November 12th at Vanguard University Costa Mesa, CA 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Hispanics represent the largest minority student population in the nation, and although more and more Latino students are in enrolling in college, not many are graduating. Higher education institutions, churches and local communities can all play a role in “Raising the Standards” for Latino student success.
Join us for the 5th Annual Hispanic Education Summit to discuss challenges, strategies and solutions to increasing Latino college graduation rates.
Rev. Sam Education Summit Invitation English from NHCLC on Vimeo.
Featured Speakers:
- Michele Siquieros, Executive Director, The Campaign for College Opportunity
- Dr. Jesse Miranda, Founder, The Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership
Sessions will include:
- Expert advice on the state of Latino students in the U.S. and closing the achievement gap among Latinos
- The “How” and “Why” of becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
- The Latino Student Perspective: high school, undergraduate and graduate students will share about facing and overcoming obstacles in academic achievement
- Underground Undergrads: resources and pathways for undocumented students
- Recent scholarship on diversity in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities and how faith communities can build on social capital and funds of knowledge to support college completion
- Project FE (Faith and Education): How to form alliances between the faith and education communities to make Latino educational success a priority
Who should attend?
- Higher Education Professionals
- Pastors
- Educators
- Scholars
- Youth workers and educational liaisons
- Students
Tentative Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 7:30 AM – 7:55 AM | REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
| 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM | GENERAL SESSION 1 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | VANGUARD CHAPEL |
| 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | GENERAL SESSION 2 |
| 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | GENERAL SESSION 3 |
| 1:55 PM – 2:10 PM | BREAK & FELLOWSHIP |
| 2:15 PM – 3:05 PM | BREAKOUT SESSION |
| 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | GENERAL SESSION 4 & CONCLUDING CHALLENGE |
Airport
The closest airport to Vanguard University is the John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Hotels
Vanguard University proudly partners with the following hotels. Request the “Vanguard rate.”
Rates subject to change.
Ayres Hotel & Suites
Distance from VU: 1.6 miles
325 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.549.0300
Hotel website // Map and driving directions
Vanguard Rate: Monday-Thursday: $102, Friday-Sunday: $92 (additional $20 room upgrades available)
Guest Services: Complimentary breakfast, wi-fi, and parking. Shuttle service within a 5-mile radius.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Distance from VU: 2.1 miles
3131 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.557.3000
Hotel website // Map and driving directions
Vanguard Rate: $89
Guest Services: Complimentary breakfast, wi-fi, and parking. Shuttle service to John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Vanguard University.
Holiday Inn Express
Distance from VU: 2.4 miles
2070 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
800.315.2621
Hotel website // Map and driving directions
Vanguard Rate: $89-$115.20, plus tax (must provide proof of Vanguard visit such as a confirmation email)
Guest Services: Complimentary breakfast, wi-fi and parking.
Candlewood Suites
Distance from VU: 5.3 miles
2600 S. Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
949.972.2576
Hotel website // Map and driving directions
Vanguard Rate: Studio suite – $85 (1-6 nights), 1-bedroom suite – $110 (1-6 nights), plustax of 11.065% per night
Guest Services: Fully equipped kitchen, complimentary wi-fi and parking.
Shuttle Service
Please check with your hotel for shuttle service from airport to hotel and to Vanguard. Certain hotels listed above provide this service.
For more information contact:
Esmeralda Sánchez
Education Specialist and Hispanic Education Summit Director
esmeraldasanchez@nhclc.org