Understanding Your Culture & Understanding Yourself
October 03, 2018
11:30 AM - 01:13 PM
OSC Aspen Leaf
Jennifer Alanis
719-549-2658
jennifer.alanis@csupueblo.edu
A MOTIVATIONAL FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DR. GINA GARCIA the leading researcher of Hispanic Serving Institutions. Dr. Garcia was a research analyst at the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) where she examined the curricular and co-curricular experiences that foster success for Students of Color pursuing STEM degrees. As a student affairs professional, Dr. Garcia worked with federally funded grants in order to establish programs that foster retention and success for Students of Color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and careers. Her research interests center on issues of equity and diversity within higher education with an emphasis on the organizational culture and identity of HSIs and the retention, success, and identity development of Latina/o college students. Sponsors: Residence Life & Housing, SEAL, EMCSA, ODI, CHASS & Chicano Studies
