Update on Immigration Reform

Please click on the link if you would like to see an update on immigration reform.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-immigration20-2009jun20,0,3979385.story

It seems that more time will be go by before any reform is seriously talked about.

Multicultural Institute

If you are interested as serving as a program reviewer for the upcoming Multicultural Institute please see the post below.

The NASPA Multicultural Institute will take place December 10-12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas. NASPA invites you to get involved in the planning of this year’s institute by volunteering as a program reviewer. The institute call for programs will close on July 17th.

Our theme for this year’s institute is Strengthening Connections for Strategic Multicultural Leadership. The institute planning committee is seeking sessions that explore the following topics within this theme:

• Multicultural education with a new generation;
• Leadership strategies for multiculturalism.;
• The changing face of higher education across different types of institutions, particularly community colleges and urban institutions;
• Assessing student demographics.

The complete call for programs is available at http://www.naspa.org/programs/multi/cfp.cfm. If you’d like to volunteer as a program reviewer, please email Danielle Howard, NASPA graduate intern, at dhoward@naspa.org with your first name, last name, title, institution, and KC for which you’d like to review proposals. We anticipate each volunteer will receive no more than 4 to 5 proposals to review. Reviewer assignments will be shared in late July.

Update on the DREAM Act.

Here is a recent article about the DREAM Act. Let's continue the conversation.

Working with Undocumented Students

During the recent national conference our very own Dr. Susana M. Munoz presented the following workshop: "Silenced voices: Understanding College Persistence Factors for Undocumented Mexican Immigrant Women from the New Latino Diaspora." If you would like to receive a copy of her dissertation or presentation please feel free to email her at smunoz@uwyo.edu.

Essays on the best practices in Latino education in the U.S. and a view of Latino educational opportunities and gaps

Michelle Espino asked me to pass along the following information:

1. Immigrants, Latinos and Education in the United States--Sonia Soltero
   
2. Latino Families, Communities and Schools as Partners in Education: Best Practice Models and Why they Work
3. Work Readiness, Skill Development and Signaling Processes--James Rosenbaum.

http://latinostudies.nd.edu/equityindex/

Please feel free to post your thoughts after you visit the website.

LKC Awards 2009

This year we honored several individuals for their contributions to the profession and the LCK. Over the past three years we have honored 10 individuals. Below is the list of honorees and the titles of the awards they received. Please congratulate them by dropping them an email and if they are on your campus let others know about their contributions.

Amigo Award

This award recognizes a NASPA member that has supported the efforts of the Latino/a Knowledge Community by providing support and encouragement toward the success of the organization. This individual has brought the needs of Latino/a students and professionals in higher education to the forefront.

Robert N. Page - University of Kansas

Outstanding Faculty Award
This award is presented to a NASPA member that has contributed significant research and publication that promote the understanding of Latinos in higher education. This individual has stimulated the desire to learn in graduate or professional development environments and served as a role model to Latinos/as in the higher education community.

Rosa Cintron - University of Central Florida

Outstanding New Professional
This award is presented to an outstanding new professional in student affairs and services. This NASPA member has worked 1-3 years in the student affairs field and has contributed in various ways to the student culture on campus. This professional is an up and coming member of the Latino/a Knowledge Community.

Celestina Torres - University of New Mexico

Outstanding Senior Student Affairs Office
This award is presented to a Senior Student Affairs Officer that has provided the advice and energy to the Latino/a Knowledge Community that advanced the organization’s success. This NASPA member has provided leadership and guidance to Latinos in higher education. Furthermore, has been an inspiration to new Student Affairs

Dr. Jake Diaz - Seattle University

If you have people in mind for any of these awards please contact Clarybel Peguero, Assistant Dean of Students, Duke University clarybel.peguero@duke.edu.

We look forward to seeing you next year.

Here is the schedule of events for the LKC at the national conference which takes place next week.




Saturday, March 7th

7:00 PM: Dinner Social: Palomino Restaurant
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 350 – City Center Building
** Group will meet at the Sheraton Hotel Lobby at 6:30 p.m.**

Sunday, March 8th

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Pre-Conference: Latino Issues in Higher Education Institute: Nourishing Partnerships
2A - Convention Center

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening Session - Featured Speaker: Bertice Berry
6 A/B/C – Convention Center

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Opening Reception
4F – Convention Center

Monday, March 9th

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast Social: Daily Grill
Sheraton Hotel Lobby, 1400 Sixth Avenue

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: LKC Sponsored Session: Silenced Voices: Issues of College Persistence for Undocumented Mexican Immigrant Women
Room 615 - Convention Center

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: LKC Open Business Meeting - Princessa II – Hyatt Hotel

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: LKC Sponsored Session: Giving Back: Partnering Cultural Centers and Alumni Networks for Scholarship Fundraising
Room 607 – Convention Center

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: NUFP Reception
Curris Room (35th Floor) – Sheraton Hotel

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: NASPA Communities Gala 6E – Convention Center

9:30 PM: After Hours Social: Daily Grill Bar
Sheraton Hotel

Tuesday, March 10th

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: LKC Closed Business Meeting (For those interested in getting involved within the LKC/ or are already involved)
Admiral – Sheraton Hotel

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: LKC Sponsored Session: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) II: Latino/a Doctoral Experiences
Room 303 – Convention Center

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: LKC/NUFP Fellows Lunch
Unconventional Pizza – Lower Level, Convention Center

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Dinner Social at Wild Ginger
1401 3rd Ave
** Group will meet at the Hyatt Hotel Lobby at 4:30 p.m.**

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: LKC Awards Ceremony
Princessa I – Hyatt Hotel

9:00 PM – 1:00 AM: NASPA Talent Show & Dance Party
Leonessa Ballroom – Hyatt Hotel

Wednesday, March 11th

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Closing Session – Featured Speaker: Kaylynn Sullivan Two Trees
6E Convention Center

Latino Male Summitt at the Conference

This morning we met to discuss the agenda for the male summit, which is part of the LCK pre-conference program. We are honored to have Eleseo "Che" Torres from the University of New Mexico who will be our guest speaker. If you have not registered for the LKC pre-conference please do so as this is a great opportunity to start the conference off so that you can connect with other Latinos before the busyness of the conference starts.

Newsletter

Please follow the following link for the LCK newsletter with information about what will be happening with the LKC at the conference. http://naspa.org/LKC%20newsletter%20S09.pdf. You should have received an email from the co-chairs but if you did not please use the link.

National Conference in Seattle

If you haven't already registered for the conference please do so and please make every effort to attend the Latino/a KC pre-conference that will be held on Sunday, March 8th. The pre-conference is a great way to meet other Latinos and makes a great start to the conference. The LKC is planning several events for the conference which will include no-host lunches and dinners in the Seattle area. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me at jperez@georgefox.edu.