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Latino/Hispanic Outreach & Student Success

Latino/Hispanic Outreach & Student Success. A program of bluegrass community & Technical College, Department of multiculturalism and Inclusion. Latino/Hispanic Outreach. Office of Hispanic Outreach and Services Mission statement

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Latino/Hispanic Outreach & Student Success

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  1. Latino/Hispanic Outreach & Student Success A program of bluegrass community & Technical College, Department of multiculturalism and Inclusion

  2. Latino/Hispanic Outreach Office of Hispanic Outreach and Services Mission statement The Office of Hispanic Outreach and Services in the Department of Multiculturalism and Inclusion strives to provide access to high quality educational opportunities for Latino students in the Commonwealth and to promote Latino student success during and after a student’s enrollment in and graduation from BCTC programs. Outreach and Student Support Services Linguistically and culturally relevant educational outreach for Latino students/families Admissions application and FAFSA support Individualized scholarship coaching and support Academic advising and career counseling Specialized support services (Educational access, immigration policy information, referrals to bilingual social services, job shadowing, internships, leadership programs, professional development, etc ) Student engagement and leadership development: Enlace, the BCTC Latino Student Association and Kentucky Dream Coalition

  3. Annual Events: Lídership Conference (March) “Commit to College Day: BCTC Latino Freshman Prep” (March) Take your GED to College (April) Latino Leadership and College Experience Camp (July) Latino Family/Student Welcome (August) Latino Multicultural College Fairs in Lexington and Louisville areas (October-December) Aplícate to College Day (November)

  4. From 2006 to 2011, the number of Latinos enrolled in public school increased from 15,009 to 24,416 students, up 39% in only 5 years. A 30.1 % equity gap exists between Latino and Caucasian students. Source: “Latino College Completion in 50 States”, Excelencia in Education; 2012.

  5. Source: A Stronger Nation throughHigher Education, 2012

  6. KCTCS Hispanic Student Enrollment increased by 118% from 2006 to 2011 75% of KCTCS Hispanic Student population studies at 6 colleges: JCTC BCTC Hopkinsville Elizabethtown Bowling Green Somerset Sources: IPEDS

  7. Barriers to Latino Student Success Lack of intentional efforts to support Latino student participation in post-secondary education Lack of awareness of college opportunities Lack of parental engagement (cultural understanding of parents) Finances Language barrier Academic preparation Documentation status Lack of cultural competency of educators/institutions

  8. Important Points from Research • Student success hinges on relationships. • Students with a strong ego identity (knowing who you are and how you fit into society) have a higher level of self-assurance and are more likely to experience positive academic outcomes. • Parents who expressed an interest in furthering their own education, had children who aspired to go to college. • When educators demonstrated negative actions, including lack of cultural understanding, student academic success was hindered; (and that) the primary drawbacks to their college aspirations were teachers’ low expectations and counselors’ dissuasion (lack of interest) about the attainability of students’ college goals. From 2006 Lumina Foundation “El Camino a La Universidad”

  9. Elements of Collective Impact • Common agenda • Shared measurement systems • Mutually reinforcing activities • Continuous communication • Backbone support organization Source: Kania & Kramer (2011) Collective Impact. Stanford Social Innovation Review.

  10. Partners in Collective Impact

  11. Kentucky Latino Education Alliance K’LEA is a cross sector, cross agency partnership dedicated to increase the number of Latinos who obtain a high quality degree or credential in Kentucky. K’LEA has set out To foster Latino postsecondary degree attainment as to uplift the Latino community which will in turn enrich the overall Kentucky economy insuring a bright future for the Commonwealth.

  12. K’LEA strategic focuses includes: 1) Prepare and coach families and students for college success; 2) Develop and support student engagement; 3) Formalize and strengthen transitions and transfers; 4) Develop and enrich cultural competency; 5) Impact institutional and agencies policy and procedures to improve access and retention; 6) Advocate for Latino student success; and 7) Deepen and strengthen student engagement with professional organizations and networks.

  13. What is the LLCEC?

  14. 2006

  15. 2007

  16. 2008

  17. 2009

  18. 2010

  19. 2011

  20. 2012

  21. Changing hats and giving voice to the FIRE inside…

  22. Dream Education Empowerment Program A project of United We Dream Erin Howard Board member DeEP Co-LEADER Gaby Baca Kentucky Dream Coalition Core Leadership Team

  23. The History of the Dream Act

  24. UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT PIPELINE since Plyler v. Doe (June 15, 1982) Who are they? *Average dreamer came to the USA between ages of 5-7 years old • *Nearly three in four (or 1.3 million) prospective beneficiaries were born in Mexico or Central America. Another 11 percent (more than 180,000) came from the rest of Latin America, 9 percent (about 170,000) from Asia, and 6 percent (about 110,000) from other parts of the world (MPI, 2012) Source: Chuan-Ru Chen, A., Doctoral Candidate, UCLA Department of Education

  25. State Legislative Efforts(In-state Residency Tuition Policies) • *Texas (2001), amended by SB 1528 (2005) • *California (2001) • *Utah (2002) • *New York (2002) • Washington(2003) • Oklahoma (2003), rescinded (2008) • Illinois (2003) • Kentucky (2003, policy) • Kansas (2004) • Nebraska (2006) • New Mexico(2005) • Wisconsin (2009) rescinded (2011) • Maryland (2011) • Connecticut (2011) • Rhode Island (2011, Policy) • Prohibits ISRT • Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina

  26. The Atmosphere • Safe Spaces must be welcoming environments that undocumented youth and their families can easily recognize even if they have never met the staff or volunteers working in the office. • On your door: Display UWD Safe Space Symbol • On your walls: Display posters from movement or post news articles in support of DREAM efforts • On your bookshelves: Include titles like We Are Americans (Perez, 2011), Americans at Heart (Perez, 2012), Just Like Us, and publications from UCLA IDEAS like Underground Undergrads and Undocumented and Unafraid • On your face: Meet each student and their family with a smile. Never assume anything about their status. If they do open up to you, be sensitive and understanding. Listen before you speak.

  27. Programs & Services Offered at Model Safe Spaces: cultural wealth model Website| List of online resources | 1-on-1 advising for Students |College 101 workshops Scholarship Searches & Financial Literacy| Advising with Families | Know Your Rights sessions Mentor/Mentee program | Student Clubs and Student Leadership Development Consultation for Educators

  28. LEGALITY TO “ILLEGALITY” Source: Chuan-Ru Chen, A., Doctoral Candidate, UCLA Department of Education • K-12 Inclusive -> Postsecondary Exclusive (Gonzalez, forthcoming) • Socialized into Undocumented Identity • Role of Institution • How can we minimize social reproduction of “illegality”? • How can we empower students during transitional period?

  29. Ally Network Collective Goals: • Educational Equality • Legislative Reform • Raise Consciousness & Awareness • Develop Resources Role of Community PartnersLeverage community resources Not under institutional guidelines Provide direct services and advising Role of Practitioner Allies Leverage their social and professional roles to advocate educational resources for undocumented students Role of Undocumented Students Hold institutions accountableCounter narratives & student representation Student activism and organizing Source: Chuan-Ru Chen, A., Doctoral Candidate, UCLA Department of Education

  30. Dream University • Dream University courses are accredited through the National Labor College • Launches Fall 2012 (applications available now) • Transferrable to other institutions of higher education • $1,140 per semester • Courses: • Non-Violence and Social Movements, Students and Pro-Democracy Movements, and Immigrant Rights, Labor, and Higher Education. More info

  31. Founded in 2011, Freedom University is a volunteer-driven organization that provides rigorous, college-level instruction to all academically qualified students regardless of their immigration status.

  32. Resources for Educators

  33. Resources: DREAM Students & Families Educators for Fair Consideration

  34. Safe Space’s Make Connections Allies must educate themselves about programs and opportunities available to Dreamers. Tips for making connections: Sign up for newsletters and updates on www.unitedwedream.org Find the local United We Dream affiliate near you or connect with a local community based immigrant organization Join the United We Dream DEEP Facebook Page Explore best practices at Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education and Educators for Fair Consideration

  35. Get informed! WHAT: DEEP Teachers & Allies Webinar
 WHEN: Tuesday September 18, 2012 
 7:00 pm Eastern / 4:00 pm Pacific WHERE: Sign up at www.unitedwedream.org! Will you join us for our upcoming "Teachers and Allies Webinar"? Get informed on how you can best help your undocumented students through high school and into college.

  36. Reading list Sal, Si Puedes: Cesar Chavez and the New American Revolution, by Peter Maithessen Blowout by Dr. Mario Garcia and Sal Castro Just like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America by Helen Thorpe Chicano!: The History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement by F. Arturo Rosales and Francisco Rosales Mendez v Westminster: School Desegregation and Mexican-American Civil Rights by Phillipa Strum Harvest of an Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez No Undocumented Child Left Behind: Plyler v Doe and the Education of Undocumented School Children by Dr. Michael A. Olivas Americans By Heart: Undocumented Latino Students and the Promise of Higher Education by Dr. William Perez We are Americans: Undocumented Students Pursuing the American Dream by Dr. William Perez

  37. Documentaries and Movies Walkout by HBO Latino Precious Knowledge by Dos VatosProducations Viva la Causaby Teaching Tolerance Papers, The Movie: Stories of Undocumented Youth by Anne Galisky

  38. Gracias BCTC Hispanic/Latino Outreach and Student Support Erin Howard, Director Gaby Baca, Coordinator 859.246.6436 Erin.howard@kctcs.edu cbaca0001@kctcs.edu

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