Construction Updates
Completed Facilities Upgrades & New Construction 2012 to Present
(2002 Measure CC Bond)
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Student Housing Facility
January 2025
On January 17, 2025, the Compton Community College District held a Groundbreaking
Ceremony for the all-new Student Housing facility on the Compton College Campus. This
is a significant milestone in our journey to enhance the student experience and support
the success of our community.
The 86,000-square-foot student housing facility will provide necessary accommodations
for Compton College students (both individuals and those with dependents), offering
them a place to call home while they pursue their educational goals. To be located
at the northeast corner of campus, the award-winning architectural design includes
two three-story buildings to house affordable student living quarters with 100 percent
occupancy earmarked for eligible low-income students.
The facility will provide three types of living configurations: 50 traditional units
with access to shared bathrooms and common spaces, 50 semi-suite units with bathrooms
and access to common spaces, 50 studio units for single occupants, for a combined
total of 250 student beds, and one residential director studio unit.
It is anticipated that several students may have dependents cohabitating with them
in the studio units which may increase the total occupancy of the building but will
not reduce the student bed count. Flexibility of furniture and unit organization is
critical to allow for lifestyle flexibility. The residential units will be connected
by a central common area with community kitchens, social lounges, study rooms, and
play areas. Covered bridges will link the buildings, ensuring equity and balance with
an overall building design that respects the campus’s architectural character while
infusing modern elements.
This construction project was made possible through an $80 million dollar state grant
funded under California Assembly Bill 183. The current estimated completion date for
the student housing facility is spring 2026.
Grand Opening of Instructional Buildings 1 & 2
November 2024
On November 19, 2024, the Compton Community College District held a Grand Opening
Ceremony for all-new Instructional Buildings 1 & 2. This new “Academic Village” is
a key part of Compton College’s campus transformation. The instructional buildings
extend from the main quad improving campus flow, replace outdated structures, and
meet the demands of Compton College’s expanding campus.Instructional Buildings 1 and 2 represent only the second and third all-new instructional buildings on Compton Community College District grounds since the 1990s, following construction of the Allied Health Building in early 2016.
Key features/benefits of Instructional Building 1:
Opened for students in Fall 2021
- Instructional Building 1 is the first in a series of interdisciplinary facilities, constructed to replace the old “Row” buildings.
- This $22.3 million Measure CC and state-funded project provides a flexible and modern space where students from various programs can come together, learn, and innovate.
- The 28,845-square-foot Instructional Building 1 houses 9 classrooms, 4 computer labs, 15 offices, 1 lounge/breakroom, 2 workrooms, custodial and storage rooms, and restrooms.
- Smart Classroom Technology includes wireless access points throughout the building and portable device-charging stations.
Opened for students in Fall 2024
- Instructional Building 2 adds a focus on outdoor learning and student collaboration.
- It features a beautiful courtyard that invites both formal and informal learning, encouraging our students to engage and collaborate in new and dynamic ways.
- 30,200-square-foot, building houses 15 classrooms (including computer labs and 2 flexible classrooms), a study/reading room, 12 faculty offices, support rooms (including a lactation room), and multi- and single-use restrooms.
- Smart Classroom Technology includes wireless access points throughout the building and portable device-charging stations.
- The $25.6 million Instructional Building 2 was made possible through the Measure CC bond and state capital outlay funds.
Grand Opening of Student Services Building
April 2023
On April 22, 2023, the Compton Community College District held a Ribbon-cutting and
Grand Opening Ceremony for the newly constructed Student Services Building during
Compton College’s annual Community Day. This state-of the art, 34,000 square-foot
building serves as a one-stop location for student services and includes administration
offices, a welcome center, enrollment services, student resources, assisted learning
spaces, and computer labs to help current and future students apply and register for
Compton College courses.
The $25+ million project was funded by Measure C, the $100 million facilities bond
measure passed by local voters in 2014.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Instructional Building 2
December 2019
On December 10, 2019, a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held for Instructional Building
2, Instructional Building 2 is a $25 million all-new, multi-story classroom building
at the north end of campus. It will join Instructional Building 1, currently under
construction, in replacing the former "Row Buildings" that were built circa the 1950s.
This new construction is made possible with funds from the District's 2002 Measure
CC facilities bond and State Capital Outlay monies. Instructional Building 2 is targeted
for completion in fall 2021.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Public Safety Building
July 2019
On July 16, 2019, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for the Public Safety Building, the new home of the Compton College Police Department. This $4.7 million project included construction of a completely new, 5,550 square-foot Public Safety Building and a small police vehicle parking lot, located on the site of the previous Foster Care Building. The building includes a front lobby with a service window connected to the dispatch area, staff offices, meeting rooms, storage areas, a break room, and other features that are customary for Public Safety facilities. The state-of-the-art building also incorporates natural lighting through Solatubes (efficient daylighting system delivering high-quality natural light), cool roof technology, and lighting, heating and air conditioning control systems.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Two-Story Instructional Building
April 2019
On April 16, 2019, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new $18.8 million instructional
building on the north end of the Compton College campus. Instructional Building No.
1 is an all-new, multi-story classroom building that is targeted for completion in
spring 2021. It replaces a portion of the former "Row Buildings" that were built circa
1950s. This new construction is made possible with funds from the District's 2002
Measure CC facilities bond and State capital outlay funds. Instructional Building
No. 1 will be the second new instructional building constructed at Compton College
since the 1990s following the opening of the Allied Health Building, which was completed
in January 2016.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Weight Room Renovation
October 2018
Compton College held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Weight Room Renovation project
on October 16, 2018. The weight room renovation was completed in three months, and
included installation of new rubber flooring, new interior paint, an LED lighting
upgrade, new mirrors, a chilled water fountain with reusable water bottle filler,
a security camera system, and new weight room equipment. The weight room will be used
for scheduled PE courses and Compton College athletic teams.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Abel B. Sykes Jr. Child Development Center Playground
- Phase 2 Renovation
August 2018
On August 21, 2018, the Compton Community College District hosted a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for the Abel B. Sykes Jr. Child Development Center's playground renovation
- phase 2. ABC Eyewitness News co-anchor Leslie Sykes and her mother Sylvia were in
attendance. The $134,000, phase 2 renovation was funded by Capital Outlay Funds. New
synthetic turf and landscaping were added to the east and west playgrounds, used by
students up to 3 years of age who attend the Child Development Center. The Child Development
Center's north playground was upgraded last winter.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Public Safety Building
July 2018
The Compton Community College District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17
for its all-new, 5,550 square feet Public Safety Building, which will house the CCCD
Police Department. The $4.7 million construction project, which included demolition
of the previous Kindred/Foster Care Building at the southeast corner of campus, was
made possible with funds from the 2002 Measure CC local general obligation bond. The
state-of-the-art building will incorporate natural lighting through Solatubes, cool
roof technology, and efficient lighting, heating and air conditioning control systems.
The building will accommodate a front lobby with a service window connected to the
dispatch area, staff offices, an open office area, meeting room, storage areas, locker/shower
rooms, interview rooms, armory, watch station, break room, custodial room, exterior
storage, and room for evidence storage.
Grand Opening of Abel B. Sykes Jr. Child Development Center Playground Renovation
December 2017
On Dec. 12, 2017, the Compton Community College District hosted the opening of the
new playground at the Abel B. Sykes Jr. Child Development Center. This $175,400 project
took 10 weeks to complete and was funded by a grant from nonprofit Child 360 (formerly
known as Los Angeles Universal Preschool) and Compton District scheduled maintenance
funding. Highlights of this project include: a new stage and seating for audiences
to enjoy student performances and presentations; a rock climbing wall; a tricycle
path around the perimeter of the playground; an elevated vegetable garden; an art
area; a refurbished water fountain; and new synthetic turf around the majority of
the area.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Tartar Village
August 2017
The Compton Community College District hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
for the Tartar Village on August 15, 2017.
The $3.6 million Tartar Village provides temporary instructional buildings located
in the practice football/soccer field area during construction of the all-new Instructional
Building 1 (which will replace the current Row Buildings). The new facility for the
cosmetology program that opened last fall is also located in Tartar Village.
Tartar Village includes 14 instructional classrooms, five modular office buildings,
two separate restroom buildings and one computer lab. There is also space to add two
instructional labs and five classroom buildings in the future. This project is supported
by Measure CC bond funds.
Compton College students first occupied the Tartar Village classrooms beginning with
the fall 2017 semester.
Grand Opening of Molina Student Health Center
March 2017
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on March 21 celebrated the first-ever
Student Health Center on District grounds. The facility, located in M-4 near Campus
Police and the Gymnasium, is be operated by Long Beach-based Molina Medical Clinic,
a subsidiary of Molina Healthcare, a national health care company. The on-campus student
health center is the first of its kind for Molina Medical Group and is staffed by
a nurse practitioner and two medical assistants. The Health Center offers physicals;
treatment for colds, flu and ear infections; family planning, including pregnancy
tests; and health care education. Students pay a nominal fee of $19 per semester and
must show their ECC Compton Center student ID to use the Health Center. For an additional
cost, flu and hepatitis vaccines are also available. The center is currently open
three days per week and the hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Walk-ins and same-day appointments are accepted.
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Grand Opening of Music Building North Wing & Little Theater
December 2016
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on December 13 celebrated this $3 million
renovation project, funded by the Measure CC Bond. The project included upgrades to
the 220-seat Little Theater and adjacent restrooms, as well as the addition of ramps
that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines. The Little
Theater will be used to support the music and theater programs at El Camino College
Compton Center, as well as for meetings, performances, and guest lectures occurring
on campus for students, faculty, CCCD employees and members of the community.
Grand Opening of Cosmetology Facility
August 2016
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on August 16 celebrated the launch of
the Cosmetology program at El Camino College Compton Center. The event included an
open house and tours of the cosmetology facility. The project included construction
of a new modular building in the swing space area on District grounds, and the addition
of furniture, fixtures and program-related equipment. The Cosmetology program began
in fall 2016 with daytime and evening schedules, and offers students interested in
the beauty and wellness industry an opportunity to earn a two-year degree and various
certificates. The cosmetology facility is equipped with both classrooms and a salon-type
setting for students to get real-world training and gain proficiency in beauty services
such as hair cutting, coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring,
facials, and related procedures.
Grand Opening of New Allied Health Building
January 2016
A grand opening on January 26 celebrated the brand new $13.5 million Allied Health
Building - the first new instructional building constructed on district grounds since
the 1990s. The 20,350-square-foot, state-of-the-art building houses the Nursing and
Child Development programs. The building features three classrooms, one lecture hall,
one simulation lab, four health science labs, 11 faculty offices and an office for
the dean of student learning, a computer lab, and a student lounge. The building also
has wireless access throughout and “smart” classroom technology, as well as incorporates
sustainable features.
Grand Opening of Football Stadium and Track
September 2015
The $2.5 million project funded by the 2002 Measure CC Bond included a renovation
of the existing football field and track and the installation of new synthetic turf
on the football/soccer field. The track received fresh paint and decomposed granite
was placed in the area outside of the track. Replacement of the perimeter fencing
will conclude the project. In addition, new stadium lighting was completed in July
2015 as part of the Phase I Utility Infrastructure renovation project on District
grounds.
Groundbreaking for New Allied Health Building
June 2014
The $12 million Allied Health Building construction is supported by 2002 Measure CC
facilities bond and state capital outlay funds. The project involves the replacement
of the existing Allied Health Building on District grounds. The new building will
provide permanent instructional facilities for the currently displaced Allied Health
Instructional programs, including Nursing and Child Development.
Grand Opening of all-new Library-Student Success Center
April 2014
The brand new 45,000-square-foot Library-Student Success Center promotes energy efficiency
and is a focal point for campus life, providing an inviting environment for student
learning and instruction. Construction of the $25 million Library-Student Success
Center was made possible with funds from the 2002 Measure CC general obligation bond
and State Capital Outlay monies.
Located on the first floor, the Library provides reference services, general library
orientation, research, instruction, and access to group study rooms. The Student Success
Center is located on the second floor, where students have access to four drop-in
tutorial centers, including tutoring, a Writing Center, Math & Science Center, and
Reading Success Center. The Student Success Center also offers a Supplemental Instruction
program, Directed Learning Activities, academic skills workshops, and peer-led tutoring.
A new Multidisciplinary Computer Lab features 100 new computers with a variety of
academic software for students to utilize for computer-aided learning, word processing
and research.
Grand Opening of Central Plant and Main Road
December 2013
As part of the Phase 1 Infrastructure project funded by state capital outlay monies,
the new state-of-the-art Central Plant supplies cooling for all existing buildings,
as well as accommodates future expansion throughout the Compton Community College
District grounds. This energy efficient approach improves reliability and reduces
energy costs for the District by $220,000 per year.
The main access road, which connects the south side of campus (Artesia Blvd.) with
the north side of campus (Greenleaf Ave.), reopened on December 17, 2013. Improvements
for this main campus thoroughfare include, aligning the primary drop-off area to help
clarify vehicle circulation patterns and speed control, as well as new landscaping
improvements.
Phase II of Infrastructure Upgrade Project
October 2012
The $17 million infrastructure replacement Phase II project is supported by 2002 Measure
CC facilities bond and state funds. This project replaced the underground utilities
necessary to provide power, water, gas, and sewer service to all existing and planned
facilities, as well as bring District facilities into compliance with regional water
quality requirements.
The second phase of the utility infrastructure replacement project involves new sanitary
sewer and storm drain piping; installation of new catch basins and underground storm
drainage; new underground distribution systems for chilled water and natural gas;
a new fire system and fire hydrants; security cameras; underground distribution of
fiber-optics, copper and 5KV; parking lot and walkway lighting; repaving of main entry
road from the Administration Building to Greenleaf Ave.; and new fencing/gates and
landscaping along the east side of District grounds. Completion: 2013
Infrastructure Replacement Project Phase I
July 2012
The $36 million infrastructure replacement Phase I project is supported by 2002 Measure
CC facilities bond and state funds. The utility infrastructure replacement project
involves improvements at the southern half of the campus and the central plant. Upgrades
included new security (code blue) and fire alarm systems; data and communications
technology; campus lighting for parking lots, pedestrian walkways, open spaces and
the stadium; sewer and storm drainage; as well as natural gas, electrical and fire
and potable water distribution. All exterior lighting is LED fixtures with individual
controllers. This project also included new wiring and terminal control devices required
for communication of the lighting system with a new Energy Management Control System
(EMCS). Phase I also included a new 2,000-ton energy efficient central plant. Completion:
2012
Completed Projects 2007-2010 (2002 Measure CC):
MIS/EOC Building Renovation
- Reprogramming only; programming complete
- Measure CC Bond Funds: $150,000 (P)
- Measure CC Bond Funds: $350,000 (W)
- State Capital Outlay Funds: $1,200,000 (C)
- Measure CC Bond Funds: $3,050,000 (C)
Completed: 2014
Total Cost: $4,750,000
Math/Science HVAC Repairs
Completed: 2007/2008
Total Cost: $47,500
Voc Tech HVAC Repairs
Completed: 2007/2008
Total Cost: $51,500
Central Plant Repairs
Completed: 2007/2008
Total Cost: $47,500
Campus Master Plan
- Measure CC Bond Funds: $385,000
Completed: 2007/2008
Total Cost: $317,500
Server Room HVAC System & Emergency Generator for MIS Bldg.
- Measure CC Bond Budget: $800,000
Completed: 2008/2009
Total Cost: $680,000
Math/Science, Voc Tech & Central Plant Retro-Commissioning
- IOU/CCC Rebate: $149,000
- 32% reduction of campus wide electricity consumption
- Measure CC Bond Budget: $1,600,000
Completed: 2008/2009
Total Cost: $1,260,000
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