Sept. 15, 2013
Lupe Flores
HACU’s Annual Conference to feature HSI focused workshops
HACU’s 2013 Annual Conference taking place next month in Chicago will feature more than 63 workshops under six tracks. Effective strategies for serving student populations at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging HSIs are among the topics being presented at HACU’s premier conference on Hispanic higher education, Oct. 26-28 at the Chicago Hilton.
Here are a few of the workshops with an HSI focus:
Five advancement practices of HSIs that elicit donations from Latinos
Clara Potes-Fellow, director, Community Partnerships, California State University, Chancellor's Office; Celina Zacarias, director, Community & Government Relations, California State University - Channel Islands; and Robert Nava, vice president, University Advancement, San Francisco State University
This panel will provide examples of best practices of HSIs that inspire Latinos to give to the annual fund and to create endowments at HSIs.
Theory-based interventions to increase the success of Hispanic/Latin@ college students
Mario Rivas, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Merritt College; Thomas Brown, managing principal, Thomas Brown & Associates, LLC; Jose Leyba, Ph.D.
This session highlights what educators must know, understand and do to increase the success of Hispanic/Latin@ students with theory-based interventions that increase engagement and achievement.
Caminando Hacia el Futuro: empowering Latino leaders in college and beyond
Rebecca Hernandez, Ph.D., associate dean, Goshen College; Anita Stalter, Ph.D., vice president and academic dean, Goshen College
Session highlights a leadership program that builds Latino students’ college self-efficacy through a summer bridge program, with four years of leadership development and follow-up with a young professional’s network.
Don’t forget about us: underachieving Latinos share ideas for scholarship support
Nancy Hernandez, retention manager, Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The results of a pilot 4-year scholarship program for Latinos in Texas and Colorado with a 2.5 to 2.9 high school GPA are presented, summarizing what students shared during interviews and focus groups about how to best support their college dreams.
Securing the American Dream – the national competitiveness of Latino students for global opportunities and international careers
Hilarion Martinez, associate provost and senior international officer, Florida International University; Patricia Scroggs; Tony Claudino, director, Fulbright Student Program Outreach, Institute of International Education
Discussion of successful strategies developed by HSIs and foundations to identify, advise and encourage Latino candidates to apply for national awards that provide international opportunities that can pave the way to the most competitive global careers.
It takes a barrio: community-education partnerships for Latino success
Felicia Medellin, manager of Escalera Program, National Council of La Raza; Maria Moser, midwest director of education, National Council of La Raza; Surabhi Jain, Career Pathway Initiatives, National Council of La Raza
Discussion of evidence-based education and workforce development initiatives implemented throughout the National Council of La Raza’s network of nearly 300 Hispanic community-based organizations.
Partnerships that support academic success for Hispanic students with disabilities
Jennifer Aitken, director, OSS/SI, New Jersey City University
An overview of academic support programs and collaboration with regional, national, and international advocacy organizations will be presented.
Supporting the transition of entering students at a Hispanic Serving Institution
Jermaine Williams, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Student Affairs, Northeastern Illinois University; Frank E. Ross, III., Ph.D., vice president for Student Affairs, Northeastern Illinois University; María Elena Luna-Duarte, director, El Centro Campus; Michael Vargas, second year student, psychology major, Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) summer bridge program for students transitioning from high school to college is a six-week learning and development experience focusing on a seamless academic and social transition.
P-20 Latina/o-Centric leadership models in education
Cristobal Rodriguez, assistant professor, New Mexico State University; Fernando Valle, assistant professor, Texas Tech University;
Sabrina Zamora, New Mexico State University
Various forms of empirical evidence to inform and improve preparation, practice, and policy for the success of our Latino/a students across the P-20 pipeline are provided.
Cultivating Latina Leaders within the Community College
Yesenia Avalos, Ph.D., dean of Student Development and Ombuds Services, Morton College; Monica Rosas, assistant financial aid director, Morton College; Marisol Velazquez, student activities & workforce director, Morton College; Muhammad Siddiqi, vice president of academic & student development, Morton College
A discussion regarding Latinas serving as potential leaders in higher education and the opportunities to encourage current Latina employees to grow into Latina community college leaders, including conclusions from qualitative research and the personal journeys of the presenters.
Serving Latino students in emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Rodolfo Yanez, student activities & leadership assistant, Morton College; Diana Soriano, academic counselor and program specialist, University of Illinois at Chicago
Session provides an opportunity to focus on the challenges and strategies to advise first-generation Latino students using a model designed to develop a trusting relationship with students.
Engaging Hispanic students in online learning environments
Doug Feldmann, associate professor, College of Education, Northern Kentucky University
This presentation will assist attendees in formulating specific strategies to promote the success of Hispanic students in online learning formats using of web-based pedagogical techniques and applications.
Federal funding opportunities for teaching, research and outreach for HSIs
Irma Lawrence, Ph.D., national program leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Audrey Trotman, Ph.D., program manager, NOAA Cooperative Science Centers, U.S. Department of Commerce
Federal agency representatives will discuss grant and contract opportunities available for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other HACU member institutions.
From nightmare to dream: Hispanic graduate student success
David Ortiz, Ph.D., project director, Graduate Support Center, University of the Incarnate Word; Kevin Vichcales, Ph.D., dean of School of Graduate Studies & Research, University of the Incarnate Word
This presentation will highlight the University of the Incarnate Word’s strategic plan that moved post-baccalaureate students from a 52% graduation rate to a rate in the mid 70%.
Ensuring Hispanic success in graduate aspirations: a model that works
Mary Gonzalez, Ph.D., assistant vice president, Student Access, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Dynyel Miller, director, Special Projects, Title V/McNairs Scholars, Texas A&M University – Kingsville
This session will provide an overview of the successful structured services that are provided to the McNair scholar’s federally funded program in collaboration with Student Support Services and the Title V PPOHA.
Partnership to advance Hispanic women STEM faculty: UMET and UMBC
Beatriz Zayas, Ph.D., associate professor, Universidad Metropolitana; Renetta Tull, Ph.D. associate vice president for Graduate Student Development & Postdoctoral Affairs, University of Maryland - Baltimore County; Molly Hardigree, assistant vice chancellor, Universidad Metropolitana; Carlos Padin Bibiloni, chancellor, Universidad Metropolitana Ph.D.
The results of a workshop with STEM women faculty from fifteen academic institutions will be presented, as will the steps taken to establish the partnership and an interactive recreation of significant session topics provided in the workshop.
Developing leadership programs for Latino students at Missouri State University
Juan Meraz, assistant vice president, Missouri State University; Judith Martinez, instructor, Modern & Classical Languages, Missouri State University;
The Division for Diversity and Inclusion has taken the lead in creating the Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) to help assist Latino students needing development outside the classroom in achieving maximum potential.
Pima Community College as HSI - its commitment and funding sources
Darla Zirbes, Ph.D., president, Northwest Campus, Pima Community College
Pima Community College is proactive in initiatives geared toward the underrepresented/underserved, first generation in-college Hispanic/Latino population, reflected in the number of federal grants from U.S. DoE and USDA received in the last few years and in the partnerships with local school districts to reach out to the K-12 population.
Smithsonian Institution partnerships with higher education: how we can work together to build opportunities for aspiring Latino professionals
Omar Eaton-Martínez, intern & fellows program manager, Smithsonian's National Museum of History; Emily Key, education program specialist, Smithsonian’s Latino Center; Shahin Nemazee, special emphasis program manager, Smithsonian’s Office of Equal Employment & Minority Affairs
Through collaborations with higher education, the Smithsonian seek to enhance student experiences with real-life internships and fellowships, tangible learning opportunities that range from research to business and education or public affairs.
Building leadership capacity for Latino STEM students
Juanita Limas, assistant professor, Kirkwood Community College; Jimmy Reyes, DNP, AGNP, dean, Department of Nursing, Kirkwood Community College
This presentation will address the unique challenges that Latino STEM students face in order to become successful in higher education in a panel discussion of administrators and faculty, soliciting feedback on how to best provide resources and support for future Latino STEM student leaders in rural Iowa.
Promising practices and policies for Hispanics in K-20
Joann Canales, Ph.D., dean, College of Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Jaime Chahin, Ph.D., dean, College of Applied Arts, Texas State University - San Marcos; Elizabeth R. Gutierrez, Ph.D., state policy director, Lumina Foundation
Presenters will share K-20 practices and policies for enhancing the workforce of the 21st century with the social, literacy and technological skills required in this rapidly changing work environment.
Strategies to improve Latino student success in community college HSIs
Gilbert Contereras, Ph.D., EOPS manager, Cypress College; Bob Miranda, dean of SSS, Fullerton College
Case studies of Cypress College and Fullerton College, located in Orange County, California, will be used explore how these institutions will improve equitable educational outcomes for Latino students, discussing challenges, sharing strategies, and explorations.
Leveraging grant funding to impact HSI institutional practices
Rudolph Sanchez, director, Academic Technology & Innovation, Fresno State; Christopher Hernandez, researcher, Title V – CLASE, Fresno State; William Covino, Ph.D., provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Fresno State; Imelda Santacruz, Title V – CLASE, Fresno State
Institutionalization of effective practices such as course redesign, advising training, and intrusive advising are just three elements of Fresno State initiatives that may be utilized at other campuses to be discussed.
Framing a Typology of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Anne Marie Nuñez, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Texas at San Antonio; Gloria Crisp, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Texas at San Antonio; Diane Elizondo, doctoral student, University of Texas at San Antonio
This session will examine the factors differentiate two and four-year HSIs to help advance practice, policy and research on HSIs and Latina/o postsecondary success.
Undergraduate research at HSIs: diverse approaches and best practices
Barbara Endemaño Walker, PH.D., director, Research Development, University of California - Santa Barbara; Jeannie Kim Han, special assistant to the president, California State University – Dominguez Hills; Lourdes Echegoyen, director, Undergraduate Research Initiatives, The University of Texas at El Paso; Chris Meyer
This panel session explores different models for establishing successful undergraduate research offices and programs, emphasizing collaborative relationships among and between various institutional types, campus Offices of Research Development, faculty, and federal funding agencies.
Download a PDF of all workshops. Click here to register online for HACU’s Annual Conference.