Compton College — Local services in Compton

el Camino Compton is really convenient which is why I go here, classes do not fill up as often as Torrence, and it is close to my house. although convenient the staff at this school are unorganized, clueless and so rude. I went to the library to make a copy and they switched from having print cards to paying cash, i asked what happens to the money on my old print card and no one had an answer, then I pay to make copies and a couple of my copies the toner appeared to be low on, i asked if they could reprint because i didn't have anymore money and the library staff claimed to not know how to help me bc the system was new and they didn't have access to the printers so i had to just deal with it. I then go to financial aid to ask a question and they were beyond rude in there. the lady went to answer my questions stopped in the middle of her sentence to talk to someone else and never got back to me then said "I'm busy". i ask the guy in the office for a paper and he told me he couldn't help me either so i went to the computer lab to print the paper out myself, (bc they suggested i do that and then they would answer all my questions) i go to the computer lab to print and the gentleman in there was kind but the lady was soo rude it made me wish i didn't have to use the services. i spent 10 mins waiting on someone to help me just log onto the computer bc i didn't know the log in info and they kept telling me to hold on while they gossip a student finally helped me and the internet was so slow i waited 15 minutes (no joke) for page to load so i could print the bog fee waiver. i spent 50 cent to print the paper filled it out and took it back to financial aid only for them to tell me 1. i had to re sign up to ask a question bc they called my name while i was gone, and then 5 mins later tell me the system was down and they couldn't help anymore. lastly they told me that i couldn't even turn in the paper bc of my income last year (which i asked about 5 times and they kept not helping me) then when he seen i was frustrated he laughed. the staff at this school is garbage. your there to help students and you act like its a problem to do it... go find another job if you are miserable and rude about helping. ive had awesome professors and teachers this is more directed towards the financial aid office and...

So this is my review based on my last semester here the summer they got their preliminary accreditation back. I had a teacher from the first day told me I didn't look like I wanted to be there and that my tone of voice was not enthusiastic for being there to learn. To which I responded I worked graveyard at my new job last night after leaving a 60 hour a week job, I'm in the process of recuperating and at this moment don't have the energy to oblige you. Eventually I was singled out and several students went to the dean for his biased insensitive behavior. The dean had left in vacation and his secretary advised us of the process but gave us the understanding in situations such as these escalation was unlikely. We can continue the process, I continued so I ended up having a meeting with the deans representative, I gave him a well documented list of days and what was said during the interaction. I used specific language from the guide on reporting and honestly I cried from the repeating everything and the stress. Only to have the department tell the teacher he had various complaints and that he needed to change, that's it. Next day he came in and announced that if students had a problem they should come directly to him (as if anyone would feel comfortable leaving anonymity to say the things to his face) then proceeded to explain how he was right in his methods and how we were just just trying to get our way and then proceeded to allow students that came to him and apologized for not being good the chance to turn in late work. This was my experience dealing with the new administration and I will never go back to this school prior while an El Camino satellite school for several years had great experiences and teacher. And to boot they supposedly has summer financial aid for which I never received, so I needlessly suffered, was mistreated and put money into a class that was 4 units. Please follow your gut about teachers don't stay just bc you need the class it's really not worth the...

My time at this institution has been a both great and disappointing, and I believe it's important for prospective students to have a clear understanding of what to expect. While some aspects are great and aspiring, there are significant areas that warrant consideration before enrolling.

Staff and Administrative Support One of the most challenging aspects I've encountered is the level of administrative support. I've frequently found the staff to be less helpful than desired, often leading to frustration. There's a tendency to pass inquiries along or provide minimal assistance, which can make resolving even simple issues a prolonged process. This unfortunately extends to the counselors as well, who often provide limited guidance in scheduling; it's almost essential to come prepared with your own course plan.

Classroom Experience and Professors The professors, for the most part, demonstrate a genuine motivation to teach, which is a definite positive. However, their teaching styles can vary greatly. I've found that some lectures are heavily reliant on extensive talking, with information presented on the board that can be difficult to follow without further explanation. There have been instances where direct questions about problem-solving methods were not adequately addressed, which can be challenging for students seeking clearer understanding.

While the professors' intent to educate is clear, the overall environment and administrative support could significantly benefit from improvement. If you're considering this school, I highly recommend being proactive and self-reliant, especially when it comes to navigating administrative processes and course planning. This experience has led me to believe that while there might be individual pockets of excellence, potential students should carefully weigh these factors against their personal learning and...