Where are we? The Status of Latinas/os at UConn 4 th Annual Faculty & Staff Luncheon October 15, 2008 University of Connecticut
Presentation Overview ALFAS CT Board of Governors Mandate UConn Strategic & Academic Plans Latino Educational Status in Nation and State UConn Latino Data (Student, Faculty, and Staff) Goals for the Future Discussion & Questions
Association of Latina/o Faculty & Staff ALFAS was established in 2004, and as part of its mission, is devoted to representing, addressing the needs and raising awareness about issues pertaining to Latinos at UConn. In keeping with ALFAS’s mission, this report aims to present the status of Latinos at the University of Connecticut, provide a forum for discussion, and disseminate relevant information. ALFAS seeks to make a difference at UConn and be an active partner in supporting the University’s strategic and academic goals with tangible, positive and attainable solutions.
CT Board of Governors: Diversity Mandate The Board of Governors for Higher Education in Connecticut was created in 1983 by legislative mandate. By statute, the Board is charged to ensure students, faculty, administrators and staff at each public institution are representative of racial and ethnic diversity of the total population of the state of Connecticut. Board of Governors receives yearly reports from public higher education institutions with data about minority student enrollment and parity among its professional workforce (officials, administrators, faculty members and professional staff).
UConn Strategic & Academic Plans The University of Connecticut’s Strategic Plan seeks to recruit and retain diverse students, faculty and staff in keeping with multicultural objectives. In Diversity Goal 4, Academic Plan 2009 ‐ 2014 “Our World, Our People, Our Future” outlines strategic steps to improve recruitment and retention in both student enrollment and workforce from underrepresented groups. Public yearly reviews of the Academic Plan will chart, by way of metrics, UConn’s success in meeting its goals.
Latino Educational Status in Nation Latinos are now the largest minority group in the United States. In the U.S., 45.5 million or 15.1% of the total population is Latino (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 American Community Survey). In 2007, 12.7% of Latinos 25 years and older had a Bachelor’s degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Annual Social and Economic Supplement). In the last ten years, Latino student enrollment (K ‐ 12) increased by 68%, while White students enrollment decreased by 10% during the same time period (Pew Hispanic Center Research Report, October 5, 2006).
Latino Educational Status in State In Connecticut, Latinos represent 11.5% (403,375) of the population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 American Community Survey). Latinos comprise 33.3% of the population in Hartford county, 25.6% in New Haven county and 22.9% in Fairfield county (Latino and PR Affairs Commission, 2007 Socio ‐ Economic Study). These percentages also indicate that there is a high concentration of Latino pupils in these areas. In the City of Hartford, Latino students make almost 70% of the student body (Latino and PR Affairs Commission, 2007 Socio ‐ Economic Study).
Latino Growth Comparison 16 15.1 14 12 12.5 11.5 10 Percent 9.4 9 8 6 5.5 6.48 4 4.7 2.9 2 0 1990 2000 2007 U.S. Latino CT Latino UConn Latino Students Source: OIR, Total University Enrollment Fall 1990, 2000, & 2007; US Census 2007 American Community Survey
Total University Enrollment 1556 26634 Latinos Non ‐ Latinos Source: OIR, Total University Enrollment, Fall 2007
Latino Enrollment by Gender Female 895 Male 661 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Source: OIR, Total University Enrollment, Fall 2007
Latino Enrollment by Campus 16 13.5 14 12 10.5 10 10 Percent 8 6.15 6 4.6 4 2.79 2 0 Storrs Avery Point Hartford Stamford Torrington Waterbury Source: OIR Fall 2007, Storrs Campus, Avery Point Campus, Hartford Campus, Stamford Campus, Torrington Campus, Waterbury Campus
Latino Students at UConn by Type & Year Latino Total Latino Undergrad Latino Grad & Prof 7 6 5.5 6 5.1 4.7 5 4 Percent 3.7 4 2.9 2.9 2.9 3 2 1 0 1990 2000 2007 Source: OIR, Total University (Excluding Health Center) Enrollment Headcount by Ethnicity and Gender Fall 2986 ‐ 2007; Total University Undergrad Enrollment by Ethnicity & Gender Fall 1986 ‐ 2007; Total University (excluding. Health Center) Matriculated Grad and Prof Enrollment Fall 1986 ‐ 2007
Student Retention & Graduation Rates Percentage Latinos All Students 75 80 72 70 59 56 54 60 46 45 50 41 40 37 40 30 21 17 20 10 0 S R S R S R t t t e e e o o o g g g r r r i i i r r r o o o s s s n n n 4 5 6 a a a l l l y y y r 4 r 5 r 6 y y y r r r Source: OIR, Graduation rate data based on Fall 2001 entering freshmen cohort
University Employment Non ‐ Latinos Latinos Percent Latino Executive/ 100 1 .9% Management Professional 1830 65 3.4% Faculty 1242 52 4.0% Grad Assist 2211 103 4.5% Classified 900 98 9.8% Source: OIR, University of Connecticut (Excluding Health Center) University Staff by Ethnic Group Fall 2007. Ethnic identity is counted regardless of citizenship status.
Full ‐ Time Executive/Management Staff Latinos Non ‐ Latinos 120 111 100 100 103 90 80 83 60 40 20 1 2 0 0 1 0 Fall 1987 Fall 1993 Fall 1997 Fall 2002 Fall 2007 Source: OIR, Total University (Excluding Health Center) Full ‐ Time Executive/Managerial Staff Selected Years, Fall 1975 ‐ 2007
Full ‐ Time Professional Staff (Non ‐ Faculty) by Year Latinos Non ‐ Latinos 2000 1830 1800 1629 1600 1400 1205 1200 1052 927 1000 800 600 400 200 65 49 30 21 21 0 Fall 1987 Fall 1993 Fall 1997 Fall 2002 Fall 2007 Source: OIR, Total University (Excluding Health Center) Full ‐ Time Non ‐ Faculty Professional Staff Selected Years, Fall 1975 ‐ 2007
Full ‐ Time Professional Staff (Non ‐ Faculty) by UCPEA Rank UCP 11 ‐ 12 0 28 12 244 UCP 9 ‐ 10 UCP 7 ‐ 8 428 13 Latinos Non ‐ Latinos 19 380 UCP 5 ‐ 6 268 UCP 3 ‐ 4 8 UCP 1 ‐ 2 1 43 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Source: UCPEA, Ethnic Makeup of UCPEA Membership at all UConn Campuses
Full ‐ time Teaching Faculty by Year Latinos Non ‐ Latinos 100% 80% 1242 1189 1123 1093 1009 60% 40% 20% 52 42 31 21 24 0% Fall 1987 Fall 1993 Fall 1997 Fall 2002 Fall 2007 Source: OIR, University of Connecticut Total University (Excluding Health Center) Full ‐ Time Faculty Fall 1975 ‐ 2007
Latino Full ‐ Time Faculty by School/College (N=52) 18 16 16 14 12 Percent 9.3 10 8 6.1 5.1 6 3.6 3.2 4 2.5 2 0.98 2 0 0 n R g y k s s c g w s o c n S n r t e a a o t r i i a & i t r A n s m L W a e N r i u s c e e r s a u u t l & n n N a r h B d i i i A F g g P c E n o A l a E S r e b i L Source: OIR, Tenure Status of Full ‐ Time Teaching Faculty, School/College/Campus 2007 ‐ 08.
Full ‐ Time Teaching Faculty with Tenure by Year (Percent) Latino Non ‐ Latinos 80 72 72 70 64 58 55 60 46 50 40 30 20 10 0 1990 ‐ 01 2000 ‐ 01 2007 ‐ 08 Source: OIR, Tenure Status of Full ‐ Time Teaching Faculty, by Rank 1990 ‐ 1991, 2000 ‐ 2001 & 2007 ‐ 2008
Latino Full ‐ time Faculty by Rank & Year 16 14.2 14 12 10 Percent 8 5.9 5.1 5.2 5.2 6 4.3 3.7 3.2 4 2.7 2.1 2.1 2 2 0.9 0 0 0 Professor Associate Assistant Instructor Lecturer 1990 ‐ 91 2000 ‐ 01 2007 ‐ 08 Source: OIR, Tenure Status of Full ‐ Time Teaching Faculty, by Rank 1990 ‐ 1991, 2000 ‐ 2001 & 2007 ‐ 2008
Summary Latino student enrollment at UConn has shown continuous modest increases and stands at 5.5 percent (OIR, Total University Enrollment, Fall 2007). However, this increase has not kept pace with State and National trends and the Board of Governor’s mandate. In 2007, Latinos are underrepresented in all workforce areas and constitute only 3.28% of the professional workforce at UConn (OIR, University Staff by Ethnic Group, Fall 2007). Improving our efforts towards the recruitment and retention of Latino students, faculty and staff will contribute to a stronger and more diverse UConn and will ultimately be linked to a better future for all the citizens of the State and Nation.
Future Goals In keeping with the University of Connecticut’s diversity goals as outlined in Academic Plan 2009 ‐ 2014 “Our World, Our People, Our Future” we propose the following: ALFAS Setup an “expertise database” that provides a platform for areas of knowledge and interest of Latino student, faculty and staff. This would serve as a valuable tool in the recruitment and retention of Latinos at the University of Connecticut, and; Provide a yearly “Status of Latinos at UConn Report,” include it on our website, and disseminate it to University officials and departments.
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