Learn more about our training & webinars which highlight the individual and collective capacity of Arizona HSIs to intentionally support conditions necessary for Latinx student success in Arizona. We hope you will consider joining us at an upcoming webinar.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Say YES TO Success: Reimagining The Transfer Pathway
DATE: January 16, 2024
Time: 11am-12pm
Panelist:
Marcy Hurtado, Director of Enrollment Management, NAU
Azeret Martinez, Student Recruitment Coordinator, Senior, NAU
Hannah Newton, Enrollment Management Coordinator, Senior, NAU
Rocio Napoles, Enrollment Management Coordinator, Senior, NAU
Description:
Join us to learn about the Yuma Educational Success (YES) Program, a Helios Education Foundation Initiative that was launched in 2020 as an innovative transfer program that reimagines student services for community college students intending to transfer to NAU. The YES Program was designed to advance systemic change in postsecondary education retention, persistence, and baccalaureate attainment among Arizona graduates through wrap-around support services that have achieved a 52% transfer rate with 60% of participants achieving a 3.0+ GPA, a 90% retention rate, and an 83% graduation rate—more than double the national average.
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CREATE Education: A Framework to Increase Student Belonging
October 14th, 2024 at 10AM
A webinar in collaboration with Dr. Erica Wager, Psychology Instructor at Estrella Mountain Community College.
In this session, Dr. Erica Wager will introduce her dissertation's conceptual framework, the Culturally Responsive, Empathetic, Action-oriented, Thoughtful, and Empowering (CREATE) Education framework, aiming to boost students' sense of belonging and inclusion. Educators will learn to apply this framework, fostering empathetic connections with students across roles. By the session's end, participants will be able to:
(1) Apply the CREATE framework in their educational contexts.
(2) Recognize opportunities to enhance empathy with students.
(3) Engage in discussions about culturally responsive teaching and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education, promoting informed discourse and advocacy.
Panelist Include:
- Dr. Erica Wager
Psychology Instructor, Estrella Mountain Community College
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Mi Casa Es Tu Casa: Bringing Arizona to the Community
September 12, 2024 at 2 pm
A webinar in collaboration with Xvania Esquivel, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Recruitment at the University of Arizona and Cristina Bates, Senior Coordinator, Undergraduate Recruitment of Events and Customer Relations at the University of Arizona.
The thought of college might seem scary to many students and families, and with an increase of Hispanic and Latinx students, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Arizona is aware that we need to make college more attainable for this population. We know that language can be a barrier when thinking about higher education, therefore, we have created environments where students and their families/supporters have access to valuable information in their primary language. By doing so, students and their support systems feel welcomed and become more familiar with Arizona, eventually calling it home. We welcome you to learn more about how we as professionals can challenge ourselves and institutional leadership in creating initiatives that support this important population and community.
Panelist Include:
- Xvania Esquivel
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Recruitment,University of Arizona Cristina Bates
Senior Coordinator, Undergraduate Recruitment of Events and Customer Relations, University of Arizona
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Cultural Competency: Equality is not Equity
July 24, 2024 at 12 pm
A webinar in collaboration with Dr. Ebony Anderson, Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Retention at Gateway Community College.
Cultural Competency is the explicit intention to serve students from a variety of different cultures and ethnic groups. In order to be a well-rounded higher education practitioner, you must understand the importance of championing equity in all areas of higher education. This session will identify the current gaps in practice in higher learning institutions and provide holistic resources to further serve students and the communities at large. There will be multiple mixed methods discussed such as Critical Race Theory and a variety of equity centered models. From the words of Rick Riordan, “Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need to succeed”.
Panelist Include:
- Dr. Ebony Anderson
Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Retention, Gateway Community College
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La Familia Supporting Hispanic Families with Innovative and Inclusive Resources Throughout the Recruitment Process
June 17, 2024 at 12 pm
A webinar in collaboration with Annamarie Tellez, Director of Parent and Family Programs at the University of Arizona and Dr. Raquel Bermejo, Associate Vice President for Marketing Research and Reporting at Ruffalo Noel Levitz! This webinar was designed to address the crucial question facing HSI Institutions: How can we effectively engage with prospective students and families in a fully inclusive manner during the college search process?
Drawing on extensive research conducted by RNL, encompassing insights from over 20,000 prospective families nationwide, this webinar thoroughly examines Hispanic families’ needs and preferences. Presenters explored the distinguishing characteristics of Hispanic families and outlined strategic approaches for meeting their needs. This webinar offered a platform for HSI Institutions to gain valuable insights and formulate actionable strategies to achieve their enrollment goals. Use this webinar as a resource to refine your approach and enhance your institution's effectiveness in engaging prospective Hispanic students and families.
Panelist Include:
- Annamarie Tellez
Director of Parent and Family Programs at the University of Arizona Raquel Bermejo, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Market Research at Ruffalo Noel Levitz
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Transforming HSIs from Book Discussion to Action
May 20, 2024 at 10:30 am
Dr. Megan Karns Garvy, Education Support Service Faculty for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Mesa Community College, will discuss a book club during the academic years of 22-23. A group of ~20 faculty and staff from MCC and other HSIs came together to read and discuss "Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice" by Dr. Gina Garcia. Throughout the webinar, attendee learned about the major book concepts. Additionally, the presenter shared how she applies concepts from the book to support learning community leaders to elevate their individual and collective work to enhance the experience and outcomes of students at the college.
Panelist Include:
- Megan Karns Garvy, Ed.D.
Education Support Service Faculty for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Mesa Community College
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It's All About The BHAG!
April 24, 2024 at 1pm
Dr. Daniel Corr, President at Arizona Western College discussed the college’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) of doubling baccalaureate attainment in Yuma and La Paz Counties by 2035! The goal was particularly audacious since AWC does not offer baccalaureate degrees. However, through their partnerships with Yuma Union High School District, local business and industry and all three Arizona universities, AWC has built a college-going culture in their communities. Defying state and national enrollment trends, AWC's enrollment is growing, they awarded record numbers of degrees and certificates last year and transfer rates to their university partners are up significantly. Learn about the little bit of magic happening in Yuma Arizona....where it is all about the BHAG!
Panelist Include:
- Daniel Corr, Ph.D
President of Arizona Western College
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Phoenix College: Insights Revealed on a Journey Towards Servingness
April 11, 2024 at 11am
Phoenix College discussed their strategies will on how to engage and move the needle forward for Latinx students. They discussed their journey towards becoming an HSI, their journey towards becoming an HSI, their journey towards their Seal of Excelencia, and their future priorities.
Panelist Include:
- Kimberly Britt, Ph.D
President of Phoenix College - Roberto Villegas-Gold, Ph.D.
Counseling Faculty & Department Chair at Phoenix College - Laura Pastor
Community Liaison at Phoenix College - Anil Kapoor
Professor at Phoenix College