AACHE Conference

Arizona State University-Main

Friday and Saturday, November 5-6, 1999
 
 

"Thirty Years of Conciencia Chicana:
Del Barrio a la University"
 
 

"Treinta años de Chicano Consciousness: From the Barrio to the Universidad"
 

Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education
 
 

AACHE Mission and Conference Purpose

The purpose of the Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education is to provide a forum for the discussion of issues related to Chicanas/os in higher education and to cooperate in providing workable solutions to these issues.

The year 1999 marks the 30th anniversary of the rise and continuous struggle by Chicanos and Chicanas in Arizona for access to higher education at the college and university level. With this in mind, the Sixteenth Annual Conference of the Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education (AACHE) represents an opportunity for us to consider such an achievement and have a constructive discussion with the participation of all Chicano/Latino sectors (students, professors, and community), all regions, and the two current generations key to the struggle for access to higher education.

1998-1999 State AACHE Executive Board

President
Ernesto G. Escobedo
Glendale Community College

Secretary
José Colchado
Northern AZ University (Tucson)

Treasurer
Antonio Arroyo
Pima Community College

Past-President
Elizabeth Archuleta

Membership Coordinator
Eddie Castañeda
Arizona State University-Main

President-Elect
Manuel de Jesús Hernández-G.
Arizona State University-Main

Newsletter Editor
Vacant

Institutional Representatives
Maricopa Community Colleges
Elza Avila

Arizona Western College
 Gonzalo Huerta

Community Research
 Santos Vega

Central Arizona College
Martha Muñoz,

Cochise College
 Guillermo Retana

AACHE Historian
 Cleopatria Martínez

Arizona State University-West
C. Alejandra Elenes
José Aguiñaga
 

Pima Community College
Juan Soto

Arizona State University-Main
Manuel de Jesús Hernández-G.

University of Arizona
Vacant

State AACHE Committees
AACHE Awards
Dr. Cleopatria Martínez
Phoenix College

Student Scholarships
 Virginia Rojas

Nominations Committee Chairperson

Student Leadership
Eddie Castañeda
Arizona State University-Main

Conference Dedication

Gricelda Zamora González

(24 October 1985 - 18 March 1999)

Death of Gricelda Zamora González a Public Policy Issue.

The death of Gricelda Zamora González, a sixth grader who lived in the greater Phoenix area, remains an unresolved public policy issue. The medical training and cultural attitudes of Arizona physicians are of concern to the Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education (AACHE). The Arizona Board of Medical Examiners has not adequately explained the circumstances of her death. It is unconscionable that no one was held accountable for Gricelda Zamora González's death of a ruptured appendix. We call upon Governor Jane Dee Hull, Arizona Attorney General Janet Napolitano, and the Arizona Legislature to reopen the Zamora González case because knowledgeable professionals believe that the investigation was superficial. Because Gricelda Zamora González's death is viewed as institutional racism, in the interest of social justice, open hearings should be held on this case.

Sincerely,

Ernesto Gonzales Escobedo,                                     Manuel de Jesús Hernández-G.
AACHE President                                                       AACHE President-elect

stupid america, see that chicana                                                     stupid America, see that chicano

with a big knife                                                                                   with a big knife

on her steady hand                                                                            on his steady hand

she doesn't want to knife you                                                          he doesn't want to knife you

she wants to sit on a bench                                                             he wants to sit on the bench

and carve christfigures                                                                     and carve christfigures

but you won't let her.                                                                         but you won't let him.

stupid america, hear that chicana                                                    stupid america, heart that chicano

shouting curses on the street                                                          shouting curses on the street

she is a poet without paper and pencil                                           he is a poet without paper and pencil

and since she cannot write                                                               and since he cannot write

she will explode.                                                                                 he will explode.

stupid america, remember that chicanita                                       stupid america, remember that chicanito

flunking math and english                                                               flunking math and english

she is the frida khalo                                                                         he is the picasso

of your western states                                                                     of your western states

but she will die                                                                                   but he will die

with one thousand masterpieces                                                    with one thousand masterpieces

hanging only from her mind.                                                            hanging only from his mind.

-Abelardo Delgado                                                                          -Abelardo Delgado

Chicano: 25 Pieces of a Chicano Mind (1969)                         Chicano: 25 Pieces of a Chicano Mind

                                                                                                               (1969)
(feminizedly adapted version)                                                           (original version)

Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education

Sixteenth Annual Conference

Arizona State University-Main

Memorial Union

Friday and Saturday, November 5-6, 1999
 
 

"Thirty Years of Conciencia Chicana: Del Barrioa la University"

The year 1999 marks the 30th anniversary of the rise and continuous struggle by Chicanos and Chicanas in Arizona for access to higher education at the college and university level. With this in mind, the Sixteenth Annual Conference of the Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education (AACHE) represents an opportunity for us to consider such an achievement and have a constructive discussion with the participation of all Chicano/Latino sectors (students, professors, and community), all regions, and the two current generations key to the struggle for access to higher education. In these times of several critical issues (language, education, immigration, gender, sexuality, political representation), we urgently need, and must have, a review of past goals and current programs: effectiveness, success, and failure. We must also develop future plans which will insure access to higher education on the part of those Chicanas(os)/Latinas(os) who today are in primary and secondary schools. They the children need bold, creative, and effective leadership from ACCHE and its supporters.
 
 
 
 

The 1999 Conference Committee
 

Ed Delci, M.S.W.
CLAS Senior Outreach Counselor
Arizona State University-Main

Mari Herrera
Community Liaison,
Office of Congressman Ed Pastor

Elizabeth Archuleta
 County Supervisor
 Cononino County

Manuel de Jesús Hernández-G.
Languages and Literatures,
Arizona State University-Main

Dr. Santos Vega
 Coordinator, Community Art and Research
Outreach, Hispanic Research Center

María Elena Coronado
Administrative Assistant,
Institutional Advancement/
Community Relations Office

Arizona State University-Main

Concepción Biebrich
Administrative Assistant
Hispanic Research Center
 

Maura Saavedra and Debbie   López,
Office of Congressman Ed Pastor

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Book Sale Table for Student Scholarships                         Mohave Room
Donated Books
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Silent Art Auction for Student Scholarships                       Mohave Room 222

8 a.m.-4:00 p.m.           Registration and Continental Breakfast.                             Gila Room-214
                                          Memorial Union, Arizona State University-Main

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.           Welcoming Ceremony                                                           Pima Room 218
                                          Dr. Ernesto Escobedo, AACHE President
                                          Rev. Prudencio Rodríguez, Vicar, Hispanic Ministry,
                                          Dioceses of Phoenix
                                          "The Original AACHE Plan and Its Practice".
                                          Professor Ray Padilla, Chicana and Chicano Studies,
                                          Arizona State University-Main

9:40-11:05 a.m.           Plenary: "The Conference Theme and                                    Pima Room 218
                                          Its Subdivisions: History, Successes, Failures".
                                          Moderator: Manuel de Jesús Hernández-G., Department of
                                          Languages and Literatures, Arizona State University-Main

                                          A. Margie Emmerman, Special Assistant to Governor Jane Hull
                                          and Director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission and
                                           Liaison to the Hispanic Community

                                           B. Dr. Leonard E. Basurto, Director, Bilingual Education
                                           Department at Tucson Unifed School District

                                           C. Dr. Vicki Ruiz, Chair, Chicana and Chicano Studies
                                           Department, Arizona State University-Main

                                           D. Atty. Emilia Bañuelos, Immigration Law, Phoenix, Arizona

                                           E. Señor Rudy Campbell, Former Member, Arizona Board
                                           of Regents.

11:10 a.m. -12:15 p.m.   Panel: "Chicana/o Studies Programs at the College             Pima Room 218
                                            and University, 1969 to Now"
                                            Moderator: Dr. Vicki Ruiz, Chair, Department of Chicana
                                            and Chicano Studies, Arizona State University-Main

                                            A. Raquel Rubio Goldsmith, Adjunct Lecturer, Mexican American
                                            Studies and Research Center, University of Arizona

                                            B. Dr. Edward Escobar, Department of Chicana/o Studies,
                                            Arizona State University-Main

                                            C. Dr. Miguel Vásquez, Associate Professor of Anthropology
                                            and Coordinator of the Southwest Studies Program,
                                            Northern Arizona University

                                            D. Dr. Pete Dimas, Professor of History, Liberal Arts Department,
                                            Phoenix College

11:10 a..m. -12:15 p.m.   Panel: "Preparing Chicanas/os for Higher                             Coconino Room 222
                                            Education"
                                            Moderator: Dr. Santos Vega, Coordinator, Community
                                            Art and Research Outreach, Hispanic Research Center,
                                            Arizona State University-Main

                                             A. "The Public School System and the Challenge from Charter Schools".
                                            Dr. Gene Glass, Associate Dean, College of Education,
   Arizona State University-Main

                      B."Magnet Schools".  Señor Salvador Pastrana, Principal,
                           La Academia del Pueblo -Friendly House, Phoenix, AZ

                          C."Hispanic Students's Curriculum K-12". Mr. Ray Chávez,
                                            Curriculum Specialist, Hispanic Studies Department,
                                            Tucson Unified School District

                                      D. "Math and Science Curriculum K-12". Dr. Cleopatria Martínez,
                 Department of Mathematics, Phoenix College

11:10 a..m. -12:15 p.m.  Panel: "Current and Critical Issues"                                     La Paz Room 223
                                            Moderator: Dr. C. Alejandra Elenes, Department of
                                            Women's Studies, Arizona State University-West

                                            A. "Mexican Immigration and Chicano Acculturation".
                                            Dr. Lisa Magaña, Assistant Professor, Department
                                            of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Arizona State University-Main

                                            B. "English for the Children: Corporal Punishment and
                                            Educational Exclusion Again?"
                                            Alejandra Sotomayor, M.A., Curriculum Specialist,
                                            Tucson Unified School District; Co-Chair, Arizona
                                            Language Education Council

                                            C."The Border and Immigration Issues: Enforcement or
                                            Militarization."Atty. Isabel García, Derechos Humanos,
                                            Tucson, Arizona

                                            D. "Mexican Immigrants and Chicana/o Institutions".
                                            Señor Salvador Cassian Santos, Mexican Consul,
                                            Phoenix, Arizona
 

11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m.     AACHE PRESS CONFERENCE                                     Alumni Lounge 202
 

12:20 p.m.-2:00 p.m.       AACHE AWARDS LUNCHEON                                    Arizona Room 207
                                            Moderators: Dr. Ernesto Escobedo, AACHE President
                                            and Dr. Cleopatria Martínez, AACHE Historian

                                            A. Milton Glick, Senior Vice President and Provost ,
                                            Arizona State University (Tri-Campus)

                                            B. AMessage from Congressman Pastor.@ Mari Herrera,
                                            Community Liaison, Office of U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor

                                            C. Dr. Eddie Basha, Former ABOR Regent.

                                            D. Virginia Rojas, Scholarship Chair ommittee.

                                            E. Keynote Speaker: Atty. Isabel García, Derechos Humanos,
                                            Tucson, Arizona
 
 

2:10 - 3:30 p.m.             CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
                                          1. "Education and Community Empowerment".                     Coconino Room 224
                                          Martin Samaniego, Arizona Hispanic
                                          Community Forum

                                          2. "The Successful Student Model: From                             Theory Pima Room 218
                                          to Practice".
                                         Dr. Raymond V. Padilla, Professor, Chicana
                                         and Chicano Studies, Arizona State University-Main
                                         Señor Bob Soza, Assistant Vice President for Student
                                        Affairs/Dean of Students, Arizona State University-Main

                                        3. "Workshop: Chicanas/os and the Internet"                         Havasupai Room 209
                                        Mr. Antonio Arroyo, Professor, Pima Community College

                                        Dr. Cleopatria Martínez, Department of Mathematics,
                                        Phoenix College

                                        4. "Workshop: Chicana History".                                                 Alumni Lounge 202
                                        Raquel Rubio Goldsmith, Adjunct Lecturer,
                                        Mexican American Studies and Research Center,
                                        University of Arizona

                                        5. "Workshop: MALDEF, Hágase Contar, La Paz Room 223 the Census 2000".
                                        Rudolfo Pérez Jr., Coordinator, Phoenix Leadership
                                        Development, Mexican American Legal Defense
                                        and Educational Fund

                                        6. "Workshop: El Plan de Santa Bárbara in                                     Yuma Room 211
                                        Arizona: Braun Sacred Heart Center (BSHC)
                                        and the Community Documentation Pedagogy
                                        Process (CDP)".
                                        Dr. Pete Dimas, Board Member of the BSHC and
                                        History Professor at Phoenix College
                                        Dr. Santos Vega, Coordinator of Community Art and
                                        Research Outreach, Hispanic Research Center

3:40-5:00 p.m.             Panel: "1969 and Current Goals: Established                                         Pima Room 218
                                        Professionals and Current Student"
                                        Moderator: Ed Delci, MSW, Senior Outreach Counselor,
                                        CLAS, Arizona State University-Main
                                        A. Former Students but Now Professionals:
                                                1. Mr. Salomón Baldenegro, Senior Research Analyst,
                                                    Department of Multicultural Programs and Services,
                                                    University of Arizona

                                                2. Dr. Arturo Rosales, Department of History,
                                                    Arizona State University-Main

                                                3. AWC Professor. To be announced.

                                                4. Dr. José Colchado, Professor of Education,
                                                    Northern Arizona University

                                        B. Currently Enrolled Students.

                                                1. María Rodríguez, Student, Mexica American Studies
                                                    Major, University of Arizona
                                                2. Carlos Vizcarra, Arizona State University
                                                3. Gloria Encinas, Associate of Arts, Arizona Western College
                                                4. NAU Student. To be annouced.
3:40-5:00 p.m.     Panel: "Legislation and Political Empowerment".                                 La Paz Room 223
                                Moderator: Daniel R. Ortega, Jr., Attorney at Law,
                                 Law Offices Ortega and Associates, P.C.
                                A. County Supervisor Liz Archuleta,, Coconino County
                                B. State Senator Joe Eddie López, District 22
                                C. State Senator Pete Ríos, District 7
                                D. State Representative Ramón Valadez, District 10
                                E. County Supervisor Tony Reyes, Yuma County (invited)

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.     No Host Bar Reception                                                                                 University Club
                                  Sponsored by Arizona State University-Main.

6:45 - 9:45 p.m.     Fajita Cook-off/Raffle & Art Auction/Cultural Program.
                                 The Chicano Secret Garden [aka West Hall-Dixie Gammage]
                                 Mariachi México.

                                  Raffle & Art Auction Host: Dr. José Colchado, Northern Arizona University

6:45 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Book Sale Table for Student Scholarships, Donated Books
 
 
 
 
 

SATURDAY, November 6, 1999
 
 
 

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.         Book Sale Table for Student Scholarships                             Mohave Room 222
                                              Donated Books

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.         Menudo Breakfast with U.S. Congressman                               Ventana Room 226
                                              Ed Pastor

8:40 - 9:30 a.m. Plenary: "Chicanos/Hispanics in the Future of Higher
                                                Education: Preparing, Recruiting , and Financing
                                                Their College Education".
                                                U.S. Congressmam, Ed Pastor