Michigan State University
Winter 2014-2015
Migrant Student Services
Inside this Issue ALSAME CoBANK Scholarship Opportunity Migrant Student Services Highlights MSU CAMP Highlights MSU HEP Scholarship Recipients
Newsletter
On Behalf of Migrant Student Services Migrant Student Services (MSS) wishes well to all HEP/ CAMP scholars for their successful completion of their time here at MSU. Best wishes to all continuing scholars and graduates for living their dreams. MSS continues to meet the needs of students and to serve the community with our fabulous partners who have contributed towards our phenomenal success throughout the year. We celebrated our success with the Appreciation Breakfast with all of our campus and community partners who make us look our best. Over the course of the semester our HEP/CAMP scholars were involved in various activities and events fostering personal and professional growth such as student leadership retreats, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) Conference in Chicago, meeting President Obama during signing of the historic farm bill on MSU campus, and a life changing study abroad experience. We believe scholars benefit immensely from leadership activities to remain focused as we assist in their transitions to college and beyond. MSU HEP continues to assist students in accomplishing their educational goals and providing students the opportunity for lifelong success. We just celebrated our 14th participant who obtained their GED since the revised exams were launched nationally on January 2, 2014. MSS strives to provide the best services that can be offered to our students and participants. Our programs will continue to focus on becoming stronger through all our combined efforts. We look forward to another outstanding academic year ahead and wish everyone a great semester!
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A.L.S.A.M.E
Michigan State University hosted the annual 13th ALSAME conference. ALSAME, Advocates for Latino Advancement in Michigan Education. ALSAME is a non-profit organization that is committed to making college education a reality for Latino students in Michigan. ALSAME values higher education and seeks to increase access, awareness and opportunity for Latino students in Michigan. The goal is to serve as a resource to students, parents, and professional staff through the dissemination of information about various colleges and universities to students and community. The CAMP staff and scholars have partnered to serving and disseminate information about various colleges, and universities. ALSAME is committed to building a better future for Michigan youth through higher education. Watch video | Website
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Migrant Student Services Partnerships
CoBANK Internships Fellowship Program
CoBANK Dinner
CoBANK and Migrant Student Services have partnered to create an Internship Fellows Program. This opportunity is available to CAMP Scholars; priority will be given to those students pursuing degrees with Agriculture &/or AgricultureBusiness majors. This program will be able to support a minimum of 14 students. The timeframe of the internship will vary depending on placement. Students who plan on applying must complete a minimum of 3 professional readiness workshops to better prepare them. This program is a collaboration with companies which included an agreement to fund the cost of the interns salaries and stipends. The funding will cover travel, professional clothing and lodging. Students interested in this may apply at: mss.msu.edu/internships
Michigan State Federal Credit Union Partnering With Telamon The MSU College Assistance Migrant Program (MSU CAMP) and MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) in partnership with the Telamon Farmworker Individual Development Account (IDA) Program and The purpose is to assist migrant students with financial hardships as they complete a post-secondary education. Students are required to deposit a maximum of $500 in their bank accounts and Telamon will provide an 8:1 match, up to $4,000 in funds for tuition, books, etc. MSUFCU will provide students with financial literacy training on topics such as financial record keeping, budgets, taxes, credit and credit repair. MSU CAMP will provide students with progress towards their goal.
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Migrant Student Services Highlights
The Instituto De Los Mexicanos en el Exterior, IME a decentralized agency of the Mexican government’s Foreign Ministry, granted Migrant Student Services $15,000. Juan Manuel Solana Morales, the Consul of Mexico in Detroit presented this to Migrant Student Services on November 20, 2014. The award will be used for scholarships for HEP/CAMP Students.
Migrant Student Services, the MSU School of Social Work and the MSU Department of Community and Sustainability hosted representatives from Mexico’s National System for Integral Family Development (DIF) and from four different states in (Puebla, Oaxaca, Yucatan and Campeche) an effort to introduce them to the American social welfare system and to initiate international dialogue about community needs. This is in conjunction with the Julian Samora Research Institute 25th anniversary celebration, “Latinos in 2050: Restoring the Public Good.” For many years, DIF has hosted MSU students through vari-‐ ous study abroad programs. Through this meeting, MSU Migrant Student Services, the MSU School of Social Work and the MSU Department of Community Sustainability seek to develop programming, education, and resources that empower underprivileged communities in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as support self-sustainable living, reduces the need for aide.
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Migrant Student Services Highlights
MSU CAMP, Recruitment Coordinator, Elias Lopez, receives the “Hispanic Educator of the Year” Award from the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan and Michigan Hispanic Caucus at the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Dinner. Elias has displayed a true commitment to Latino students in furthering their education through both MSU CAMP and ALSAME.
Congratulations to Miguel Torres, the Recruitment and Placement Coordinator for HEP and a National Kellogg Fellow. He attended a Leadership Academy at Ferris State University. This fourday training is designed to discuss unique leadership traits. This was an educational and growing experience for Miguel.
Veronica Morales joins the Migrant Student Services (MSS) team as an Accounts Manager. Her main responsibilities includes managing and maintaining of unit’s bookkeeping and accounting sys-‐ tems; working closely with unit’s fiscal officer, Director and Associate Directors in processing transactions, reconciling accounts, developing budgets and maintaining compliance with MSU’s grant sponsored fiscal guidelines. Prior to joining the MSS team, Veronica served as a Program Manager at the local Cristo Rey Community Center for past 11 years. Veronica is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Michigan State University CAMP Welcome Reception
Congratulations to our CAMP Volleyball Team, for continuing to build a community and stay healthy.
Holiday Celebration
Students in costume at the annual CAMP Halloween party Most Creative-Maurcio Cervantes, Best in Show-David Nava, Most Daring-Raul Lucio
Chicago Trip
Impacts
Some CAMP Scholars hosting a Noche de Ciencia. For more information check out the MSU SHPE website
CAMP students headed to Navy Pier, Downtown Chicago,The National Museum of Mexican Art and the Chicago "bean". They also stopped for a bite to eat at the restaurant, Nuevo Leon.
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Migrant Student Services
CAMP SCHOLARS Daniel Villagran attended a career fair at Michigan State University in hopes of obtaining an internship. Daniel began to network and shortly after he was offered a paid internship at LEAR Corp for the summer of 2015. As a freshman, Daniel is setting the bar high the rest of his time at Michigan State University.
Eliseo Gutierrez Jr. received a Chrysler Scholarship from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and will be interning with Eaton in an Informational Technology position in the Summer 2015.
Sonia Viridiana Viera, is a recent CAMP scholar, who graduated with a degree in Food Industry Management this past December. Last summer she had the opportunity to study abroad and live in France for 2 months. While abroad she studied viticulture, French, food science and food agriculture production at a host university, Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan.
After completing all the necessary steps and going through an interview, on October 14, 2014 Fabiola Yanez was accepted into MSU’S Washington, D.C Study and Internship Program, Spring 2015. The program offers students the opportunities to intern in any area of interest in Washington D.C and further their development on a personal and professional level.
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CAMP Scholarship Recipients
On January 29, 2015, freshman, Daniel Villagran and sophomore, Beatriz Ibarra were invited to attend the Dean's Showcase of Stars Breakfast at the Kellogg’s Center to receive their engineering scholarships. Daniel received $2,500 from BP Oil. Beatriz received $2,500 from BP Oil and $1,000 from Eaton Corporation. Both students are members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and will be spending their upcoming summer interning in their fields of study. We thank the National HEP/CAMP Association for awarding these scholarships.
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Michigan State University High School Equivalency Program The MSU High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at Michigan State University celebrated yet another year of successful students receiving their GED, under the new national computerized GED system that started on January 2nd, 2014. MSU HEP is a federally funded program through USDE Office of Migrant Education (OME), that provides GED instruction to migrant and seasonal farm workers and their children. The program offers a great opportunity for academic preparation toward completion of the Graduate Educational Development (GED) diploma as well as the development of academic, vocational, and personal skills necessary for placement in higher education, careers, or military. HEP also has two satellite programs in Hart and Sturgis, MI. For more information check out MSU HEP Website.
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HEP Highlights
Students from MSU HEP Sturgis satellite visiting Sparty statue on campus.
Congratulations to Eric Serrano, who was the 13th student to earn their GED through the MSU HEP since the national change of GED curriculum.
MSU HEP students and staff Students and staff at MSU HEP Hart, Michigan satellite
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Scholarship Recipients: CAMP/HEP Each year The National HEP/CAMP Association selects one student from the HEP and CAMP programs to recognize nationally. This is a tremendous recognition for Migrant Student Services to honor two incredible students with scholarships and recognition.
Cristian Garcia-Mendoza, is a third year CAMP student. Cristian was on the Dean’s List for the 2014 Fall semester. He is currently studying Food Science and is a member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . Congratulations Cristian!
Sandy Martinez, is not only HEP student but also a mother who was able to obtain her GED. Sandy graduated from the program during the Fall semester of 2013.
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New HEP Team MSU HEP welcomes Mike Rodriguez, Leydi Egan, Marcos Gonzalez y Floridalma Castillo to the HEP instructor team. Mike enjoys the outdoors and riding mountain bikes. Mike has a background in education and graduated from MSU in 2011. He is energetic and eager to make a positive impact in Education. Leydi has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from Mexico, a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Society, and a Graduate Certification in Teaching and Learning from MSU. She has teaching experience from working as an online instructor with MSU-HEP. Leydi enjoys jogging. Marcos is the online instructor who likes to teach. He has a Masters in Education from University of Puerto Rico with ten years of experience in teaching. He is planning to continue his graduate studies. Floridalma Castillo is the Lead instructor with graduate studies from MSU, and with more than twenty years of teaching experience. Floridalma’s passion is her family, teaching and traveling. The team hopes to develop new strategies to make the MSU-HEP a great program.
Student Mentors
Student Interns
Adriana Carreon
Tami Marsh
Alejandra Bonilla
Adriana Carranza
Daniel Villagran
Mauricio Cervantes
Student Assistants
Irma Hinojosa
Denise Cruz
Michael Suarez
Edgar Reynosa
Nancy Barajas
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MSU Identification and Recruitment (ID&R) Center What exactly is a migrant child? Where the definition of a migrant child may vary from program to program, the MSU ID&R center must follow the federal definition from the national Migrant Education Program (MEP). In short, we seek to identify any child under the age of 22 who has moved in the last 3 years due to seasonal or temporary agricultural work. Once identified, our job is to provide them supportive services aimed at reducing any disruptions to their education they may have experienced due to the migrant lifestyle. When deciding if a child is eligible, we look at five factors: The age of the child Possession of a GED or high school diploma The particulars of any moves over the last 3 years The purpose of the move What type of work was performed by the child or family member In terms of their education, migratory children are considered “at risk” due to a number of factors. Many migrant children experience poverty, language barriers, educational disruptions, health issues, and social isolation. Some research suggests migratory moves can have negative effects on a student’s perform-‐ ance for as long as 6 months.
Unfortunately, many migratory children will make multiple moves in that time frame. Additionally, Michigan’s migrant children often come from Texas and Florida, which have different requirements for completing grade levels or graduation. Even the brightest and hardest working children often find themselves unable to achieve academic success. For this reason, the MSU ID&R Center, on behalf of the Michigan Migrant Education Program (MiMEP), seeks to identify and assist all migrant children found in Michigan. Recruiters
Maria Vetere
Rosabelle Hernandez
Teresa Devalez
Data Entry Assistants
Sam Velez
Magally Briseno
For more information, please contact Bruce Lack, Associate Director of the MSU ID&R Center at Migrant Student Services with information or questions related to Michigan’s Migrant Educational Program. Call 517-432-9900 or email lackb@msu.edu.
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Alumni Spotlight My undergraduate studies were completed at Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. At MSU, I interned with an outpatient-registered dietitian for 6 months as a volunteer. I was also a scholar in a research program supported by the NIH-NHLBI. In this role, I was project coordinator for a study assessing obesity risk, food access, dietary intake and nutrition-related knowledge in migrant and seasonal farm workers. Currently, I am pursuing my Master of Science in Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In five years I see myself as a registered dietitian working in a community nutrition setting helping underprivileged populations. Outside of my short and long-term goals, I continue to embrace my passion, which is community volunteer work. I want to take leadership and mentoring roles in Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition Interest Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I will continue to pay it forward and be a role model to future students such as myself.
Raquel Arevalo College of Social Science— Family Community Services Financial Aid Administrator of University of Michigan
Violeta Nieves
Fernando Solis College of Education— Kinesology Currently studying at Palmer College of Chiropractic
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Alumni Spotlight
David Trevino James Madison College—Social Relations and Policy Currently works for Brownsville ISD
Micaela Soto
Virgilio De Leon
College of Social Science Interdisciplinary Studies Social Science Community Relations Currently working for Illinois college of Advising Corps.
Construction Management College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Working for Construction Superintendent at Cannon Construction and Project Manager at O.S Interior Systems, Inc.
Farewell Titun Maiti On behalf of the Migrant Student Services, we would like to thank Titun Maiti for her dedication and willingness to help CAMP students over the last three and a half years. We wish her the best in her new position as an academic advisor in the Engineering department here at MSU.
Welcome Gabriella Garza! Communications Intern for Migrant Student Services.
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On behalf of Migrant Student Services we wish everyone a fantastic semester!
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MSU Migrant Student Services newsletter is published Spring and Fall semester as a service to our community. Michigan State University Migrant Student Services Holden Hall 234 Wilson Rd, Rm C249 East Lansing, MI 48825 Phone: (517) 432-9900 Fax: (517) 432-9901
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