Exciting Work Underway at CoCEAL | |
Hello CoCEAL Comunidad (Community),
We are nearing the end of February as it zoomed past us after January felt like a whole year in itself!
First, I want to sincerely thank you all of you who have continuously supported us throughout this time as we are revamping our socials and Noticias (newsletter) at CoCEAL.
We are working on posting our Noticias every month as we are currently building a consistent schedule. You also may have noticed a few new posts under our social media platforms.
This is a gentle reminder to follow our socials and turn on your notifications if you haven't already! Please see our Linktree down below for all of our socials.
Agradezco todos (With appreciation),
Vanessa Torres
Communications Director
Colorado Coalition of Educational Advancement of Latinos
CoCEAL
vanessa.torres@coceal.org
She/Her/Ella
| | Spring Membership Meeting Around the Corner on Friday, February 27th! | | |
Our Spring 26' CoCEAL Membership meeting is coming up on Friday, February 27th!
This meeting will take place from 9 AM - 3 PM at the University of Colorado Denver.
Our membership meeting agenda is down below.
The theme for our meeting is Corazón y Comunidad (Heart and Community): Leading with Compassion and Care!
Meeting location is at CU Denver. Location and parking details will be sent on Monday, February 23rd to those who registered.
Questions or concerns? Please email Karl Diaz-Sanders at KARL.DIAZ-SANDERS@UCDENVER.EDU
We are excited to see you very soon!
| | **As a reminder our membership meetings are exclusive to paid members only. Click here for a full list of member institutions and the institutional representatives. Reach out to your institutional representative to see the membership level your institution has secured and participation in this event.** | | Giveaway Winners Announced at Spring Membership Meeting | | |
If you registered for our upcoming Spring Membership Meeting on Friday, February 27th, you have the chance to win a care basket from our giveaway!
Please note: You must have register previously to enter our giveaway.
Three winners will be announced at the end of the meeting.
| | Spring Membership Meeting Agenda | | Register for our Upcoming CoCEAL Charlas on Tuesday, March 3rd! | |
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In a time of shifting policies and heightened scrutiny, educators and nonprofit professionals are navigating complex legal questions that directly impact how we serve students, uphold our mission, and stay true to ourselves.
This virtual Charla brings together legal experts from the education, non-profit, and public sectors to share insight on the current legal landscape and what practitioners, institutions and organizations should be mindful of moving forward.
Panelists will discuss emerging trends, common concerns, and practical considerations related to advocacy, compliance, and institutional decision-making and the current administration's changes to DEI, immigration, and education policies.
This space is intended for educators, staff, administrators, and allies working across Colorado's postsecondary institutions.
Please register for our upcoming virtual Charla on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 4 - 6 PM
| | Submit Content for our Noticias and Social Media! | |
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Content for Noticias!
Noticias is one of the prime communication tools for CoCEAL to reach its members and others interested in the mission of ensuring that LatinX reach their fullest educational potential.
Institutional Members can post to Noticias free of charge.
- Reach over 400 diverse higher education professionals
- Topics on Events, News & General Information are welcome
| | | Renew your 2025-2026 CoCEAL Membership! | | |
Don't miss our membership meetings, renew your membership today!
We offer several membership categories to draw a diverse group of individuals and organizations interested in supporting our mission.
Please check with your institutional representative to see if your institution has renewed or will renew your CoCEAL membership for the 2025-2026 year. (Click HERE, to see a list of last year's institutional representatives).
Individual memberships are also available at just $25.
Questions/Concerns? Please email Karl Diaz-Sanders at KARL.DIAZ-SANDERS@UCDENVER.EDU and our Treasurer, Alisya Rodriguez at ALISYA.RODRIGUEZ@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU.
| | Updated Outreach Call: Host CoCEAL in Summer 2026! | | |
We are inviting our CoCEAL communidad (community) to host CoCEAL for our membership meeting in Summer 2026.
If you are interested in hosting CoCEAL, please fill out the interest form below.
For inquiries or concerns, email Karl Diaz-Sanders at KARL.DIAZ-SANDERS@UCDENVER.EDU
| | Nominate Students for Data Collection Coordinator Position! | | |
LGA Consulting seeks applicants with qualitative evaluation and data collection experience with human subjects, or a student who has or will be participating in a related class or degree program.
The ideal candidate will be from Alamosa or the San Luis Valley and interested in or have experience with community-driven programs that make positive change.
Click here for job description and further information.
To nominate/refer students, contact Dr. Nancy Hernandez at nhndz4@gmail.com.
| | Community Resources & Opportunities | |
The Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition (CIRC)
Legal Services Updates
Please see CIRC's upcoming 2026 workshops and events offered by the legal services team. Please read on to find out more and share with your community!
Naturalization & DACA Renewal Workshops
Join CIRC for a free legal clinic where participants will receive support in applying for naturalization, renewing DACA, or scheduling a consultation with an immigration attorney for free. Virtual assistance is available for DACA renewal applicants. They have workshops in Boulder and Colorado Springs!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the legal services team at jd@coloradoimmigrant.org or 720-282-9656 for more information!
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The 20th annual Colorado Latino/a Advocacy Day (LAD) will be hosted in Denver on March 14-16, 2026.
Colorado Latino/a Advocacy Day (LAD) was launched in 2007 in response to anti-immigrant policies and rising anti-Latino/a sentiment. For nearly two decades, it has served as a powerful gathering space where Latinos/as from every corner of Colorado come together to build collective power, demand change, and advocate directly on the issues shaping our lives, families, and futures.
LAD is a three-day experience that blends education on policy issues, leadership development, and direct advocacy. Participants engage in accessible learning sessions on state policy, hear from movement leaders rooted in community, and step into their power through hands-on advocacy at the Capitol. Whether it’s your first time engaging in policy or you’ve been organizing for years, LAD is a living expression of community voice, resistance, and hope.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to their team directly.
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For folks outside of the Denver Metro Denver area, reach out to Alan from Voces Unidas at alan@vocesunidas.org or 970-340-8504.
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For folks in the Denver Metro Denver area, reach out to Elda from COLOR at elda@colorlatina.org.
Please note LAD reached capacity. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the waitlist form below.
| | Calling Latinas Ready to Lead in Their Communities - 2026 Power Squad Leaders | |
The Power Squad Leaders Program is part of Poderistas’ civic leadership initiative and is dedicated to empowering women to create change in their communities. Everyone is welcome to join as members, and those ready to elevate their impact are invited to step into a Power Squad leadership role.
Power Squad Leaders organize and build community across the nation, mobilizing Latinas in their communities to address key local issues and lead with a lifestyle of civic engagement. Leaders receive a monthly stipend to support their organizing work.
Applications are accepted nationwide, with priority consideration for candidates located in or near the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Houston, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Miami.
To apply, complete the application form below and email your resume to Monica at Monica@poderistas.com, CC Charlotte@Poderistas.com.
Power Squad Leaders are selected on a rolling basis. To learn more, click here.
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Que Onda? What's Happening?
Forms Open for Submissions!
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¿Que Onda? What's happening? was created to keep us connected by sharing news of life happenings, stories, events, accomplishments, milestones, birthdays, etc.
We want to continue using this platform as a way to share news amongst our communities!
If you would like to submit to our "Que Onda?/What's Happening?" form, please click below.
| | Submit your Charlas CoCEAL Facilitation Submissions! | | |
Are you interested in facilitating a Charlas presentation/discussion? Submit a submission form below
For questions or concerns, please contact Estefani Pena Figueroa at ESTEFANI.PENAFIGUEROA@UCDENVER.EDU.
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Millions of student loan borrowers aren't repaying their loans — and defaults are up
Roughly a million borrowers defaulted on their federal student loans late last year, with millions delinquent on their payments and sliding toward the same fate. That's according to federal data and the latest Household Debt and Credit Report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which dropped on Tuesday.
By Cory Turner | Feb. 10, 2026
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San Francisco teachers strike ends as tentative deal reached with district
San Francisco teachers who staged their first strike in decades over wages and family health benefits have reached a tentative agreement with the school district.
The San Francisco unified school district (SFUSD) announced on Friday schools would reopen to staff immediately, and to students on Wednesday, after two holidays.
By Sara Braun| Feb. 13, 2026
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CoCEAL is committed to providing our members to the latest job openings in the state of Colorado. Please know we are working hard to have the latest postings updated weekly so that members can have access to job openings in real time. Concurrently, this job board would not be possible without the participation of our member institutions and other organizations that are committed to the diversification of their workforce and the hiring of latinx people. Please feel free to share the google form link below with your Human Resources departments and other organizations that would like to post job announcements on our job board.
Director of Registration & Records | Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
Financial Aid Advisor/Verification Coordinator | Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
Faculty, Manufacturing| Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO
Nursing Faculty | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
Faculty, Mathematics | Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO
Coordinator - Facilities | Front Range Community College, Fort Collins & Longmont, CO
Business System Specialist | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
Manager, Campus Space (MAC Furniture Program Manager) | Aims Community College, Greeley, CO
Security Coordinator & Facilities Maintenance Technician II | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
Campus Fiscal Manager | Colorado Mountain College, Edwards, CO
Clinical & Administrative Coordinator Dental Hygiene | Colorado Mountain College, Edwards, CO
Faculty, Emergency Medical Services | Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO
Associate Director, Financial Aid Operations | Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO
Faculty, Nursing | Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO
Faculty, Computer Science | Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO
Director, Infrastructure Maintenance | Front Range Community College, Multiple Locations, CO
Events Coordinator | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
Senior Work-Based Learning Coordinator | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
TRIO Senior Project Coordinator | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
TRIO Student Support Services Project Specialist | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
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