School Library January 2024
This month featuring books on Success in Graduate Studies from Amazon and Narrative Studies from Ohio State University Press
Graduate Schools
This month featuring books on Success in Graduate Studies from Amazon and Narrative Studies from Ohio State University Press
At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
As we begin the new year, Hispanic Outlook offers readers a calendar of all national holidays and key electoral, cultural and international events that will take place in 2024 across the United States and Latin America.
Despite the notable growth of Latina/o/x/e students completing graduate and professional studies, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. In order to promote positive outcomes regarding Latina/o/x/e student success in graduate studies, Drs Rodríguez and Núñez emphasize the importance of "servingness" in Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and suggest principles to support a graduate college-going culture.
What makes a teacher memorable? What is worth being taught? The author recalls one of his professors who emphasized the value of art and timeless knowledge and underscores the importance of teaching what makes people more humane, transcending current ideologies.
It is anticipated that the year 2024 will bring disconcerting developments, particularly in Congress, focusing on the November presidential election, the influence of the monolithic Latino Vote, student loans, hate speech on campuses, and immigration decisions affecting Dreamers. The exclusion of Dreamers from immigration measures and the considerations for immigration reform in 2024 will likely play a significant role in the political landscape of the upcoming year.
Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College, shares his inspiring journey from poverty to success. As Attorney General, he prioritized family and victim empowerment. Now, as college president, he aims to transform the institution, emphasizing student support and cultural richness for nationwide appeal.
Recognized by Excelencia in Education in 2023, California State University, Chico or Chico State’s Graduate Equity Fellowship Program has empowered Hispanic/Latino graduate students by addressing academic, cultural, and financial barriers. The program has significantly increased the number of Latino students attaining advanced degrees and pursuing rewarding professional careers, contributing to a more equitable future.
The UTSA School Psychology MA program, which is dedicated to growth and diversity, welcomes students of Latinx heritage. With half of its graduate students of Latinx heritage, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice and prioritizes cultural and linguistic diversity.
The Leadership Alliance (TLA) was established to support underrepresented students, particularly Hispanic/Latinx, in pursuing graduate degrees. Through programs like the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), TLA has significantly increased the number of Hispanic/Latinx students earning doctoral degrees, far surpassing the national average.
The Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline program at San Diego Mesa College is successfully inspiring diverse students to pursue careers in education. Aiming to address the nationwide teacher shortage by creating a pathway from tutoring to teaching, Dr. Mark Manasse, the catalyst behind the initiative, emphasizes the importance of early exposure to the teaching profession and envisions the program as a model for California.
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The Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) aims to address the underrepresentation of Latino doctoral graduates by doubling their enrollment at R1 universities and increasing the Hispanic professoriate by 20% by 2030. The alliance focuses on collaboration, networking, and creating opportunities to enhance Hispanic student success in research and academia. The initiative involves partnerships with government agencies, foundations, and private sector grants to develop new models and projects. The HSRU also promotes best practices among its member institutions to share knowledge and open doors to opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds.
Each year, a growing number of Hispanic/Latino students enroll in graduate programs across the country, completing Master’s and PhD degrees in order to gain access to higher-paying jobs and be eligible for leadership positions.
