Alberto J. Román has been appointed the permanent chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) after serving as interim chancellor amidst a backdrop of legal issues, including allegations of discrimination and harassment. He replaces Francisco C. Rodriguez, who resigned following a no-confidence vote regarding his handling of such claims. Román, who has extensive experience within the community college system, plans to foster a culture of accountability and transparency. Notably, he championed the establishment of a pioneering Central American studies program at East L.A. College, reflecting his commitment to inclusive education.
"We pride ourselves on being leaders and identifying and combating any type of discrimination," Román said in an interview with The Times. "I've also emphasized the importance of transparency, of trust building, both internally and with the broader public."
A Mexican immigrant who came to the U.S. as a child, Román oversaw the creation of East L.A. College's pioneering Central American studies program, which launched in 2023. It has been billed as the first such endeavor in California at the community college level and affords students the chance to earn an associate degree in the field.
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