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LATINO KALEIDOSCOPE LIVING IN OBSCURITY, POLITICALLY SPEAKING Written by Carlos D. Conde

eeing two Cuban-Americans vying for the Republican nomination in the U.S. presidential election in 2016 coming from the smallest minority in the largest minority group in the country — the Latinos — is awe-inspiring of how politically they got there so fast. It also makes one wonder how the Mexican-American electorate after almost a century in the process seems to have gotten nowhere fast. Being of Mexican-American heritage, I am impressed and admittedly envious, as perhaps are others from other U.S. Latino groups at the manner in which Cuban-Americans grabbed the ethnic political banner and have run with it, maybe all the way to the White House. The political dichotomy is revealing. In a little over 50 years, the Cubans have gone from political refugees and exiles to creating extraordinary ascension and success in politics and business. And they have done so with a comparatively small U.S. population — a bit over 2 million now concentrated largely in a small southeastern corner of the country. The Mexican-Americans have been here since before the turn of the last century — in fact, they once owned and dominated a large part of the territorial southwest in the U.S. before the Yanks booted them out or subjugated those who stayed. This year Ted Cruz, a Cuban-American senator from Texas and Marco Rubio (now out of the race), another Cuban-American senator from Florida, set their sights on the Oval Office vying to be the Republican nominee for U.S. President and, why not, even get elected. Even with Hillary Clinton as the eventual Democratic Party candidate,

and with the way the country is currently tilting politically, either one could yet be the one [especially with the prospect of a contested GOP convention]. No Mexican-American, even though deriving from an ethnic group with its millions of people suggesting king-making powers in such events, has made a dent on such ambitions. Not that some Mexican-American aspirant wouldn’t have the political chops for the highest office in the land, but no one has yet to make it past the U.S. senate that included Dennis Chavez and Joe Montoya from New Mexico and Ken Salazar from Colorado. Several Mexican-Americans have attempted it in the past, but they never got past the curiosity stage like my old friend, the late Republican activist, Ben Fernandez, who ran three times. Considering today’s Latino candidates, Ben who was born to poverty in a Kansas City boxcar and went on to become a millionaire businessman might have made a good president. He would be at least on par with today’s candidacy offerings. The former governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson attempted it in 2008 but got nowhere. No Latino has aspired to such lofty political heights since then. Along with Cruz and Rubio, the other current Cuban senator is Bob Menendez of New Jersey. It’s zilch in the upper chamber for Mexican-Americans who currently seem to have lost their zest for high stake politics but also have an anemic political farm system. Currently, among the brighter lights who could in due time reach such heights may be the Castro brothers from San Antonio, one a current Obama cabinet member and the other a first term con-

gressman who holds the seat once belonging to legendary congressman Henry B. Gonzalez, a brilliant pioneer legislator. Both are Ivy League schooled, highly ambitious politicians shepherded early on in politics by their once Chicano activist mother. But back to my earlier hypothesis. What is it about the Cuban subgroup that allows them to dominate the Latino political spectrum with such few numbers and, relatively speaking, with such a short trajectory in civic and political affairs. For one, its current political heroes, Cruz and Rubio, have never depended on a Latino constituency, not even the Cuban faction, for their successful ascent. Their strength and appeal has come largely from the breadth of their political spectrum, which is conservative, even suggesting in some quarters almost nativism thinking despite their ethnic background. It’s apparent that neither has ever preached, lectured or championed key Latino issues save for Rubio’s waffling on immigration and Cruz’s throw throwthem-all-back attitude, although hardly comparable to the Donald Trump vitriolic. What makes it all the more conflicting is that many Latinos, Mexican-Americans included, seem to like the Cruz or Rubio candidacy despite the political and philosophical variances. My mom use to lecture me in support of Latino personalities whatever their ilk and causes. Why? Because he is one of us. That still leaves my original question largely unanswered. Why them and not us? • Carlos D. Conde, an award-winning journalist, former Washington and foreign correspondent, was an communications aide in the Nixon White House. Write to him at CDConde@aol.com. www.HispanicOutlook.com • 3

THE HISPANIC OUTLOOK IN HIGHER EDUCATION MAGAZINE VOLUME 26 • NUMBER 7

FEATURED ARTICLE To strengthen and improve the business careers of veterans, Rutgers Business School introduced a mini-MBA program...

18 PUBLISHER JOSÉ LÓPEZ-ISA EDITOR IN CHIEF MARY ANN COOPER WASHINGTON DC BUREAU CHIEF PEGGY SANDS ORCHOWSKI CONTRIBUTING EDITORS CARLOS D. CONDE, MICHELLE ADAM EDITOR EMERITUS MARILYN GILROY CONTRIBUTING WRITERS GUSTAVO A. MELLANDER CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION TOMÁS CASTELLANOS NÚÑEZ CHIEF OF ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PRODUCTION MEREDITH COOPER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MARILYN ROCA ENRÍQUEZ ART & PRODUCTION DIRECTOR RICARDO CASTILLO DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE JAVIER SALAZAR CARRIÓN SALES ASSOCIATE SERGIO LUGO ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS FRANK DIMARIA, KATHERINE HAZELRIGG, JORGE E. MORAGA, GARY M. STERN, MICHAEL BRATTEN

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HOLISTIC GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Living in Obscurity, Politically Speaking by Carlos D. Conde

New Report Highlights its Promise to Increase Diversity by Katherine Hazelrigg, Council of Graduate Schools

TOP 25 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Enrolling and Graduating the Most Hispanics by National Center for Education Statistics

UTICA COLLEGE SEES CYBERSPACE AS NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE New Programs on Leading Edge of Cyber Security Programs. by Frank DiMaria

RUTGERS MINI-MBA PROGRAM

DEL MAR TAKES ON DEGREE DISENCHANTMENT

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Reaching Out to Veterans by Gary M. Stern

College Strives to be Antidote by Michael Bratten

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New Report Highlights Promise of

HOLISTIC GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Each year Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education presents the top 25 colleges and universities with the largest number of Hispanic graduates and enrollees in graduate programs. As we continue to monitor the effectiveness of diversity programs to drive these numbers, we came across this recent report from the Council of Graduate Schools. We think it sheds new light on the topic of holistic graduate admissions. Read on and see if you agree.

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Written by Katherine Hazelrigg, Council of Graduate Schools

ashington, D.C. -- The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has released a report that outlines the findings of a year-long research project on holistic graduate admissions. Supported by Hobsons, a student recruitment and college admissions consultant company, the project takes a look at emerging best practices and surveys more than 500 university admissions professionals to better understand the current state of graduate admissions at U.S. institutions. Around the country, colleges and universities are adopting holistic graduate admissions processes in response to research finding that quantitative measures of student merit, such as standardized test scores and GPA, may not accurately predict success in graduate school and may disadvantage underrepresented, non-traditional and older students. Holistic review, also known as whole-file or comprehensive review, considers a broad range of characteristics, including noncognitive and personal attributes, when reviewing applications. Higher education leaders consider holistic review a promising practice for achieving diverse cohorts of students with varied experience, backgrounds and expertise. “This is an opportune moment for graduate schools and programs to prepare to re-evaluate their admissions processes as graduate institutions await the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Fisher II and continue to grapple with what it means to create

inclusive campuses,” CGS President Suzanne T. Ortega said. “This timely report provides context and guidance for graduate schools and their institutional partners.” Holistic Review in Graduate Admissions reports the results of a survey of over 500 universities on their current practices and emerging needs in graduate admissions; a two-day intensive workshop of researchers, graduate deans, admissions professionals and other experts; and a review of the scholarly literature. The study surfaces promising practices and recommendations for graduate institutions seeking to learn more about or to implement holistic admissions processes and provides an overview of existing resources for institutions.

Among the report’s key findings: • Decentralized graduate admissions processes pose special challenges for implementing holistic review. • More data is needed: 81 percent of graduate school staff respondents called for more data that demonstrate the link between admissions criteria and student success in graduate school. • Articulating their diversity objectives and tying them to the missions of their institutions will make it easier for graduate schools to build a compelling case for the need to review admissions practices.

• Holistic review is widely viewed as a useful strategy for improving diversity of higher education; early evidence also suggests that holistic admissions processes are associated with improved student outcomes. The graduate education community would benefit from a clearer understanding of what constitutes a truly “holistic” graduate admissions process for master’s and doctoral candidates. Fifty-eight percent of all survey respondents reported that limited staff and faculty time is the greatest barrier to performing more holistic admissions processes. The report recommends deliberately tying admissions processes to institutional and program missions and emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions. It also encourages universities to ensure that all students, once admitted, are provided learning environments that make it possible for them to succeed. “While academic achievements are important, we know that longterm student success depends on a variety of factors that make up a whole person,” said Stephen M. Smith, President of Advising and Admissions Solutions at Hobsons. “We’re proud to support the work of CGS to increase access to graduate education and improve graduate student outcomes by helping institutions find applicants who are the right fit during the admissions process and then to provide support on campus until they reach their goals.” A complimentary copy of the report can be accessed at http://cgsnet.org/innovation-graduate-admissions-through-holistic-review. • www.HispanicOutlook.com • 9

TOP 25 GRADUATE SCHOOLS FOR HISPANICS Graduate Enrollment

TOTAL GRADUATE ENROLLMENT 2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Nova Southeastern University Florida International University University of Southern California The University of Texas-Pan American Grand Canyon University CUNY Graduate School and University Center The University of Texas at El Paso National University University of Florida University of New Mexico-Main Campus The University of Texas at San Antonio Texas A & M University-College Station New York University California State University-Long Beach California State University-Los Angeles Harvard University University of California-Los Angeles The University of Texas at Austin Texas A & M University-Kingsville University of South Florida-Main Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick CUNY Hunter College California State University-Fullerton Columbia University in the City of New York University of Miami

State

Total

Hispanics

Latino

Latinas

% Hispanics

FL FL CA TX AZ NY TX CA FL NM TX TX NY CA CA MA CA TX TX FL NJ NY CA NY FL

19,449 8,601 23,714 3,157 22,904 5,329 3,262 7,887 16,630 6,052 4,343 14,549 24,289 5,166 3,807 18,453 12,212 11,790 3,502 10,871 13,834 6,233 5,402 19,489 5,499

4,616 3,760 2,770 2,464 2,451 2,065 2,022 1,832 1,590 1,579 1,563 1,541 1,424 1,354 1,324 1,259 1,247 1,215 1,206 1,183 1,147 1,139 1,138 1,126 1,125

1,364 1,463 970 940 649 808 789 599 695 648 602 733 513 451 445 660 552 551 358 445 363 253 405 466 480

3,252 2,297 1,800 1,524 1,802 1,257 1,233 1,233 895 931 961 808 911 903 879 599 695 664 848 738 784 886 733 660 645

24% 44% 12% 78% 11% 39% 62% 23% 10% 26% 36% 11% 6% 26% 35% 7% 10% 10% 34% 11% 8% 18% 21% 6% 20%

Source: NCES/IPEDS database total enrollment 2014 10 â&#x20AC;˘ April 2016

TOP 25 GRADUATE SCHOOLS FOR HISPANICS Masters Degrees Granted

2014 TOTAL MASTERS DEGREES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Florida International University Nova Southeastern University University of Southern California National University The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas-Pan American Grand Canyon University The University of Texas at San Antonio University of New Mexico-Main Campus California State University-Long Beach Columbia University in the City of New York Webster University University of Florida San Diego State University California State University-Northridge University of Central Florida Texas A & M University-Kingsville New York University University of California-Los Angeles New Mexico State University-Main Campus CUNY Hunter College California State University-Los Angeles University of South Florida-Main Campus Liberty University San Jose State University

State

Total

Hispanics

Latinas

Latino

% Hispanics

FL FL CA CA TX TX AZ TX NM CA NY MO FL CA CA FL TX NY CA NM NY CA FL VA CA

3,159 3,973 7,089 3,498 993 715 5,628 1,219 1,308 1,696 7,162 5,481 4,173 1,746 1,992 2,539 806 8,304 2,963 807 2,055 1,083 2,630 7,423 2,264

1,458 900 869 643 572 563 543 417 393 391 376 374 346 345 339 334 333 327 316 305 303 301 296 288 287

821 632 591 432 333 370 411 277 237 257 222 199 185 243 251 210 225 222 187 214 257 206 197 157 195

637 268 278 211 239 193 132 140 156 134 154 175 161 102 88 124 108 105 129 91 46 95 99 131 92

46% 23% 12% 18% 58% 79% 10% 34% 30% 23% 5% 7% 8% 20% 17% 13% 41% 4% 11% 38% 15% 28% 11% 4% 13%

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Utica College on the Leading Edge of

CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMS Written by Frank DiMaria

ith each passing generation the technologies used to wage war and conduct business evolve. At one time, warriors carried spears and shields into battle while fur trappers traded their goods for food. Today, theoretically at least, wars can be waged in cyberspace while companies gather endless amounts of personal data on their customers, sometimes without permission. Both the military and corporations heavily rely on information technology. This reliance, however, comes at a cost. “Whether you’re talking about command and control, whether you’re talking about communication, whether you’re talking about gathering intelligence, recognizance, logistics…the more dependent you become on this domain of cyberspace, that becomes another avenue for an adversary to attack,” said Joe Giordano, director, cyber programs at Utica College. MPS in Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis This past fall, Utica College, which was designated a National 12 • April 2016

Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education by both the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security, began offering a Master of Professional Studies in Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis. This non-technical degree educates and prepares cy-

bersecurity professionals to deal with the unique policy-related challenges present in the dynamic field of cybersecurity both domestically and internationally. “What we’re looking at here are things like cyber policy, compliance, laws, legal issues, ethical issues,” Giordano said. “We’re looking at a cyber future for the United States and probably the world. How do we

handle data responsibly ethically?” Giordano asked. This wide-ranging degree addresses the ethical use of individuals’ personal information in areas like healthcare and within the intelligence community. Students entering the program can build upon its core courses by choosing one or both of its specializations. The cyber policy specialization closes the gap between technology and policy by examining U.S. laws and public policies as they relate to cybersecurity. Students in this concentration take courses on cyberspace law, public policy and politics; the law and ethics of cyber espionage; cyber war and deterrence and international aspects of cyber policy. Former U.S. Ambassador David Smith who led the U.S.-Soviet Defense and Space Talks under President George H. W. Bush designed all four of these courses specifically for Utica College. The cyber fusion and analysis specialization prepares students for careers as compliance and privacy officers, HIPPA surveillance mon-

Joe Giordano, director, cyber programs at Utica College.

itors, intelligence or cyber surveillance analysts and data mining specialists. Data fusion, like its name implies, merges data sets from multiple sources. “You can look at it like a military term. (For example) data set A is unclassified and data set B is unclassified, but if you put A together with B, you have a sensitive or classified data set,” Giordano said. Students learn defensive and offensive modes of operation, sources

of surveillance and tracking, web data mining and the legal and ethical issues important to the field. The courses in this specialization include cyber ethics and professional responsibility; open source cyber surveillance; cyber data fusion and advanced topics in cyber data fusion. Leading the Way in Cybersecurity Programs Utica College is no stranger to

cybersecurity. It is home to the Economic Crime and Cybersecurity Institute, the Northeast Cybersecurity Forensic Center and the Center for Identity Management and Information Protection. About five years ago, Utica began offering an M.S. in cybersecurity. This hands-on, technical degree comprises four specialties; computer forensics, intelligence, cyber operations and economic crime investigation. The computer forensics specialty is designed for those students interested in collecting and preparing evidence of computer crimes such as fraud and cyber espionage. The curriculum emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and preserve digital evidence. Often the word “forensic” conjures up notions of law enforcement, but the skills associated with this specialty far exceed the realm of law enforcement, Giordano said. “(We’re talking about) gathering evidence on a network, gathering digital evidence of a cyber attack and even gathering evidence in real time as an attack is occurring,” Giordano said. Professionals interested in cyber intelligence and counterintelligence, cyber counterterrorism and cyber countersabotage may want to pursue the intelligence specialization. The curriculum covers analysis of global and national cybersecurity policies, the study and protection of critical infrastructures and operations involving cyber threats and defense. This specialization builds on traditional intelligence functions to determine an adversary’s motive and prevents the adversary from www.HispanicOutlook.com • 13

“Whether you’re talking about command and control, whether you’re talking about communication, whether you’re talking about gathering intelligence, recognizance, logistics… the more dependent you become on this domain of cyberspace, that becomes another avenue for an adversary to attack.” Utica College

gathering information. “It’s taking traditional intelligence functions and bringing them over to the cyber environment. It’s very, very leading edge,” Giordano said. Cyber operations, another specialization in Utica’s cybersecurity master’s program, is for professionals wishing to protect and defend organizations from cyberattacks. Students gain the critical knowledge needed through a hands-on, lab-oriented curriculum that includes an in-depth examination of cyber tactics, techniques, procedures and more. “You’re looking at protect and defend, you’re looking at vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, you’re looking at modeling how an adversary might attack, you’re looking at things like data hiding, steganography, anonymity,” Giordano said. 14 • April 2016

For those interested in fighting white collar crime, Utica offers a specialization that provides students with the skills necessary to investigate economic crime, which over the past decade has shifted to cyberspace, Giordano said. Utica is educating the fraud investigator of the future, he said. Currently, Utica has over 300 active students in its master’s of cybersecurity program, leading Giordano to call the program’s intake “unbelievable.” The MPS in cyber policy and risk analysis, which is in its infancy, had an initial cohort of about 12 students this past fall. At first blush, these numbers may seem low, but Giordano pointed out that the field of cyber policy is not yet fully understood. The greater community values the technical aspects of cybersecurity like firewall man-

Joe Giordano, director, cyber programs at Utica College agement and intrusion detection systems. Few, however, understand the need for cyber policy and analysis. “I’m not sure that the overall greater community understands where all of this is yet. [We’ve all] heard of chief information security officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer. I think that some agencies are looking at a chief privacy officer, because…you’re getting companies and government organizations that are handling large amounts of very sensitive information,” Giordano said. In many ways Utica’s master’s programs in cyber security and cyber policy and risk analysis are tailor-made to keep America’s military and its businesses one step ahead of their cyber adversaries. •

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Rutgers Mini-MBA Program Reaching out to Veterans Written by Gary M. Stern

o strengthen and improve the business careers of veterans, Rutgers Business School introduced a mini-MBA program, Business Management for Military and Veterans, in fall 2015. Veterans who participate in this Executive Education program earn a non-credit certificate. The hope is if they like the program and demonstrate the right aptitude and skills, they’ll enroll in a full MBA program. In its first year, it attracted 11 participants. Most of its Executive Education programs attract from 10 to 30 students, which ensure close interaction between students and faculty. The mini-MBA program lasts one week, starting on Monday and ending Friday. Keeping it at one week’s duration enhances its appeal, explained Margaret O’Donnell, program director for Rutgers’ Executive Education. “We find the accelerated form works well; some are offered online (though the mini-MBA isn’t),” she said. “When we went to veterans on campus and asked what they needed, they asked for executive education,” 18 • April 2016

explained O’Donnell. Rutgers Business School has been committed to helping military veterans transition into business careers, she added. The program attracts two separate audiences: (1) active military personnel, veterans and reservists in any of the armed forces but also appeals to (2) HR directors, recruiters

The program doesn’t target minorities specifically, but African American and Latino military personnel that earn the certificate can ignite career prospects. and hiring managers at corporations. O’Donnell said that at Rutgers Business School, “We feel very strongly that the burden of career transition doesn’t lie solely with veterans but also resides with civilian employers.” Examples of students who participated in the initial mini-MBA

program include one student on active duty who was grappling with the decision to opt out of the military or re-up and continue and another student who had requested a military discharge and was exploring career options. To be accepted, students must possess an undergraduate degree and demonstrate several years of work experience or equivalent military experience. “We look at each application on an individual basis,” O’Donnell cited. The program costs under $5,000 and is often financed by the GI Bill. The program doesn’t target minorities specifically, but O’Donnell said that African American and Latino military personnel that earn the certificate can ignite career prospects. It also doesn’t track the ethnicity of students involved in it. Moreover, she said that heads of veteran’s affairs offices are often helpful in working with minority veterans. Modules taught in the program include: Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Business Law and Ethics, Managing Employees and Leadership in Business. The

modules mimic the classes taken during a full MBA program but are given in abbreviated formats. “It gives a sampling of the business topics that are most contemporary these days,” O’Donnell noted. As the military personnel, veterans and other students become acquainted with the Rutgers’ staff and get to know administrators, it builds a community of veterans at the college. It also strengthens their ties to the campus and eases the transition into pursuing an MBA. Many of the professors teaching the program are military veterans and therefore can see issues from the student’s vantage point. Students in the program learn to “take their military strategy and use it as business strategy,” O’Donnell observed. After the students complete the mini-MBA, they are encouraged to work with a mentor to continue their development and pave the way for them to obtain their career goals. For example, when one graduate had a job interview lined up, the program matched him with a mentor who was familiar with that industry. Other students have asked faculty members to serve as mentors, so finding a mentor is flexible and operates both ways. Ben Downing, who is 35-yearold and is stationed at Fort Dix, participated in Rutgers’ initial miniMBA program. He’s a vice president specializing in Capital Markets at Drexel Hamilton, a New York-based financial services firm. Downing spent 2012 and 2013 stationed in Afghanistan. He applied to the program because he was interested in the exposure it offered and thought it would prepare him to www.HispanicOutlook.com • 19

Rutgers Business School Executive Education is tailoring some of its newest certificate programs to assist veterans who are transitioning into the workforce.

take a full MBA program. Currently, he’s starting the full MBA program at Rutgers. In the mini-MBA program, Downing who is African American and was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., said it “takes our military experience and shows us how to leverage what we did and translate the military background into a business skill set.” For example, in the leadership module, he learned how to take some of the skills mastered in the armed forces and transfer it to business. He also saw how the supply chain savvy he learned in the Army can be transferred over to business. He found the curriculum challenging, thought-provoking and well-structured. “We had to participate in team-building exercises and 20 • April 2016

take exams. It prepares you for the vigor of business school,” he said. Meeting with his macroeconomics instructor Professor Lagdana whom he chose as a mentor also proved useful. “I was able to see how macroeconomics fits into my business model,” Downing said. Downing recommends the miniMBA program to anyone involved in the Armed Forces who want to pursue a business career. “The modules are designed to make you think. You’re exposed to new areas and really learn the subject matter,” he said. Despite everything being streamlined into a week, he calls it a “rigorous course.” Though it’s only been operating for one year and starts up again in May 2016, O’Donnell said it “has

been met with such a positive response from active duty, reservists, veterans and civilian employees — all of whom are seeking to make the transition from military to civilian careers easier.” O’Donnell acknowledges that earning a certificate isn’t a magic bullet to success. “It’s a door opener. People want to know more about it and what they learned,” she said. Though it offers a certificate, it mimics the MBA program, said O’Donnell. “It helps participants decide if they would like to pursue an MBA because they experience the master’s level individual and team work and meet faculty.” If admitted into the Rutgers MBA program, there’s even a bonus: a three-credit elective is waived. •

Del Mar College Strives to be the Antidote for Degree Disenchantment Written by Michael Bratten

Editor’s Note: This issue of Hispanic Outlook focuses on graduate schools, but there are other options for those who hold bachelor degrees and want to retool their skills. Del Mar College’s offerings is consistent with a new national trend of degree holders returning to college to qualify for a lucrative profession and not necessarily an advanced degree.

bachelor’s degree in criminal justice paved the way for Leticia Cervantes to become a licensed private investigator. But after a few years in the business, usually checking on unfaithful spouses for local attorneys, she craved a more reliable income and regular work hours. Her solution: go back to school and learn cosmetology. “I made the move because the economy is so unpredictable,” said Cervantes, 37, who in December received a certificate in cosmetology from Del Mar College. “My sister has always taught me that in times of economic crisis, people won’t hire a private investigator, but women will always get their hair and makeup done.” Cervantes plans to take the state cosmetology exam this month, she said. Her older sister with whom

she partnered in private investigations bought a beauty salon in 2014. The two will run the business together and take occasional sleuthing jobs on the side. Cervantes’ story isn’t unusual at Del Mar. The college enrolls several hundred students each year who already have a bachelor’s degree, consistent with a national trend. One out of every 14 people who attend community colleges has already earned a bachelor’s degree, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. An October 2015 article by U.S. News & World Report attributes the phenomenon in part to a failure by some four-year universities to prepare their graduates for jobs that are in demand locally. Community colleges like Del Mar, which maintains a laser focus on local industry needs, welcome

degree holders seeking more marketable job skills. The Money Factor There are many incentives for degree holders to retool. In the Texas Coastal Bend, career fields with promising job growth such as the healthcare and oil and gas industries often come with comfortable salaries. “My goal is to make some darn money!” said Matthew Cavazos, 28, who enrolled in Del Mar’s Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology program last summer. In 2010, as a wide-eyed young actor with a bachelor’s degree in theater arts, Cavazos wasn’t motivated by income potential, he said. His attitude changed last summer. Broke and soul-searching, he decided to channel his aptitude for chemistry into a career as a lab technician at a local refinery or petrochemical plant. www.HispanicOutlook.com • 21

Leticia Cervantes (right), who holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, returned to college to study cosmetology. She graduated from Del Mar College in December.

“I went from no future to an incredibly bright future,” Cavazos said. “With a few thousand dollars in tuition at Del Mar, I can go out and make about $50,000 a year starting out. After five years, you’re looking at making six figures. You can’t beat the economic leverage. It’s a no-brainer.” No Regrets Cavazos said while he doesn’t regret his earlier choices, he’s convinced that a two-year program at a 22 • April 2016

community college will command the income and job opportunities that his four-year degree doesn’t. He’s right, considering the existing industries and influx of new ones in the Coastal Bend, said Gwynell Westervelt, associate professor of Chemical Laboratory and Electroplating Technology at Del Mar. Thirty-eight billion dollars in direct investment is fueling growth in the region, including the construction of new iron manufacturing and liquefied natural gas plants.

Community colleges like Del Mar, which maintains a laser focus on local industry needs, welcome degree holders seeking more marketable job skills.

“There is definitely an increased demand in the local market with all the new industry,” Westervelt said. “Also, the refinery labs have an aging workforce that will need to be replaced in the next five years or so. Probably as much as 50 percent of their workforce will be retiring.” Demand is so high for people with an associate’s degree in Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology — the degree Cavazos is pursuing — that most of Westervelt’s students are employed by graduation, she said. Job Outlook Westervelt believes fewer degree holders would find themselves returning to colleges and universities to gain marketable job skills if they were better informed in the initial advising process.

“With a few thousand dollars in tuition at Del Mar, I can go out and make about $50,000 a year starting out. After five years, you’re looking at making six figures. You can’t beat the economic leverage. It’s a no-brainer.”

“We need to make these students aware of everything that is available to them and tell them what the job outlook is for the major they’re exploring,” she said. “Colleges and universities aren’t producing nearly enough graduates with in-demand job skills.” Career counselors at Del Mar use a battery of tools to help students choose a suitable major and gage the pay range and outlook for occupations they’re interested in. This includes online resources like Focus 2 (www.focuscareer2.com), O*NET OnLine (www.onetonline.org) and the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Occupational Outlook Handbook (www. bls.gov/ooh/). “Our focus is to look at things realistically,” said Del Mar Career Counselor Fred Barrientos, MA. “We guide students, so they’re not wandering blindly.” Career Advancement Ben Gregory said he was “kind of lost” after graduating from a large Texas university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The degree, he thought, would be the key to advancing his career beyond the oilfield equipment sales and auto

payment collections jobs he had held. “I was very disappointed,” Gregory said. “I graduated with this grandiose idea that a B.A. would open doors. There really weren’t many opening.” With a growing family, Gregory said he pondered his father-in-law’s advice to learn the air conditioning trade. He enrolled in Del Mar’s Air Conditioning Applied Technology program and excelled. In 2004, at age 40, he was hired to fill his professor’s vacant position. He also started his own air conditioning business. “My income and self-esteem were raised to levels I could only dream about before returning to college,” said Gregory, associate professor of Air Conditioning Applied Technology. “A bachelor’s degree is important, but you have to have a solid foundation of job skills. That’s what set me on the right track.” Under Gregory’s guidance, his students are likely to avoid his circuitous route to success. “AC and refrigeration is economy proof,” he said. “My graduates have no problem finding a job. The demand is beyond our wildest imagination.” •

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Becoming Part of

A Legacy Written by Jorge E. Moraga, PhD Candidate, American Studies, Washington State University

ooking back, having had the honor and privilege to be a 2015 AAHHE Graduate Fellow will remain one of the definitive moments in my graduate education. On my way back from Frisco, Texas, my spirit was rejuvenated, inspired and motivated to continue en la academic lucha. The conversations I was fortunate to participate in across both formal and low-key settings reminded me that my presence in a doctoral program is not an isolated phenomenon; rather, it has ties with so many Chicana/o and Latina/o scholar-activists who have come before me and who will consequently come after me. After arriving from Pullman, Washington, it was such a joy to see so many shades of brown affirming that the struggle continues but also proving that breakthroughs have occurred. Like so many of us, graduate school was not on my radar until an advocate — shout out to Professor Alicia Estrada at CSU-Northridge — saw something in me. If she had not recommended that I apply for the McNair Scholars program, the small wonders of intellectual labor, presenting research at conferences and networking with critically like-minded intellectual-activists would have remained outside my scope. Only through her early encouragement and the subsequent mentorship of my McNair faculty mentor Francisco “Dr. T” Tamayo did I realize that sometimes you have to leave the 24 • April 2016

valley (San Fernando Valley, California) in order to come back. My never-ending curiosity and questioning of prevailing unequal social relations paved the way for me to enroll in the American studies doctoral program at Washington State University. As a field with a history of being ‘radical’ and proposing ‘counter-narratives,’ these past three years have proven to be everything I could have wanted in a graduate education: an eclectic curriculum to learn from; an amazing scholarship to pull from and a supportive and caring faculty. I am blessed to work with a group of interdisciplinary scholars situated in the academic worlds of Latina/o and Chicano/a studies (Carmen Lugo-Lugo and José Alamillo), philosophy and gender studies (Mary Bloodsworth-Lugo) and sport studies (C. Richard King and David Leonard). Together, they have supported my endeavors to engage with the Latino community by providing me with the necessary skill sets to succeed in the professoriate through research, pedagogy and service. Coupled with my graduate committee, being exposed to the nation’s top Latina/o education leaders has solidified my dedication to becoming a tenured professor. Without sounding overtly romantic, the AAHHE community made me aware of a legacy I am a part of and encouraged me to tap into my capabilities as a scholar, visionary

and leader. From exchanging midnight laughs with fellow graduate students and hearing about the assistant professoriate grind from faculty fellows, to engaging in meaningful dialogue with university administrators and AAHHE board members, the AAHHE 2015 conference was a rewarding experience. Its effects surely will be massive. Being invited into the AAHHE family is the kind of experience best captured in the motto “once you start, you can’t stop!” ¡Gracias, AAHHE 2015! •

EDUCATION NEWS REVIEWS WHAT’S IN A NAME? THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF

HISPANIC MBAS BECOMES PROSPANICA

RVING, Texas -- The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) has announced it has changed its name to Prospanica, pronounced Pro-span-i-ca, effective immediately. The new name more closely aligns the organization’s image to its strategy and mission. This rebrand is the positive outcome of the organizations ambitious strategy to include a broader scope including all Hispanic professionals, regardless of educational level or area of work. It also embraces a wider focus to empower Hispanic professionals to achieve their full educational, economic and social potential. For over a year the organization has been operating under its new strategy and

brand initiative, reaching deeper into the community to help Hispanics attain higher educational opportunities and attain leadership positions in proportion to their share of the U.S. population. Prospanica will continue to provide and build on: educational opportunities through undergraduate programs, chapters, and scholarships; professional opportunities through internships, mentoring, career management seminars, job fairs, networking and professional development; and social opportunities through corporate responsibility programs to improve the Hispanic community as a whole. “Simply put, NSHMBA has outgrown its name,” said Thomas Savino,

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e has given voice to the silenced and brought history to life’ “Steven Spielberg is a genre-defying filmmaker whose unparalleled creativity has fueled countless imaginations,” said Harvard President Drew Faust. “An extraordinary storyteller, he has given voice to the silenced and brought history to life. The wonder of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘E.T.,’ the suspense of ‘Jaws’ and ‘Jurassic Park,’ the thrill of ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Minority Report,’ the power of ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Schindler’s List,’ the inspiration of ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Amistad’: these unforgettable experiences connect us to one another, entertaining and inspiring us as they underscore what it is to be human. Through his art, Mr. Spielberg has challenged us to dream and to see the world anew, and I am very much looking forward to welcoming him back to Harvard and to hon-

oring him during our 365th Commencement exercises [on May 26].” Spielberg has twice won best-director Academy Awards, for “Saving Private Ryan” and “Schindler’s List,” which also won best picture. He has received several career honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild of America, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Kennedy Center Honor, and most recently, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also has devoted time and energy to philanthropy, establishing the Righteous Persons Foundation with his profits from “Schindler’s List,” and founding the Shoah Visual History Foundation, now the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, which has recorded more than 53,000 interviews with Holocaust survivors and witnesses.

CEO of Prospanica. “This is a profound moment for the organization and we are excited to continue connecting Hispanic MBA talent to corporations and go even further by taking our 28 years of experience to lend support and go deeper within the Hispanic community.” The new name was chosen because it is unique, uplifting and embodies the mission of the organization. Prospanica is the first word of its kind derived from the prefix Pro- and root word Hispanic. The organization is full of proactive, progressive professionals, and it is Pro Hispanic. The new logo is symbolic representing a community of professionals coming together to achieve greatness. •

“Through both his art and his activism, Steven Spielberg has shared with millions his deeply humanistic view of the world,” said Paul L. Choi, president of the Harvard Alumni Association. “Harvard alumni, students, and faculty will be excited at this opportunity to hear from the person behind the works that have entertained and inspired them for decades.” •

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EDUCATION NEWS REVIEWS CNN EN ESPANOL AND CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK TEAM UP TO

FOCUS ON HISPANIC VOTERS

IAMI -- CNN en Español and the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies (CLACLS) at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), have partnered to provide an exclusive focus on Latino voters in America, the fastest growing minority voting bloc that could play an instrumental role in determining the next President of the United States. CNN en Español will present CLACLS’s detailed monthly reports — spanning a variety of election-related topics — across the television network and digital platforms leading up to key caucus and primary election dates. The first report, THE LATINO VOTER REGISTRATION DILEMMA, focuses on the historic low voter turnout level among Latinos in presidential elections, despite their increase as a percentage of all voters at the national level to a projected 9.9% in the upcoming 2016 presidential elections. Only 48% of eligible Latino voters cast ballots in the 2012 elections compared with 64% of non-Hispanic whites and 66% of non-Hispanic blacks. The critical problem identified in this report is that voter registration rates among Latinos have remained steady at 58% of potential voters between the 1992 and 2012 presidential elections, despite well publicized voter-registration drives. An analysis of voter registration patterns by age and sex reveals that the most nu-

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merous eligible Latino voters, those between 18 and 44 years of age, register at even lower rates than the average and that Latino males in this demographic register at significantly lower rates than Latinas. Once registered, however, Latinos turn out at fairly high rates in presidential elections, over 80%, but their overall impact in national elections is compromised by low registration rates. The details of THE LATINO VOTER REGISTRATION DILEMMA as well as key state-level data is reviewed with precise data and is the first in a monthly series. CLACLS’s flagship program is the Latino Data Project, established in 2003 by Laird W. Bergad founding and current CLACLS director. Professor Bergad is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Latin American, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies at Lehman College and with the Ph.D. Program in History at the Graduate Center. The Latino Data Project conducts detailed quantitative research on the Latino population of the United States and New York City metropolitan region, analyzing raw data files produced by the U.S. Census Bureau and other government agencies. CNN en Español will be the exclusive media partner releasing CLACLS’s focused research of Hispanics living in the United States. Combined with its extensive coverage of the 2016 election and

its reach with U.S. Hispanics, CNN en Español’s partnership with CLACLS is a powerful combination examining CLACLS’s research into the impact of Latinos on the U.S. elections. “The Graduate Center is among the few academic institutions examining the impact of Latino voters in U.S. elections,” said Chase F. Robinson, President of the Graduate Center, City University of New York. “This research has never been more necessary, and we couldn’t be prouder of the partnership between CLACLS and CNN en Español to educate the wider public and promote a deeper understanding of diversity.” “I am extraordinarily gratified for the partnership CLACLS has formed with CNN en Español, a leading global television network, to provide newsworthy data about the Latino electorate across the United States — especially in key states in which Latino voters have the potential to determine the outcome of the 2016 presidential elections,” said Professor Bergad. “This partnership is testimony to the extraordinary quality of work accomplished by more than 100 Graduate Center Ph.D. candidates from varied disciplines who I have personally mentored during the past 14 years and deepens our commitment to educate New York City’s diverse population.” “We are pleased to announce this very important partnership as it reflects our commitment to the U.S Hispanic market and our leadership among Latino voters and opinion leaders who count on CNN en Español’s multiple platforms as their most trusted source for news and information,” said Cynthia Hudson, senior vice president and general manager of CNN en Español and Hispanic strategy for CNN/U.S. “This first report focuses on the real issue facing Latinos for the 2016 elections, which is the low rate of young Latinos registering to vote. If Latino registration efforts continue to use the same strategies and traditional outlets, they are missing out on the largest potential electorate - younger Latinos - who need to be engaged to register to vote in order to effect influence on the U.S. political system.” •

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VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER INDIANA UNIVERSITY MARCH 10, 2016

Reports to: The Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) reports to, and serves at the pleasure of, the President. Primary Purpose: The Vice President provides leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of the University’s financial resources while ensuring absolute institutional integrity on fiscal, and certain administrative matters. The Vice President serves as a strategic advisor to the President and recommends financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs and practices that ensure a sound financial structure for the University. Working with the President, his cabinet, deans, campus CEOs, Provost, Chance llors, and Vice Chance llors, and in the context of shared governance, the Vice President is responsible for most key business functions within the University, including long range financial planning, budget planning, capital financing and investments, to deliver a long-term sustainable economic model that ensures both the viability and vitality of the University. The CFO is a key financial and business executive of the university and will develop internal and external relationships and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining university-wide financial and administrative systems that ensure integrity, accuracy and professionalism. A primary role of the CFO will be to manage our large, complex public research institution through a continuously changing higher education landscape. A keen understanding of significa nt issues/ opportunities and the ability to develop and interpret complex financial models will be integral for this role. Focus will be directed toward capital financing/ structuring, complex investment strategies, liquidity forecasting, operating expense efficiency and compliance across varied state, federal, and industry regulations. The Vice President serves as the institutional representative on financial matters to Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Trustees of Indiana University on behalf of the President - a role in which he or she must balance collaboration with all university campuses and schoo ls and advocacy for IU. In this capacity, he or she is involved in discussions regarding long term financial viability, decision support, tuition setting, all funds budgeting, strategic allocation of resources among campuses and schools, enterprise systems, business process redesign and funding structure/approval of capital projects. The Vice President serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet at Indiana University, and is a significant contributor to advancing the mission and strategic direction of the University, which includes promoting a climate of inclusion and equity. The VP/CFO works with the IU Foundation and Alumni Associat ion to provide guidance and institutional support for adherence to fiduciary boundaries and constraints. Functional Oversight: • Accounting and Controls • Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Auxiliary Acco unting • Budgeting - Including Operational & Capital • Bursar - University & Bloomington • Capital Asset Management • Capital Financing • External Financial Audit Coordination • Facilities and Administrative Rate Calculation and Negotiation

• Financial Reporting • Human Resources • Insurance & Loss Control • Investment Management • Payroll • Procurement • Student Financial Literacy Program • Student Loan Administration • Tax • Treasury Operations

Key Selection Criteria: Indiana University seeks an innovative and strategic leader with a broad vision for the role of finance and administrat ion in achieving institutional excellence. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in managing change along with proven experience as an organizational and financial leader. An understanding of all facets of academic enterprises, including an understanding of how financial decisions impact the academic environment and vice versa, is desirable. He or she will have superb management skills and business acumen, be adept at facilitating connections and building partnerships and collaborations, and be able to serve as a trusted and respected member of the leadership team. The successful candidate must possess an undergraduate degree (MBA and/or CPA equivalent strongly preferred). He or she will be comfortable building relationships of trust with the many communities that comprise the University, and be astute at navigating both the internal and external political la ndscape. He or she should possess the ability to recruit and mentor future leadership, including creating upward mobility for promising employees. Above all the Vice President must fit within the IU culture that values the primacy of the institution’s academic mission in serving the people of Indiana, the nation and the world as well as its commitment to excellence. In addition this culture values collaboration, shared governance, prudent management, while also respecting the traditions of the university. Procedures for Candidates: The search committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted electronically to vpcfo16@iu.edu. The search is conducted with the assistance of recruitment firm Spencer Stuart https://www.spencerstuart.com/. For consideration in the selection process candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by April 15th with nominations and applications accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries about the search may be directed to Jo Ann Bush at jabush@iu.edu, 317-274-3571. Additional information about the position and the search may be found at: https://uaa.iu.edu/recruitment/vp-cfo/index.shtml. Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and a provider of American Disabilities Act services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination, which includes contact information. The Annual Security Reports, containing policy statements and crime statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available online. Request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu.

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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS FALL 2016 New York City College of Technology is a comprehensive college with over 16,000 students offering both Associate and Baccalaureate Programs. City Tech seeks candidates for tenure track faculty positions beginning fall 2016.

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering Technology Networking & Security (Computer Systems Tech) Technical Production & Drafting Web/Internet (Computer Systems Tech) ADMINISTRATION Academic Program Specialist/ College Now Academic ASAP Program Coordinator ASAP Enrollment Coordinator ASAP Recruitment Specialist Biological Sciences Laboratory Technician Digital Recruiter EOC Academic Adviser EOC Academic Program Resource Coordinator EOC Student Services & Enrollment Director Financial Aid Manager Financial Aid Program Specialist Financial Aid Specialist EXECUTIVE Dean – School of Arts & Sciences Associate Dean of Student Affairs

To Apply: www.cuny.edu Go to Employment. These positions are anticipated vacancies. The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

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WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROVOST/VP, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs is Westchester Community College’s chief academic officer reporting directly to the President and sitting on the President’s Cabinet. The Provost/Vice President will play a vital and visible role in supporting the college’s mission by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating all curricular activities.

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The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The USF System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving more than 47,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Director of Business Admin. Services (Admin. Svcs.) Associate General Counsel Director (Admin Svcs – Physical Plant) Assistant Chief of Police (University Police) Director of Development (College of Nursing) College of Public Health Assistant, Associate, Full Professor (Health Policy Management) Assistant Dean (Teaching Innovation & Quality Enhancement) Assistant/Associate Professor (Global Health) (2) Assistant Professor (Community & Family Health) College of Arts & Sciences Assistant Professor (Psychology) (USF St. Petersburg) Assistant Professor (Psychology) Professor/Associate Professor (Health Economics) Assistant Professor (Functional Materials Chemistry) Instructor of Philosophy Instructor – History (USF St. Petersburg)

Administrative And Executive Positions:

Program Director (Behavior Community Sciences) Director (Environmental Health & Safety) Director of Development (USF Health Heart Institute) USF Connect Grant Program Dir. (Research Foundation)

Faculty Positions: Assistant Professor (Classics) Instructor (Spanish/Language Pedagogy (French)) Assistant Professor (Forensic Anthropology) College of Behavioral Community Sciences Assistant/Associate Professor (Speech-Language Pathology) Associate Professor (Rehabilitation Counseling)

Assistant Professor (Pediatric Pulmonology) Assistant Professor (Physician Assistant) Assistant Professor (Cardiology) Assistant Professor – OBGYN (Obstetrics/Gynecology)

College of Education Instructor (Elementary Education) (2)

College of Engineering Associate/Assistant/Full Professor (Cybersecurity CoE)

College of Business Assistant Professor (Marketing)

College of Pharmacy Postdoctoral Scholar Research (Pharm Sciences)

College of Medicine Senior Faculty Biostatistician

College of the Arts Research Associate Professor (FL. Center Community Design & Research)

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For a job description on the above listed positions including department, disciple and deadline dates: (1) visit our Careers@USF Web site at https://employment. usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp; or (2) contact The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, (813) 974-4373; or (3) call USF job line at 813.974.2879. USF is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment.

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Oakton Community College employs individuals who respect, are eager to learn about, and have a willingness to accept the many ways of viewing the world. Oakton serves the near northern suburbs of Chicago with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie.

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Vice President of Academic Affairs Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher learning in Palm Beach County, with four campuses serving a diverse population of 48,000 students annually. Palm Beach State College offers over 130 programs of study including associate degrees for transfer and for entry into the workforce, bachelor’s degree programs, certificate level occupational and continuing education programs.

Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive Senior Management benefits package. In order to be considered for employment, please visit our website and apply electronically with a completed employment application and uploaded resume, cover letter and copy of transcripts.

Position Overview Palm Beach State College invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs. Palm Beach State’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides high quality, affordable education to prepare students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community. Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s Leadership Team, the VPAA is directly involved in the planning and intercampus coordination of all academic programs to ensure student learning and success. As the chief academic affairs officer, the position is responsible for creating and administering academic policies, developing and implementing all curriculum matters and encouraging teaching excellence through professional development of faculty. The position will serve in a co-leadership role with the Vice President of Student Services to provide vision and strategic direction in College enrollment planning initiatives. The VPAA is responsible for promoting the incorporation of technology and innovation in teaching strategies and directing ongoing accreditation compliance through SACS-COC and other program accreditation. The VPAA is responsible for learning outcomes assessment, general education, the Honors College, and distance learning (in cooperation with the Vice President for E-Learning). The VPAA supervises the academic deans, recommends the hiring of all faculty/instructors, recommends sabbaticals and release time, and coordinates the scheduling of classes College-wide. Requirements A doctoral degree is required, along with a minimum of five years of senior-level experience and a demonstrated track record of institutional leadership, management, teaching and working with a diverse student population. Faculty supervision, higher education, grant administration and budgetary experience are also required. Must be able to negotiate through collaboration.

Position is open until filled with an initial review of applications on May 9, 2016. For additional information about the position and the College, visit:

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