Executive Board and Subcomittee
The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Latinos (CCSL) plays an important role addressing issues that impact Latinos. CCSL works proactively on the recruitment/retention of Latino students, faculty and staff, and support of Latino efforts on campus and in our communities. The Committee has taken a leadership position in enhancing cultural diversity on campus and bringing about a greater awareness of Latino assets through cultural, educational and political events.
Co Chairs of CCSL 2011 - 2012
Jorge Girotti, jorgeg@uic.edu
Melissa Hernandez, pmhern@uic.edu
Graduate Assistant 2011 - 2012
Yanelet Delgado, ydelga3@uic.edu
Subcommittee Members 2011-2012
Faculty Recruitment, Retention and Promotion -
Student Recruitment and Retention - Co-Chair Diana Soriano-Yanez - dianasoriano3@gmail.com and Kendy Olaguez- olaguez@uic.edu
Coalition of Latino Students – Co-Chair -Gabriela Reno- greno@uic.edu
Community Liaison – Co-Chair: Marty Gutierrez - martyq@uic.edu
Employment Affairs – Co-Chair Marta Ayala - martae@uic.edu
Latina Network – Co-Chairs: Inés Sahagún-Bahena- isahag1@uic.edu and Elizabeth Herrera - eherre3@uic.edu
The Chancellor's Committee Sub-Committees:
- Faculty Sub-Committee: Addresses issues such as the inclusion of Latinos within academic and administrative searches, employment, promotion and tenure.
- Student Recruitment and Retention Sub-Committee: Contributes to increasing access to higher education opportunities for Latinos and the inclusion of the Latino perspective in the curriculum leading toward successful graduation.
- Employment Sub-Committee: Serves to improve employment and advancement opportunities for Latinos.
- Community Liaison Sub-Committee: Develops and enhances relationships and commitment between UIC and Latino communities of Chicago and Illinois
- Latina Network Sub-Committee: - Serves to improve employment and advancement opportunities for Latinas.
Each Sub-Committee is charged with coordinating the Committee's work in its area.