HSI Podcast Tu Sueño Tu Realidad

About HSI Podcast Tu Sueño Tu Realidad

Pacific Oaks College is located in an urban setting in the city of Pasadena in Los Angeles County. Much like the Southern California region, Pasadena residents are racially, ethnically, and economically diverse. In 2019, Dr. Jack Paduntin was named President of Pacific Oaks College. He developed a committee to research the feasibility of meeting the eligibility requirement and applied to the Department of Education for a Hispanic Serving Institution grant. Pacific Oaks College applied with 48.7% of its total undergraduate student population being Latinx, above the 25% eligibility requirement. In October 2020, Pacific Oaks was awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant, providing $2.5 million across five years. These funds allowed us to implement a wide range of services to academically support our student retention to graduation and thrive during their college experience. Students benefit from a dedicated Undergraduate Success Center with a lending library of books and laptops, complimentary bi-lingual tutoring service, academic advising, and a speaker series to share the backstory and successes built on a foundation of higher education of Latinx students. Kicked off by Dr. Judy Castro, Pacific Oaks College’s Associate Vic President of Partnership Development, this podcast series is part of our HSI grant’s educational outreach to raise awareness of the value and importance of higher education degree attainment within the Latino community. This podcast will provide information on how to begin your college dream. You’ll learn about financial aid and completing the FAFSA, aligning your interests with a college degree program, the application process, and what campus resources are available to you. We’ll share motivating stories from local Latinos who have overcome challenges and earned their college degree as the foundation for their success. You will also hear from faculty and alumni who are there to support you as a student to strive and excel, becoming self-sufficient and successful. Welcome to Pacific Oaks College, Hispanic Serving Institution podcast - ¡Tu sueño tu Realidad! Spanish: SPANISH: Pacific Oaks College está ubicado en un entorno urbano en la ciudad de Pasadena en el condado de Los Ángeles. Al igual que la región del sur de California, los residentes de Pasadena son racial, étnica y económicamente diversos. En 2019, el Dr. Jack Paduntin fue nombrado presidente de Pacific Oaks College. Desarrolló un comité para investigar la viabilidad de cumplir con el requisito de elegibilidad y solicitó al Departamento de Educación una subvención para una Institución para Servir a los Hispanos. Pacific Oaks College presentó su solicitud y el 48,7 % de su población total de estudiantes de pregrado son latinos, por encima del requisito de elegibilidad del 25 %. En octubre de 2020, Pacific Oaks recibió una subvención del Título V del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU., que proporcionó $2.5 millones en cinco años. Estos fondos nos permitieron implementar una amplia gama de servicios para apoyar académicamente la retención de nuestros estudiantes hasta la graduación y prosperar durante su experiencia universitaria. Los estudiantes se benefician de un Centro de Éxito de Pregrado dedicado con una biblioteca de préstamo de libros y computadoras portátiles, servicio de tutoría bilingüe de cortesía, asesoramiento académico y una serie de oradores para compartir la historia de fondo y los éxitos construidos sobre una base de educación superior de estudiantes latinos. Iniciada por la Doctora Judy Castro, AVP de Desarrollo de Sociedades de Pacific Oaks College, esta serie de podcasts es parte del alcance educativo de nuestra subvención HSI para crear conciencia sobre el valor y la importancia de obtener un título de educación superior dentro de la comunidad latina. Este podcast brindará información sobre cómo comenzar su sueño universitario. Aprenderá sobre la ayuda financiera y cómo completar...

Publisher

Fusion Latina Network

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2022

Latest episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jan 2025

   Deep Dive Pacific Oaks HSI Podcast

   This deep dive highlights Pacific Oaks College's dedication to promoting social justice, fostering professional excellence, and supporting the Hispanic community as a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Pacific Oaks offers an environment where your perspective and experience can play an integral part in your educational journey. Through our unique progressive approach to teaching and learning, everyone in our classrooms is both student and teacher. Intrigued? For more information, you can contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-201-2296 or email admissions@pacificoaks.edu (https://pacificoaks.edu).

2. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Mentors: All you need is Ask!

   The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Pacific Oaks College, any content provided by our guest are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any institution, ethic group or organization , company, individual or anyone or anything. In an illuminating conversation with PO alumni, Dr. Hughes-Hunter and Sneha Gandhi White shared their journey through mentorship, and their top recommendations for mentors and mentees to gain fulfillment in their roles together. In the episode of Mentorship, we had the pleasure of having multiple voices share their experience with mentorship across many levels. We each shared our insight as mentors first, but also as mentees and the needs of both throughout the experience. This is a very impactful topic, because in today’s society young people are not taught the importance of having a mentor. No matter who you are, and what phase of life you are in, you deserve to have a guide who will nurture, guide, and support you in your own pursuit of happiness. Everyone deserves to live their life in a state of joy in their personal and professional lives. A successful mentor-mentee relationship can be very beneficial to all parties involved! After listening to our discussion, it is our hope that more audience members would have a desire to seek out a Mentor in their own lives.

3. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Anclados en la educación: la historia de un inmigrante

   Celene Hernández Santiago, una estudiante de Pacific Oaks está en su 3er semestre de su maestría tenía solo tenía 6 años cuando comenzó su viaje laboral, haciendo fuegos artificiales en su ciudad natal Tultepec, México para ayudar a su familia. Celene habló sobre su duro viaje para convertirse en profesional. Celene emigró de México en 2003 a la edad de 16 años… tuvo que aprender inglés rápidamente. Era difícil comunicarse y entender un nuevo idioma, pero eso no detuvo su sueño educativo. Su viaje para completar la educación se hizo más difícil cuando se convirtió en madre adolescente en la escuela secundaria, pero eso solo le dio otro empujón para convertirse en un modelo a seguir para sus hijos Jasmine de 17 años y Abi de 14 años ahora. Después de muchos desafíos que van desde el estatus financiero hasta el migratorio, Celene se graduó con su B.A. en Desarrollo Humano de Pacific Oaks en 2020. Desde sus primeros años, Celene tuvo que lidiar con mucho trauma, violencia y abuso; su viaje educativo en el campo de Desarrollo Humano/ECE la ha ayudado a desarrollar la resiliencia. necesario para sanar. Ahora está comprometida a compartir ese conocimiento con sus estudiantes y asesorar a otros adultos. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

4. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Anchored in Education -an immigrant's story

   Dr. Paduntin, President of Pacific Oaks College, shares his story of coming to the United States when he was 24 years old without a proficiency in English. He shares his struggles and commitment to himself, not being deterred by racist comments, and staying focused on his educational goals knowing that education would open doors, both socially and economically. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

5. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Proceso de Transferencia: De Community College a una Universidad de 4 años

   Martha Hernández, Directora Asociada, Admisiones habla con nosotros sobre el proceso de admisión y cómo acceder a los recursos, los pasos para completar una solicitud universitaria y también los documentos que deben incluirse. Lo más importante, no tener miedo de hacer preguntas cuando pregunte sobre la universidad y el proceso. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

6. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Transfer Process: From Community College to a 4-year University

   If you are ready to transfer, your first step is to talk to the transfer counselor at your community college. Amin Maghsoodi, Executive Director of Partnership Development at Pacific Oaks College, explains how admission counselors have the information you need about majors, schools, the transfer and application process, as well as information on financing your education.  Next, schedule a visit, in person or virtually at the school you want to attend, and talk to their admissions counselors. You can learn a lot about the school’s admissions process that way.  There are many people and resources to support your journey, so do you research, get out there, and talk to everyone. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

7. 

   8 Apr 2022

   ¿Qué título universitario es adecuado para usted?

   Rosemary Zavalas recién graduada de Pacific Oaks College comparte con nosotros su experiencia al decidir qué título universitario era el adecuado para ella. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

8. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Which College Degree is Right for You?

   In this episode, Dr. Terry Webster, Dean of the School of Human Development at Pacific Oaks College, discusses the variety of pathways available for those who want to enter higher education to pursue a degree. In addition to navigating the complex systems of education in California, this discussion also addresses such issues as finding the best school and degree program for you and how education can help you attain your dreams. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

9. 

   8 Apr 2022

   Steps to Academic Success Program at Pacific Oaks College

   In this episode, Pacific Oaks College Dean of Students Michael Lopez-Patton speaks about the individualized and customized approach that Pacific Oaks College takes toward supporting students. Dean Lopez-Patton discusses how the college recognizes cultural aspects of family and learning and the importance of individual backgrounds and beliefs in the support structure for students. He also discusses the one-on-one attention the college offers students so they can be guided and supported through each step of their education. Dean Lopez-Patton discusses why it is important for students to feel a sense of belonging and feel recognized in the classroom to be successful in their pursuit of education. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

10. 

    8 Apr 2022

    Pasos hacia el éxito académico un programa en la universidad de Pacific Oaks

    En este episodio, el decano de estudiantes de Pacific Oaks College, Michael Lopez-Patton, habla sobre el enfoque individualizado y personalizado que adopta Pacific Oaks College para apoyar a los estudiantes. Dean Lopez-Patton analiza la forma en que la universidad reconoce los aspectos culturales de la familia y el aprendizaje, y la importancia de los antecedentes y creencias individuales en la estructura de apoyo para los estudiantes. También analiza la atención personalizada que la universidad ofrece a los estudiantes para que puedan ser guiados y apoyados en cada paso de su educación. Dean Lopez-Patton analiza por qué es importante que los estudiantes sientan un sentido de pertenencia y se sientan reconocidos en el salón de clases para tener éxito en su búsqueda de educación. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

11. 

    8 Apr 2022

    Financial Aid and Scholarship support Latinos attending College

    A brief conversation about student financial options with Seph Rodriguez, Regional Associate Director and Bernice Orozco, Student Finance Coordinator. In this podcast, we discuss available funding sources for students as well as scholarship resources. Also discussed is the perspective or mindset blocks that many students have when it comes to academic finance issues. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

12. 

    8 Apr 2022

    Ayuda financiera y apoyo de becas para latinos que asisten a la universidad

    Una breve conversación sobre las opciones financieras para estudiantes con Seph Rodríguez, Director Regional Asociado y Bernice Orozco, Coordinadora de Finanzas Estudiantiles. En este podcast, abordamos las fuentes de financiación disponibles y los recursos de becas. También discutimos la perspectiva o mentalidad que muchos tienen sobre los problemas de finanzas estudiantiles. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

13. 

    8 Apr 2022

    Primera generación en asistir a la universidad: qué significa eso y expectativas personales

    Melissa Valle, Entrenadora de Éxito en el Centro de Éxito Estudiantil de Pacific Oaks College nació en Tijuana, México y llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía apenas cinco años. Habla sobre las realidades de ser una estudiante universitaria de primera generación y las presiones para cumplir los sueños de su familia mientras continúa abriendo el camino para sus futuras generaciones. Melissa reflexiona sobre su viaje de navegar por el sistema educativo por su cuenta mientras le decían que no podría tener éxito como madre adolescente. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

14. 

    7 Apr 2022

    1st Generation students to attend College

    Melissa Valle, Success Coach at Pacific Oaks College’s Student Success Center, was born in Tijuana, Mexico and came to the United States when she was just five years old. She talks about the realities of being a first-gen college student and the pressures to live up to her family's dreams as she continues to blaze the path for future generations. Melissa reflects on her journey of navigating through the educational system on her own while being told she could not succeed as a young teen mother. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

15. 

    7 Apr 2022

    ¿Cómo las instituciones que sirven a los hispanos apoyan a los latinos en la universidad?

    La Dra. Judy Castro, AVP de Desarrollo de Sociedades, y Directora de Proyectos de la Institución de Servicio Hispano (HSI), es responsable por la implementación de la subvención de 2.5 millones de la Institución de Servicio Hispano (HSI) otorgada por el Departamento de Educación a Pacific Oaks College en el 2020. Ella comparte su compromiso en la implementación de la subvención, pero toma muy en serio el significado de servir a los estudiantes Latinos y subrepresentados. El nombre de este episodio es muy importante... porque no se trata solo de inscribir a estudiantes Latinos en instituciones educativas... sino de apoyar a los estudiantes Latinos a tener éxito en su viaje académico y, lo que es más importante, saber que nuestros estudiantes LATINOS IMPORTAN. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

16. 

    7 Apr 2022

    How do Hispanics Serving Institutions support Latinos in College - Serve not just Enroll

    Dr. Judy Castro, AVP Partnership Development, HSI Project Director, is responsible for the implementation of the 2.5 million Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grant awarded by the Department of Education to Pacific Oaks College back in 2020. She shares her commitment in the implementation of the grant and takes to heart the meaning of serving the Latinx and underrepresented students The name of this episode is very important …because it is not just about enrolling Latino students in educational institutions…..but it is about supporting the Latino students succeed in their academic journey and most importantly to know that THAT OUR LATINO STUDENTS MATTER. The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official position of Pacific Oaks College. Any content provided by our guests are their opinions and are not intended to misinform, disrespect any institution, ethnic group, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

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