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… Language Access for All: AB1096 Removes ESL Hurdles in Higher Education … Language Access for All: AB1096 Removes ESL Hurdles in Higher Education …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … … a former trustee of the Los Angeles Community College District, I thank Governor Newsom for recognizing the huge impact that AB 1096 will have on students.  Our community colleges should serve and advance opportunities for all people, including … and an average sixty-six (66%) fill rate.  More importantly, of the 1040 students, forty-four percent (44%) were first-time community college students. This Fall 2023 Semester, LACCD is offering eighty-eight (88) in-language courses, which …

… for our college,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. The Associate Degree for Transfer is an instrumental pathway that has streamlined the transfer process for over a decade. Though community college is often thought of as a two-year … by supporting them on a faster road to transfer with guaranteed admission to the CSU system, saving students valuable time and money. And, though new research indicates that California still must make progress to support transfer students, the ADT has shown promising results: students who …

… ELAC Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight, Gloria Molina … ELAC Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight, Gloria Molina … hispanic_heritage_month_website_header … Los Angeles College; she later attended California State University, Los Angeles. While attending college, she worked full-time as a legal secretary, later becoming an adult education instructor at the East Los Angeles Skills Center. Gloria Molina … she piloted a program known as the Gloria Molina Foster Youth Education Program. This program attempted to improve the high school graduation rates of students in the foster care system. In April 2006, Molina was honored as the “Hispanic …

… ELAC Awarded as 2022 Champion of Higher Education for Associate Degree for Transfer … ELAC Awarded as 2022 Champion of Higher Education for Associate Degree … awarded in the 2017-2018 academic year. “East Los Angeles College continues to be a leader in ADTs because we recognize that ADTs allow our students to fulfill transfer requirements and earn their bachelor's degree much quicker once transferred … . The Campaign for College Opportunity is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to ensuring that the next generation of college-age students in California has the chance to go to college and succeed. They honor …

… ELAC Honors Trailblazing Women at Annual Women’s History Month Teatime Luncheon … ELAC Honors Trailblazing Women at Annual Women’s History Month Teatime Luncheon …   … FOR IMMEDIATE … in El Salvador who are told there are limits to what they can achieve," said Valle Arrue. "I wanted my climb to show them that with determination and preparation, there are no boundaries to what we can accomplish." Valle Arrue described how she … administrative leadership, and community engagement. "These women exemplify the spirit of dedication and innovation that drives ELAC forward," said Dr. Monte E. Perez, Interim President of East Los Angeles College. "Their work has a profound …

… Ken Chaiprasert to identify students for the internship. Gina and Z.A. Lawyers created monthly real life law situations that were imbedded into the Pathway to Law School program. Students Angela Romero, Monique Ortega, and Jayro Nunez were a … college students. Her father, Dr. Richard Zapanta, was born and raised in East Los Angeles and graduated from Garfield High School and ELAC before going on to receive his medical degree from USC. Dr. Zapanta built a respected legacy of … me that day. When Gina gave me my first assignment I ran with it. I was reminded of what Mike and Gina drove into us every time they came to visit, ‘occupy your space, prepare, you belong’. I wrote down everything I believed would benefit the …

… he was editor-in-chief of Campus News, before transferring to USC, where he worked on the Daily Trojan. He spent a short time as a reporter with the San Diego Union, then was an editor with Hispanic Link in Washington, D.C. before joining the … He is on the advisory committee of the ELAC Journalism Department. In his acceptance speech, Padilla said was excited that his ELAC journalism professor Jean Stapleton was in attendance. Stapleton, who is still teaching at ELAC, said she was thrilled to see one of her former students receive such a high honor. “I’m so proud of Steve and all he has achieved and I appreciate the fact that, even though he is in demand as a …

… … ELAC Professor Earns California Community Colleges’ Award … MONTEREY PARK, CA – … East Los Angeles College’s (ELAC) full-time political science professor and director of the pathway to law program Kenneth Chaiprasert was one of four community … from their diversity and use pedagogical strategies to harness the power of their unique backgrounds. “I tell my students that everything about them – whether they are undocumented, have a physical disability, or were formerly incarcerated – are … Award honors full-time and part-time community college faculty who are selected by their peers for demonstrating the highest level of commitment to their students, college and profession. Award recipients, who are nominated by their college …

… to the College Public Relations Manager Kevin Jimenez at @email .  Welcome back to campus for our new academic year! Husky Highlight Header … Scotty Hong: From Army Veteran to MIT-Bound Scholar … Scotty Hong's journey from a U.S. Army veteran to an … in a Philosophy class and summer research prompted him to confront his fears and switch to a Mathematics major. During his time at ELAC, Hong demonstrated exceptional academic prowess: Completed the Honors Program in just one year  Selected to … community and valuable resources. Hong also benefited from the Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), a unique national program that empowers student veterans. ELAC's partnership with WSP has enabled numerous student veterans to attend summer programs …

… for students of color, particularly in English and Math, has now culminated in this top honor. This is also the first time East Los Angeles College has ever earned the John W. Rice Award for Diversity & Equity. "This prestigious recognition is … outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. “At ELAC, we believe that education is the great equalizer, and this award reaffirms our mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens our diverse communities. We are honored to receive the 2024 Dr. …