The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), recognized as the largest community college district in the United States, is currently serving 200,000 students across nine colleges. Among these students, approximately 25 percent—about 50,000 individuals—are unhoused.
Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor of LACCD and a first-generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at age eight, is leading the district as it prepares its workforce for major international events such as the Olympics, Paralympics, Super Bowl, and World Cup.
During a recent discussion on the President Series #407 podcast, Dr. Román addressed several initiatives aimed at supporting student success and addressing basic needs. He highlighted that LACCD offers four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees for $10,000 and has become the first community college district in the nation to provide a guaranteed basic income of $1,000 per month to 250 students.
These efforts are part of broader strategies by LACCD to meet the diverse needs of its large student body and adapt to evolving workforce demands in the region.
