CoCEAL Noticias - February 1, 2023

NOTICIAS | February 2023

2022-2023 IMPACT PRACTICE AWARDS

Staff Impact Practice Award

Awarded in recognition of an individual staff person, staff organization, or staff-lead initiative that advances the academic and social success for Latinx students in Colorado higher education.

Faculty Impact Practice Award

Awarded in recognition of an individual faculty person, faculty organization, or faculty-lead initiative that advances the academic and social success for Latinx students in Colorado higher education.

Student Impact Practice Award

Awarded in recognition of an individual student, student organization, or student-lead initiative that advances the academic and social success for Latinx students in Colorado higher education.

Community Impact Practice Award

Awarded in recognition of an individual community member, community organization, or community-lead initiative that advances the academic and social success for Latinx students in Colorado higher education.

Submit your nomination HERE!

Renew the 2022-2023 CoCEAL Membership

Don't miss the next membership meeting, coming Spring 2023, renew your membership today!

We offer several membership categories in order 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 2022-2023 year. (Click HERE, to see a list of last year's institutional representatives).

Individual memberships are also available at just $25.

Click below to register!

*Please reach out to Treasure Sherie to learn more about pricing for membership dues.

Renew your Membership!

HACU Accepting Applications for 2023-24 Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

HACU has announced applications are being accepted for the fifth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. March 31 is the deadline for applications and nominations.

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Latinas First Speed Mentoring & Networking Event

For Colorado Latina High School Seniors or College Freshmen

An interactive program designed to help fill your toolbox with practical skill sets. Mentors will provide tips and techniques for networking and will put those tips to work right away. Additional workshops include:

Tell Your Story and Strengthen College Scholarship Applications
Do’s & Don’ts of Social Media and Financial Literacy
Communicate with Impact and Understanding Your Value

Join a CoCEAL Steering Committee!

Want to get more involved with CoCEAL but don't know where to start? Join one of our Steering Committees!

Communications
Impact Awards
Policy and Data
Partnerships & Innovation
Best Practices

Please consider joining a subcommittee today by contacting a committee chair to let them know about your interest.

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LAEF Scholarship will accept scholarship applications from Sunday, January 15, 2023, to Wednesday, March 1, 2023!

BASIC APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

All Colorado residents - regardless of U.S. permanent legal residency status or U.S citizenship
Hispanic/Latino origin or actively involved in the Hispanic/Latino community
Minimum 3.0 cumulative on a weighted GPA scale of high school or college

If you have any questions about the scholarship please contact

Melissa Muniz! Please share with students that could potentially benefit!

APPLY HERE!

Only 1 month left to apply for the Latins First Scholarship!

Applicants do not need to be at the top of their class but should tell us in their narratives why that may be the case. Students should have a minimum 2.0 grade point average, can be a high school senior or college student to apply, and should be a resident of Colorado. We encourage all Latinas from Colorado to apply including those who qualify for ASSET.

Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled as a High School Senior, College Student
GPA: 2.0 and above
Latina Resident of Colorado

APPLY HERE!

DSF Scholarship is now open!

To qualify for the DSF Scholarship you must complete the initial application process within one year of your graduation from high school.

Due to COVID-19, students who graduated high school in 2021 can still apply in 2023.

APPLY HERE!

Congratulations to Sydney on being CCA's Employee of the Year!

Annually recognized during the month of February since 1976, Black Heritage Month is a time to amplify and bring to the forefront issues experienced in the Black community and to educate the community about the contributions to history and society, Black people and the Black community have contributed to America.

Literature to Read:

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What's Happening?

¿Que Onda? What's happening? was created to keep us connected by sharing news of life happenings, stories, events, accomplishments, milestones, birthdays, etc. Please use this platform to share what is happening in our communities. So andale, spill the tea! Can't wait to hear from you all. Submit your story in the link below.

Spill the Tea with CoCEAL!

CoCEAL CHARLAS

Do you or someone you know want to lead a presentation/discussion on a topic/subject area?

To facilitate a conversation or present on a topic of choice click on sign up button down below!

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

Submit your content here!

In the News:

What is Happening in Florida?

"Demands for diversity data, a governing-board overhaul, and a pledge to strip 'trendy ideology' from higher ed."

By Francie Diep and Emma Pettit | January 30, 2023

Learn More!

Remaining Relevant in a Changing Higher Ed

"How can you remain relevant as a higher education employee in 2023?"

By Ray Schroeder | February 1, 2023

Learn More!

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.

TRIO-Community Engagement Specialist |Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

Chief Accountant| Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

Computer and Digital Technologies Faculty (CDT) | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Executive Director of the Teaching and Learning Transformation Hub | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Advanced Manufacturing Industry Trainer| Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO

Biology Instructor (BIO 2102) | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Provost / Vice President of Academic Affairs |Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

Project Manager| Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Inclusive Pedagogy Instructional Specialist Title V Grant | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Senior Test Proctor | Community College of Denver, Denver, CO

Nursing Faculty | Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO

Program Director, Dental Hygiene| Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO