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Diversity from a Latino Perspective
Virginia Gonzalez, Ed.D.Professor,
Counseling/PsychologyNorthampton Community
College
Northampton Community College
Comprehensive, two year public community college
Primarily suburban Pennsylvania Five campus locations One urban site 9488 credit enrolled students
Latino Students
2006 Fall enrollment—905 Latino students–approximately 9.5% of total credit enrolled student population
Demographic growth rate of Latino students experienced a 110% increase in the last 5 years
Hispanic Faculty and Staff
From 2002 to 2006, there has been a 50% increase in the number of Hispanic faculty and staff working at the college.
The increase in numbers was 28 for a current total of 84 individuals.
College Initiatives
Institutional EffortsInformation and MarketingHiring practices and mentoringClimate AssessmentCollege Wide Taskforce on Diversity
Voluntary EffortsHispanic CaucusCommunity Service
Institutional Efforts
Information and Marketing
Ads
Website
Bilingual Brochures
Sample of NCC WebsiteNorthampton - en Español
Gracias por su interés en Northampton Community College. El área a continuación es un medio de información para estudiantes de habla hispana y sus familias. Incluye información de carácter general sobre el colegio, así como contactos en el campus. Por favor llámenos si tiene alguna otra pregunta.
Preparándose para ingresar a NCCEl colegio comunitario Northampton Community College (NCC) ofrece oportunidades educativas económicas, de alta calidad y diversas. Para satisfacer sus necesidades de la mejor manera posible y para responder a sus preguntas específicas, por favor determine cual es su pregunta y consulte la lista de abajo para ponerse en contacto con la persona indicada.
Hiring Practices and Mentoring
Train all search committees
Highlight area resources
Pair new faculty with a mentor
Climate Assessment
Contracted with consultant to conduct a systematic assessment of our climate
Shared results with total college community
Formed subgroups to create action plans tied to budgeted lines
College Wide Taskforce on Diversity
Tied to college’s Position Statement on Diversity
Planning and issue based projects translation ESL awareness student involvement
Voluntary Efforts-Hispanic Caucus
Includes all segments of the college community: support staff, maintenance, faculty and administration
Highlights cultural values of personalismo, respeto y familia
HC Endeavors
Bilingual student orientation
Hispanic cultural calendar of events
Advising luncheon
Workshops for college community
Latino Women: Words of Wisdom“Corazones Unidos Siempre”
Panel and Coffee Bar
Thursday, September 21, 2006Main Campus CC 220 11:00 a.m
This panel will be hosted by members of the “Corazones Unidos Siempre” Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority
(CUS). The sorority was founded as an education and service based cultural sorority that strives to promote a positive image of the community of color, particularly
Latinas.The Sorority focuses on promoting a political, educational, cultural and social awareness, servicing the community, and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the
Latino culture.The program will consist of a power point presentation and a panel discussion with current active members of
Chi Upsilon Sigma, National Latin Sorority.
Antonio Cabán Vale “El Topo” In Concert“De Mi Tierra a Tú Tierra”
(From My Country to Yours)
Saturday, September 23, 2006Southside Fowler Family Center
7:00 – 9:00p.m.
Singer, songwriter and poet, “El Topo” helped give impetus to the “nueva canción” style of popular music
in Puerto Rico. He is well known for his extensive contributions to the Island’s folklore and for his
unique compositions “Verde Luz” and “Solina, Solina.” His simple yet inspirational verses enchant all
listeners.NCC will be the host of the benefit concert, which will support the Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh
Valley Scholarship Endowment.Tickets are $10 each. For more information,
call 610-861-5337.
LATINO CONFERENCE AT NCC“Latinos: They Speak Your Language”
Saturday, 14 October 2006Rooms TBA 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This conference is the first of its kind to be hosted by NCC that will address Latino issues.
Who may register? Individuals who wish to: a) exchange information with the local community, b) broaden their
cultural awareness, c) be informed of contemporary globalization issues, d) recognize and celebrate local
achievements, e) discuss Latino issues across disciplines, f) engage in fellowship and camaraderie, g) solidify or
establish connections with the College and the community.
How do you register? Send name, affiliation, address, phone number, fax number and email to: Profesora Del Cueto, NEH Kopecek Endowed Chair at
Northampton Community College / 3835 Green Pond Rd Bethlehem, PA 18020. Phone 610-861-5538 Fax
610-332-6563 [email protected]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Northampton Community College 2006-2007 Academic Year
The Carpentier QuartetLatin Jazz, Jazz, Classical and Folk
Thursday, November 16, 2006 Main Campus Laub Lounge 11:00 a.m
Monroe Campus, The Wedge 3:00 p.m.
The Carpentier Quartet formed in 1993 while its members were students at the Juilliard School.
Largely influenced by the life and work of pioneering cultural critic and essayist, Alejo
Carpentier (b. Cuba, 1904 –1980), the quartet’s mission is the promotion, performance and
education of the rich and diverse musical history of Latin America as well as the development of
the contemporary Latino musical voice.
The Carpentier Quartet's uniqueness lies in its commitment to performing unknown
masterworks of the Latin American chamber music repertory alongside contemporary Latin
American works.
Special thanks to The College Life Committee, International Student Organization and Student
Activities for sponsoring this event.
“On the Road to NCC” Panel and Coffee Bar
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Laub
Lounge 11:00 a.m.
A panel will focus on the experiences that led each presenter to the job that he or she currently
holds at NCC. Speakers will highlight achievements and challenges, inspirational or
influential people in their lives, reasons for being at NCC and lifelong goals. Each will end with
“words of wisdom.”
Cinco De Mayo CelebrationThursday, May 3, 2007
11:00 a.m. College Center 220
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory by Mexican troops in La Batalla de Puebla. Join us as
we celebrate this date with food, music, and much more. Do not miss this opportunity to meet
students from Hispanic clubs and universities throughout the Valley.
Community participation
Addition of new courses on Latinos
Advisor assignments
System of support
Provide input for strategic planning
Advocate for student needs and college changes
Scholarship and cultural event endowment
Community Service Puerto Rican Day Parade
Representation on Latino boards
Source of expertise for local news
Leadership on local school boards, community organizations
Arizona State University
State supported, Research 1 Institution
Four campus locations-one urban, three suburban
Total (Spring 2006) student population of 45,900 with 13.2% Hispanic students or 6068 individuals
Institutional Commitment to Diversity
ASU Minority review—university wide diversity self-study was conducted
Hispanic Research Center– interdisciplinary focus which centers on basic and applied research and creative arts
Bilingual Review Press
Institutional Programs for Latino Students
Coalition to Increase Minority Degrees Project 1000 Electronic Peer Study Groups
National Name Exchange
Minority Graduate Education
Transition Programs for Latino Students
Summer Transition Academy
Hispanic Alumni Association-mentoring and scholarship programs
Joint reception for faculty and students
Students linked to faculty—academic programs and disciplines
Presenters’ E-mail Addresses
Jaime Chahin [email protected]
Virginia Gonzalez [email protected]
Loui Olivas [email protected]
