I haven’t had a chance to dig into the new Latino census data, but there are already many questions regarding what the results might mean – and not mean. An interesting piece via NPR on Latinos, ethnicity, and race. Classification was a big question coming into the 2010 census – how would Latinos “classify” themselves on…
That, I think, was the outcome from last night’s Town Hall Meeting on Latino Education sponsored by Univision. While the core message regarding the academic success of Latinos was important, much of the discussion lacked some depth. No doubt there is a sincere effort being made by the Obama Administration to support the educational success…
After 5 years in Cincinnati, Ohio I’ll be moving to Madison, Wisconsin within the next couple months. My stay in Cincinnati has been great; but I’m looking forward to getting to know our new home. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, you know that Madison has been the epicenter of the fight between unions and Republican governors….
A great discussion regarding women in the workforce via NPR (Diane Rehm Show). Topics range from pay equity, impact of the recession, research, and leadership development. Startling data regarding how the recovery has negatively impacted women – even during the slight recovery we’ve been seeing over the last few months.
Another guest contribution from my good friend Edwin Martinez. Enjoy! By Edwin Martinez, PHR Sometimes when we are still for a brief moment, time seems to stop and everything around us might strike us as empty and meaningless. We stare into thin air and simply allow the moment to exist without interruption until forced to…
An interesting dialogue occuring over at Room for Debate via the New York Times. Essentially is questions whether or not higher education is evolving to include AND leverage the benefits of technology – including social media. A number of thought provoking comments from academics and students.
Great article via USA Today regarding a new sort of digital divide – computer vs. mobile internet. What’s more interesting is the articles view about what minorities (mainly Latinos and African Americans) are doing and NOT doing with mobile technology. Engaging. Yet mobile Internet access may not be the great equalizer. Aaron Smith, a Pew…
As the Latinos (particularly college students) expand into new areas of the United States, it’s important they have a “place” where they can connect with others. I’ve written before about Northern Kentucky University down the road from me in Cincinnati and how their Latino Affairs Department is an important part of making this happen for their 200+ Latinos…
Ruben Navarrette’s piece provides yet another illustration of why the Dream Act needs to be passed. In this case, the college student in question (and ready for deportation) is the student body President at Cal State University, Fresno. He was brought illegally to the United States when he was three. Student body president Pedro Ramirez…
NPR is awesome – despite some of the political rhetoric aimed at them recently. Here are two excellent pieces featured over the last week. First, a story regarding minority faculty and how some colleges in MA. are attempting to improve their representation. Money quote from the interview which resonated with me: “When I got my Ph.D. (at Tulane University),…
