Compton College Employee Directory
Higher EducationUnited States201-500 Employees
Compton College is a higher education institution located in Compton, California, operating within the El Camino Community College District. It originated in 1927 as part of the Compton Union High School District, with the current campus opening for classes in 1956 after a 1950 bond separation, serving a regional area of about 29 square miles. The college offers more than 40 degree programs and 20 certificates taught by a sizeable faculty to residents across Compton and nearby cities. In 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges granted initial accreditation to Compton College, reflecting substantial compliance with its standards. The college is led by Dena P. Maloney as Superintendent/President of the El Camino CCD, with Keith Curry serving as President/CEO of Compton College. It participates in external partnerships, including collaboration with the Compton Community Health Professions Partnership to advance campus facilities improvements.