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Compton Community College District introduces new student trustee

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The new student trustee for the Compton Community College District (CCCD) is Los Angeles resident Benson Atkins, who was appointed to represent students on the district’s Board.

As the student trustee, Atkins will attend all Board meetings, discuss student-related issues, and receive all materials presented to the members of the CCCD Board of Trustees, except for closed session issues. It is also the student trustee’s responsibility to make regular reports to the Associated Student Body and at other public forums held on behalf of Compton College students as it relates to the business of the District.

“As the new student trustee, I want students to know they have someone they can trust—someone who understands their interests and needs,” Atkins said.

Atkins wanted to serve as the Compton College Student Trustee to support students’ voices being heard and communicate their needs effectively to the board. His goal is to “share all information that he learns from fellow students and encourage them to attend open board meetings to get involved.”

A non-traditional student, Atkins graduated from Crenshaw High School in 1988. He is an administration of justice major and would like to transfer to either the University of Southern California or a California State University campus once he earns his associate degree at Compton College.

Atkins got his start in student government years ago as a chairperson for the Black Caucus of the California Community Colleges, and is currently serving as the group’s treasurer. Atkins also spent time working for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a campus police aide. He is interested in a future career with a school police department.

The service that has helped him the most is the Special Resource Center (SRC), which assists students with disabilities by providing equal access to all educational programs and activities on campus so they can reach their full potential.

“The SRC made me aware of more student services available on campus, as well as providing referrals to vital resources,” said Atkins. “And, once classes shifted to fully online last semester, the SRC provided me with counseling services that are especially helpful.”

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