Puertas Abiertas Latino/Latina Rites of Passage Summer Academy
Dates: June 27 - July 15, 2016
Formulario de solicitud de puertas abiertas 2016(applications for 2016)
The Puertas Abiertas Latino/Latina Rites of Passage summer academy is an academic and cultural enrichment experience for Chicano/Latino high school and middle school students in Lane County. The primary goal of the program is to develop positive values and proactive habits that will maximize the students' opportunities for success. In the Puertas Abiertas ("Open Doors") academy, students learn about cultural history, how to excel in their classes, how to become a bicultural leader, and how to accomplish their goals. The program uses a cultural framework based on Mexican American, Latino/Latina, Caribbean and Hispanic experiences.
Mission Statement
The Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy is an intense academic and cultural enrichment experience for Chicano/Mexicano/Latino high school students in Lane County. Puertas Abiertas students demonstrate a:
- desire to learn about cultural history
- desire to excel in academics
- desire to become a bicultural leader and a
- desire to accomplish goals
The Summer Academy serves to enrich and enhance the academic preparation for the college experience within a framework based on Mexican/Mexican American, Latina/o, Caribbean and Hispanic experiences.
Goals
The goal of the program is to develop positive, proactive values and strategies that will maximize students' opportunities for bicultural success. Puertas Abiertas empowers Chicano/Mexicano, Latino/Latina students to negotiate North American mainstream culture while preserving the rich cultural foundations of the Chicano/Latino community. These goals are accomplished through a combination of classroom instruction, workshops, field trips and interaction with Chicano/Latino community members.
Objectives
The principal objectives of the Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy:
- Exercise bicultural leadership in the schools and community
- Promote personal growth, biculturalism and self-confidence
- Acquire in-depth awareness of educational and career opportunities
- Gain an awareness of Mexican/Mexican American, Latino, Caribbean and Hispanic experiences in the Americas and schools
- Foster successful transitions to Lane Community College and four-year colleges & universities.
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The Summer Leadership Academy will prepare high school juniors and seniors to successfully transition into a college environment. Students will attend workshops presented by University of Oregon and Lane Community College faculty and staff.
Presentations will focus on high school graduation requirements, college admission requirements, college academic programs, and available support services. Students will complete a portfolio containing scholarship applications and essays, college applications, and resumes. Enrollment in Puertas Abiertas is very competitive and will be limited to 20.
Applications will be available online in April. Completed applications should be submitted by May 31. Students will receive acceptance letters by June 7. Students will confirm their attendance by June 14. Applicants must include an essay and a recommendation from a high school counselor or instructor.
Expectations
Students should be able attend the full two-week experience, from 9am-2pm.
Students should be able attend an opening orientation-day and time TBA
More information:
Contact Information:
Jim García
Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator
Multi-Cultural Center
Student Life & Leadership Development
Building 1, Room 201 B
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97405-0640
Phone: (541) 463-5144
Email: garciaj@lanecc.edu
Fax: (541) 463-3997