students and their families to visit or even join the CWU family (see Appendix C for current and upcoming KCWU programming). Additionally, creating a space for Latinx students through a student resource center could offer a one-stop shop focused on comprehensive academic, financial, social, and cultural programming and resources for Latinx students. A space, which might include everything from Latinx-centered recruiting efforts to graduation celebrations, could reach more students and families by employing Latinx Student Ambassadors. These ambassadors could help to connect the ‘dream’ of higher education with the reality of success through programs that provide tutoring, mentoring, recruitment, and outreach to surrounding communities, school districts, and those visiting campus. Next Steps Hispanic Student Resource Center: The center would be a one-stop shop for all current and prospective Latinx students and their families. The intent of the center is not only to provide academic-related services and resources, but also to provide cultural and social activities that promote the diversity of the Latinx community. It would provide opportunities for Latinx students to realize or expand their own cultural identity. Throughout the literature, this element is as important as the academic support services offered, as it allows students to explore and celebrate their Latinx culture, enables them to socialize and form networks with their Latinx peers, and helps strengthen their own cultural identity. Services provided by the center could include recruiting, admissions, academic advising, career counseling, peer tutoring, social/cultural programming. 4 Resources The table below outlines the potential costs associated with establishing such a center.
Recommended
Approximate Cost
Expenses
Director:
$100,000 $34,000 $70,000 $23,800 $50,000 $17,000 $40,000 $13,600 $40,000 $13,600 $27,500 $9,350 $22,080
Salary Benefits Salary Benefits Salary Benefits Salary Benefits Salary Benefits
Assistant Director:
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor:
Academic Advisor:
Career Counselor:
Financial Aid Counselor (cost share @ .5 FTE):
Salary (.5 FTE) Benefits
6 Peer Tutors (Student Employees):
6 tutors * 32 weeks * 10 hrs/week * $11.50/hour
4 Student Event Coordinators:
$14,720
4 students * 32 weeks * 10hrs/week * $11.50/hour
4 While CWU currently has a Center for Latino and Latin American Studies, this is a “ center ” in name only (established as part of the “ Spheres of Distinction ” project under President McIntyre). The LLAS program is struggling to enroll students and faculty will be engaging a review of curriculum this year. It would be possible to consider this initiative as part of the re-visioning of the LLAS program.
CWU HSI Initiative 7.12.18
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