issue 9
october 2023
Unidos
Newsletter
In This Issue
Staff Excelencia In Service Award
Public Defense Announcement
SHSU Employee Resources
Professional Development
HSI Graduate Student Opportunity
ROAD/ASPIRE Application
SHSU Campus Events
SHSU Community Events
Staff Excelencia In Service Award
Recently, SHSU received the official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Latinos Unidos Employee Resource Group would like to recognize a staff member who provides extraordinary support to the Hispanic/Latinx SHSU community. SHSU staff, faculty and students may nominate a staff member who has gone above and beyond.
Nominations close November 15, 2022
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Your donation will provide us with resources to fulfill our mission to to provide support and foster a sense of belonging for Hispanic/Latine staff and faculty at SHSU, and to share opportunities and resources, both within and beyond Sam Houston State University.
To give:
- Give Online
- Add Friends of Unidos under “Other”
- Set-up recurring gifts, if preferred.
public Defense Announcement
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SHSU Employee Resources
Elevate aims to create a healthy campus culture and environment at Sam Houston State University through collaboration with campus and community partners on programs, services, and initiatives that address all dimensions of wellness.
SHSU Employees have access to the LinkedIn Learning library that contains a vast array of video courses. You can connect your LinkedIn profile and complete training to meet your annual professional development requirements.
SHSU's HR Policies related to employment, compensation, benefits, professional development, and conflict resolution can be viewed in Spanish.
Onate to Friends of Unidos
Employee Education Assistance program releases an eligible employee to take one course during regular work hours and waives local fees and tuition. The employee is only responsible for statutory (state) tuition.
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Professional Development
UPCOMING Conferences
Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) is dedicated to developing, advancing, and supporting women employed at colleges and universities across the state of Texas.
Latinx Connect is organized and sponsored by a grassroots transdisciplinary and cross-institutional group of educators and community leaders based in Pittsburgh.
Call for Proposals
Crecemos con TACHE: Celebramos Nuestros 50s to highlight the work, contributions, and dedication of nuestra gente in higher education in Texas
February 21 - February 24, 2024
Westin San Antonio North
San Antonio, Texas
Deadline to submit proposals is Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Diversity Forum: “Amplifying Our Voices Through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue”
January 23-24, 2024
University of Pittsburgh
Deadline to submit proposals is Wednesday, November 10, 2023
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Hispanic-Serving Institution Graduate Student Opportunity
Title V, Part A, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program at Lone Star College - Kingwood
Mi Familia, Mi Futuro, a program designed to improve postsecondary degree attainment of Hispanic, low-income, and other underserved students by reducing student and institutional barriers. Workshop topics will focus on college readiness, career exploration and assessment. The target population is Hispanic, low-income, or other underserved students at LSC-KW, especially students who speak Spanish. Graduate Students will conduct the Community and Workforce Need Assessments.
In Y1, in partnership with the DHSI PD and PAC, the Graduate Students will explore, select, and implement improved employer engagement strategies to plan and implement future work-and-learn pathways and curricula aligned to in-demand occupations.
Tasks include:
- Develop and conduct a comprehensive Community Workforce Need Assessment addressing skill gaps and attributes of a successful employee. The strategy provides the WWC evidence-based recommendation (linked to credit accumulation and industry recognized credential attainment): intentionally design and structure career pathways to enable students to further their education, secure a job, and advance employment. The need assessment will focus on alignment and other needs of regional industry. Upon completion, LSC-KW will identify strategies, steps, and timelines to address the identified weaknesses and ensure approaches to outreach, access, enrollment, onboarding, and student academic and support services are equity-based and meet the needs of the growing Hispanic community.
- The Graduate Students will prepare and present an analysis report to the PAC, LSC-KW President, and President Cabinet. The report will provide an analysis of Hispanic families, community stakeholders, ISD partners, and workforce needs, including workforce interest in forming an LSC-KW Employer Partnership Program (EPP).
Requirements: Must be bilingual (English and Spanish). Must be enrolled in a higher institution in the field of Education.
Compensation will be provided.
Please contact:
Imee Villarreal, Program Manager | p: 281-312-1793 or e: Imee.Villarreal@LoneStar.edu
Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Pick
Applications for Spring 2024 ROAD and ASPIRE Scholars Program
The Graduate & Professional School is now accepting applications for Spring 2024 Aspire and Road Scholars Program. The Program endeavors to promote a culture of excellence in learning, and research, and provide an opportunity for professional development within graduate education. To fulfill its mission, during the academic year the program provides its scholars the tools to adjust smoothly to the academic rigor of graduate education and delivers holistic student mentoring, academic success programming, professional development, and academic support.
Deadline: Oct. 30
Contact: Falguni Mukherjee (4-2374; fsm002@shsu.edu)
Download: Application (Bring to Arleigh B. Templeton Building or send to aspireroad@shsu.edu)
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SHSU Campus Events
Spanish Conversation Club
Join the Spanish Conversation Club for coffee and conversation in AB IV 308 on Tuesdays from 5-6pm.
Conflict Resolution Month is a time for our community to come together and learn techniques that will help us learn how to manage and resolve conflicts. Conflict Resolution Month, sponsored by Student Legal & Mediation Services with world-class speakers coming to SHSU.
SHSU Community Events
Come and join us at our annual Spanish Conference “De Pañales a Diplomas" Un Camino al Éxito - Conference and Resource Fair for parents with children with different abilities and self-advocates. This event will be held at the United Way of Fort Bend County, 12300 Parc Crest Dr, Stafford, TX 77477 on Friday, November 3rd 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The conference will be entirely in Spanish, it is free, but registration is required.
Come celebrate Dia De los Muertos at The Wynne Home! This is a free event with crafts, snacks, and a brief talk on the history of the holiday.
Date: November 1, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Wynne Home Arts Center
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