Latina, Latino, and Latinx (Latinx/a/o) leaders have unique knowledge, skills, strengths, and experiences to contribute to higher education, but the academy was built with systemic inequities that can undermine advancement and success. According to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, “Hispanic enrollment in higher education is expected to exceed 4.1 million students by 2026, far surpassing the growth rate of any other racial-ethnic group—by over 10%,” but Latinx/a/o leaders continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles in higher education due to historic and on-going systemic inequities. Furthermore, many individual Latinx/a/o leaders find themselves navigating challenges that peers – who do not share their Latinx/a/o identity – do not understand.

Watch the two-part series aimed to support individual leadership development for leaders who identify at Latinx/a/o and address systemic inequities within institutions to create inclusive and equitable environments where Latinx/a/o leaders can thrive.

This two-part series kicks off with a 90 minute community-building discussion and virtual training on January 31, 2023 designed intentionally for Latinx/a/o leaders to explore how the community cultural wealth model can offer insights into how individuals can identity and grow their leadership strengths, build community with other Latinx/a/o leaders, and share strategies they have found effective in supporting their leadership growth and advancement. While individual support and leadership advancement is important, it does not address the systemic issues that created these inequities in the first place. The second session is a 90 minute virtual training that will take place on March 21, 2023 designed for any leader regardless of identity, and especially helpful for those who do not identify as Latinx/a/o. In this second session, attendees will learn practical strategies to they can take to create more inclusive and equable environments that support and retain Latinx leaders.

View the on-demand recording. The first session is intended to be a space for leaders who identify as Latinx/a/o and the second session is designed for any leader, regardless of identity, who is invested in learning how to better support and retain Latinx/a/o leaders in higher education.

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Learn practical strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable environment to support and retain Latinx/a/o faculty and staff.

Who Should Attend
Any leader interested in creating inclusive and equitable environments to better support and retain Latinx/a/o faculty and staff.

This second program is intended for any leader interested in creating systemic change at their institution to better support Latinx/a/o leaders.

Academic Impressions conferences provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.

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