CCP host grand opening of Roary's Cubhouse family study room

The Community College of Philadelphia recently celebrated the opening of a new family study room designed for students with children.

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College leadership and partner organizations were joined by Philadelphia City Councilmember and CCP alum Kendra Brooks for the unveiling of Roary's Cubhouse, named after CCP's lion mascot, Roary. The event took place outside the new family study room in the Library and Learning Commons on the College's Main Campus.

Research indicates that over three million undergraduates, or 18% of the student population in the United States, are student parents, and this group is often understudied and underserved.

"Roary's Cubhouse represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting student parents and caregivers," said Dr. Alycia Marshall, interim President of Community College of Philadelphia. "This new family-friendly study space is designed to empower students with children to pursue their academic and career goals while managing parenting responsibilities. We created this space to provide comfort, connection, and a sense of community for our students and their young children."

During the grand opening event, attendees heard from Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Dr. Alycia Marshall, Aisha Folkes, Director of Strategic Education Initiatives at The Jed Foundation, Melissa Fogg, Executive Director of Student Support at CCP, and Quianna Footman, a student and parent at CCP.