June 24, 2011 ACTION ALERT
Parents at Whittier School pressuring for a new library for their children are blocking the entrance to the school. The police have surrounded the building. About 100 parents and supporters are at the school entrances waiting for additional allies. They are asking the community for support.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
More Hispanic Students Finishing High School
More Hispanic Students Finishing High School
by Christine Armario/Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) –A higher percentage of young Hispanic adults is finishing high school, and the number attending a two-year college has nearly doubled over the last decade, according to Census data releasedWednesday. The percentage of Hispanic 18- to 24-year-olds who are not enrolled in high school and don’t have an equivalent degree was 22 percent in 2008, down from 34 percent in 1998. Meanwhile, the number attending a two-year college increased 85 percent, from 540,000 in 2000 to one million in 2008.
by Christine Armario/Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) –A higher percentage of young Hispanic adults is finishing high school, and the number attending a two-year college has nearly doubled over the last decade, according to Census data releasedWednesday. The percentage of Hispanic 18- to 24-year-olds who are not enrolled in high school and don’t have an equivalent degree was 22 percent in 2008, down from 34 percent in 1998. Meanwhile, the number attending a two-year college increased 85 percent, from 540,000 in 2000 to one million in 2008.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
THE ROLE OF MENTORING IN COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS
THE ROLE OF MENTORING IN COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS
Given the urgent need to increase access to and success in college for all students, this Research to Practice brief distills and synthesizes scholarly research specifically as it pertains to the role of mentoring to promote college access and success, featuring an interview with the leadership of Philadelphia-Futures’ Sponsor-A-Scholar program.
Increasing the number of college students who graduate prepared for participation in the workforce and civil society will require a redoubling of efforts to improve college–going and completion rates for students traditionally underrepresented by higher education— individuals from low-income backgrounds and young people of color, who currently earn degrees at much lower rates than other groups (NCES 2010; Mortenson 2009). Given the urgent need to increase the success of underrepresented
students in college, individuals from college access programs, youth development organizations, and advocacy groups, along with K–12 and higher education leaders, have an important role to play. Practitioners from college access programs and youth development.
Given the urgent need to increase access to and success in college for all students, this Research to Practice brief distills and synthesizes scholarly research specifically as it pertains to the role of mentoring to promote college access and success, featuring an interview with the leadership of Philadelphia-Futures’ Sponsor-A-Scholar program.
Increasing the number of college students who graduate prepared for participation in the workforce and civil society will require a redoubling of efforts to improve college–going and completion rates for students traditionally underrepresented by higher education— individuals from low-income backgrounds and young people of color, who currently earn degrees at much lower rates than other groups (NCES 2010; Mortenson 2009). Given the urgent need to increase the success of underrepresented
students in college, individuals from college access programs, youth development organizations, and advocacy groups, along with K–12 and higher education leaders, have an important role to play. Practitioners from college access programs and youth development.
Friday, June 10, 2011
STATE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT - Goal 2 Affordability
The Illinois Public Agenda for College and Career Success, adopted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2008, presents the challenges and opportunities facing Illinois and charts a course to One Illinois, a place where all residents have access to high-quality educational opportunities that prepare them for the jobs of the present and the future.
Today, two years later, it is time to take measure of where we were, where we are, and where we want to be in 2018. This Accountability Report, the second of several performance updates to come, focuses on Goal 2, ensuring college affordability for students, families, and taxpayers. This update shows:
• Illinois ranks at the bottom of the states when measuring the ability of low income families to afford the net cost of an education at public 4-year institutions in Illinois. The net cost, as a percent of income, for a low income family in Illinois is 77.4 percent, the national average is 60.7 percent, and the midpoint of the five best-performing states is 34.1 percent. Illinois ranks 46th in the net cost as a percent of income for middle income families.
Today, two years later, it is time to take measure of where we were, where we are, and where we want to be in 2018. This Accountability Report, the second of several performance updates to come, focuses on Goal 2, ensuring college affordability for students, families, and taxpayers. This update shows:
• Illinois ranks at the bottom of the states when measuring the ability of low income families to afford the net cost of an education at public 4-year institutions in Illinois. The net cost, as a percent of income, for a low income family in Illinois is 77.4 percent, the national average is 60.7 percent, and the midpoint of the five best-performing states is 34.1 percent. Illinois ranks 46th in the net cost as a percent of income for middle income families.
HACU National Internship Program New Deadline
HACU National Internship Program
announces new deadlines 2011-12
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announces its upcoming deadlines for the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP). Fall 2011 internship applications are due by June 17. Additional program dates and deadlines for 2011-12 are now available, www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=990
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announces new deadlines 2011-12
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announces its upcoming deadlines for the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP). Fall 2011 internship applications are due by June 17. Additional program dates and deadlines for 2011-12 are now available, www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=990
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Debunking Myths About Applying to Medical School
More recruiting of underrepresented minorities, especially Hispanics, is needed by U.S. medical schools in order to train physicians to treat the nation’s increasingly
diverse population. Demystifying the process of applying to medical school might be one of the keys to expanding the diversity of applicants.
“We are deeply committed to increasing the number of minorities in medical schools,” said Dr. Darrell Kirch, president and chief executive officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). “You don’t improve the health of communities without having a work force that reflects the diversity of those communities.”
Kirch’s comments are reinforced by research from the American Medical Association (AMA) showing that minority patients prefer minority physicians, thus making it especially critical to attract and retain more minority applicants to medical school. For example, Hispanics make up 38 percent of California’s population, but only 5 percent of the state’s physicians are Hispanic. An AMA report titled Minorities in Medicine states that by 2050 racial and ethnic minorities will comprise half of the U.S. population.
diverse population. Demystifying the process of applying to medical school might be one of the keys to expanding the diversity of applicants.
“We are deeply committed to increasing the number of minorities in medical schools,” said Dr. Darrell Kirch, president and chief executive officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). “You don’t improve the health of communities without having a work force that reflects the diversity of those communities.”
Kirch’s comments are reinforced by research from the American Medical Association (AMA) showing that minority patients prefer minority physicians, thus making it especially critical to attract and retain more minority applicants to medical school. For example, Hispanics make up 38 percent of California’s population, but only 5 percent of the state’s physicians are Hispanic. An AMA report titled Minorities in Medicine states that by 2050 racial and ethnic minorities will comprise half of the U.S. population.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Less Than 6 Million "Latino/a" Adults Have A College Degree
By Joseph Villescas, Ph.D.
Recently I was perusing Census data to determine, exactly, how many Latinos in this country have college degrees. Given that Latinos are a fast growing portion of the U.S. population, educated leaders are a must, even more so are educated Latino leaders.
Out of 31.8 million adult Latinos in the United States,
• 10.6 million did not complete high school and are ineligible for postsecondary degree programs;
• 2.4 million (7.5%) are currently enrolled in an institution of higher education;
• 5.8 million (18.3%) have completed a postsecondary degree program;
• One out of every three Hispanic degree holders only has an associate’s degree;
• Half of all Latino degree holders ended their postsecondary studies upon the completion of their bachelor’s degrees;
• 884,000 (2.7%) Latinos in the United States have completed graduate degree programs;
• 147,000 (.5%) Latinos have obtained a doctoral degree.
Unfortunately, as we can see from the following data, the U.S. Latino community has a long way to go towards creating a sizable and educated leadership class. Later this week I will expand on these trends, touching on how Latinas in particular are likely to step into these leadership roles as Hispanic baby boomers begin retirement.
Recently I was perusing Census data to determine, exactly, how many Latinos in this country have college degrees. Given that Latinos are a fast growing portion of the U.S. population, educated leaders are a must, even more so are educated Latino leaders.
Out of 31.8 million adult Latinos in the United States,
• 10.6 million did not complete high school and are ineligible for postsecondary degree programs;
• 2.4 million (7.5%) are currently enrolled in an institution of higher education;
• 5.8 million (18.3%) have completed a postsecondary degree program;
• One out of every three Hispanic degree holders only has an associate’s degree;
• Half of all Latino degree holders ended their postsecondary studies upon the completion of their bachelor’s degrees;
• 884,000 (2.7%) Latinos in the United States have completed graduate degree programs;
• 147,000 (.5%) Latinos have obtained a doctoral degree.
Unfortunately, as we can see from the following data, the U.S. Latino community has a long way to go towards creating a sizable and educated leadership class. Later this week I will expand on these trends, touching on how Latinas in particular are likely to step into these leadership roles as Hispanic baby boomers begin retirement.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Scholarships available for best Hispanic heritage student video
Scholarships available for best Hispanic heritage student video
http://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=976
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the producers of The Hispanic College Quiz have announced the launch of a video contest for undergraduate students to submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive a scholarship award ranging from $1,000 – $5,000.
Submissions must meet the following eligibility criteria:
* The student must be an undergraduate student
* The student must be enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the United States at the time video is submitted and scholarship awarded
* Video entry must be uploaded at www.hispaniccollegequiz.comLink Icon, May 12 - Oct. 16
* Video entry must be a personal video, in English, that captures the importance of student’s Latino/Hispanic heritage
* Video length must be 1-2 minutes
Three entries whose videos capture the most compelling message and receive the most public votes will receive one of the following one-time scholarship awards: first place - $5,000, second place - $2,500, and third place - $1,000. Finalists will receive one round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and a conference registration to attend the Student Track component of HACU’s 25th Annual Conference taking place Oct. 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio, TX, where the scholarship awards will be announced. Some additional video entries may also be televised during a nationwide broadcast of the Hispanic College Quiz, airing during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Information on contest rules and voting is available at www.hispaniccollegequiz.comLink Icon. Public voting will open immediately and continue through Oct. 16. Voting is limited to one vote per person per day.
http://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=976
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the producers of The Hispanic College Quiz have announced the launch of a video contest for undergraduate students to submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive a scholarship award ranging from $1,000 – $5,000.
Submissions must meet the following eligibility criteria:
* The student must be an undergraduate student
* The student must be enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the United States at the time video is submitted and scholarship awarded
* Video entry must be uploaded at www.hispaniccollegequiz.comLink Icon, May 12 - Oct. 16
* Video entry must be a personal video, in English, that captures the importance of student’s Latino/Hispanic heritage
* Video length must be 1-2 minutes
Three entries whose videos capture the most compelling message and receive the most public votes will receive one of the following one-time scholarship awards: first place - $5,000, second place - $2,500, and third place - $1,000. Finalists will receive one round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and a conference registration to attend the Student Track component of HACU’s 25th Annual Conference taking place Oct. 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio, TX, where the scholarship awards will be announced. Some additional video entries may also be televised during a nationwide broadcast of the Hispanic College Quiz, airing during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Information on contest rules and voting is available at www.hispaniccollegequiz.comLink Icon. Public voting will open immediately and continue through Oct. 16. Voting is limited to one vote per person per day.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Focus Spring 2011
Recently released figures from U.S. Census Bureau make one point with stunning clarity: The face of America is changing. And rapidly. Consider the numbers: The U.S. population grew by about 9 percent between 2000 and 2010, rising from 281 million to nearly 309 million. During that decade, the number of Latino residents increased by 43 percent — nearly ten times the growth rate of the nation’s non-Latino population. Today, Latinos make up almost one-sixth of the U.S. population. By 2050, experts say, one in four Americans will be Latino.
This growing subpopulation is marked by its youth. According to the most recent figures, the median age of Latinos is 27; that’s 10 years younger than the median age for the population as a whole and 14 years younger than that of white Americans.
This growing subpopulation is marked by its youth. According to the most recent figures, the median age of Latinos is 27; that’s 10 years younger than the median age for the population as a whole and 14 years younger than that of white Americans.
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