NASPA 2012 - Phoenix
Pre-Conference Workshop: Latinos/as in Higher Education Institute
Sunday, March 11 · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Pre-Conference Workshop
(Full-Day) · 232B - Convention Center
Terry Mena, Florida Atlantic University
Michelle Espino , University of Georgia
Juan Guardia, Florida State University
Naddia Palacios, Claremont University Consortium
Miguel Hernandez, University of Georgia
Angela Batista, Mills College
Mary Jo Gonzales, Iowa State University
Frank Cuevas, University of Tennessee
Through the “Cathy Acevedo Comadre Circle” and the “Compadre Circle,”
participants will have an opportunity to explore the following critical issues:
the history of Latinos/Latinas in NASPA; the state of Latinos/as in higher
education; current higher education policies affecting Latino/a students;
immigration and language issues; strategic agenda setting; identity and the
profession; doctoral education; gender-related issues of concern; professional
development; familia/cultural values; mentoring and networking; and professional growth in higher education. The goal of the workshop will be to provide professional development, fellowship and networking among graduate students, as well as new, mid-level, and senior-level professionals in NASPA, through informal and formal dialogue.
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