The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 10
th Annual Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education taking place virtually, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CDT, Oct. 28, 2021. The Deans’ Forum offers deans from colleges and universities across the country an opportunity to dialogue on the state of Hispanic higher education at their campuses.
Speakers and discussions will focus on the theme, Deans as Transformative Agents: Improving Hispanic Graduation Rates, Fundraising and Industry Partnerships.” The Deans’ Forum will include a keynote presentation from Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., president of California State University, Fresno, followed by a panel and concluding with a group discussion.
Tarleton honors 2021 Crystal Apple Society inductees
TSU Newsroom
STEPHENVILLE Tarleton State University recognized six distinguished educators at a recent virtual induction into the Crystal Apple Society.
This year’s honorees are Dr. Randall Bowden, former department head and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology; Ashlee Reed, assistant principal at Alvarado’s North Elementary School; Amy McKay, director of Tarleton’s Revive employee wellness program; Dr. Leslie Leach, associate dean of Faculty Affairs and Development at the university’s Center for Educational Excellence; Dr. Cynthia McPherson, former assistant professor and Graduate Director of English and Languages; and Brandy Musick, head of Stephenville High School’s science department.
Subject: Race on Campus: What Does Latinx Mean?
Welcome to Race on Campus. College campuses help drive cultural change, including in the language we use. This week, we explore how academics and students are pushing the term Latinx into the lexicon. And don t worry: There are also practical tips about when and how to use the term.
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The Debate Over Latinx
If you read this newsletter, you’ve probably heard the word Latinx. It’s used on diplomas to name majors, it s emblazoned on campus cultural centers, and it’s how some students and instructors identify their ethnicity.