2024 Conference Sessions Schedule at a Glance:
10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sessions
Presenters: Earl Cason and Hilda Cecilia
Presentation: Bridging Cultures: Transfronterizo Student Experiences in Higher Education
Presentation Abstract: This presentation explores the educational journey of transfronterizo students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, leveraging Gloria Anzaldúa’s Borderlands theory to understand their challenges and strengths. Focusing on a case study at New Mexico State University and two National Science Foundation-funded mentoring programs, we delve into how students’ cultural, social, and linguistic identities influence their higher education experience. The session aims to shed light on effective practices for inclusivity and support for transfronterizo students in STEM, contributing to discussions on bridging educational gaps across cultural boundaries. This exploration enhances our understanding of identity, education, and border dynamics in shaping inclusive educational environments.
Presenter: Christina Diaz
Presentation: Educational Tips and Techniques for Students Under the Autism Spectrum
Presentation Abstract: Educating students within the Autism spectrum using tips and techniques while exploring perspectives of students themselves. Videos and activities will encourage faculty to place themselves in the shoes of the youth being instructed. Discussion of public-school services and protocol verses college level resources will shed light onto the reason many students seem to fall through the cracks of the educational system. Reinforcement of classroom management and guidelines will reinforce procedures teachers already practice in the classroom setting.
Presenter: Nicolas Cooper
Presentation: The Culture Map: How Cultural Differences Affect Educational Communication
Presentation Abstract: This presentation will focus on the cross-cultural communication book “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer, connecting its concepts to an educational framework. When working with international students and colleagues, we often bring our own home culture’s perspectives and can impose them without even realizing it. Sometimes we are not sensitive to the differing attitudes and paradigms from elsewhere, and this can cause unresolved conflict in the spheres of communication and education. Being more sensitive to cultural differences can assist us to navigate situations better and increase student engagement in a variety of ways. This presentation will help jumpstart that process.
Presenter: Seleste Cardoza-Comer
Presentation: Empowering and Guiding the Next Generation of Scholars
Presentation Abstract: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, El Paso Community College saw a slight decline in students wanting to take college courses through the Dual Credit Program. With funding from the IREPO Grant, the Dual Credit department was able to bring two academic advisors on board to assist with recruitment. Through various school events, our Dual Credit Academic Advisors began a campaign to inform primary and intermediate school students about the benefits of Dual Credit.