administration initiated the rule-making process to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol,