Achieving Professional Excellence
Summa Academia is a collaboration between El Centro de la Raza, ENLACE Statewide Collaborative, the Division for Equity & Inclusion, and the Health Science Center Office for Diversity Equity & Inclusion. This program was born out of a need to serve UNM Latino and underserved graduate students at the University of New Mexico. Its emphasis is to help underrepresented graduate students succeed in their programs. In this two-semester cohort program, experienced Latina/o faculty members and professionals share their expertise with graduate students on how to navigate the complex systems of graduate education and planning for academic careers. All graduate students, both Master and PhD students, are encouraged to apply!
Purpose
To support underrepresented graduate students by promoting academic success and academic/professional development under the guidance of Latino faculty at UNM.
Objectives
- To provide students with the skills and knowledge to navigate graduate educational and professional systems
- To build consciousness and awareness amongst student of color experience in higher education, and create an understanding about cultural resources