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Transforming Institutions to Serve the Latino/Hispanic Community

Transforming Institutions to Serve the Latino/Hispanic Community. Carlos Campo, Regent University Gary A. Dill, University of the Southwest D. Merrill Ewert, Fresno Pacific University. Find our presentation here: Fresno.edu /cccu2012. The Purpose of this Session.

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Transforming Institutions to Serve the Latino/Hispanic Community

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  1. Transforming Institutions to Serve the Latino/Hispanic Community Carlos Campo, Regent University Gary A. Dill, University of the Southwest D. Merrill Ewert, Fresno Pacific University

  2. Find our presentation here:Fresno.edu/cccu2012

  3. The Purpose of this Session • Understand the social/cultural context of HSIs • Study examples of effective practice • Recognize how our institutions are being transformed • Identify lessons learned

  4. The Context

  5. Hispanic Growth The growth and subsequent impact of the Hispanic American population

  6. Global Challenge in America • Hispanic Americans are now the largest minority group in America [i] • Has accounted for half of US population growth since 2000 [ii] [i] Dallas Morning News, “Report: Hispanic Population Surging,” June, 9, 2005, 13A. [ii]D’vera Cohn, “Hispanic population keeps gaining numbers,” Star Telegram, June 9, 2005, 5A.

  7. Contributing Factors: Births • In 1995 - 1 in every 6 was Hispanic • By 2050 - 1 in every 3 will be Hispanic

  8. Hispanic Population Trends, 1990 to 2050

  9. Percentage of Adults With Postsecondary Degree 25-34,35-44, 45-54,55-64 Source: OECD Condition of Education 2008

  10. Percentage of Adults (25-64) With Postsecondary Degree

  11. Hispanics and 4-Yr High School Graduation Rates Overall: 69% Asian American: 79% White: 76% Hispanic American: 54% African American: 51% Native American: 50%

  12. Case:Regent University A Comprehensive Strategy to Recruit and Retain Hispanic Students

  13. The University Context: • Founded as CBN University (1978) • Graduate-only Institution • Renamed, Regent University – 1989 • Undergraduate School Added in 2002 • 5,900 students, almost evenly divided between grad and undergrad • Eight Schools

  14. The University Context, cont. • Hampton Roads Region Comprised of Six Distinct Cities • Regent Campus in Virginia Beach • Large Military Presence • Large Minority Population, Dominated by African-Americans (31.3%)

  15. What we’re doing • Partnership with NHCLC / Valhen / Others • Alliance for Hispanic Christian Education • Comprehensive Enrollment and Student Success Strategy • Center for Latin@ Leadership • La Casa de Español (Spanish House) Immersion

  16. What we’re doing, cont. • Hiring Strategies • Research Stipends • Commencement Week • Hispanic Heritage • Hispanic Student Law Association Chapter

  17. Case: University of the Southwest

  18. The University Context • 32% First Generation students • 63% Pell Grant Recipients • 42% Hispanic • 21% Caucasian • 13% African American • 2% International • 1% Native American • 1% Asian • 19% Do not indicate ethnicity

  19. What we’re doing • In official publications • In campus life policy and practice • In behavior of faculty and staff

  20. What we’re doing, cont. • Variety of worship styles in Chapel • Cultural experiences reflecting distinctive elements of Hispanic heritage [ Dia de los Muertos, Cinco de Mayo, etc.] • Intentional outreach to Hispanic population centers in recruiting plans and strategies • A number of bilingual [Spanish/English] faculty and staff

  21. Case: Fresno Pacific University

  22. The University Context: • Founded as Bible Institute: MB Church: (1944) • Junior college (1950s), 4-year college (1966), grad programs (1970s), DC & prof dev. (1980s) • Renamed, Fresno Pacific University - 1997 • 1150 TUG, 900 grad students, 1600 DC • Five schools

  23. The University Context, Cont. • Regional Centers: Bakersfield, Visalia, North Fresno, and Merced • Fresno County – more than 50% Hispanic • Hispanic enrollments; 32% TUG; nearly 50% in degree completion

  24. What we’re doing, cont. • Bringing the university to the churches – Spanish materials, visits to congregations, etc. • CAKE - Cultural Awareness and Knowledge Enrichment • Ethnic celebrations on campus • Being Latino in Christ – dinner & conversation

  25. What we’re doing, cont. • Ministry house – afterschool programs • Faculty connecting with families • Staffing in Admissions and Retention • STEM project

  26. How Students have changed FPU • The language of our public events • Cultural symbols – graduation sashes • Staffing in Admissions and Retention • Sensitized our faculty and staff to the issues

  27. What we’ve learned: • Enrollment is a family decision • Families do not understand how things work • Have to do more work up front (FAFSA, course selection, etc.) • When they succeed, more loyal to FPU

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