The second annual conference of the American Association of Hispanic in Higher Education will offer plenary sessions, concurrent sessions and workshops based on the 2006 Conference Town Hall meeting held March 4, 2006. In addition, the suggestions submitted by the 2006 conference participants will also be incorporated into the 2007 conference design.
- Fabian Nunez, Speaker of the California State Assembly (invited)
- Richard Tapia, University Professor, Maxfield-Oshman Professorship in Engineering, Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University in Houston
- Sonia Nazario, Tomas Rivera Lecturer, featured writer for LA Times, 2003 Pulitzer prize winner for featured writing, and author of Enrique's Journey
- Arturo Madrid, The Norine R. and T. Frank Murchison Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, Trinity University
- Raymond V. Padilla, Professor, College of Education and Human Development, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Presidents' Panel: 1: Francisco Rodriguez, President of Consumnes Community College (Los Rios Community College District), Sacramento, CA, 2: France A. Cordova, Chancellor, University of California-Riverside and 3: Alexander Gonzalez, President, California State University, Sacramento. Facilitated by: Maria Sheehan, Superintendent/President of College of the Desert
Artist and Authors
Photos
- Emigdio Vasquez, Artist - Painter and Muralist
- Eleazar Martinez, Artist - Calligrapher, Sculptor, and Muralist
- Aydee Martinez, Artist - Painter and Sculptor
- Luis Rodriguez, Author of Always Running
Pre-conference Workshops
March 9, 2007, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Workshop #1
Academic publishing and writing for the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
Description:
This presentation will provide practical insights into the world of academic publishing. Both presenters have worked with a number of publishing houses here and abroad and will offer tips on how to succeed in getting manuscripts and books accepted, how best to write a cover letter, and what to include in a marketing guide.
As well, this session will focus on the guidelines for those interested in writing articles for consideration for publication in the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. In addition to explaining the technical requirements of articles to be submitted, the criteria for reviewing articles and the review process will be described.
Organizers:
Michael Mulnix, Provost, Antioch University-Santa Barbara
Esther Lopez Mulnix, Faculty Member, Antioch University-Santa Barbara
Workshop #2
The Revised GRE General Test and other GRE Program Initiatives: Implications for Hispanics and Graduate Programs
Description:
This workshop will review the changes being made to the GRE General Test for the launch of the revised GRE General Test in September 2007. The workshop will examine the factors that led to the revision of the General Test; the changes in test content, format and test administration; and how these changes will affect test takers and score users. We will review the performance of Hispanic test takers on the current General Test and consider some of the ways in which the revised General Test may affect performance as well as necessary test preparation strategies for Hispanics going forward. We will also review a number of new GRE Program initiatives, including a new ETS standardized assessment of non-cognitive skills that is being used by Project 1000 in the Project 1000 graduate application service.
Organizers:
David A. Payne, Group Executive Director, Higher Education Department, Educational Testing Service
Michael J. Sullivan; Executive Director, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math; Hispanic Research Center; Arizona State University
Workshop #3
Admissions and diversity after Michigan: Possibilities and challenges for Hispanic students.
Description:
Participants in this workshop will learn tools that will help guide and inform institutional decision making regarding diversity and the use of race and ethnicity in the admissions selection process. After a review of the prevailing federal law and the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the use of race- and ethnicity-conscious practices in higher education admissions, the presenter will discuss five specific tools: admissions models, critical mass, the educational benefits of diversity, race-neutral alternatives, and making the case.
Organizer:
Rafael Magallan, Director of State Services, The College Board
Workshop #4
CAMP: Increasing Latinos in STEM Fields
Description:
The California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) is a statewide program initiated by the National Science Foundation. The objective of CAMP is to increase the quality and quantity of minority students receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM) at the University of California (UC) and to encourage these students to make career choices in these fields.
The CAMP Program began at UC Irvine in 1991 and serves approximately 1,000 students majoring in biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or information and computer science. The CAMP program at UCI includes three components: (1) preparation for university life, (2) support for academic excellence during college, and (3) information on careers and study after graduation.
Participants will learn about the CAMP Summer Science Academy, a residential program that prepares incoming freshmen for the transition from high school to UCI; the non-residential CAMP Science Scholars Program, through which students receive research training under the tutelage of a faculty member either at UCI or through summer internships; and the mentoring program, which pairs upperclassmen with younger CAMP students during their academic career at UCI.
Organizer:
Kika Friend; Director, California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP); University of California, Irvine
Workshop #5
Mentoring and Latino Access to Higher Education
Description:
This workshop focuses on P-20 efforts being made to mentor Latinos and facilitate their access to higher education. Assessment will be conducted on a variety of current Latino/a mentoring programs along the P-20 educational experience. Structural components of mentoring programs will be analyzed. An emphasis will be on how mentoring programs focused on different participants (e.g., students in grades 6-8 and undergraduate college students) can find ways to link together/network in order to be more effective and long term.
Organizers:
Miguel A. Carranza, Department of Sociology, University of Nebraska
Richard P. Duran, Professor, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, University of California Santa Barbara
Workshop #6
Principles of Leadership – our power and privilege
Description:
Leadership is a multidimensional concept that goes beyond traditional corporate male models. For Latino/as, leadership congruency is essential to be true to one’s cultural values and to be an example for others. A cognitive-behavioral model for Latino-centered leadership will be discussed.
Organizer:
Patricia Arredondo, Deputy Vice President, University Student Initiatives, Arizona State University
Workshop #7
Mental Health Issues and the Nature of Suicidal Crisis in Hispanic College Students: Implications for Service Providers
Description:
The increasing severity of college student mental health issues presents a unique challenge for student affairs staff. We will review the current research about Hispanic student mental health, including the nature of Hispanic students' suicidal crises. In light of this research, we will highlight best practices, innovative programs, and policy considerations for student affairs professionals.
Organizers:
David Drum, Ph.D., ABPP; Associate Vice President and Director, Counseling, Learning and Career Services; The University of Texas at Austin
Chris Brownson, Ph.D.; Assistant Director, Counseling, Learning & Career Services; The University of Texas at Austin
Juan C. Gonzalez, Ph.D.; Vice President for Student Affairs; The University of Texas at Austin
Workshop #8
Communities of Practice: Moving Toward Equity in Student Outcomes
Description:
The Equity Scorecard is a nationally-recognized initiative designed to foster institutional change in higher education using available institutional data. Presenters will lead participants through an interactive exercise examining institutional data disaggregated by race and ethnicity to identify inequities in student outcomes. This workshop will cover how the Equity Scorecard brings together campus-based teams of faculty and administrators using evidence-based inquiry to achieve equitable levels of student success.
Organizers:
Estela Mara Bensimon. Professor and Director, Center for Urban Education, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
Frank Harris III, Ed.D.; Associate Director, Center for Urban Education; Rossier School of Education; University of Southern California
Elsa Macias, Ph.D.; Assoc. Research Professor; Director, Research and Development; Center for Urban Education; Rossier School of Education; University of Southern California