Spanish as a First Language / Español como Primer Idioma

Este rope team (equipo de apoyo) es una comunidad enfocada en estudiantes y egresad_s cuyo primer idioma es el español, así como en tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad interesad_ en aprender y apoyar la experiencia de estudiantes y egresad_s hispanoparlantes. Este rope team está diseñado para darle relieve y voz a sus experiencias compartidas, poner a su disposición las conexiones, oportunidades, recursos y vivencias fundamentales para su desarrollo y éxito, e involucrar a la comunidad en el aprendizaje sobre su trayectoria y en el apoyo a su éxito. Los llamamos “rope teams” porque cada uno —tantos rope teams como le interese participar a cada persona— están aquí para apoyar su propio recorrido, así como para brindarle la oportunidad de apoyar el recorrido de aquellas personas a las que desee ayudar a tener éxito.
This identity/allyship rope team is a community focused on Spanish as a first language students and alums, as well as on all community members interested in learning from and supporting the Spanish as a first language student/alum experience. This rope team is designed to elicit and voice their shared experiences, to make available the connections, opportunities, resources and experiences central to their development and success, and to engage all community members in learning about their journey and supporting their success. We call them “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.

October 8 – Celebrating Dreams and Empowering Futures at the Miss Latina Fashion Show and Gala

The Center for Social Justice (CSJ) at Excelsior University’s Florida Site was proud to participate in the Miss Latina Fashion Show and Gala, an inspiring celebration of culture, confidence, talent, and community dedicated to supporting the next generation of leaders.

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By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Center for Social justice present @ Connections

Today Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, Founding Director and Chief Diversity Officer of the Center for Social Justice (CSJ), and Rubi Blancas Orduna, Program Director for the CSJ at Excelsior’s Florida site, attended an invitation from Healthy St. Pete Foundation to participate …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Collaboration Pathways with the Tampa bay LGBTQ chamber of Commerce

Today, Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, Founding Director and Chief Diversity Officer, and Rubi Blancas Orduna, Program Director at Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice, met with Rene Cantu, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, to explore opportunities for …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together “

Hispanic Heritage Month gathering brings Tampa Bay community leaders together to strengthen collaboration and collective impact

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, the Center for Social Justice at Excelsior University’s Florida Site, in partnership with the Hispanic Outreach Center …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Creating Sacred Spaces: Featuring Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy’s Work on Spirituality and Meaning-Making

How can colleges and universities support students not only academically, but also in their search for purpose, belonging, and meaning?

Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy is helping advance this important conversation through her work on spirituality, student development, and holistic well-being in …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Working on an F-1 Visa: 5 Legal Ways to Work in the U.S.

You came to the United States to study, and now you want to work. Maybe you need income, experience, or a head start on your career. The good news is that you have several legal ways to earn a paycheck …

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Internship and Job Databases / Bolsa de trabajo/internado

Spotlights / Perfiles

Rope Team Resources / Recursos

Finding Spanish language OER is one thing. Finding resources that go beyond grammar drills to explore Hispanic culture, literature, heritage …

Most open educational resource searches default to English. That’s a problem for the millions of students and educators whose first …

If you’ve been searching for a single, organized starting point for open educational resources in Spanish and other languages, your …

When it comes to sheer volume of Spanish-language academic content available for free, few resources come close to LibreTexts Español. …

Finding open educational resources in Spanish doesn’t have to mean endless searching across the internet. BCcampus, one of Canada’s leading …

Finding high-quality, openly licensed educational materials shouldn’t require hours of searching across a dozen different websites. That’s exactly the problem …

Courses for Your Career / Cursos para tu Carrera 

The courses you take are an essential part of your career path. Get started today with the online course catalog to see what options are available and plan your academic journey!

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.