My academic research focuses on historically excluded populations in higher education which includes includes, but not limited to, Latina/o and Chicana/o themes in the educational pipeline, women of color leaders in academia, and other BIPOC individuals who are marginalized in the overall k-12 and higher educational systems. I study how levels of oppression, including power and privilege, and social justice themes, including intersectionality, appear within these populations which can influence or hinder their educational advancement.
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Multicultural/social justice leadership, higher education leadership, Chicana/o history and culture, Chicana/o education themes, women of color leaders in academia, access issues for historically excluded populations in higher education
Teaching
courses taught
EDUC 1020 - First Year Success at CU
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Fall 2023
Introduces first-year majors to campus resources and academic success strategies. Students learn about a wide range of topics, including time management, research, and student involvement. This course also serves as a forum for continued conversations about concepts from EDUC 3013: School in Society, as well as the social justice implications for emerging leaders and educators.
EDUC 2800 - Special Topics
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Spring 2018
Designed to meet needs of students with topics of interest. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.
EDUC 5010 - Race and Equity in Higher Education
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
This course introduces students to recent research and theory surrounding race, ethnicity, access, inclusion, and equity in higher education. It focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and awareness that is crucial in becoming an engaged scholar and practitioner in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discuss the responsibilities, tensions, and opportunities one must have in creating and maintaining a pluralistic and inclusive campus for all. We also discuss ways in which themes of identity and diversity operate far beyond one-on-one relationships but rather extend to systems and structures that comprise a college and/or university environment.
EDUC 5011 - College Student Career Development
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Explores the diverse aspects of career development for college students. Examines the different models of career services for students in different schools, colleges and majors.
EDUC 5012 - Higher Education Finance
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Covers the major, basic elements of budgeting and finance in higher education. It is designed to address the budget process in colleges and universities, as well as the impact of budget activities on other areas of planning and operations within an institution. Enhances students' knowledge of both internal and external financial environments facing higher education.
EDUC 5020 - College Academic Advising
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Fall 2024
Explores the diverse aspects of academic advising for college students. Examines the different models of advising for students in different schools, colleges and majors.
EDUC 5021 - College Athletic Affairs
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Fall 2024
Examines the relationship between student-athletes and the institution and explores how intercollegiate athletics fits into the academic enterprise of higher education. Key questions include: 1) what purpose does athletics serve and 2) for whose benefit? With these questions in mind, we examine the range of issues at the intersection of athletic administration, student development theory, and educational leadership and policy.
EDUC 5022 - LGBTQ+ Topics in Higher Education
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Fall 2024
Explores the diverse aspects of college and university life for students, staff, and faculty who identify as LGBTQ+. Examines the different higher education supports and challenges for LGBTQ+ student populations.
EDUC 5023 - College Admissions and Enrollment
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
Explores the diverse aspects of college and university student recruitment, outreach, admissions, and enrollment. Examines the different models of admissions processes and systems, with attention to relevant politics and professional practices.
EDUC 5026 - Technology in Higher Education
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
Examines impact of technology on higher education and student affairs. Explores impact of technology on students and their development, and teaching and learning. Although technical aspects of technology are discussed in some depth, this is not designed as a 'technical' course; the content revolves around implications of technology as both a driving and a supportive element within higher education
EDUC 5027 - Institutional Advancement and Development in Higher Education
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
Examines the roles of institutional advancement, development, and fundraising in higher education and student affairs. Explores the impact of advancement on students, staff, and faculty, as well as on teaching and learning, research, campus life, and the larger community. The content will revolve around implications of development work as both a driving and a supportive element within higher education.
EDUC 5028 - International Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs
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Summer 2021 / Summer 2023
To provide an introduction to the field of international education. Students pursuing graduate studies in higher education administration will benefit from an overview of global student mobility trends and an exploration of career pathways within the field. In-class discussions, out-of-class readings, and guest speakers will guide student learning.
EDUC 5030 - Accessibility and Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
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Fall 2023
Provides students with important knowledge about issues of accessibility and development for students with disabilities in higher education. Examines strategies to offer support and guidance to students with disabilities in order to foster a safe and engaging learning and living environment.
EDUC 5032 - College Student Leadership Development
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Fall 2023
Surveys the study and practice of leadership and provides students with a variety of experiences to wrestle with large leadership questions. What is leadership? Who can be a leader? How is leadership an important aspect of understanding self and others?
EDUC 5800 - Master's Special Topics
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Summer 2022
Designed to meet needs of students with topics of pertinent interest. May be repeated up to 18.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple enrollment in term.
EDUC 6250 - Higher Education in the United States
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Examines major issues in higher education focusing on the sociopolitical contexts in which US universities operate as gatekeepers to opportunities. Topics include the purposes and history of higher education in the United States, college teaching and learning, finance and governance, issues of access and equity related to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status and class, and student life.
EDUC 6705 - Leadership in Higher Education
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Summer 2021 / Summer 2023
Examines theory and research on leadership and management in higher education, and the structure and governance of colleges and universities. Explores the internal organization and culture of institutions, as well as external and related bodies that affect higher education such as the federal and state governments, accrediting agencies, associations and foundations.
ETHN 2001 - Foundations of Comparative Ethnic Studies: Race, Gender and Culture(s)
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Summer 2021 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Introduction to the study of race, ethnicity and gender in the United States. Overview of concepts, theories and analytic frames that shape the interdisciplinary field of Ethnic Studies. Focuses on historic, institutional, legal and cultural issues that impact African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Chicanas and Chicanos, European Americans, Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in the U.S.
ETHN 4009 - Chicana/os and Education
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Summer 2023
Chicana/o and Mexican-origin communities make up the largest and oldest of U.S. Latinx peoples. In many urban school districts across the country they make up the majority of the school enrollment; yet they are grossly underrepresented in higher education. This course will examine the socio-historical, cultural, and political contexts that have shaped the educational experiences of Chicana/os in the U.S. including issues of race, language learning and identity formation as they intersect with nation building. Previously offered as a special topics course. Recommended restriction: this course is primarily designed for upper level (juniors and seniors) students but open to sophomores. Same as ETHN 5009.
ETHN 4106 - Special Topics in Chicana and Chicano Studies
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Summer 2021
Examines a particular topic, theme, issue or problem concerning Chicana and Chicano studies. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours on different topics. Same as ETHN 4106.
ETHN 5009 - Chicana/os and Education
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Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Chicana/o and Mexican-origin communities make up the largest and oldest of U.S. Latinx peoples. In many urban school districts across the country they make up the majority of the school enrollment; yet they are grossly underrepresented in higher education. This course will examine the socio-historical, cultural, and political contexts that have shaped the educational experiences of Chicana/os in the U.S. including issues of race, language learning and identity formation as they intersect with nation building. Previously offered as a special topics course. Same as ETHN 4009.
ETHN 5106 - Special Topics in Chicana and Chicano Studies
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Summer 2021
Examines a particular topic, theme, issue or problem concerning Chicana and Chicano studies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Same as ETHN 4106.
INVS 3100 - Social Justice, Leadership and Community Engagement Internships
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Focuses on leadership theories and skills necessary for effectiveness in social justice settings. Students gain understanding of traditional and culturally diverse approaches to leadership and change. Community service required. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 2001. Same as ETHN 3201.
LEAD 1000 - Becoming a Leader
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
The foundation course will prepare students to exercise leadership in business, government and community organizations. Introduces leadership skills useful in a variety of settings including community and civic activities. Helps students to improve self awareness, understand multiple theories, recognize moral courage, build analytic and critical thinking skills and adapt leadership practices to different people and contexts.
LEAD 1001 - Becoming a Leader: Multicultural Leadership Scholars
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Introduces students to the theories and practices of historical and contemporary leadership studies. Students will also examine both the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership and how cultural diversity, inclusivity and social justice apply to culturally competent leadership in the 21st century. Recommended restriction: restricted to students admitted into the Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program. Degree credit not granted for this course and LEAD 1000.
LEAD 1571 - Topics in Leadership: Introduction to Research Methods
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Fall 2024
Participants will establish their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global environment. Their work will culminate in a research project proposal submitted to CU's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. Recommended restriction: Students in the Multicultural Leadership Scholars program.
LEAD 2410 - Dynamics of Power, Privilege, Oppression and Empowerment in Leadership
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Examines the theoretical frameworks of social identity and power dynamic development (individual, group, institutional, cultural) and the resulting inequalities formed by systems of privilege and oppression - and their intersections - are manifested in society and how leadership is used to continue these systems or lead to empowerment and liberation.
LEAD 4000 - Leadership in Context and Emerging Challenges: A Capstone
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019
Integrates leadership topics and experiences students pursued through the Leadership Studies Minor. Using advanced critical thinking skills, the seminar requires students to evidence their knowledge, competencies and skills related to leadership theory and practice through examining contemporary leadership challenges. Further, the seminar directs students to justify decision-making processes, demonstrating their ability to synthesize prior knowledge to effect desirable, ethical outcomes.
