Growth Trajectory Continues - Hispanic Population in Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Wisconsin Grew by Double-Digits in Last Decade Hispanic population nearly 39 million in the 33 states released, accounting for 58 percent of U.S. population growth
Univision (March 11, 2011)
New York, NY -- The latest 2010 U.S. Census data reveals a steady growth momentum in the Hispanic population across the United States, according to statistics just released for Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Wisconsin. According to the figures:
Hispanics contributed 48 percent of the population growth in Arizona. 1 out of every 2 individuals added to Arizona's population in the last decade is of Hispanic origin.
The Hispanic population in Connecticut grew nearly 50 percent in the last 10 years with Latinos accounting for 61 percent of the minority growth in the state.
In Ohio, Hispanics are growing faster than any other demographic in the state. In fact, the Hispanic population grew 63 percent since Census 2000.
The Hispanic population in Pennsylvania grew more than 82 percent in the last 10 years.
In Idaho, the Hispanic population grew 73 percent since Census 2000.
Hispanics contributed 44 percent of the overall growth in Wisconsin. The Hispanic population in the state grew 74 percent in the last decade.
"The latest state-by-state U.S. Census figures continue to show the incredible double-digit growth the Hispanic population is fueling in states across our country," said Elizabeth Ellers, executive vice president, Corporate Research, Univision Communications Inc.
Based on the 33 states released thus far by Census:
Hispanic population growth is exceeding the most recent Census estimates by four percent.
Nearly 39 million Hispanics in the 33 states released as of 3-10-11.
Hispanics contributed 58 percent of the overall population growth in those states.
From Census 2000-2010 the Hispanic population in these states grew by nearly 43 percent.
Hispanics are growing four times faster than the total population.
The Hispanic population is less concentrated than a decade ago. In 2000, 65 percent of the Hispanic population residing in the 33 states released by Census resided either in California or Texas. By 2010, 61 percent of Hispanics reside either in Texas or California.
The U.S. Census is expected to release state by state information through March 2011. Univision will continue to provide insights focused on the Hispanic data.
For additional information on the 2010 Census data or to schedule an interview with Elizabeth Ellers, executive vice president, Corporate Research for Univision Communications Inc., please contact: Rosemary Mercedes at 212-455-5335 or rmercedes@univision.net.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
MASTER OF ARTS IN LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 16, 2011
The Master of Arts in Latin American and Latino Studies offers an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of both Latin American societies and Latinos living in the United States. This program emphasizes the histories and experiences of Latin American people as they enter into a transnational dialogue that defines the United States and Latin America in the 21st century.
The M.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies will train students to reflect and engage social issues of historical and contemporary importance in the study of Latin American and Latino populations such as globalization, immigration, belonging and equality, as well as questions related to identity including race, culture, nationality, and gender. The knowledge and skills students will acquire in the M.A. program will be unique in that they will help them to achieve competence in more than one discipline. In addition, the program will train students to become competent in research and policy writing relevant to Latin American and Latino populations and will offer a unique community based research experience. Thus the main goal of the M.A. is that the students learn a series of specialized skills that place them on a solid career path, both in academic and non-academic settings.
LALS offers Teaching Assistantships and tuition waivers to qualified candidates. For information about current UIC tuition and fees visit: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/tuition_grad.html
Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. The program will accept and review pplications for the Fall semester only. Admission decisions are made in compliance with the University of Illinois nondiscrimination policy. Applicants should send their credentials to the Office of Graduate Admissions and to the LALS program according to the following guidelines:
1) The following credentials should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
• Application form, if not using the online application. You can also apply online by following this link: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/apply_grad.html
• Application fee payment of $50 ($60 for international students), if not paying online with the online application (check or money order). This fee is waived for applicants seeking readmission who have been previously enrolled at UIC as a graduate student, and employees of UIC.
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted directly from the issuing school to UIC's Office of Admissions and Record, proof of degree earned.
• GRE score, which must be sent directly from the testing service to UIC. UIC's GRE Institutional Code is 1851. International students should also send:
• TOEFL or IELTS score, which must be sent directly from the testing
service to UIC. UIC's TOEFL Institutional Code is 1851 (IELTS does not use a code). The minimum competence scores required are: 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (new Internet-based TOEFL); or IELTS: 6.5,with subscores of 6.0 in each subsection.
• Declaration and Certification of Finances Form signed by both the
student and the sponsor
(http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/forms/declaration_finances_grad.pdf).
• Official English translations for all academic
credentials and transcripts not originally issued in English.
• Original bank statement signed by bank official showing sufficient funding in a savings account, money market account or certificate of deposit account. Checking accounts are not acceptable.
The address is:
Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Box 7994
Chicago, IL 60680-7994
2) The following is required by LALS and the credentials could be sent directly to the LALS office:
• Baccalaureate (undergraduate major) field: No restrictions.
• Three letters of recommendation required, preferably from faculty
members in social sciences and humanities.
• A statement of purpose addressing the candidate's background as well as professional and academic goals, and the candidate's reasons for applying to a Latin American and Latino graduate program. The statement should have a maximum extension of three double-spaced pages.
• Undergraduate records: The minimum Grade Point Average required is 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of study.
Mailing Address:
Latin American and Latino Studies (MC 219)
601 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7115
Campus Location: 1525 UH
Telephone: (312) 996-2445
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/las/latamst/index.shtml
Head of the Department: María de los Ángeles Torres
Director of Graduate Studies: Alejandro L. Madrid (almadrid@uic.edu)
Deadline for receipt of materials is May 16, 2011.
For more information about our program and faculty visit:
http://www.uic.edu/las/latamst/index.shtml
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 16, 2011
The Master of Arts in Latin American and Latino Studies offers an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of both Latin American societies and Latinos living in the United States. This program emphasizes the histories and experiences of Latin American people as they enter into a transnational dialogue that defines the United States and Latin America in the 21st century.
The M.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies will train students to reflect and engage social issues of historical and contemporary importance in the study of Latin American and Latino populations such as globalization, immigration, belonging and equality, as well as questions related to identity including race, culture, nationality, and gender. The knowledge and skills students will acquire in the M.A. program will be unique in that they will help them to achieve competence in more than one discipline. In addition, the program will train students to become competent in research and policy writing relevant to Latin American and Latino populations and will offer a unique community based research experience. Thus the main goal of the M.A. is that the students learn a series of specialized skills that place them on a solid career path, both in academic and non-academic settings.
LALS offers Teaching Assistantships and tuition waivers to qualified candidates. For information about current UIC tuition and fees visit: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/tuition_grad.html
Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. The program will accept and review pplications for the Fall semester only. Admission decisions are made in compliance with the University of Illinois nondiscrimination policy. Applicants should send their credentials to the Office of Graduate Admissions and to the LALS program according to the following guidelines:
1) The following credentials should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
• Application form, if not using the online application. You can also apply online by following this link: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/apply_grad.html
• Application fee payment of $50 ($60 for international students), if not paying online with the online application (check or money order). This fee is waived for applicants seeking readmission who have been previously enrolled at UIC as a graduate student, and employees of UIC.
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted directly from the issuing school to UIC's Office of Admissions and Record, proof of degree earned.
• GRE score, which must be sent directly from the testing service to UIC. UIC's GRE Institutional Code is 1851. International students should also send:
• TOEFL or IELTS score, which must be sent directly from the testing
service to UIC. UIC's TOEFL Institutional Code is 1851 (IELTS does not use a code). The minimum competence scores required are: 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (new Internet-based TOEFL); or IELTS: 6.5,with subscores of 6.0 in each subsection.
• Declaration and Certification of Finances Form signed by both the
student and the sponsor
(http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/forms/declaration_finances_grad.pdf).
• Official English translations for all academic
credentials and transcripts not originally issued in English.
• Original bank statement signed by bank official showing sufficient funding in a savings account, money market account or certificate of deposit account. Checking accounts are not acceptable.
The address is:
Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Box 7994
Chicago, IL 60680-7994
2) The following is required by LALS and the credentials could be sent directly to the LALS office:
• Baccalaureate (undergraduate major) field: No restrictions.
• Three letters of recommendation required, preferably from faculty
members in social sciences and humanities.
• A statement of purpose addressing the candidate's background as well as professional and academic goals, and the candidate's reasons for applying to a Latin American and Latino graduate program. The statement should have a maximum extension of three double-spaced pages.
• Undergraduate records: The minimum Grade Point Average required is 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of study.
Mailing Address:
Latin American and Latino Studies (MC 219)
601 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7115
Campus Location: 1525 UH
Telephone: (312) 996-2445
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/las/latamst/index.shtml
Head of the Department: María de los Ángeles Torres
Director of Graduate Studies: Alejandro L. Madrid (almadrid@uic.edu)
Deadline for receipt of materials is May 16, 2011.
For more information about our program and faculty visit:
http://www.uic.edu/las/latamst/index.shtml
Thursday, March 10, 2011
2nd Annual DREAM Gala
2nd Annual DREAM Gala
“Celebrating the Past, Living the Present, Fighting for our Future”
The DREAM Gala Committee would be honored by your presence at the 2nd Annual DREAM Gala in support of college students who struggle financially in order to obtain a higher education
because of their ineligibility for federal and state financial aid.
With the theme “Celebrating the Past, Living the Present, Fighting for our Future” our program will include the announcement of the first DREAM scholarship recipients, dinner, guest speakers, silent auction, live music, dance performances and much more.
All proceeds will support the Dream scholarship fund.
Friday, April 22, 2011
“Celebrating the Past, Living the Present, Fighting for our Future”
The DREAM Gala Committee would be honored by your presence at the 2nd Annual DREAM Gala in support of college students who struggle financially in order to obtain a higher education
because of their ineligibility for federal and state financial aid.
With the theme “Celebrating the Past, Living the Present, Fighting for our Future” our program will include the announcement of the first DREAM scholarship recipients, dinner, guest speakers, silent auction, live music, dance performances and much more.
All proceeds will support the Dream scholarship fund.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Apollo’s 2000 Banquet Hall
2875 w. Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois
6:00pm to 12:00am
For questions email: galaforadream@gmail.com or call (773) 609-GALA
https://sites.google.com/site/dreamgala2011/
RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=126189277446257
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A 'Roadmap' for Increasing Latino Students' Success in College
A 'Roadmap' for Increasing Latino Students' Success in College
Excelencia in Education is releasing later today a report designed to lay out a path to increase Latino degree attainment. The “Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future” recommends ways in which colleges and communities can help 5.5 million more Latino Americans earn degrees to close race and ethnic equity gaps and meet President Obama’s degree attainment goals for 2020.
http://www.edexcelencia.org/initiatives/EAF/Roadmap
Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future
The evidence is clear. America cannot become the world leader in college degrees by 2020 or have the globally competitive workforce of the future without a tactical plan for increasing Latino college completion.
The product of collaboration among 60 national partners, the Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future (March 2011) is a tool for stimulating and facilitating dialogue in communities across the nation about action needed to increase degree attainment generally, and Latino degree attainment specifically.
Latino students are more likely to be non-traditional students, so state and institutional initiatives that focus on those students can make a big difference Colleges and universities should focus on policies that increase retention for working students in good standing, increase early
college high schools and dual enrollment programs, and guarantee need-based aid for qualified students.
Community leaders can do more to inform parents and family members about the pathway to college and to engage their community in supporting college access and degree attainment.
Historically, the federal government has focused on college access and opportunity through financial aid (Pell grants and Stafford Loans) and support programs (e.g., GEAR Up and TRIO). However, for America to lead the world in college degrees, the federal government must also
focus on college retention and degree attainment.
Excelencia in Education is releasing later today a report designed to lay out a path to increase Latino degree attainment. The “Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future” recommends ways in which colleges and communities can help 5.5 million more Latino Americans earn degrees to close race and ethnic equity gaps and meet President Obama’s degree attainment goals for 2020.
http://www.edexcelencia.org/initiatives/EAF/Roadmap
Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future
The evidence is clear. America cannot become the world leader in college degrees by 2020 or have the globally competitive workforce of the future without a tactical plan for increasing Latino college completion.
The product of collaboration among 60 national partners, the Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future (March 2011) is a tool for stimulating and facilitating dialogue in communities across the nation about action needed to increase degree attainment generally, and Latino degree attainment specifically.
Latino students are more likely to be non-traditional students, so state and institutional initiatives that focus on those students can make a big difference Colleges and universities should focus on policies that increase retention for working students in good standing, increase early
college high schools and dual enrollment programs, and guarantee need-based aid for qualified students.
Community leaders can do more to inform parents and family members about the pathway to college and to engage their community in supporting college access and degree attainment.
Historically, the federal government has focused on college access and opportunity through financial aid (Pell grants and Stafford Loans) and support programs (e.g., GEAR Up and TRIO). However, for America to lead the world in college degrees, the federal government must also
focus on college retention and degree attainment.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Illinois Hispanic Employment Plan for Public Universities FY 2010
Effective on January 1, 2011, Senate Bill 387/Public Act 96-1286 requires public universities and community colleges to annually report to the General Assembly the progress on efforts to hire and promote Hispanic faculty, administrative staff, and bilingual persons at public colleges and universities. This report is required as part of the larger State Hispanic Employment Plan and the Bilingual Employment Plan.
The fall of 2010 was the first year for data collection for the Hispanic Employment Plan for Higher Education. Plans are underway to form a committee made up of representatives from each state university and each community college to advise the Illinois Board of Higher Education on the specific language and questions for all future reports.
Data collection was undertaken in consultation with appropriate institutional representatives. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will be submitting a separate report for all community colleges.
The report is availale at this site, http://www.ibhe.org/Reports%20&%20Studies/PDF/2010HEP.pdf
The fall of 2010 was the first year for data collection for the Hispanic Employment Plan for Higher Education. Plans are underway to form a committee made up of representatives from each state university and each community college to advise the Illinois Board of Higher Education on the specific language and questions for all future reports.
Data collection was undertaken in consultation with appropriate institutional representatives. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will be submitting a separate report for all community colleges.
The report is availale at this site, http://www.ibhe.org/Reports%20&%20Studies/PDF/2010HEP.pdf
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
NSHMBA's 2011 Scholarship Program
NSHMBA's 2011 Scholarship Program
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs, which exists "to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development," has established a scholarship program to assist qualified Hispanics to pursue MBAs. Scholarships are offered each year for full- and part-time study at an accredited (AACSB) institution of the student's choice.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the NSHMBA Scholarship Program must:
* be a United States Citizen or legal permanent resident
* be of Hispanic heritage
* have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) OR have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in combination with two years of full-time work experience.
* have a NSHMBA membership - Member ID required. (Applicants who are not currently NSHMBA members may join now. Click on this NSHMBA Membership link.)
* be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master's Degree program in Management/Business no later than fall 2011 at a college in the United States or Puerto Rico accredited by AACSB. Click here to view the complete list of AACSB Accredited Schools.
AWARDS
Awards will range from $2,500 - $10,000. The top five (5) full-time applicants who demonstrate financial need will receive an award for $10,000. The awards include up to a $250 travel and accommodations reimbursements for attending the NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo during the award year.
Awards are renewable for up to one year or until a Master’s Degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the recipient meeting the following requirements:
* Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in current degree program.
* Maintain active NSHMBA membership status and are expected to be NSHMBA ambassadors. Recipients must show involvement with the organization through the NSHMBA local Chapter by utilizing the following opportunities:
o Drive the mission of NSHMBA and develop the pipeline on their campus
o Serve as an officer or committee in their local NSHMBA chapter
o Drive NSHMBA sponsorship and membership efforts
o Drive participation to NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo
o Attendance to NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo
o Other Hispanic orientated community/business school events may be substituted if a NSHMBA chapter is not located within 50 miles
First Term Participation Verification:
Information will be sent to recipients and chapters in early November. Recipients must complete/participate in two (2) events/activities by November 15, 2011. Failure to complete the required participation will result in forfeiture of award for the second term and the student will not be eligible for annual renewal of the scholarship.
Annual Renewal:
Information will be sent to eligible recipients in December with the second installment check. Recipients must complete/participate in one (1) additional event/activity by May 15, 2012. All new materials must be sent to Scholarship management Services no later than April 30, 2012. Failure to return required materials by this date will result in forfeiture of award.
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs, which exists "to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development," has established a scholarship program to assist qualified Hispanics to pursue MBAs. Scholarships are offered each year for full- and part-time study at an accredited (AACSB) institution of the student's choice.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the NSHMBA Scholarship Program must:
* be a United States Citizen or legal permanent resident
* be of Hispanic heritage
* have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) OR have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in combination with two years of full-time work experience.
* have a NSHMBA membership - Member ID required. (Applicants who are not currently NSHMBA members may join now. Click on this NSHMBA Membership link.)
* be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master's Degree program in Management/Business no later than fall 2011 at a college in the United States or Puerto Rico accredited by AACSB. Click here to view the complete list of AACSB Accredited Schools.
AWARDS
Awards will range from $2,500 - $10,000. The top five (5) full-time applicants who demonstrate financial need will receive an award for $10,000. The awards include up to a $250 travel and accommodations reimbursements for attending the NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo during the award year.
Awards are renewable for up to one year or until a Master’s Degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the recipient meeting the following requirements:
* Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) in current degree program.
* Maintain active NSHMBA membership status and are expected to be NSHMBA ambassadors. Recipients must show involvement with the organization through the NSHMBA local Chapter by utilizing the following opportunities:
o Drive the mission of NSHMBA and develop the pipeline on their campus
o Serve as an officer or committee in their local NSHMBA chapter
o Drive NSHMBA sponsorship and membership efforts
o Drive participation to NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo
o Attendance to NSHMBA Annual Conference & Career Expo
o Other Hispanic orientated community/business school events may be substituted if a NSHMBA chapter is not located within 50 miles
First Term Participation Verification:
Information will be sent to recipients and chapters in early November. Recipients must complete/participate in two (2) events/activities by November 15, 2011. Failure to complete the required participation will result in forfeiture of award for the second term and the student will not be eligible for annual renewal of the scholarship.
Annual Renewal:
Information will be sent to eligible recipients in December with the second installment check. Recipients must complete/participate in one (1) additional event/activity by May 15, 2012. All new materials must be sent to Scholarship management Services no later than April 30, 2012. Failure to return required materials by this date will result in forfeiture of award.
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