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HS counselors learn about Cerritos

NORWALK - Cerritos College hosted the 2010 High School Counselor Conference on Dec. 3, a day-long conference featuring more than 70 high school counselors who learned what Cerritos College has to offer their students in post-secondary education.Dr. Linda Lacy, president of Cerritos College, spoke of progress around campus, including changes to the college's infrastructure, educational programs and partnerships. She also stressed that students should utilize various student support services in order to succeed in college. A student panel addressed the counselors as well, and shared their campus experiences and how they have benefited from attending Cerritos. "Students and professors are very close here at Cerritos College," said athletic training major Devin Ocampo, a member of the student panel. "Professors care about us and want to go above and beyond to make sure we succeed."

********** Published: December 9, 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 34