The New York Times has an interesting overview of Sinclair Community College and its retraining efforts resulting from a devastated automotive industry. This article provides an interesting view regarding the role of vocational and/or training schools. It seems that discussions about higher education in the United States have always included the debate contrasting academic missions…
Ever so often, I find it useful to review basic stats on where Hispanics are in relation to their presence in organizations and the workforce. I tend to review different sources (census data, PEW Hispanic Research, journals, etc.). Research organizations are also very helpful. This information is provided by Evangelina Holvino, a writer and Faculty member at the…
The University of Cincinnati has opened a Gen-1 Theme House for first generation incoming students. The Gen-1 Theme house is designed to be “an anchor as the students learn to navigate the university and to be their own advocates.” Gen-1 not only provides support and direction for first generation college goers, it also provides an…
Here are two (here and here) inspiring articles regarding Hispanics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers. Collectively known as STEM careers, they are a significant issue in the study of Hispanic student retention and persistence. Historically, Hispanics and other minorities have been disproportionately under-represented in STEM disciplines. As of 2000, the ratio of STEM degrees…
