Realities & Opportunities inthe Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Virginia

Dr. Carlos Campo President-elect, Regent University

Dr. Marcela Chaván-Matviuk, Director, Center for Latino Leadership, Regent University

Latino/Hispanic Population in Virginia

• The Hispanic population in Virginia tripled between 1990 and 2006, with more than 460,000 Hispanic citizens and immigrants residing in the commonwealth.

• Hispanics account for 6 % of Virginia’s population,

compared to 15 % nationwide.

• The Hispanic population is concentrated in three major metropolitan areas of the Commonwealth.

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Latino/Hispanic Population in Virginia

• 60 % of Hispanics living in Virginia are U.S. citizens, with the majority--47%-- being U.S.-born, and 13 % naturalized citizens.

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Educational Attainment of Adults Age 25 & Over

Hispanic Citizens % *

Hispanic Immigrants % *

Overall Population

Less than H.S 15 43 15

H.S Graduate 20 29 27

Some College 31 13 25

Bachelor’s Degree

20 9 20

Graduate Degree

15 6 13

*“Hispanic citizens” are defined as U.S. born citizens and naturalized citizens.*“Hispanic immigrants” are defined as noncitizens, residing here with or without valid documentation.University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

Hispanic Enrollment in Virginia Higher Ed Fall 2008

All publics 3.3%

Four-Year Publics• George Mason University 5.2%• Virginia Military Institute 4.3%

In the Hampton Roads area • College of William & Mary 4.6%• Old Dominion University 3.6%• Christopher Newport University 2.7%• Norfolk State University (HBCU) 1.6%

Hispanic Enrollment in Virginia Higher Ed Fall 2008

All Two-Year Publics 5.4%

Two-Year Publics• Northern Virginia Community College 13.4%• Germana CC 4.9%• Richard Bland College 3.3%

In the Hampton Roads area • Thomas Nelson CC 4.6%• Tidewater CC 4.3%

Hispanic Enrollment Fall 2008• All Privates 3.0%

Privates: • Marymount 9.4%• Randolph College 7.2%

In the Hampton Roads area • Regent University 3.9%• VA Wesleyan College 3.7%• Hampton University 0.9%

Bachelor Degrees (08-09)

• Total All Publics 1,129

• George Mason University 316• Virginia Military Institute 14

• In the Hampton Roads area • College of William & Mary 70• Old Dominion University 114• Christopher Newport University 22• Norfolk State University 16

Recruitment & Retention Efforts in VA

• Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program at NOVA.

• LOVELY- Latinos of Virginia Educating Latino Youth (Arlington).

• CBL: College Bound Latinos (Arlington).

Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University

Take Two 2 College• Goal: Facilitating the high school graduation of Latino

students and subsequent successful completion of a college education.

• Focuses on Latino and African American males in high school and tracks them until their graduation from a Virginia college or university undergrad program.

Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University

Take Two 2 College• 10 “pilot partners” (organizations, churches, businesses, groups

and individuals in the community).

• Involves each partner and university’s commitment to participate in a 1 X1 matching fund program for undergrad Latino and African American male students.

• Voluntary and committed participation for a period of at least five years as advocates and a support system.

• The colleges/universities will work with the partner organization(s) to help ensure students’ success.

Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University

Take Two 2 College (FAQs)• What is the required financial commitment for the

participating institution?The participating institution will work with the student, his family, and the participating college or university to determine the financial commitment required ensuring the student’s ability to meet financial obligations.

• Must all participating students be of Hispanic or African American descent?Yes, this program is targeted toward Hispanic and African American males, who have virtually “disappeared” from higher ed in the U.S.

Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University

Take Two 2 College (FAQs)

• What is the required financial commitment for the participating college or university?The participating college or university set their level of participation.

Recruitment & Retention Efforts led by Regent University

Take Two 2 College: Current and Prospect Partners