Transforming Institutions to Serve the Latino/Hispanic Community Carlos Campo, Regent University Gary A. Dill, University of the Southwest D. Merrill Ewert, Fresno Pacific University

Find our presentation here: Fresno.edu/cccu2012

The Purpose of this Session Understand the social/cultural context of HSIs Study examples of effective practice Recognize how our institutions are being transformed Identify lessons learned

The Context

Hispanic Growth The growth and subsequent impact of the Hispanic American population

Global Challenge in America Hispanic Americans are now the largest minority group in America [i] [i] Has accounted for half of US population growth since 2000 [ii] [ii] [i][i] Dallas Morning News, “Report: Hispanic Population Surging,” June, 9, 2005, 13A. [ii][ii] D’vera Cohn, “Hispanic population keeps gaining numbers,” Star Telegram, June 9, 2005, 5A.

Contributing Factors: Births 1 in every 6 In in every 6 was Hispanic 1 in every 3 By in every 3 will be Hispanic

Hispanic Population Trends, 1990 to 2050 Population ProjectionPercent of Total Population million9.0%

Percentage of Adults With Postsecondary Degree 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, Source: OECD Condition of Education 2008

Percentage of Adults (25-64) With Postsecondary Degree 54 Canada Japan 52Korea 50 Massachusetts48 46 Minnesota44 North Dakota42New Zealand Connecticut/Colorado/New York40Norway/Ireland/Belgium New Jersey/Vermont/New Hampshire Illinois/Maryland/Nebraska38Denmark/France Virginia/Iowa36United States/Australia/Spain/Sweden Pennsylvania/Kansas/Delaware34 Finland U.K. Hawaii Utah/Montana32Netherlands Michigan/North Carolina/Georgia30Luxembourg Ohio/MO/OR/WY/CA/FL/ME28Iceland/Switzerland Indiana Idaho/South Carolina/Arizona26 Texas/Alabama/Tennessee/Alaska/Oklahoma24Poland Kentucky/New Mexico22Greece Mississippi/Louisiana West Virginia/Arkansas/Nevada Germany Hungary/Portugal Mexico/Austria

Hispanics and 4-Yr High School Graduation Rates Overall:69% Asian American:79% White:76% Hispanic American:54% African American:51% Native American:50%

Case: Regent University A Comprehensive Strategy to Recruit and Retain Hispanic Students

The University Context: Founded as CBN University (1978) Graduate-only Institution Renamed, Regent University – 1989 Undergraduate School Added in ,900 students, almost evenly divided between grad and undergrad Eight Schools

The University Context, cont. Hampton Roads Region Comprised of Six Distinct Cities Regent Campus in Virginia Beach Large Military Presence Large Minority Population, Dominated by African-Americans (31.3%)

What we’re doing Partnership with NHCLC / Valhen / Others Alliance for Hispanic Christian Education Comprehensive Enrollment and Student Success Strategy Center for Leadership La Casa de Español (Spanish House) Immersion

What we’re doing, cont. Hiring Strategies Research Stipends Commencement Week Hispanic Heritage Hispanic Student Law Association Chapter

Case: University of the Southwest

The University Context 32% First Generation students 63% Pell Grant Recipients 42% Hispanic 21% Caucasian 13% African American 2% International 1% Native American 1% Asian 19% Do not indicate ethnicity

What we’re doing In official publications In campus life policy and practice In behavior of faculty and staff

What we’re doing, cont. Variety of worship styles in Chapel Cultural experiences reflecting distinctive elements of Hispanic heritage [ Dia de los Muertos, Cinco de Mayo, etc.] Intentional outreach to Hispanic population centers in recruiting plans and strategies A number of bilingual [Spanish/English] faculty and staff

Case: Fresno Pacific University

The University Context: Founded as Bible Institute: MB Church: (1944) Junior college (1950s), 4-year college (1966), grad programs (1970s), DC & prof dev. (1980s) Renamed, Fresno Pacific University TUG, 900 grad students, 1600 DC Five schools

The University Context, Cont. Regional Centers: Bakersfield, Visalia, North Fresno, and Merced Fresno County – more than 50% Hispanic Hispanic enrollments; 32% TUG; nearly 50% in degree completion

What we’re doing, cont. Bringing the university to the churches – Spanish materials, visits to congregations, etc. CAKE - Cultural Awareness and Knowledge Enrichment Ethnic celebrations on campus Being Latino in Christ – dinner & conversation

What we’re doing, cont. Ministry house – afterschool programs Faculty connecting with families Staffing in Admissions and Retention STEM project

How Students have changed FPU The language of our public events Cultural symbols – graduation sashes Staffing in Admissions and Retention Sensitized our faculty and staff to the issues

What we’ve learned: Enrollment is a family decision Families do not understand how things work Have to do more work up front (FAFSA, course selection, etc.) When they succeed, more loyal to FPU

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