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Realities & Opportunities in the Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Virginia

Realities & Opportunities in the Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Virginia . Dr. Carlos Campo President-elect, Regent University Dr. Marcela Chaván-Matviuk , Director, Center for Latino Leadership, Regent University. Latino/Hispanic Population in Virginia.

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Realities & Opportunities in the Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Virginia

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  1. Realities & Opportunities inthe Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Virginia Dr. Carlos Campo President-elect, Regent University Dr. Marcela Chaván-Matviuk, Director, Center for Latino Leadership, Regent University

  2. Latino/Hispanic Population in Virginia • The Hispanic population in Virginia tripled between 1990 and 2006, with more than 460,000 Hispanic citizens and immigrants residing in the commonwealth. • Hispanics account for 6 % of Virginia’s population, compared to 15 % nationwide. • The Hispanic population is concentrated in three major metropolitan areas of the Commonwealth. University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

  3. Latino/Hispanic Population in Virginia • 60 % of Hispanics living in Virginia are U.S. citizens, with the majority--47%-- being U.S.-born, and 13 % naturalized citizens. University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

  4. Educational Attainment of Adults Age 25 & Over *“Hispanic citizens” are defined as U.S. born citizens and naturalized citizens. *“Hispanic immigrants” are defined as noncitizens, residing here with or without valid documentation. University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

  5. Hispanic Enrollment in Virginia Higher Ed Fall 2008 All publics 3.3% Four-Year Publics • George Mason University 5.2% • Virginia Military Institute4.3% In the Hampton Roads area • College of William & Mary 4.6% • Old Dominion University 3.6% • Christopher Newport University 2.7% • Norfolk State University (HBCU) 1.6%

  6. Hispanic Enrollment in Virginia Higher Ed Fall 2008 All Two-Year Publics 5.4% Two-Year Publics • Northern Virginia Community College13.4% • GermanaCC 4.9% • Richard Bland College 3.3% In the Hampton Roads area • Thomas Nelson CC 4.6% • Tidewater CC 4.3%

  7. Hispanic Enrollment Fall 2008 • All Privates 3.0% Privates: • Marymount 9.4% • Randolph College 7.2% In the Hampton Roads area • Regent University3.9% • VA Wesleyan College3.7% • Hampton University0.9%

  8. Bachelor Degrees (08-09) • Total All Publics 1,129 • George Mason University 316 • Virginia Military Institute14 • In the Hampton Roads area • College of William & Mary70 • Old Dominion University 114 • Christopher Newport University 22 • Norfolk State University16

  9. Recruitment& Retention Efforts in VA • Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program at NOVA. • LOVELY- Latinos of Virginia Educating Latino Youth (Arlington). • CBL: College Bound Latinos (Arlington).

  10. Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University Take Two 2 College • Goal: Facilitating the high school graduation of Latino students and subsequent successful completion of a college education. • Focuses on Latino and African American males in high school and tracks them until their graduation from a Virginia college or university undergrad program.

  11. Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University Take Two 2 College • 10 “pilot partners” (organizations, churches, businesses, groups and individuals in the community). • Involves each partner and university’s commitment to participate in a 1 X1 matching fund program for undergrad Latino and African American male students. • Voluntary and committed participation for a period of at least five years as advocates and a support system. • The colleges/universities will work with the partner organization(s) to help ensure students’ success.

  12. Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University Take Two 2 College (FAQs) • What is the required financial commitment for the participating institution? The participating institution will work with the student, his family, and the participating college or university to determine the financial commitment required ensuring the student’s ability to meet financial obligations. • Must all participating students be of Hispanic or African American descent? Yes, this program is targeted toward Hispanic and African American males, who have virtually “disappeared” from higher ed in the U.S.

  13. Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University Take Two 2 College (FAQs) • What is the required financial commitment for the participating college or university? The participating college or university set their level of participation.

  14. Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University Take Two 2 College: Current and Prospect Partners

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