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The primary goals
of the Office are to enhance
the quality of life of Latino students at the University of Delaware
and
to raise the level of awareness of Latino culture and history.
Throughout
the academic year, the Office sponsors programs that focus on the
historical,
cultural, educational, political, and socio-economic concerns of
Latinos
on campus and in society at large. These programs include guest
speakers,
workshops, dance presentations, films, cultural excursions, and the
celebration
of Hispanic Heritage Month beginning in September of each year.
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The purpose of the McNair Program
is to prepare and empower low-income, first generation college students
and underrepresented students (of African-American, Latino, and Native
American descent) for doctoral study so that they complete a BA, enroll
in graduate school, and attain a doctoral degree. As such, the ultimate
goal of the Program is to increase doctoral degree attainment of
students from underrepresented and/or low-income segments of society.
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The Society of
Hispanic Professional Engineers
aims to:
1. Promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and
scientists
in education and in future employment.
2. Improve the retention and
enrollment
of Hispanic students in engineering, science and other technical
fields.
3. Provide
a forum for the exchange of information pertinent to the development of
future Hispanic professionals.
4. To develop opportunities
in the local Hispanic community.
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The
Campus Alliance de La Raza
The Campus Alliance de La Raza(CALR) is the
Latino political action organization at the University of
Delaware. The
CALR is dedicated to the upward mobility of minority populations,
resting
on two important pillars:
1. Advocacy in the pursuit of the Latino agenda
2. The social and intellectual development of its members.
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