ACADEMIA LEADERSHIP

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NEW THIS YEAR: Apply early; be admited in Late March!

Priority Application Due: Friday, March 1, 2019 | General Application Due: Friday, May 3, 2019
Fecha Limite de Prioridad: Viernes 1 De Marzo 2019 | Fecha Limite General: Viernes 3 De Mayo 2019

The Program

Friday, July 26 - Saturday, August 3, 2019
10 & 11 Grades

Academia Latina Leadership is an extension of Academia Latina. This program began in 2013 with the goal of developing our youth as leaders. Academia Leadership is a 9-day summer residential program for Latino youth in southern Oregon completing grades 10 through 11. The program will offer a broad range of courses, lectures, cultural experiences, and recreational activities focused on leadership and the development of an effective leader. The goal of this program is to foster Latino youth leaders and create positive role models.

Participant prerequisites:

Must have completed 10th or 11th grade

New Participant: GPA: 3.0 or higher / Returning Student: GPA: 3.25 or higher
(you will be asked to provide a current report card or transcript)

Recommendation Letter(s): Must be from a community leader, mentor or teacher
- New Participant: 2 recommendation letters
- Returning Student: 1 recommendation letter

Option 1: DOWNLOAD ACADEMIA LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM
Option 2: SCAN AND SUBMIT WRITTEN LETTER ONLINE

Essay # 1 – Why are you interested in participating in Academia Latina Leadership? (250 words)
Essay # 2 - Please select the question that applies to you:

NEW Leadership student, answer the following question:
How has your heritage hindered/helped your view of education? How will you be able to impact younger generations? (500 words)

RETURNING Leadership student, answer the following question:
If you had the power to change something in your community, what would it be and why? (500 words)

Personal Characteristic Requirements

Academia Latina Leadership is looking for high-energy participants who find working with young people stimulating and fun. We are also looking for students that have a special interest in social justice, leadership and social change.

Program Brochures

2019 English Brochure (Coming Soon!) 2019 Spanish Brochure (Coming Soon!)

Classes (2017)

Legacy of Latino Leadership and Power

Instructor: Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble
Course Description: In this course, students will have an opportunity to explore the legacy of Latino power and leadership from a historical, contemporary, and future-oriented lens. We will engage in different activities and readings that focus on five practices of exemplary leadership with a cultural twist.
Objectives: Students will explore Latino leadership and action in the United States through looking at timelines of Latino Civil Rights and contemporary movements.

Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Southern Oregon University. She earned he Bachelors Degree from Earlham College in Psychology and Masters Degree from Ball State University in Executive Development. She has been at SOU for over 5 years.

Building the Leader Within for the World Around You

Instructor: Marvin Woodard
Course Description: Leadership; the ability to influence others. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to examine leadership development from three perspectives: Self - Group – Community. This fun and interactive workshop focuses on the 7 C’s of Leadership and will show students their potential as community supporters and leaders.
Objectives: Self-knowledge through the exploration of the values explored through the Social Change Leadership Model. Leadership Competence by demonstrating how each individual impacts the group with their values/skills and how that value is transferred into the roles we take in the communities we impact.

Marvin Woodard is the Coordinator for the Multicultural Resource Center and Diversity Scholars Program at Southern Oregon University. He has been working in higher education for over 18 years in southerm Oregon.

Becoming Leaders in Our Community: Race and Politics

Instructor: Erica Ledesma
Course Description: We are not born natural leaders. Leadership is a skill that is developed. We will analyze important leaders, such as Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, and the Chicano Movement, what made them good or bad leaders while analyzing how society portrayed them and the movement. What impact did their work bring to our communities and society? Most importantly how can we continue their efforts to create social change?
Objectives: In this class we will discuss important leadership qualities that we each possess and ways that we can develop and strengthen those skills. Gain a historical overview of social movements in the United States, looking at the socio-political struggles of Latinos and African Americans and tying it to contemporary local politics.

Erica Ledesma earned her degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnic Studies from the University of Oregon and attended Academia Latina for three years as a student. She is an xicana activist and writer who’s studies have given her the opportunity to travel and conduct original research. She is currently working for College Dreams.

Civic Engagement Projects

Instructor Information

Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2019
Grades 10-11

ACADEMIA LEADERSHIP is looking for classes that are motivating and engaging. We are interested in course proposals that will challenge students to critically think about their community, their role in society, and the impact of current issues. We are interested in course offerings focusing on leadership, social justice and the development of an effective leader. The goal is to foster the new generation of leaders and positive role models.

Class Format

Classes will run for 5 days (Monday through Friday), with the following Class periods:

Class Period 1: 8:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Class Period 2: 9:35 AM - 10:45 AM
Class Period 3: 10:55 PM - 12:05 PM

Class Logistics

SUPPLIES
ACADEMIA LATINA will reimburse you for expenses you incur for class supplies up to $5 per student. We have a large supply closet so please check to see if we already have what you need before making any purchases. Purchases over $50 need to be pre-approved. In order to be reimbursed you need to have the original receipt and fill out a reimbursement form.

COPYING
Instructors should plan to have their class materials ready on the first day of class. If you need to make copies please keep the receipt and we will reimburse you.

ROOM/FACILITIES NEEDS
Classes are scheduled in SOU campus rooms. Be sure to indicate if you have special room requirements since we make room requests early.

PROBLEMS
We attempt to schedule classes at times you have indicated are convenient to you. If you have any changes in your plans that will affect when you can teach for ACADEMIA LATINA, please let us know as soon as possible.

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
Planning ahead for your AV needs is much appreciated by the ACADEMIA LATINA staff. If you know what you will require, please list it on your course proposal.

WAGE AGREEMENT INFORMATION
If you have not taught for SOU Pre-College Youth Programs before you will need to fill out an Employee Data Form, I-9 Form, and a W-4 in order for us to process your wage agreement. These forms will be in your instructor packet and are available from the SOU Pre-College Youth Programs Office. If you have any questions please feel free to call at (541) 552-6452.

CLASS EVALUATIONS
On the last day of your class you are required to hand out course evaluations to your students. Your evaluation materials will be included with your class list and class roster. Please collect and return the evaluations to the Academia Latina office at the end of your last class. We use these evaluations for our grants, to help us improve the program and for future planning.

Español

Viernes 27 de Julio - Sabado 4 de Agosto, 2018

Academia Leadership es una extensión de Academia Latina. Este programa comenzó en el 2013 con el objetivo de desarrollar nuestra juventud como líderes. Academia Leadership es un programa residencial de verano de 9 días para jóvenes Latinos en el sur de Oregón que completan los grados 10 y 11. El programa ofrecerá una amplia gama de cursos, conferencias, experiencias culturales, y actividades recreativas centradas en el liderazgo y el desarrollo de un líder eficaz. El objetivo de este programa es fomentar a los jóvenes líderes Latinos y crear modelos de conducta positivos.

Requisitos

El estudiante debe haber completado el grado 10 o 11
Promedio Academico: 3.25 o superior
3 Cartas de recomendacción:
2 Academicas (Maestro/Consejero) + 1 Carta (Lider Comunitario)
DOWNLOAD ACADEMIA LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM
Ensayo # 1 – ¿Por qué estás interesado en participar en el liderazgo de la Academia Latina? (250 palabras)
Ensayo # 2 – ¿Cómo ha obstaculizado o ayudado su origen étnico en su visión de la educación?
¿Cómo podrás impactar a la nueva generación de jovenes? (500 palabras)

Folleto del Programa:

Academia Leadership 2018

Patrocinadores

Academia Latina es posible gracias a las generosas contribuciones de nuestros donantes, simpatizantes y miembros de la comunidad. Sin ellos, este programa no sería posible. ¡Gracias por todo su apoyo a través de los años!

Oregon Community Foundation	Southern Oregon University	Southern Oregon ESD: Migrant Education	The Carpenter Foundation
Jackson Care Connect	DL Reforestation	Oregon Shakespeare Festival	Medford School District
Phoenix-Talent School District	Jackson County SD #9	Joe and Frances Naumes Family Foundation, Inc.	TRiO
Pyle DeForest Charitable Fund	Gordon Elwood Foundation	Anna May Family Foundation	Oregon Gear Up
Anonymous Donors

Solicite Informacion

For more information contact:
Jonathan Chavez Baez
Coordinator for Minority Outreach Programs
chavezbjo@sou.edu
541-552-6046

The Program

Friday, July 26 - Saturday, August 3, 2019
10 & 11 Grades

Participant prerequisites:

Personal Characteristic Requirements

Program Brochures

2019 English Brochure (Coming Soon!) 2019 Spanish Brochure (Coming Soon!)

Sponsors

Classes (2017)

Instructor Information

Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2019
Grades 10-11

Program Results

High School

College Enrollment

Degree Attainment

Request Information

Español

Viernes 27 de Julio - Sabado 4 de Agosto, 2018

State of Oregon	Academia Leadership

State of Oregon	Academia Leadership

State of Oregon	Academia Leadership

ACADEMIA LEADERSHIP

The Program

Friday, July 26 - Saturday, August 3, 2019 10 & 11 Grades

Participant prerequisites:

Personal Characteristic Requirements

Program Brochures

2019 English Brochure (Coming Soon!) 2019 Spanish Brochure (Coming Soon!)

Friday, July 26 - Saturday, August 3, 2019
10 & 11 Grades