A committee focused on bringing issues facing the Penn State Latinx community to the attention of governing bodies, including University Administration, the PA State government, and the federal government.
The Committee
Vice President of University Relations
Zairi Mercader
zzm5100@psu.edu
Completed Policy Briefs
Multicultural Centers to House Diverse Communities – PRCC Expansion
Multicultural Centers to House Diverse Communities Final – PDF version
Initiatives
- In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
- Bilingual Communication Resources
- Cultural Competence Training for Faculty and Staff
- Cultural Caucus Seats in UPUA
- Casa Latina
- World in Conversation as a Requirement
- Better Resources for DACA Recipients
- Certificate (or Seal) of Biliteracy for Students that are Fluent in Other Languages
- Bilingual Tours for University Guests
- Meal Points Donation System
- Office to Aid Students in Gaining Citizenship
- Interfaith Meditation and Prayer Spaces in HUB
- Cultural Caucuses at Penn State Monuments