Ed.D. in Educational Administration, 2011
School of Education
November 1, 2011
“Every Student is a Success Story”
Dr. Keith Curry has adopted the slogan, “Every student is a success story.” He believes every community college student can be successful with the right academic and student support services. Dr. Curry has taken a strong stance in the ability of the Compton Community College District to provide quality education to the students of this community and to provide an environment of educational excellence. He also is interested in teaching those students who aspire to careers as higher education administrators.
On March 16, 2011, Dr. Curry was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Compton Community College District. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing all departments and functions of the college and serves as secretary to the board of trustees. Dr. Curry brings an abundance of energy and innovative ideas to the district, along with a wealth of experience as a postsecondary education administrator. He is well suited for dealing with the intricacies of the unique position of the Compton Community College District and its partnership with El Camino Community College District. As he explains,
I am committed to continue to work cooperatively with El Camino College to maintain our mutual goal for Compton Community College to one day become an accredited college.
As CEO, Dr. Curry sets the budget, policies, goals, and benchmarks; manages and oversees senior management; and on a daily basis must function as a team builder among management. He also leads the direction of the campus while setting the tone and developing the institutional culture.
In addition to his CEO responsibilities, Dr. Curry is an active member of the African-American Male Education Network Development, the Foundation for Compton Community College District, the Association of California Community College Administrators, and the Statewide Association of Community Colleges (SWACC). He regularly presents at conferences, workshops, and symposia. Recent presentations include the College Board’s “A Dream Deferred” Conference on the Future of African-American Education; the 53rd Annual College Board Western Regional Forum; the WACAC Spring Conference; and several ACT Institutional Effectiveness Conferences. His areas of expertise include preparing students for higher education, bridging the digital divide, establishing partnerships among postsecondary institutions, and ensuring access for all students.
Dr. Curry earned his bachelor’s degree in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz and his Ed.D. in Educational Administration from the Universities of California, Irvine and Los Angeles. His dissertation is titled “The Deaccreditation of Compton Community College: An Interpretation Through the Kubler-Ross Grief Construct.”
Dr. Curry is the proud father of a two-year-old son, Kamilo, and plans his schedule to include as much quality time as possible with him.