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.

Excelsior’s MLK Day Celebration

On January 18, we had the privilege of hosting Lou Radja as Excelsior University’s, the Center for Social Justice’s and the Race & Ethnicity Rope Team’s MLK Day celebration keynote speaker. Lou powerfully focused on Dr. King’s call for our …

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[video] Why employers value recent college grads with foreign language skills

 

Fluency or competency in a foreign language is a coveted skill that employers value. That’s no surprise in today’s global economy. However, the reasons employers value recent college grads who have foreign language skills may be a surprise. Yes, it’s …

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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Welcome to Our Rope Teams: Find Your CORE (Connection, Opportunity, Resource, Experience) Hubs Based on Your Interests or Identities 

We are thrilled to offer you an additional place to connect with members of the Excelsior University community and to engage in opportunities relevant to your areas of interest or to how you identify. In this space you will find …

By DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR Chief Diversity Office & Founding Director of the Center for Social Justice
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Internship and Job Databases / Bolsa de trabajo/internado

Rope Team Resources / Recursos

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.