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NCCHC National Community College Hispanic Council:
17th Annual NCCHC Leadership Symposium
September 20-22, 2012
Renaissance Hotel
Long Beach, CA
National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies
Eastern Regional Meeting
September 20-23, 2012
Swan & Dolphin Hotel
Orlando, FL
National Latina/o Psychological Association:
NLPA 2012 Conference
October 11, 12, 13, 2012
New Brunswick, NJ
VALHEN 2012 ENCUENTRO:
October 11-12 2012
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
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The Board of Trustees of the Peralta Community College District has announced the appointment of Dr. Jose M. Ortiz as its new chancellor to lead Berkeley City College, College of Alameda and Laney and Merritt colleges in Oakland, Calif.
Dr. Veronikha Salazar has been hired to lead the new Hispanic Outreach and Retention Office at Armstrong Atlantic State University (Ga.). She will be responsible for providing academic support for Latino students and supporting the Enrollment Services Office and the HOLA Program to facilitate community development and outreach.
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Impact of Affirmative Action Bans in Graduate Education
Revolving Door Remains for Black, Latino Scholars
HowFederal Financial Aid Policy Impacts Student Success
Latinos in Higher Ed Releases Updated Website
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Impact of Affirmative Action in Graduate Education
By Dr. Liliana Garces
The study raises an issue of great importance for both the nation's future and the national debate over the necessity of affirmative action. As affirmative action has been banned in several states and the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider the issue for the third time this fall, it's vital to understand what impact the loss of affirmative action has had in particular states and to consider whether these states have found alternatives that maintain diversity without affirmative action.
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After Decades, Revolving Door Remains for Black, Latino Scholars in the Academy
Despite decades of research and recommendations, a revolving door continues to cycle Black and Hispanic faculty into and out of predominately White higher education institutions. In addition, numerous racial incidents on university campuses have focused attention on the composition of faculty at many top universities.
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Aid and Innovation: How Federal Financial Aid Policy Impacts Student Success and How States Can Respond
State policymakers and community college leaders are focused on building completion pathways to ensure that more students succeed in postsecondary education and make smooth transitions to careers. Financial aid is both an effective and necessary policy lever to promote this goal.
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Latinos in Higher Ed Releases New, Updated Website
LatinosinHigherEd.com is excited to share its new website. The new site is comprised of exciting new features that better improve the job search experience for the company's users. The new features include a new design, improved functionality for job seekers, employers and employment agencies as well as social media integration for job seekers.
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For more information, contact Walter Diaz at 860.632.7676 or walter@LatinosinHigherEd.com LatinosinHigherEd.com
PO Box 16, Cromwell, CT 06416-0016
  
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